Tours in Canada

Meet The Seals Boat Tour - Travel by boat to a Secret Seal Cove

When Lily from our BugBitten team took this boat tour out of Pictou, Nova Scotia, she spent 90 minutes cruising the Atlantic on a pontoon to spot seals in a tucked-away cove. The vibe is relaxed and genuinely family-friendly — you're not squeezed onto a crowded charter, and the captain talks through the town's maritime history as you motor out of the harbour. The seals themselves are the drawcard, and hitting that cove with decent light feels like finding something a bit special. You'll get your gear checked, hear the safety spiel, and be back on the wharf before lunch.

Guided Winter Walking Tour in Old Quebec City

When Jake from our team did this winter walk through Old Quebec City, we got the real deal — a local guide steering us through snow-blanketed cobblestone streets and into the atmospheric Petit-Champlain district. The tour runs rain or shine year-round, 90 minutes total, and focuses on the city's 400-plus years of history and how winter shapes the place's character and culture. You're walking the walled old city proper, so it's compact but cold, and the guide knows the stories that make the frozen streets worth the numb toes.

1h 30mfrom AUD $33

Round-Trip Shuttle Tour to Banff, Lake Louise & Moraine Lake

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $46

Round-Trip Shuttle Tour to Banff, Lake Louise & Moraine Lake

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this shuttle tour, we loaded up for a proper road-trip through Banff National Park—hitting Banff Town, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake across a solid 7–8 hours. The Canadian Rockies around here punch above their weight visually: turquoise glacial lakes hemmed in by jagged peaks, and towns that feel like they're built right into the landscape. You're sharing the shuttle with other travellers, so it's a mixed crowd, but the pace is relaxed. The big win is that Moraine Lake sits in a zone where private cars can't go—only Parks Canada shuttles and licensed operators can access it, so you're seeing something genuinely exclusive.

West Kelowna Full Day Lunch Wine Tour-Incl Tastings & Guide Grat

🍜 Food & Cooking

West Kelowna Full Day Lunch Wine Tour-Incl Tastings & Guide Grat

When Jake from our BugBitten team ran the West Kelowna Wine Trail full-day tour, he hit five wineries across the Westside in a single hit — tasting up to 24 wines total and grabbing lunch with vineyard views. The region's a proper mix of established estates and smaller producers dotted across rolling hills and overlooking Okanagan Lake, just a short drive from downtown Kelowna. It's a solid 6-hour loop that appeals to wine enthusiasts keen to work through a region without driving themselves, though the lunch bill and any bottles you fancy come out of pocket on top of the tour price.

6 hoursfrom AUD $203

Vancouver: Private & Custom Half-Day Tour with a Local

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $134

Vancouver: Private & Custom Half-Day Tour with a Local

When Alex from our team booked this Vancouver private tour, we appreciated the upfront questionnaire that matched us with a local guide whose actual interests aligned with ours — no generic script. Over three to four hours, you'll walk through a mix of well-known spots (Granville Island Market, the beaches) and quieter corners the host reckons are worth your time. The beauty here is flexibility: if you'd rather ditch the original plan halfway through and chase something else, your guide rolls with it. It's the kind of tour that feels less like ticking boxes and more like wandering around the city with someone who genuinely knows and loves the place.

Tour of Butchart Gardens and Victoria from Vancouver

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $518

Tour of Butchart Gardens and Victoria from Vancouver

When Charlie from our team booked this Vancouver-to-Victoria day trip, we knew the draw: a ferry crossing through the Gulf Islands with a real shot at spotting orcas and eagles, then several hours exploring Butchart Gardens and Victoria's compact city centre. The route stitches together coastal BC's big scenic moments into a single outing—hotel pickups in downtown Vancouver, the ferry transit itself doing half the storytelling, and enough free time in Victoria to wander Chinatown and the Inner Harbour without a guide barking over your shoulder. It's a proper full-day commitment: eight to ten hours door-to-door, and most of that is genuinely transport time, not fluff.

Private Vancouver City Tour — 3 Hours, Luxury SUV & Hotel Pickup

Private Vancouver City Tour — 3 Hours, Luxury SUV & Hotel Pickup

When Noah from our team booked this 3-hour private Vancouver tour, we got a no-fuss run through the city's best-known pockets — Stanley Park, English Bay, Granville Island, Chinatown, and Gastown — in a luxury SUV with just our group and a local guide. It's pitched at travellers who want the highlights without burning a full day, and the itinerary flexes to what you actually care about. Hotel pickup and drop-off across Vancouver is included, so no mucking around with transit. It suits families, kids in tow, and anyone after a comfortable, guided intro to the city.

Jean-Talon Market & Little Italy Private Tour

When Lily from our BugBitten team did this private walking tour, she got a proper insider's look at Jean-Talon Market — Montreal's bustling produce and specialty-food hub — then wandered into the tight-knit Italian neighbourhood next door. Two hours isn't loads of time, but with a local guide steering you toward the stalls and vendors most tourists miss, you'll taste your way through the market's best bits and pick up genuine restaurant and wine tips for later. The market itself feels chaotic in the best way: vendors hollering, the smell of fresh herbs and roasting peppers, a real cross-section of Montreal shoppers and cooks.

Quebec City - Tandem Bike Rental on Ile d'Orléans

When Charlie from our team rented a tandem bike on Île d'Orléans, we got a proper look at why this rural patch near Quebec City has become a cyclists' favourite. You're pedalling a two-seater across countryside that's equal parts farmland, orchards, and quiet roads—no traffic madness, just the two of you figuring out the rhythm together. The island's got that slow-travel vibe: you can chase the suggested route or wander off toward whatever catches your eye. It's a half-day or full-day kind of thing, depending on how many farm stops and photo breaks you fancy.

Banff Fishing on Lake Minnewanka

When Mia from our BugBitten team hit Lake Minnewanka for a guided fishing session, she found herself on genuinely still water ringed by the Banff peaks — no crowds, just the guide, rod in hand, and the kind of quiet that makes you forget why you ever checked your phone. This 4-hour private charter works whether you've never cast before or you're chasing trophy trout. The guide handles the technical bits, the gear's sorted, and you're legal to fish thanks to the park licence included. It's a clean, no-fuss way to spend a morning or afternoon on one of the Rockies' most scenic lakes.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1020

Banff Yoho Parks | Lake Louise | Moraine | Emerald - Private Tour

★ 4.8 (10)

Banff Yoho Parks | Lake Louise | Moraine | Emerald - Private Tour

When Lily from our team ran this private tour, we hit three of the Canadian Rockies' heavyweight lakes in a single push—Lake Louise, Moraine, and Emerald—without the shuffle-bus crowd. It's eight hours door-to-door from Banff or Calgary, moving at your own tempo between turquoise waters, dramatic peaks, and that unexpected emerald hue that makes you double-check it's real. The private vehicle setup means no waiting for stragglers, no forced small talk, and the flexibility to linger where it clicks for you. Banff town wraps it up with free roaming time before the drive back.

8 hoursfrom AUD $511

Day trip on Quebec Historic Road, Chemin du Roy (Montreal to Trois-Rivières)

Day trip on Quebec Historic Road, Chemin du Roy (Montreal to Trois-Rivières)

When Alex from our team ran this day trip, it was a solid trawl through Quebec's oldest road—the Chemin du Roy—linking Montreal to Trois-Rivières over 9 hours. The route threads through small towns stacked with colonial architecture and industrial heritage, hitting Trois-Rivières (Canada's second-oldest city) and a national shrine. The vibe is relaxed: you're in a 12-seater air-conditioned van with a bilingual guide, stopping frequently for short walks and commentary. It's the kind of tour that works best if you're curious about French-Canadian heritage and don't mind being on and off the vehicle all day.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1243

🛕 Culture & History

45 min – 2 hoursfrom AUD $19

Ticket to Immersive Museum in Chinatown

When Em from our team visited the Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver's Chinatown, we found a genuinely solid cultural space housed in the city's oldest brick building. The museum spans three storeys of exhibitions exploring Chinese Canadian history across the country — think a recreated 1930s living room and the restored 1914 Vancouver Chinese Independent School classroom. You can either join a complimentary guided tour or wander at your own pace. It's open Wednesday to Sunday and pulls a mix of families, history buffs, and culture enthusiasts. Budget 45 minutes to two hours depending on how deep you go.

Ice hotel & Quebec City 1 day from Montreal

Ice hotel & Quebec City 1 day from Montreal

When Charlie from our BugBitten team did this run, we kicked off at 7am from Montreal for a solid 13.5-hour loop hitting three completely different stops. First up: the Hôtel de Glace, an actual ice palace that only exists December through March — carved rooms, ice bar, the lot. Then we drove to Montmorency Falls, which towers 30 metres higher than Niagara, and finally rolled into Old Quebec's UNESCO-listed old town for a guided walk through centuries-old streets. It's a lot of ground covered in one day, best suited to folks who don't mind early starts and coach time.

13h 30mfrom AUD $134

4 Hours Private tour of City of Vancouver.

4 Hours Private tour of City of Vancouver.

When Noah from our BugBitten team booked this 4-hour private tour, we got exactly what we paid for: a chauffeur-guided spin through Vancouver's main neighbourhoods without the coach-tour crowds. You pick the route — Stanley Park, Granville Island markets, Gastown's heritage laneways, Chinatown — and the guide adjusts on the fly based on what actually interests you. It's Vancouver's hits in bite-sized form, tailored to your pace rather than a fixed itinerary. Best for people who want flexibility and don't mind paying for it.

4 hoursfrom AUD $416

Explore Badlands and Hoodoos Day Trip From Calgary

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $118

Explore Badlands and Hoodoos Day Trip From Calgary

When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this day trip from Calgary, we spent nearly nine hours weaving through Alberta's Drumheller Hoodoos and the sprawling Canadian Badlands — a landscape that genuinely does feel otherworldly. The tour hits the iconic towering rock formations carved by millennia of erosion, plus quieter spots most tour buses miss entirely. Local guides pull together stories of dinosaurs, ancient geology, and regional history that actually make sense of the alien terrain. It's the kind of scenery that rewards a full day rather than a rushed stop-and-snap.

Montreal Jet Ski Rental – Ride the St. Lawrence at Your Own Pace

🐠 Water Activities

1 hour – 6 hoursfrom AUD $179

Montreal Jet Ski Rental – Ride the St. Lawrence at Your Own Pace

When Charlie from our BugBitten team hired a jet ski from Montreal's Old Port, they got the kind of freedom you don't often find in organised tours — throttle control entirely theirs. You're handed a Seadoo GTX 130 Pro, pointed toward the St. Lawrence River, and left to explore at your own speed. The river cuts through the city, so you're weaving past the skyline, bridges, and islands while keeping the buzz of downtown in your peripheral vision. It's a proper adrenaline hit wrapped in urban scenery. Sessions run 1 to 6 hours depending on your appetite.

Toronto, Niagara Falls & Thousand Islands 3–DAY Trip

Toronto, Niagara Falls & Thousand Islands 3–DAY Trip

When Sarah from our team ran this three-day loop from Montreal, it hit the big Canadian highlights without rushing. You get two nights' accommodation (quad share), a St Lawrence River cruise through the Thousand Islands, a Hornblower boat run at Niagara Falls, time in the wine-friendly streets of Niagara-on-the-Lake, and a proper tour of Toronto's landmarks. It's pitched at the sightseer who wants to cover ground without hiring a private driver — coach-based, set itinerary, fairly packed schedule. Not lavish, but solid if you're ticking boxes.

3 daysfrom AUD $675

Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

50 min – 1h 10mfrom AUD $11

Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

When Mia from our team tried this self-guided walking tour, it turned out to be exactly what it promises: a pocket-sized history lesson you control entirely. The app takes you through central Ottawa — past Parliament, through the market, around sculptures and memorials — playing audio cues as you approach each spot. It's 50 minutes to just over an hour if you keep moving, but you genuinely can pause, explore a side street, grab a coffee, or come back another day. All of it happens outdoors on your phone, no guide trailing behind you, no group waiting at the corner.

Canadian Museum of Immigration Pier 21 Private Guided Experience

🛕 Culture & History

Canadian Museum of Immigration Pier 21 Private Guided Experience

When Mia from our BugBitten team booked the private guided experience at Pier 21 in Halifax, the museum team reached out beforehand to dial in what mattered to her — whether that was chasing down family history or diving into a particular slice of Canada's immigration story. The 2-hour tour winds through both core exhibitions with a dedicated interpreter who knows the real stories behind the nearly one million people who came through this iconic gateway. You leave with a keepsake history book written by the museum's own historians. Book at least 4 weeks ahead; they won't take later bookings.

Airport Shuttle: Lake Louise Calgary

When Charlie from our team booked this shuttle from Calgary Airport to Lake Louise, it was a straightforward private transfer covering the roughly 3-hour drive west through the Canadian Rockies. The service handles solo travellers, families, and groups heading into the national park region. You're picked up right at arrivals with a Meet and Greet, then driven in an air-conditioned van or SUV by a licenced, insured driver. It's not a sightseeing tour—it's reliable point-to-point transport when you'd rather not drive yourself after landing, especially in variable mountain weather.

Yukon Snowshoeing Adventure | half day

When Sarah from our BugBitten team laced up modern snowshoes in the Yukon backcountry, she stepped into the kind of landscape that drew gold miners and fur traders north. This half-day trek covers about three-and-a-half hours of quiet snowbound terrain, with your guide reading the landscape and keeping pace to the group. Hotel pickup and drop-off bracket the experience, so there's no fumbling with logistics on a cold morning. It's gentle enough for most fitness levels, yet genuinely remote—the kind of place where you notice how snow deadens sound and how far you can see.

The Best Food Walk Tour in Canmore: Taste the Rockies in 3-Hours

When Ben from our team did this Canmore food walk, we found a solid three-hour amble through the Rocky Mountain town hitting six different spots — from Communitea and Crazyweed to the Drunken Lobster and Roaring Rolls. The tour stitches together chef-curated bites with riverside and mountain backdrops, plus a bit of local art and history context along the way. It's pitched at all fitness levels and feels designed for food-curious types who want to taste what the town's actually cooking without planning six separate visits.

3h 15mfrom AUD $186

★ 4.8 (3,112)

Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto

When Mia from our BugBitten team did this day trip from Toronto to Niagara Falls, she found a straightforward coach tour that delivers solid access to the main event without overselling the experience. You get a 9.5-hour run that includes transport, a licensed Niagara Parks guide, and a generous three-plus hours to wander Niagara Falls on your own terms. The route also swings past the Floral Clock (weather permitting), the Whirlpool, and river viewpoints. It's the kind of tour that gets you there comfortably and then lets you decide how deep to dive—boat cruises and tower visits are add-ons you can grab on the day.

Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour

When Lily from our BugBitten team caught the Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour, she stepped into a one-person performance that treats Vancouver's Victorian past like a crime scene. A professional actor leads you through cobblestone streets in full character, unpacking tales of murder, fire, and smallpox that shaped this rough neighbourhood. It's theatre meets local history — about 1 hour 45 minutes of storytelling that doesn't lean on gimmicks or jump scares, just solid dramatic narrative about how Gastown actually got its grit.

Victoria Whale Watch Tour

When Alex from our team boarded the Marauder IV in downtown Victoria, we were after whales but got a masterclass in Salish Sea wildlife instead. This 3-hour cruise deploys a 61-foot vessel with multiple viewing decks—inside, outside, top tier, plus full-length side rails—so you're never stuck behind someone else's camera. The naturalists on board talk you through what's actually out there: orcas if you're lucky, but realistically porpoises, seals, sea lions, and seabirds. Victoria's harbour location means you're casting off from a built-up waterfront, but the boat itself is stable and quiet enough that even restless passengers settle in quickly.

Vancouver: Gastown Food Tour with 6 Authentic Local Food Tastings

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this tour, we walked through Gastown—Vancouver's heritage neighbourhood where the city started—stopping at local spots that have fed the place for generations. Three hours of eating our way through the real Vancouver: slow-roasted pork on ciabatta, a famous handmade donut (if you catch the 10am slot), Scotch eggs from a 1910 pub, artisan chocolate, and a mystery dish revealed on the day. Your guide knows the kitchens and the history—the Great Fire of 1886, the rebuild, how this brick-and-cobblestone strip became what it is. Drinks included at select stops.

Whale Watching Adventure Vancouver

When Ben from our BugBitten team booked White Rock Sea Tours out of Vancouver, he was after genuine whale spotting in the Gulf and San Juan Islands—and the outfit delivers on that promise. You're out on the water for 4 hours with a local guide hunting orcas, humpbacks, seals, and whatever else is moving that day. The vibe is small-group adventure: decent-sized boat, professional crew, proper safety gear, and the kind of network between local operators that actually ups your odds of seeing something worth the trip.

4 hoursfrom AUD $281

Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto Airport with Boat & Journey

★ 4.8 (302)

Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto Airport with Boat & Journey

When Alex from our team ran this Niagara Falls day tour from Toronto Airport, it ticked the box for a well-organised hit of Canada's most famous natural wonder without the airport-to-city faff. You start early at the Marriott near YYZ, grab priority seats on the coach before picking up downtown passengers, then spend nine hours working through the main attractions: the Niagara City Cruise, Table Rock overlook, a drive along the Parkway past Queenston Heights and the hydro station, plus a local maple and chocolate tasting. The itinerary leaves you three hours free to wander Clifton Hill or linger at the Falls themselves. It's efficient, guided throughout, and designed for the time-pressed traveller who wants the essentials without the logistics headache.

9 hoursfrom AUD $186

Small-Group Sightseeing Tour of Montreal

★ 4.8 (228)

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $87

Small-Group Sightseeing Tour of Montreal

When Charlie from our BugBitten team ran this 3-hour Montreal tour, it packed a genuine sweep of the city — from Downtown and Mount Royal through Westmount's leafy streets, the towering St. Joseph's Oratory, across to the Expo 67 grounds at Jean-Drapeau Park, and down to Old Montreal's cobbled charm. You're crammed into a comfortable van with 8–16 others, guided by a bilingual local who narrates as you roll past neighbourhoods that still feel distinctly French. It's a lot of ground in a short window, so expect frequent stop-starts and a pace that rewards staying alert rather than dozing.

Banff Sunshine Village Gondola and Sightseeing

When Noah from our BugBitten team rode the gondola at Banff Sunshine Village, it was a straightforward way to clock the Rockies without breaking a sweat. You board an eight-person gondola and float up through views of Banff National Park, then catch the Mount Standish Chairlift to the platform at 7,875 feet — the highest sightseeing point in the Banff and Lake Louise area. From there, you're walking among three alpine lakes with Mount Assiniboine (the Matterhorn of Canada) looming over everything. Free shuttles run from town, and the whole thing takes between one and four hours depending on how long you linger.

Half-Day Victoria to Cowichan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings

★ 4.8 (126)

🍜 Food & Cooking

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $857

Half-Day Victoria to Cowichan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings

When Sarah from our BugBitten team booked this half-day jaunt from downtown Victoria, she expected a solid wine run — and got one. Three Cowichan Valley wineries in 5.5 hours, with tastings, light lunch, and transport sorted. The Cowichan Valley is Vancouver Island's serious wine belt, just 45 minutes south of the city; you'll roll through farmland and taste alongside a decent mix of day-trippers and genuinely curious locals. The tour hits what works: no faff getting there, no navigating vineyard roads solo, and you're tasting proper regional stuff without the pretension.

Campbell River: Bute Inlet Grizzly-Watching Tour & Boat Ride

When Em from our BugBitten team did this tour, we boarded a covered boat in Campbell River and spent 2.5 hours cruising north through waters where whales, dolphins, and sea lions cruise past. Once at Bute Inlet, Indigenous guides from Homalco First Nation led us into the Orford River Valley to watch grizzlies hauling salmon from viewing towers during the summer run. The whole day runs 8–10 hours and mixes genuine marine wildlife spotting with a rare chance to see bears fishing at close range without the hike-in logistics of backcountry outfits.

★ 4.8 (112)

Best of Vancouver Private Tour

When Jake from our team booked the Best of Vancouver Private Tour, he got the full seaport-city rundown in a Classic Cadillac — the kind of ride that makes you feel like you're actually exploring, not being herded. Four hours hits Stanley Park's Brockton Point, Granville Island's markets and vibe, Chinatown's tight streets, Gastown's heritage blocks, and Queen Elizabeth Park for the big downtown-and-mountains view. Your guide is yours alone, so you set the pace. It's Vancouver's hits without the tour-bus shuffle, and the limo adds a bit of theatre to what could've been a standard sightseeing run.

4 hoursfrom AUD $327

2hr City Highlights Private Tour in Victoria BC

★ 4.8 (106)

2hr City Highlights Private Tour in Victoria BC

When Alex from our BugBitten team took this 2-hour spin through Victoria, BC, it became clear: if you've got a tight window and want the city's landmarks without missing your ferry, this works. You'll cover ten key stops—Parliament, Beacon Hill Park, the Fairmont Empress, Craigdarroch Castle grounds, and more—in a private vehicle (options for 2–4 people, up to 6, or a 19-seater bus). The guide does the talking while you sit back in air conditioning, with stops to hop out and photograph. Victoria's got that old-world charm: heritage buildings, manicured gardens, waterfront calm tucked between busy streets. It's polished rather than gritty, perfect if you want the highlights without wandering lost.

2 hoursfrom AUD $202

Rockies Summer Explorer from Vancouver (4-Days)

★ 4.8 (100)