Top 15 Canada Shore Excursions

1.Pedicab Tour of Victoria from Cruise Ship Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 436 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $180Our pick

Ride from Victoria’s cruise terminal in a private pedicab with a local guide such as John, Adrian, Christian, or Tayler. Over about three hours, you’ll see James Bay, Beacon Hill Park, Emily Carr House, the Inner Harbour, Old Town, and Chinatown, with time for photos and local stories.

“Our host was very friendly and had many stories to entertain. My wife and I enjoined a lot. Would recommend to anyone.”

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2.Cruise Terminal Luggage Storage for 2 Bags

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 178 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $16Best value

Drop up to two bags per person at the Canada Place cruise terminal from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, collect them later with your claim ticket and ID, and spend your post-cruise hours exploring Vancouver without dragging luggage around. Clear signs and helpful staff make it practical, though finding the exact kiosk can take patience.

“The storage facility is very convenient. A three minute walk from the baggage pick up to the check in.”

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3.Shore Excursion: Post-Cruise Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour with Port Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $73

Spend about three and a half hours seeing Vancouver by air-conditioned coach after your cruise. Stop at Stanley Park and Granville Island, pass Gastown and Chinatown, and keep your luggage with you. Guides such as Gavin, Greg, Casey, Sam, and Michael have been praised for lively local commentary.

“Good overview of Vancouver. Very good guide who is very knowledgeable about Vancouver. A nice and efficient way to get from the cruise terminal to the airport at a lower price than the ship offered”

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4.Shore Excursion: Pre-Cruise Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour with Port Drop Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $77

Spend about 3.5 hours touring Vancouver with a local guide, luggage aboard, then ride straight to the cruise port. You’ll see Gastown, Chinatown, Granville Island, Stanley Park’s totem poles, Prospect Point, and English Bay. Guides such as Greg, Tim, Stella, and Gavin add local stories and humor.

“Our tour guide Gavin was wonderful!! Knowledgeable and personable. He was a very good driver and knew a lot of the history and pointed out some great details we would have missed. Very good way to see a lot of Vancouver.”

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5.Quebec City Shore Excursion: Grand Walking Tour of Quebec City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Start near Quebec City’s cruise port and walk downhill through Upper Town, the fortifications, Place Royale, Chateau Frontenac, and Old Quebec. Guides such as Yves, Paul, Helene, and Jocelyne bring history, humor, and local stories to a small group of up to 15 people.

“Louise was great. Knew where to go, where to skip and had a great knowledge of the history of Quebec.”

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6.Cabot Trail Bus Tour for Cruise Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 101 reviews · from $129

From Sydney, you’ll follow the Cabot Trail in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking local guide. Expect coastal cliffs, mountain views, fishing villages, beaches, photo stops, food breaks, and commentary on Cape Breton life. Groups are capped at 14, with pickup at the cruise port.

“Tour started late - not the fault of the tour operator, so we had to eliminate part of it. First part had decent narration but as time went on, that became less and less. Might have been a good scenic drive in the fall when the leaves are changing, but for me, it was a lot of money to see trees and not much else.”

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7.Fundy Coast to Fundy Shore Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 82 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $96

This five-hour Saint John shore excursion takes you to St. Martins, tide-shaped sea caves, Reversing Falls, and the historic City Market. Shared transport and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Abdul, Jim, Penny, and Mike have earned praise for local stories and humor, but tide timing and limited stop time matter.

“St. Martens. Beautiful. We were disappointed in the timeliness of the tour. Tour guide was not firm with those who would arrive late on the bus. We lost approximately one half hour because people were late. We could have seen more at the end of the tour. The tour guide needs to be more organized.”

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8.Montreal Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 79 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Cover Montreal’s main sights in about 3.5 hours with a bilingual guide and coach transport. You’ll visit Old Montreal, Old Port, Olympic Park, Mount Royal, and St. Joseph’s Oratory, with port or hotel pickup and drop-off. Guides such as Cecile, Dominic, and Richard have earned praise for lively commentary.

“Very comprehensive tour in English and French. Several opportunities to get off coach and do short walking tour. Guide Cecilia and driver Frank were very professional and unflappable given the amount of construction in the city. Only drawback was meeting location - mine showed a spot around the corner from the actual meeting spot.”

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9.Post-Cruise Shore Excursion: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Grouse Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $205

Travel from Canada Place across Lions Gate Bridge to the Capilano Salmon Hatchery, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, and Grouse Mountain. Your guide handles the driving, admissions, and airport or hotel drop-off, while you walk forest trails, ride the Skyride, and see resident grizzlies.

“Our group enjoyed: (1) a punctual pickup and easy drive through downtown Vancouver; (2) an informative ride on our way to the cable cars; (3) a fun time on Grouse Mountain taking in the bird and lumberjack shows plus many great sights; and finally, (4) an unbelievable experience at the Capiliano bridge site - especially walking the many rain forest trails. Needless to say, we all slept good that night !!”

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10.From Saint John: Bay of Fundy Bus Trip for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 76 reviews · 6 hours · from $87

From Saint John’s Marco Polo Cruise Terminal, spend six hours touring the Reversing Falls, historic forts, Bay of Fundy scenery, sea caves, beaches, and the city market. Guides such as Steve and Abdul add local stories, photo stops, and flexible touches to a busy day.

“Our excursion was truly one of the best we’ve ever had! 🙌 Our tour guide, Abdul, was absolutely amazing — so knowledgeable about the city and always timing things perfectly so we could truly appreciate and experience everything without feeling rushed. We did have a minor hiccup when the AC in our van stopped working, but Abdul handled it with such professionalism. He quickly arranged for another van to be delivered, and while we waited, he even went out of his way to buy snacks for everyone — something that wasn’t even included in the excursion. That thoughtful gesture really showed the kind of person and guide he is. Thanks…”

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11.Shore Excursion: Private Walking Tour with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $116

Walk through Lower and Upper Old Quebec with a licensed local guide, then see Parliament and the Plains of Abraham. Your private group of up to eight gets a flexible pace, a funicular ticket, and cruise pier pickup. Guides such as Murielle, Yves, Ann, and Richard are praised for lively local stories.

“Our tour guide Marie was marvelous! She was very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. She gave us some very personalized descriptions of life in Quebec City. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour...it was super!”

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12.Departure Private Transfer from Vancouver to Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port by SUV

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 10 to 40 minutes (approx.) · from $103

Ride privately from a Vancouver City Center hotel to Vancouver International Airport or the cruise terminal in a Cadillac Escalade or similar SUV. A professional chauffeur meets you at reception, provides bottled water, and includes 20 minutes of waiting time. The service runs 24/7.

“The driver was very professional and courteous. He shared some narration of the highlights of Vancouver during our trip to the port.”

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13.Arrival Private Transfer Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port to Vancouver by Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 10 to 35 minutes (approx.) · from $172

Arrange a private Mercedes Sprinter or similar from Vancouver International Airport or the cruise terminal to your city-center hotel. An English-speaking chauffeur meets you after baggage claim, monitors flights, waits up to 60 minutes at YVR, and shares local tips along the way.

“Scott was super friendly and showed no frustration over our late flight arrival. And his vehicle that held 8 peoples luggage was literally 50 feet outside the customs entrance. So convenient.”

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14.Vancouver to Victoria – Vancouver Cruise Terminal Pickup – Coach Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $91

This one-way BC Ferries Connector transfer picks you up at Vancouver’s Canada Place at 8:55 am, carries you by coach to Tsawwassen, crosses to Swartz Bay, and continues to Victoria’s central Capital City Station. Your fare includes the ferry and one suitcase plus one carry-on.

“The Bus had people in the terminal that we found easily. We waited there for the bus, then were escorted to the bus. The trip was pleasant and the driver told us about our trip and what to expect. The transfer stops briefly at the bus depRead more”

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15.Departure Private Transfer Vancouver to Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port by Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 10 to 40 minutes (approx.) · from $150

Arrange a private Mercedes Sprinter or similar minibus from central Vancouver to YVR or the cruise terminal. Your chauffeur meets you at your hotel, with service available 24/7. Groups of up to 11 can ride together, luggage included within the vehicle’s capacity.

“I was very happy of prompt service & reply with text message which is more helpful due travel other countries & limited phone communication. Thanks for all help I appreciate”

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