Our British Columbia vacations & tours
When it comes to our British Columbia vacations, we think the region’s own motto sums things up rather nicely: ‘Splendour Without Diminishment’. As well as exciting cities like Vancouver and Victoria, our British Columbia tours explore the Rocky Mountains, the Coast Mountains, the Pacific coast, Vancouver Island and endless forest, rivers and lakes. Plus, there are some seven national parks here. Wilderness is never far away in British Columbia, and our vacations immerse you in it just perfectly. They also aim to keep that wilderness in perfect condition – our guides are passionate about nature and protecting it, and whether you’re exploring by kayak, on foot, by rail or by road, we help keep your vacation’s carbon footprint lower through using locally sourced produce wherever possible, and hotels that have strong environmental policies on energy, water and waste. Splendid.
Our top British Columbia vacations
Western Canada vacation, rail and Rockies
From
£6250
15 days
ex flights
Rockies, Whistler & Vancouver Island by car & rail
Tailor made
British Columbia wildlife vacation, whales and bears
From
US $8025 to US $9450
9 days
ex flights
Rugged scenery and wildlife of Western Canada
Small group2026: 21 Aug, 31 Aug, 2027: 20 Aug, 9 Sep, 19 Sep
Western Canada self drive vacation
From
£4250
13 days
ex flights
A classic Western Canada self drive itinerary
Tailor made
Wilderness wildlife lodge, British Columbia
From
£2730 to £4665
4 days
ex flights
An ultimate bucket list experience at Klahoose Lodge
Accommodation
Canada adventure vacation for families with teenagers
From
£3457
16 days
ex flights
Family self drive from Vancouver to Calgary
Tailor made
Canadian Rockies activity vacation
From
US $3384 to US $4460
15 days
ex flights
Adventure through the Canadian wilderness
Small group2026: 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 16 Sep, 2027: 22 May, 29 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 25 Jul, 28 Jul, 1 Aug, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 14 Aug, 18 Aug, 21 Aug, 25 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 15 Sep, 18 Sep, 2028: 20 May, 27 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 23 Jul, 26 Jul, 30 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 12 Aug, 16 Aug, 19 Aug, 23 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 13 Sep, 16 Sep
Western Canada family fly drive vacation
From
£3250
14 days
ex flights
An action-packed family adventure in Western Canada
Tailor made
British Columbia and Alberta self drive vacation
From
£4225
14 days
ex flights
Mountains wine and wildlife of BC and Alberta
Tailor made
Great Bear Rainforest kayaking vacation
From
CA $3795
8 days
ex flights
Remote kayak expedition along the wild central coast
Small group
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Some of the top wines coming out of the British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley include Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz blends and Merlot. The difference in these grapes represent the diversity of landscape and lifestyles throughout the province, its seven national parks, 900 provincial parks and protected areas. Sauvignon Blanc is crisp, dry and refreshing, just like the Rockies. Shiraz is full bodied and kicks a punch, like Whistler’s nonstop love of life in the outdoors. And Merlot is lush, rich and can leave you feeling quite heady. Which sounds like Yoho National Park. Or Vancouver Island. Or indeed Wells Gray. Because, all in all, British Columbia is just intoxicating.
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Glacier National Park
2. Grizzly bear watching vacations
3. Okanagan Valley
4. Vancouver Island
5. Wells Gray Provincial Park
6. Whistler
7. Yoho National Park
2. Grizzly bear watching vacations
3. Okanagan Valley
4. Vancouver Island
5. Wells Gray Provincial Park
6. Whistler
7. Yoho National Park
Glacier National Park
1. Glacier National Park
It’s hard to keep up with the Joneses when your neighbours are the Rockies, but the geological wonders of this park’s Columbia Mountains behold glacial gifts. There are 131 glaciers in fact, pouring down from jagged, white peaks where, with limestone strata, there are prolific cave systems as well. All with hiking trails galore. Camping is a great option so you can see the wildlife at dusk and the glaciers glisten with the sunrise.
Grizzly bear watching vacations
2. Grizzly bear watching vacations
For something really spectacular, go on a specialist wildlife watching vacation to see grizzly and black bears in the wild. You will see them coming out for springtime feeds in the grasslands of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, or in Bella Coola’s rivers as they pounce upon migratory salmon heading upstream in autumn. The Great Bear Rainforest, part of the Coast Range Mountains also kindly lives up to its name.
Okanagan Valley
3. Okanagan Valley
The Okanagan Lake and River make up this valley that is grape growing, great outdoorsy and all round great living. 135km long, the shores are home to chic abodes, cabins and campsites, orchards and wineries, cafes and canoe centers. The proliferation of vineyards is thanks to its sunny disposition, but don’t let wine tourism upstage its other glories, such as mountainous hiking trails, or discovering the heritage of the Indigenous Syilx people.
Vancouver Island
4. Vancouver Island
The fact that BC’s capital, Victoria, is on an island is unusual but not surprising, as this is one insular idyll. With an eclectic demographic of Indigenous, Chinese and British cultures, it’s only 1.5 hours from the mainland by ferry, but a whole other wild world. It takes a day to drive from one end to the other, through mountain ranges and giant fir forests, to empty coastlines. Empty apart from the whales, that is.
Wells Gray Provincial Park
5. Wells Gray Provincial Park
‘Provincial’ may sound diminutive but Wells Gray is far from small. Underrated, yes; underwhelming, never. It’s waterfall central for a start, with Helmcken Falls one of Canada’s highest and mind numbingly beautiful. Wells Gray is full of such ‘how can nature do that?’ moments: canoeing across tranquil, motor free Murtle Lake, taking in the mountains that envelop you or watching a bear bask on a sandy beach.
Whistler
6. Whistler
You almost want to save Whistler for your vacation’s finale, celebrating the province’s prolific prettiness by biking, ziplining or even flying across this Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains. Everything is possible in Whistler, now the largest ski area in North America. For an encore, take the gondola up Whistler Mountain, hike a trail, then take another across to Blackcomb Mountain. You’ll never want the show to end.
Yoho National Park
7. Yoho National Park
Sometimes people skip Yoho en route to Alberta’s Banff or Jasper National Parks. Don’t skip. Jump right in, literally, as white water rafting down its Kicking Horse river, with snow crested peaks glistening all around, is the way to go Yoho. For mellower but equally magical waters, canoe around Emerald Lake, or just keep both feet on dry land hiking myriad trails with rewards such as heart stopping Takakkaw Falls.
Our British Columbia vacations reviews
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Lawrence Miller21 Feb 2026
Mind-blowing. It was meant to be a vacation of a lifetime to celebrate a special birthday and more than lived up to that.read more
Fiona Hume14 Jan 2026
Yukon is amazing.10 out of 10read more
Jill Cole02 Sep 2025
Rocky Mountaineer train, whale watching and Niagara Falls. Very good. 5 star.read more
Sara Callarman16 May 2024
Well planned and good hotels. You can't rely on the weather here but we were very lucky most of the time.read more
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