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Sightseeing Tours with Vancouver’s Great Canadian Trolley Company

Great Canadian Trolley Company Bus

The Great Canadian Trolley Company offers Hop-On Hop-Off tours, day trips to Whistler and Victoria, and festive, seasonal, themed excursions in Vancouver.

The tour company is a family-owned business offering unique ways to explore Vancouver and beyond. Many tours start and end at Canada Place in downtown Vancouver, making it easy for visitors to join.

The company is best known for its Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing trolleys, which provide flexible travel to top city attractions. The Great Canadian Trolley Company also offers full-day excursions to Whistler and Victoria, as well as seasonal and themed tours for special occasions.

For detailed information on routes, schedules and special events, visit the official Great Canadian Trolley Company website.

 

Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Bus Tours

The Hop-On Hop-Off tours are a convenient way to see Vancouver’s most popular landmarks at your own pace. With stops across the city and Stanley Park, you can board and leave the trolley as you wish at multiple locations.

Routes cover key downtown streets such as Howe, Burrard, Robson and West Georgia, as well as Stanley Park Drive. Stops are close to attractions like the following:

Within Stanley Park, stops include the Vancouver Aquarium, Prospect Point, Second and Third Beaches, the Stanley Park Pavilion, Lumberman’s Arch, and more. Visitors can also walk sections of the famous Stanley Park Seawall before rejoining the tour.

For tickets and full details about the tours, visit the Great Canadian Trolley Company website.

 

Full-Day Sightseeing Tours

In addition to city loops, the Great Canadian Trolley Company offers the following guided full-day experiences:

 

Vancouver City Tour

A narrated journey to iconic locations such as Granville Island, Olympic Village, Chinatown and Prospect Point, with time to explore each stop.

 

Victoria Day Tour

A scenic ferry ride to Vancouver Island, time in Victoria’s charming downtown, and visits to attractions like Butchart Gardens and the Inner Harbour.

 

Whistler Day Tour

Travel along the spectacular Sea to Sky Highway with stops at Shannon Falls and the Sea to Sky Gondola before exploring Whistler Village.

 

Vancouver's Great Canadian Trolley Company

 

Special Themed Tours and Events

The Great Canadian Trolley Company also runs seasonal and themed experiences, which are perfect for adding a festive or unique twist to your sightseeing at certain times of the year.

Examples of the special holiday tours include the following:

  • Haunted Halloween Trolley Tour – A night tour with ghost stories and visits to famously haunted sites in Vancouver.
  • Princess Trolley Ride – A family-friendly ride featuring live entertainment, fairytale characters, and onboard activities.
  • Christmas Karaoke Trolley Tour – A holiday event with festive singing, bright light displays, and stops at  some of Vancouver’s top winter holiday attractions.

For tickets and full details about the tours, visit the Great Canadian Trolley Company website.

 

Other information

Whether you want to explore Vancouver at your own pace, enjoy a guided day trip, or celebrate a holiday in style, the Great Canadian Trolley Company offers a variety of tours to suit every traveller.

Visit the trolley company’s official website for routes, schedules and booking information.

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