Summer is officially here!
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The weather is warm, the sun is shining and there are vacation days to use up!
We've partnered with some of B.C.'s most exciting adventure tourism companies to help make this summer your most memorable yet. From high-flying ziplines to ocean tours accompanied by private chefs, here are the best outdoor adventures to experience this summer in B.C.
Ocean Outfitters Tofino - Tofino, B.C.
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The Ultimate Adventure offers a private, custom, VIP excursion for your family or group in Tofino, B.C.
Whether you want to fish, visit Hot Springs Cove, or see black bears in the wild, Ocean Outfitters can create a custom itinerary based on everything you want to see and do in Tofino, B.C. As part of the adventure, you'll be partnered with your own charming and knowledgeable Captain (who is also a French trained chef), and a private fully equipped luxury vessel. Whether you want to marvel at ancient old growth forests, see whales or soak in natural geothermal springs, The Ultimate Adventure Tour will make your dream Tofino getaway a reality. Visit the Ocean Outfitters website to learn more about the Ultimate Adventure Tour.
Rope Runner Aerial Adventure Park - Squamish, B.C.
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Rope Runner is a first of its kind aerial adventure park in BC, and is a new way to get outside and play in Squamish.
Rope Runner's aerial park stands 18M high (60’) with 50 exciting elements including cargo nets, climbing walls, slackline, suspended bridges, a free fall jump and even a suspended snowmobile. Create your own adventure as you get to choose your own route and go at your own pace. A fun challenge for all ages above 7, your session includes safety and training, 2-hours of climbing and for the bravest in your group; a 15m vertical climb and free fall!
West Coast WILD Adventures - Pacific Rim National Park
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WestCoast Wild Zip-lines is an Eco-Educational hidden gem just off Surf Highway HWY #4 near Pacific Rim National Park. WestCoast Wild proudly works with the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations in Haaukmin (Feast Bowl) Tribal Park.
It's here where you'll learn about the history and culture of this mesmerizing traditional territory. It’s all part of the zip-lining tour, which leads you through a narrow solid rock canyon carved by the rushing waters of the Winchee River. The river is lined by the giant tree’s of the ancient rainforest and the surrounding snow capped mountains. You can also Kayak or S.U.P. from the intimate sandy beach on the slow flowing flat water that exits the canyon. Just you and nature, ahhh…
WestCoast Wild also offers custom FlightSeeing tours on their Classic Cessna 180 Floatplane. From the air you will see the whales under the water, wildlife, beaches, lighthouses, glaciers, waterfalls (Della Falls, the highest in Canada) the WestCoast Trail, Clayoquot Sound, Strathcona Park and the Broken Group of Islands. WestCoast Wild is a proud member of Trip Advisor’s "Hall of Fame” for having received their “Awards of Excellence” for 10 consecutive years.
Whistler ATV - Whistler, B.C.
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As Whistler's original ATV company, Whistler ATV offers an incredible variety of trails that suit all ability levels. The extremely popular Bushwacker tour offers the region’s best variety of terrain, including coastal forest landscapes, single track trails and access to the spectacular views only accessible by Whistler’s famous backcountry. ATV tours operate rain or shine, but don't worry, Whistler ATV will provide full rain gear including jacket, pants and rubber boots! BBQ and Picnic tours are also available, in addition to Jeep and Buggy tours, and kids 5 - 12 ride for free on most of our adventures.Make sure to book in advance for weekends, especially if you are a stag or stagette looking to take advantage of their group discount.
For more outdoor adventures, read 7 extraordinary activities you can experience this summer in Whistler, B.C.
