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Canadian Outback Adventures & Events is the expert when it comes to planning your adventures and activities in Vancouver. We enjoy introducing both first time adventurers and seasoned pros to activities in this spectacular area. Our guides and hosts have the experience and background to offer instruction at all skill levels. Canadian Outback's adventures are safe, comfortable, and an ideal way to learn a new activity.
Below you'll find a variety of great adventures to choose from. The first section features popular Vancouver adventures. These are Vancouver activities that are easily accessible from the city. Following these are a number of adventures located nearby in Whistler, host city for the 2010 Winter Olympics and an easy destination for many people living in or visiting Vancouver.
Besides the adventurous individuals, couples, and families who experience most of our Vancouver activities, we also expedite adventures for corporations, youth groups, and social clubs based in or visiting Vancouver. The possibilities are virtually endless.
This is the year for a new adventure experience. A lifetime of adventure opportunities awaits you.
SAVE $10 OFF WHALE WATCHING when you call us to book your RAFT 'n WHALES Vancouver vacation package! Ask us about our other activity combination packages that will help you save money when you combine one of our rafting trips with another activity ... a discount only available when you book your Vancouver activities with Canadian Outback Adventures & Events.
Need to get to one or more of these activities? Some are based outside of Vancouver and may require you to get yourself to them. If you don't have a car, getting there is easy. Rent a car from Enterprise or check out the convenient Greyhound bus schedule. Looking for accommodation in Whistler? Check out our discounted rates at the Crystal Lodge Hotel.
If your vacation is going to take you to Vancouver Island, be sure to take advantage of our exciting activities in Tofino and Victoria!
 White Water River Rafting near Vancouver
Whitewater rafting is one of the best activities available in Vancouver!
Experience a classic Canadian white water river rafting experience! Our spectacular rafting adventures for people of all ages are available daily from May 1-Sept 30. We're certain your time with us will be the highlight of your summer vacation in Vancouver! Vancouver Whitewater Rafting Tours
 Vancouver Whale Watching Tours
Magnificent whale watching with Canada's best whale watching company!
Embark on a wildlife cruise up to 100 kilometers in length in search of killer whales, grey whales, minke whales, or even humpback whales. A variety of smaller marine mammals and sea birds are often seen as well. Ride in comfort either indoors or out, and hear a marine biologist aboard provide more in-depth discussions of marine mammal biology and ecology. Also be sure to check out our top selling packages including speedy and scenic flights from Vancouver to Victoria, whale watching, a visit to the world-famous Royal BC Museum, and of course, the stunning Butchart Gardens. Vancouver Whale Watching Tours
 Vancouver Seaplane Tours
 
Experience British Columbia from a new point of view with one of our scenic flightseeing adventures by float plane! Choose from a wide range of sight seeing tours including a spectacular flight around the high towering peaks of the Coastal mountains and glaciers or the spectacular city landscape of Vancouver. Vancouver Seaplane Tours
 Bald Eagle Safari Birdwatching near Vancouver
Eagle birdwatching ... one of Whistler's top winter eco-tours.
Welcome aboard! From November to February each year, you and your friends can get the best chance of witnessing one of nature’s most awesome bird watching spectacles during your vacation in Whistler Resort. When you ask people what it’s like to bird watch majestic bald eagles as they stalk the land from high perches and windborne wings, what is most striking is the meaningfulness of the experience. People talk about being part of something larger than themselves, of being connected. It becomes quite clear that, for many, their experiences stand out as singular periods of life lived to the fullest. Some spend the rest of their lives looking for ways to recapture that spirit and those wilderness experiences that allow them to “live stories worth telling”. Vancouver Bald Eagle Birdwatching Ziptrek Ecotours, a Great Day Trip from Vancouver
Whistler's most popular eco-adventure tour! Now twice as fun!
Experience the exhilaration of flying as you and your family glide along steel ziplines suspended high above the breathtaking river that divides Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Ziptrek Ecotours is a highlight of many Vancouver vacation packages, providing a discovery of mountain ecology and combining a great thing to do with environmental education. Ziplining near Vancouver
 Bungee Jumping near Vancouver
  
Add bungee jumping to your list of things to do while in Vancouver!
Canada's ultimate adrenaline rush! Bungy jumping near Vancouver is truly something you and your kids will NEVER forget. Whistler Bungee is British Columbia's highest and most pristine, year round, bungy jumping site. Experience bungy jumping with your friends and family in the beautiful wilderness of the Whistler Valley, nestled between old growth forests and rugged basalt column cliffs. This is a truly impressive location and set-up! Choose to jump yourself, or watch others from the bridge. Wow! Bungee Jumping near Vancouver
 ATV Tours near Vancouver
The best ATV adventure terrain nearby in Whistler Village!
For people visiting Vancouver who want to go ATVing, summer ATV tours in Whistler offer outdoor enthusiasts an exclusive opportunity to discover Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains and their abundance of wildlife. With ATV tours departing daily from Whistler Village, we'll have you and your friends riding your own fully automatic ATV in no time. Depending on your choice of ATV tour, you might have the chance to climb to the top of beautiful mountain peaks, explore hidden valleys, blast through mud pits or test your skills in our terrain park. With all this amazing scenery you'll be able to take some great shots for your Vancouver vacation photo album. But be on the lookout, because you might also be able to snap some pictures of our local bears. Whistler ATV tours are high on the list of things to do when visiting Vancouver. ATV Tours near Vancouver
 Jeep Tours near Vancouver
Discover Whistler's remote wilderness with our Jeep 4x4 Tours!
Climb to the top of beautiful mountain peaks and explore hidden valleys on our Jeep Rubicon 4X4 tour. We offer outdoor enthusiasts an exclusive opportunity to discover Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains and it's abundance of wildlife with 4x4 tours departing directly from Whistler Village. Keep your eyes open for some of our local bears and don't forget to bring your camera so you can take plenty of photos. Travel by Jeep to the spectacular Crystal Hut for the famous Waffle Breakfast at sunrise or the evening Salmon Bake dinner complete with fresh baked pie for dessert. Venture up steep slopes and hang on as the Jeep takes you high above Whistler Village. Jeep Tours near Vancouver
 Wilderness Glacier Hikes near Vancouver
Hike a glacier trail on a wilderness glacier close to Whistler Village!
Hike on a snow glacier trail high above Whistler Village this summer. Yes, SUMMER! Previously, only at the world-famous Columbia Icefield (near Jasper and Banff) could you have the opportunity to actually set foot on real Canadian glaciers. Even then, you really only got to experience what has become a glacier parking lot, full of diesel buses and hundreds of people. But now, you and your friends have the opportunity to actually hike in solitude on this incredible snow glacier trail, during the comfort of summer, high up above scenic Whistler Village. This is one of Whistler Resort's most unique things to do, and a must-do during you summer vacation in Whistler Resort. Whistler Glacier Hike Tour
 Rock Climbing Adventures near Vancouver
Experience some of the world's best rock climbing terrain!
Climb to the top of beautiful mountain peaks. Whether you are a keen hiker or rock climber, or just visiting Whistler & Squamish BC and looking for a fun summer activity, Canadian Outback Adventures & Events can take you on an unforgettable summer rock climbing adventure. Regardless of activity, you will be transported from the drudgery of every day life and delivered to pristine wilderness, where your only thoughts will be clouded by the spectacular scenery around you. You can enjoy a leisurely climb, or push the very edge of your ability with some advanced rock climbing - the choice is yours. Vancouver Rock Climbing Trips
 Snowmobile Tours near Vancouver
Snowmobile tour adventures close to Vancouver for everyone!
Departing daily from Whistler Village, we offer a wide variety of snowmobile tours on Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, as well as in the Callaghan Valley. We even have a sled that can be pulled behind a snowmobile, ideal for families with really young children. Whether you want to travel to 6000' on Blackcomb Mountain to the spectacular Crystal Hut by snowmobile or snowcat for a delicious fondue dinner, or venture deep into the heart of the Callaghan Valley Backcountry, a 2010 Olympic venue, and explore the endless network of trails and an abundance of deep powder, we have something for everyone! Snowmobile Trips near Vancouver
 Vancouver Snowshoe Vacation Packages
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Vancouver's best snowshoe tours are up in Whistler!
Our Whistler guided snowshoe tours are a wonderful way to captivate the essence of nature and the beautiful surrounding mountains. Take the time to breathe the clear, crisp, fresh mountain air and relax as you escape into this winter wonderland. Snowshoeing in Whistler Resort is sure to be fun for everyone, and is quickly becoming one of the more popular things to do during a Whistler vacation. The entire family (including active children as young as four) can spend quality time together in the beautiful outdoors of British Columbia. Snowshoe Tours near Vancouver
 Dogsledding Tours near Vancouver
Dogsledding in Whistler is truly an authentic Canadian adventure!
There is nothing quite like cruising on the snow through narrow winding trails of old growth forest, down the majestic Callaghan Valley near Whistler Resort. This Whistler dogsledding activity offers a glimpse into an ancient mode of transport, when life was slower and people were one with the natural world around them. Bring your family and friends to try this truly Canadian adventure of dogsledding. Your kids will fall in love with the adorable sled dogs and all of you will live stories worth telling long after you return home! Dogledding Tours near Vancouver
 Catski Tours near Vancouver
 
Catskiing is a great way to explore Whistler's incredible powder!
When it snows in Whistler, it snows even harder at Powder Mountain just down the road. We traditionally get 60% more snow in a storm cycle than Whistler & Blackcomb mountains. That means if you and your friends want to ski or ride untracked powder on your trip to Whistler Resort, you want to come cat skiing with us. And there is no need to be an expert skier! Seeing huge mountains all around brings back the feelings you had the first time you ever went into the mountains. Excitement, anticipation, nervousness, and best of all, exhilaration. Come catskiing on your next trip to Whistler Resort. Catskiing Tours near Vancouver
 Heliskiing Tours near Vancouver
  
Whistler's best heli-ski tours, departing right from Whistler Village!
Have you ever dreamed of heli skiing in the mountains of Canada? Have you ever wondered if you can "heli" snowboard? Have you watched the movies and got all excited to try it yourself? Well, if you can handle the "blue" (intermediate) runs at your ski area and occasionally attempt a black run, then YOU CAN experience our fantastic high alpine powder! Heli-skiing in Whistler Resort is an activity that will be the highlight of your Whistler vacation. Heli Skiing near Vancouver
 Vancouver Aerial Adventure Tour
  
Come play at Vancouver's newest site for primal fun and games in Maple Ridge, BC. Based on the concept of monkey see, monkey do, Monkido’s suspended games are a fun and empowering aerial adventure. Conquer obstacles such as tightropes, missing plank bridges, and swinging logs, soar on ziplines, climb on cargo nets, ascend tree ladders, and much more! Vancouver Aerial Adventure Tour |
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