Outdoors things to do in Vancouver Island

We rank 124 outdoor things to do in Vancouver Island, Canada. The highest scoring is Whistler Tour from Vancouver + Sea to Sky Gondola + Shannon Falls with an Outty Ranking of 94 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $17 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
124
In the 90+ Club
2
Available today
60
From
$17

Outdoors in Vancouver Island compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Vancouver Island by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Whistler Tour from Vancouver + Sea to Sky Gondola + Shannon Falls94$15510h4.8/5 (994)
Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise92$1473.5h4.9/5 (2,270)
Victoria City Highlights Pedal or E-Bike Tour - Hoods & Legends89$532.5h4.9/5 (297)
Victoria Whale Watch Tour88$1393h4.8/5 (554)
Pedicab Tour of Victoria from Cruise Ship Terminal87$2403h5/5 (478)
Vancouver Island Multi-Cave Experience85$842.5h5/5 (249)
Victoria Zipline Adventure Tour83$932h5/5 (172)
Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour - Telegraph Cove82$173h4.8/5 (370)
Victoria City Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour, eBike Upgrade Avail.80$673h4.9/5 (141)
Malahat SkyWalk Tickets80$362h4.7/5 (115)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Vancouver Island

Outdoors in Vancouver Island: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Vancouver Island?
Whistler Tour from Vancouver + Sea to Sky Gondola + Shannon Falls is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 94 out of 100 from 994 traveler reviews. Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise, Victoria City Highlights Pedal or E-Bike Tour - Hoods & Legends, Victoria Whale Watch Tour follow close behind. We rank 124 outdoors experiences in Vancouver Island in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Vancouver Island cost?
Expect around $264 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour - Telegraph Cove from $17, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Vancouver Island for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Vancouver Island currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Vancouver Island?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Vancouver Island, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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