Outdoors things to do in Vancouver Island

We rank 129 outdoor things to do in Vancouver Island, Canada. The highest scoring is Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise with an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $33 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

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Outdoors in Vancouver Island compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Vancouver Island by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise88$1533.5h4.9/5 (2,397)
Vancouver Island Multi-Cave Experience85$612.5h5/5 (250)
Victoria City Highlights Pedal or E-Bike Tour - Hoods & Legends84$652.5h4.9/5 (303)
Pedicab Tour of Victoria from Cruise Ship Terminal82$1723h5/5 (486)
Victoria City Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour, eBike Upgrade Avail.82$583h4.9/5 (145)
Victoria Whale Watch Tour81$1233h4.8/5 (579)
Victoria Sunset Whale-Watching Cruise80$1463h4.9/5 (372)
Victoria Zipline Adventure Tour79$912h5/5 (174)
Winter Victoria Whale and Wildlife Zodiac Tour77$1263h4.8/5 (236)
Malahat SkyWalk Tickets76$362h4.7/5 (135)

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?
Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100 from 2,397 traveler reviews. Vancouver Island Multi-Cave Experience, Victoria City Highlights Pedal or E-Bike Tour - Hoods & Legends, Pedicab Tour of Victoria from Cruise Ship Terminal follow close behind. We rank 129 outdoors experiences in Vancouver Island in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Vancouver Island cost?
Expect around $213 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is NEW Victoria Harbour Boat Tour with Live Tour Guide from $33, 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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