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Tourism: Boating & Fishing
There's no better place for boating and fishing enthusiast than Vancouver with its stunning coastline and endless waterways. Charter a boat from any number of charter boat companies and head out for the open water. The largest concentrations of these charter companies are located at Granville Island, Horseshoe Bay and Coal Harbour. They can also advise you where the fish are biting.
- Boat & Yacht Charters
- River Rafting
- Sea Kayaking
- Whale Watching
- Fishing
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Boat & Yacht Charters
| Accent Cruises |
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Public sunset dinner cruises, harbour tours, and private charters. Six vessels with a total guest capacity of 350. Coast Guard certified to carry passengers.
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| Harbour Cruises Ltd. |
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Vancouver's premier charter company. One stop tour planners, dinner cruises, pre and post convention tours, sightseeing tours, catering services, custom itinerary planning.
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| Pride of Vancouver Charters Ltd. |
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Specializing in private boat charters, corporate and convention
dinner cruises, weddings or any special event. Ticketed special events include a Canada Day sunset dinner cruise, fireworks, Carol Ships and New Years Eve.
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| VancouverCruises.com
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VancouverCruises.com takes groups from 1 to 370. We have online booking for public cruises. All charter rates and menus are available online. Our boats have large open top decks and offer onboard catering. We are also Transport Canada certified. Located by the Plaza Of Nations across from Edgewater Casino.
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| Vancouver Yacht Charters |
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Capture the breath-taking scenery of Vancouver's spectacular cityscape. A cruise aboard a luxury boat / yacht is the perfect way to celebrate any occasion. Corporate dinner cruise, harbour tour, wedding or any special event. We will make your cruise a memorable one. Located at the Plaza of Nations Marina in DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER.
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River Rafting
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| Canadian Outback Adventure Company Ltd.
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Mom, Dad & the kids will enjoy 1 hour of splashes & amazing
scenery on our mild Rafting for Families trip (age 5+). If you're looking for 2+
hours of big rapids, cliff jumping & stunning views you'll love our wild
Wilderness Whitewater trip (age 13+). Trips depart up to 5 times a day from May
1 - Sept 30. Round trip transportation is available from various Vancouver
locations.
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| Chilliwack River Rafting Adventures
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World class white water, 1 hour & 30 minutes from Vancouver. Resort facilities, heated change rooms, showers, saunas, and indoor fireside lounge. Group & private campsites.
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| REO Rafting Resort |
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REO River Rafting Resort offers all inclusive whitewater adventures and river rafting trips on multiple rivers throughout BC including the Nahatlatch, Thompson, Stein, Chilliwack, Taseko and Nicola. Just a short drive from Vancouver, REO is the perfect spot to experience spectacular wilderness adventure in a resort setting. Toll free 1-800-736-7238.
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| Sunwolf Outdoor Centre
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Riverside cabins with fireplace, conference facilities, whitewater rafting, winter bald-eagle viewing float trips. Staff can arrange any outdoor activity. 10 minutes north of Squamish in a serene, peaceful setting.
Sea Kayaking
| Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Centre
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| Kayak and canoe rentals, lessons, and tours. 75 kayaks and 12 canoes. 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Beachfront access to 18km fjord. Spectacular scenery, sheltered waters, open 7 days a week April - October. |
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| Ecomarine Ocean Kayak Centre
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Retail store, ocean kayak rentals, coastal kayaking school, day trips and mail order. Located by the water on Granville Island and Jericho Beach.
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Whale Watching
| Great Pacific Adventures Inc.
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Year round Marine Wildlife Whale Watching tour operator. Custom built Coast Guard Certified rigid-hulled zodiacs. Guides are Certified Marine Naturalists. 97% success rate from May to September. Why just watch when you can live the adventure!
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| Prince of Whales Whale Watching
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More than 90% success rate, 28' open zodiac style boats, 31' all weather boats. Expert wildlife guides, professional skippers, fastest boats in Victoria, spotting network, inner-harbour departures, onboard washrooms.
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| Springtide Whale Tours
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Exhilaration and memories await on BC's newest and largest whale watching vessel offering: huge side, top, fore & aft observation decks, complimentary beverage & snacks in cabin, professional biologists providing interpretation throughout your 3 hour excursion. Or, join us for an exhilarating ride on a high-speed, open Zodiac as we head off in search of fascinating species of marine life.
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| Vancouver Whale Watch |
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Vancouver's oldest whale watching company offers daily trips April to October. Choice of open or semi-covered zodiac-type boats. Success rate of 90%. Professional naturalists and washrooms onboard all trips. Shuttle from downtown Vancouver and onboard lunch are available.
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Fishing Charters
| Bites-On Salmon Charters
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Fully guided salmon fishing adventures from downtown Vancouver. From the single angler to groups of 100 or more, we can provide an unforgettable ocean adventure. You really haven't seen Vancouver until you've seen it from the water. Located on the west docks at the Westin Bayshore Resort & Marina Hotel in heart of downtown Vancouver. Toll free: 1.877.688.2483
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| M & M Charters Ltd.
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Professional fishing charter with guides, departing from North Vancouver. We specialize in salmon fishing all year round in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. All fishing gear and licenses provided.
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| STS Guiding Services Ltd. |
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| We offer guided fishing trips for trout, salmon, steelhead and sturgeon located just 50 miles east of Vancouver. We fish all methods including fly fishing. We also offer accommodations at our lodge and B&B. |
Fishing Licenses
For saltwater fishing information, contact the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (604.666.2828) and for freshwater fishing information, the British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands, and Parks (604.582.5200) will be more than helpful.
Licenses are required for both types of fishing and can be obtained from tackle shops, Army & Navy department stores, and marinas throughout the Lower Mainland. | |
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