Floatplane Trip

One of the most exciting ways to see Vancouver and its diverse landscapes of city, mountain and sea is by floatplane, a single-prop, six-seater plane that takes off and lands on water. There are a variety of tours available from the passenger docks in Burrard Inlet below the Vancouver Convention Center. Harbour Air (www.harbourair.com) operates daily floatplane flights over Stanley Park and all around the metro region, giving you an unparalleled bird’s-eye view of the magnificent terrain; other tours will take you to Whistler, Victoria, glacial lakes, and prime fly-fishing and whale-watching spots.