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Canada Harbour Cruises: the 15 Best Sailings

16 tours  ·  from $26 a head

Toronto off the islands, Halifax past the dockyard and Vancouver under the mountains. The 15 below are priced and timed, with the narration and meal options set out plainly.

Toronto: Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner - Brunch, lunch, or dinner: choosing the right sailing
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Toronto: Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner

1-Hour Toronto Harbour Tour with Live Narration - Setting out from Pier 6 at Queens Quay
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1-Hour Toronto Harbour Tour with Live Narration

Toronto: City Views Harbor Cruise - Choosing between Oriole and Showboat
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Toronto: City Views Harbor Cruise

3.City Views Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 557 reviews · 1 hour · from $28

See Toronto’s skyline, islands, CN Tower, and harbourfront landmarks on a narrated one-hour cruise with indoor seating and snacks.

“During the tour, which lasted an hour, the guide talked about the buildings and places we saw! It was really cool, the day was sunny, so we could see the spidery skies of Toronto from the boat!”

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Toronto: Premium Driving Tour with Tower and Harbour Cruise - The CN Tower starts the day with Toronto beneath you
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Toronto: Premium Driving Tour with Tower and Harbour Cruise

4.Premium Driving Tour with Tower and Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 294 reviews · 5 hours · from $138

See Toronto by small-group van, CN Tower, St. Lawrence Market, waterfront cruise, and Casa Loma with hotel pickup.

“I would highly recommend this tour! It was my first time to Toronto and I feel like I got a good overall feel for the city in just one day. Our tour guide, Michael, was outstanding! He was knowledgeable, kind and funny.”

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60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour - The skyline sequence: CN Tower and Rogers Centre
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60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour

5.60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 281 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25Best value

Review the 60-minute Toronto Harbour Tour, with skyline views, live commentary, outdoor decks, practical tips, price advice, and booking details.

“The tour guiding was screaming loud speakers. The tour announcer was loud , too fast speaking and not adequate English with heavy Indian accent. Hard to understand, intensive , too loud. In summary over 45 min of noice pollution torture !”

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Vancouver: Waterfront Sightseeing Tour - City and Harbour - Starting at Granville Island
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Vancouver: Waterfront Sightseeing Tour – City and Harbour

6.Waterfront Sightseeing Tour – City and Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 227 reviews · 1h 30m · from $80

Race Vancouver’s harbour by zodiac, spot wildlife, hear local stories, and see Stanley Park, English Bay, and the skyline in 90 lively minutes.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared so many things about Vancouver that we didn’t know. Seeing the city from the water side gives you a different perspective and it was exciting!”

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JFarwell Adventure Yacht Sailing in the Halifax Harbour - Learning the ropes on Halifax Harbour
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JFarwell Adventure Yacht Sailing in the Halifax Harbour

Best of Halifax Harbour Boat Tour - Setting out from Lower Water Street
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Best of Halifax Harbour Boat Tour

8.Best of Halifax Harbour Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $44

Review of Halifax’s one-hour sailing tour, with harbor history, Titanic links, small groups, family fun, pricing, tips, and practical details.

“Great tour for a reasonable price with a knowledgeable guide. Halifax is a very interesting place. Learned a lot.”

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Halifax: Tall Ship Harbor Sailing Cruise with Live Music - Boarding at Cable Wharf on Lower Water Street
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Halifax: Tall Ship Harbor Sailing Cruise with Live Music

9.Tall Ship Harbor Sailing Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Sail Halifax Harbour aboard the Tall Ship Silva with live music, waterfront views, hands-on sail raising, and helpful planning tips.

“Was a great cruise around Halifax harbour, with excellent entertainment. It was very interesting watching the sails be raised and lowered, and to get a little bit of information about the area. There could have been a bit more explanation of the history, but still really enjoyed it!”

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Ucluelet Harbour Tour - What makes the protected route useful
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Ucluelet Harbour Tour

10.Ucluelet Harbour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $82

Review the Ucluelet Harbour Tour, a small-group kayak outing with coastal views, wildlife chances, expert guidance, and flexible cancellation.

“Fijne gids, leuk om te doen. We hadden er iets meer van verwacht. Meer wildlife te zien (beren, cougars). Nu ‘alleen’ zee arenden en een zeeleeuw, ook leuk hoor,”

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Small Group Stanley Park and Coal Harbour Segway Tour - Entering Stanley Park through the Seawall
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Small Group Stanley Park and Coal Harbour Segway Tour

11.Small Group Stanley Park and Coal Harbour Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $110

Glide through Coal Harbour and Stanley Park on a guided Segway tour with mountain views, totem poles, and patient instruction.

“Brilliant tour. First time using mini segways which took a bit of time to get used to, but Glen was amazing at getting us both confident in there use to ensure we were safe and enjoyed the tour. As this was a private tour there was only 2 of us which made it perfect. Highly recommend booking this tour when in Vancouver.”

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Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour - Seeing Parliament and the Empress from the water
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Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour

12.Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Paddle Victoria Harbour for close views of Parliament, the Empress, wildlife, and seaplanes on a guided small-group kayak tour.

“It was great fun! Even on a rainy windy day the guides took us out for a boatload of fun! Lydia and George had lots of great info on the area and great conversation! The kayaks were smooth and wonderful to glide through the water! So grateful for this experience!!!”

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Toronto: Small Group Night Tour with Harbour Boat Cruise - Starting with downtown hotel pickup
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Toronto: Small Group Night Tour with Harbour Boat Cruise

13.Small Group Night Tour with Harbour Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 2h 30m · from $72

See Toronto by luxury van and Lake Ontario boat at night, with hotel pickup, local stories, the Distillery District, and skyline views.

“Great friendly host. Nice Mec van. Good practical tour with advice on how to get the best out of Toronto for you. I went day one, which helped me plan the rest of my holiday. I was dropped home to my door which was great but for pick up I had to travel to another hotel even though I was only 3km away, which was not as advertised.”

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Halifax: Best of Halifax Harbour Tour - The First Look at Halifax Harbour
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Halifax: Best of Halifax Harbour Tour

14.Best of Halifax Harbour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 1 hour · from $40

Sail Halifax Harbour aboard the J Farwell, with local stories, Titanic and Explosion history, Navy views, and wine or craft beer for $40.

“Leuke activiteit om in Halifax te doen, helaas geen wind dus geen zeilen. Leuke, enthousiaste gids met veel feitjes over Halifax en de haven. Er staat een uur durende trip, maar uiteindelijk hebben we maar 45 minuten gevaren. Jammer!”

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New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise through Vancouver Harbor - Dinner With Pacific Sable Fish and Three Main Courses
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New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise through Vancouver Harbor

15.New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise through Vancouver Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $177

Review the Vancouver New Year's Eve dinner cruise, with buffet dining, skyline views, midnight Champagne, music, costs, and practical tips.

“Despite the “not so nice” weather, it was a blast! The crews are attentive very quick to take care of needs. Smooth sailing kudos to the captain . Vancouver by night is always bright and beautiful! Dinner-food was cooked to perfection, socializing nye countdown, dancing fun fun fun.”

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