Vancouver Trolley in Fog at Canada Place

The Great Canadian Trolley Company offers hop-on hop-off bus tours around Vancouver, day trips to Victoria and Whistler, and a number of themed special events.

The fully narrated tours offer an exceptional way to get around downtown Vancouver, see some of the city’s most famous sites, and learn about the region and its history.

Visit greatcanadiantrolley.com for the company’s official website.

Sightseeing Tours with The Great Canadian Trolley Company in Vancouver

The Great Canadian Trolley Company is a local, family-owned company that provides a variety of ways to explore Vancouver. Most of the routes begin and end in downtown at Canada Place.

The signature feature of the Great Canadian Trolley Company is its Hop-On Hop-Off tours. The company also offers full day tours of Vancouver, Whistler and Victoria, and special themed events around holidays like Halloween and Christmas.

For tickets and full details about the tours, visit the Great Canadian Trolley Company website.

Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Bus Rides

The Great Canadian Trolley Company’s Hop-On Hop-Off tours are flexible bus rides to some of Vancouver’s Top Attractions. With just one ticket, you have access to trolley buses for either 24 hours or 48 hours. There are 14 to 18 stops throughout the city, including at Canada Place and all around Stanley Park.

The main streets that the trolleys go along include Howe, Burrard, Thurlow, Alberni, Robson, West Georgia and Stanley Park Drive, plus a short distance along a few other roads. That includes the core of downtown Vancouver as well as the entire perimeter of Stanley Park.

Stops are conveniently located to allow you to get off and see some of Vancouver’s most interesting streets including Granville, Davie, Robson and Denman. Attractions and places of interest you can easily visit along the way include the Vancouver Art Gallery, Bill Reid Gallery, Pacific Centre Mall, Robson Square, Vancouver Lookout, Gastown, Canada Place and the FlyOver multidimensional theatre.

There are also lots of stops in Stanley Park including ones at the Vancouver Aquarium, Prospect Point, Third Beach, Stanley Park Tea House, Second Beach, Lumberman’s Arch, Stanley Park Pavilion and Stanley Park Miniature Railway. You can also get off the trolley, walk along the world-famous Stanley Park Seawall for a bit, and then get back on the bus at the next stop.

The Great Canadian Trolley Company’s buses pass each stop every half hour in the spring and summer. In the winter and fall the buses usually run every hour instead of every 30 minutes. Tours in 2025 operate from the beginning of April until the end of December.

For tickets and more information about the Hop-On Hop-Off rides, including the full bus route, see the Great Canadian Trolley Company‘s website.

Great Canadian Trolley Company Day Tours

In addition to the Hop-On Hop-Off tours around the City of Vancouver, there are a few day tours offered by the Great Canadian Trolley Company. Popular options include sightseeing in Vancouver, Whistler and Victoria.

Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour

The Vancouver City Tour takes place on a trolley bus. Unlike Hop-On Hop-Off tours, groups use just one bus for the full day. The trolley visits a variety of attractions and stops at each for between 20 and 60 minutes. Everyone gets to check out each spot and then get back in the bus for the next attraction. Highlights of the tour include Prospect Point, Granville Island, Olympic Village and Chinatown. For full details, click Vancouver City Tour.

Victoria Day Sightseeing Tour

The Victoria Day Tour is a full-day experience that begins and ends in Vancouver. It includes a scenic ferry ride to Victoria, several hours in Victoria, plus a ferry ride back to Vancouver. Groups board a coach bus in BC’s capital city and get to visit wonderful attractions such as Butchart Gardens, the Inner Harbour and more. In allotted free time, people are free to check out museums, art galleries and other top places in Victoria. The full tour lasts for about 12 to 13 hours. For tickets and full details, click Victoria Day Tour.

Whistler Day Sightseeing Tour

The Whistler Day Tour is a one-day excursion from Vancouver to Whistler and back to Vancouver. The trip begins at Canada Place and heads north along the Sea to Sky Highway. Groups get to enjoy stops at Shannon Falls and the Sea to Sky Gondola before arriving at Whistler Village. It’s a scenic tour with live narration. There’s time to explore shops, art galleries and places to eat as well. Click Whistler Day Tour to learn more.

For more details about the above and other available tours, see the Great Canadian Trolley website.

Special Party Tour Events

In addition to Hop-On, Hop-Off rides and day tours, the Great Canadian Trolley Company offers special events from time to time. You can also rent the trolleys for private events.

Haunted Halloween Trolley Tour

The Haunted Halloween Trolley Tour is a spooky experience that takes place at night. It includes creepy storytelling and stops at Stanley Park, Mountain View Cemetery and Gastown. Groups get to hear about chilling legends and tales behind some of Vancouver’s most famous landmarks.

The experience was available between October 25th and 31st in 2024. Prices were $67 for adults and $37 for youth. Special family rates were also available, but the tour was only recommended for ages 12 and above. 2025 dates and details are to be confirmed.

Princess Trolley Ride

The Princess Trolley Ride by Great Canadian Trolley was a one-day offering on November 2nd in 2024. It was a day of riding from Canada Place through Stanley Park, but with princesses onboard. Intended for kids and their families, this event included fairytale stories, live music, photo opportunities, games and other fun activities.

In total the experience ran for about 75 minutes and tickets were $50 per person.

Christmas Karaoke Trolley Tour

The Christmas Karaoke Trolley Tour is a special event available during the holiday season. It includes lots of singing as well as time at some of the Best Christmas Attractions in Vancouver. Groups get to see the Vancouver Christmas Market from the outside and then enter Bright Nights at Stanley Park. There’s also the option to attend VanDusen Garden’s Festival of Lights event.

The Christmas-themed trolley experience ran from November 29th to December 23rd in 2024. General admission last year was about $65 without access to VanDusen Garden and $82 with entry to the garden. Discounts were available for seniors and children. 2025 details are to be confirmed.

To learn more about these and other special events offered by the sightseeing tour company, visit the Great Canadian Trolley website.