Step back in time and relax to the clip-clopping hooves as you take a horse drawn carriage ride through the city’s historic streets. Talley Ho Tours takes you past the landmark Parliament building, around the bustling harbor and through Beacon Hill Park in one of the most sedate ways to see Victoria.
Those with stronger nerves can try a night time ghost tour with Discover The Past. But after an evening walking around spooky alleyways and cemeteries accompanied by tales of murder and hauntings you may need to sleep with the light on.
A great way to experience any city is not only to see it but to taste it too. Take a walk with Vancouver Foodie Tours and you can sample guilty gourmet pleasures or more down-to-earth food truck fare.
Once your belly’s full, hop aboard one of Vancouver Trolley’s San Francisco-style streetcars for a narrated ride around Stanley Park, the cobbled streets of Gastown and bustling Granville Island.
Renowned for its European style and glamour, Montreal is often referred to as Canada’s fashion capital. Get the inside scoop on local designers, one-off boutiques and fashionista destinations with Montreal Shopping Tours. Choose from itineraries including Shop Like a Fashion Editor and Vintage Treasures.
Beat the Montreal traffic with one of Dyad’s scooter tours. Travel through the vibrant neighborhoods on two wheels, making stops for cultural highlights including markets, historical sites and galleries.
Get a different take on Canada’s largest city by viewing it through a beer glass. The Beer Lover’s Tour Company doesn’t just ply you with alcohol. You’ll see historic distillery architecture as well as visit breweries and take part in tasting tutorials.
For a different take on art, and to see parts of Toronto you might otherwise overlook, there are graffiti tours. The Tour Guys will show you around the city’s back alleys to explore street art while discussing its controversial nature.
Feel the wind in your hair by seeing this waterfront city from a motorcycle sidecar. Pop on a helmet and join Bluenose Sidecar Tours for a spin around the sights accompanied by tales of Halifax’s history, including its involvement in the story of the Titanic.
For a self-propelled tour of the city’s waterfront you can hop on a Segway -- you still need a helmet, but the travel is a lot more sedate. The trip takes in the boardwalk and the seaport district and includes time to learn how to operate your Segway and stops for photos.
