Marine Wildlife
Whale Watching Expedition
Search the Salish Sea for orcas, humpbacks and sea lions aboard our covered vessel.
from $189
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Vancouver, British Columbia
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The coast, the mountains, the wild — guided.
Small-group sightseeing and adventure tours through the best of British Columbia, led by guides who actually live here.
12k+
Happy guests
30+
Tours & routes
4.9
Average rating
100%
Local guides
Who we are
A local crew with a serious love for this coast
Onyx Tours is a Vancouver-based tour operator running sightseeing and adventure trips across British Columbia — from the rainforest canopy to the open ocean.
Every route we run is one we do ourselves on days off. We keep groups small, start early, and skip the tourist traps — so you spend your day experiencing the place instead of following an umbrella.
- Licensed, first-aid certified guides
- Hotel pickup available in downtown Vancouver
- Year-round departures, rain or shine
Featured tours
Pick your kind of day out
Sample line-up — every tour runs in a small group with a local guide. Prices in CAD.
Marine Wildlife
Nature
Rainforest & Canyon Walk
Suspension bridges, canyon views and old-growth forest just minutes from downtown.
from $149
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Adventure
Sea Kayaking & Hot Springs
Paddle sheltered inlets, then soak in natural hot springs on the Sunshine Coast.
from $159
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Mountain
Sea-to-Sky Gondola & Squamish
Ride to alpine summit trails, waterfalls and the best fjord view on the coast.
from $129
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Day Trip
Victoria & Gardens Day Trip
Ferry to Vancouver Island for the Parliament Buildings and a famous floral garden.
from $209
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City Sightseeing
Stanley Park & City Highlights
Seawall, totem poles, Granville Island and the neighbourhoods in between.
from $99
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Why Onyx
Built around small groups and real places
Expert local guides
Every guide lives here and knows the back routes, tides and timings that make a day work.
Small groups only
Twelve guests, maximum. No crowds, no loudspeakers, room to actually talk.
Year-round departures
Storm-watching in winter, orcas in summer — every season has its own trip.
Flexible booking
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure, no questions asked.
Guest reviews
What people say after a day out
“The whale watching trip was the highlight of our Canada holiday. Small boat, knowledgeable guide, and we saw a pod of orcas within the hour.”
Melbourne, Australia
“We did the Sea-to-Sky day trip. Everything ran on time, the group stayed small, and our guide picked spots we never would have found alone.”
Austin, USA
“We booked the rainforest walk with my parents — the pace was perfect and the guide handled the whole day effortlessly. Easy booking, fair price.”
Burnaby, BC