June 2021: Currently booking private groups only. Maximum 6 guests per tour. View COVID Info
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Engaging Tours, Driven By Locals
Ready to explore Vancouver Island’s unique culture, history, and landscapes? Let’s take a detour together! We’ll show you why ‘The Island’ is truly one of the best places on earth.
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A Personal Touch
It’s best to experience British Columbia in small groups, so we never tour with more than 14 guests at a time.
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Fully Guided Tours
With Detours, you always get a local guide who mixes entertainment, exploration, and education in every tour.
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Your Tour, Your Way
We’d love to work with you to make sure your tour is just right. If you have a special request, just let us know!
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The Best Way to See BC
Current Tours
Detours offers expertly-guided tours of Vancouver Island and British Columbia, with new tours added all the time. Browse our current tour lineup below.
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$130 + GST
8 hours
Easy activity
A seasonal, full-day tour that marries the wild nature and history of the Pacific Marine Circle Route on beautiful Vancouver Island, with a mouth-watering culinary visit to the rustic and delicious “Stoked Wood Fired Pizzeria and Market” in Shirley, BC.
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$150 + GST
7 hours
Very easy activity
Ortega. Marechal Foch. Pinot Noir. Riesling. These are just some of the spectacular varietals offered in one of British Columbia’s warmest and most scenic landscapes, the Cowichan Valley.
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$15 + GST
1.5 hours
Easy activity
Whether you’re new to Nanaimo, a visitor, or a born and bred local, join us for a leisurely, 1.5 hour long, guided walking tour that will engage, educate, and entertain!
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$30 + GST
4 hours
Easy/medium activity
Join us on this 3.5 hour tour where you get a taste of what this picturesque area has to offer. With numerous attractions along the route, there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy.
Your Tour Your Way
Do you have a special request? Just let us know!We are happy to work with you to make sure your tour is just right. Start by browsing our tours above, and when you request a reservation make sure to include the unique needs of your group. Or just contact us!
