Step off the beaten path with Toonie Tours’ 2-hour private walking tour of Vancouver. Discover Gastown’s historic streets, the iconic Steam Clock, and downtown’s hidden gems with a local guide who brings the city’s stories to life.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels, as the walk is moderate and paced according to the group.
Wildlife
History
Gastown began as an early settlement in the late 1800s and remains Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood, rich with stories of pioneers and urban renewal.
Conservation
Vancouver prioritizes sustainable urban development with green spaces and pedestrian-friendly initiatives that preserve the city’s natural edge while supporting tourism.
Toonie Tours
Step off the beaten path with Toonie Tours’ 2-hour private walking tour of Vancouver. Discover Gastown’s historic streets, the iconic Steam Clock, and downtown’s hidden gems with a local guide who brings the city’s stories to life.
Toonie Tours is a Victoria, British Columbia–based tour operator that offers bike and e-scooter rentals, free guided walking tours, and attraction admission tickets across Calgary and Vancouver.
The company provides short-term options such as 1-hour rentals and full-day bike and e-scooter rentals, with equipment choices that include StepThru and StepOver city bikes and stable, high-speed e-scooters. Rentals are positioned for comfort and ease of use on city routes and scenic waterfront paths.
Toonie Tours also runs guided walking experiences: a 3-hour Free Walking Tour of Calgary and a 3-hour English Free Walking Tour of Vancouver. These walking tours emphasize local history, architecture, and cultural highlights while connecting visitors with knowledgeable local guides.
In addition to rentals and walks, Toonie Tours sells admission and skip-the-line tickets for major attractions: Calgary Tower observation deck access, Vancouver’s Vancouver Lookout and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park entry (with line-skip options), Grouse Mountain Skyride tickets, and Sea to Sky Gondola admission. Each attraction listing describes viewing platforms, suspension bridges, trails, and seasonal offerings.
All descriptions and offerings are factual and based on the company’s publicly listed trips and ticketed experiences. Toonie Tours focuses on practical, accessible city exploration—hourly and full-day rental flexibility, multi-hour guided walks, and curated attraction access—making it simple for visitors to plan reliable, activity-driven days in Calgary and Vancouver.
Location
Victoria, British Columbia
Home base for bookings.
Tours Offered
10 Tours
Bike, walk, and attraction tickets.
Flexible Rentals
Hourly & Full-Day
1-hour and full-day bike rentals.
Guided Tours
Free Walking Tours
3-hour English walking tours.
Reserve bike rentals, join a free walking tour, or buy attraction tickets today for flexible, activity-focused exploration.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
The tour covers around 3-5 km on foot over urban sidewalks and cobblestones.
Bring Water and Weather Gear
Vancouver’s weather can shift quickly; a water bottle and rain gear will keep you prepared.
Charge Your Camera
There are plenty of photo-worthy architecture and street scenes along the way.
Plan for Flexibility
Communicate your interests to your guide for a customized route and pace.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supports extended walking on varied urban terrain including cobblestones.
Water bottle
Staying hydrated is important during any walking tour.
Weather-appropriate outerwear
Protects against rain, wind, and cooler temperatures common in Vancouver.
spring|fall|winter
Camera or smartphone
For capturing the city’s unique architecture and street scenes.