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Group activities in Vancouver.

Things to do with colleagues or clients that work for a mixed group, from easy tastings to friendly competition.

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Forbidden Vancouver Tours

Gastown, Stanley Park and downtown

Private walking tours through the city's scandalous history, led by actors. Easy to slot in before dinner.

WalkingEasy walk
Fits
Private tours from 9 guests (smaller groups pay the 9-person minimum); guides handle groups of 60 or more
Cost
About $40 per person
Tip
Book a private tour so it runs on your schedule.
Activity$$

EXIT Gastown

Gastown

Escape rooms a short walk from the convention centre. Split a bigger group into teams and race.

CollaborativeCompetitive
Fits
Small to mid groups
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Tip
Book multiple rooms at the same time slot.
Activity$$$

The Dirty Apron

Downtown

Cooking school that runs team classes, and you eat what you make. Dinner and team building in one.

Hands-onDinner included
Fits
Mid-sized groups
Cost
$60–120 per person (est.)
Tip
Replaces dinner, so plan the evening around it.
Activity$$

Hand Eye Ceramics

Gore Ave, Strathcona/Chinatown · about 30 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre

Pottery workshop for groups, on the wheel or by hand. Low-key and creative, a good fit for colleagues who don't want a competition.

CreativeRelaxed
Fits
Private workshops for 3 to 50. Weekdays 8am-4pm up to 35 on the wheel or 55 hand-building; evenings up to 25.
Cost
About $60 per person
Walk
About 30 min from the convention centre
Tip
The Gore Ave studio is on the second floor with no elevator. Workshops run about 2.5 hours for groups over five.
Activity$$

Academie Duello

West Hastings St, Downtown · about 10 min walk from Vancouver Convention Centre

Downtown sword school that runs coached axe throwing, archery and swordplay sessions for groups. No experience needed, and it fits in an hour or two.

Hands-onCompetitiveUniqueEasy walk
Fits
Axe throwing, archery and swordplay for 5 to 40 each; multi-station Medieval Festival for 40 to 150+; groups up to 20 book online, larger groups get a custom quote
Cost
About $35 per person
Walk
About 10 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book axe throwing online for 20 or fewer; email for a quote if you want to combine activities.

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