Accommodation and Experience Providers

Fantasea Charters: Ultimate Victoria fishing charters and sightseeing tours on Vancouver Island. We offer a variety of services including party cruises, dinner cruises, fishing charters, whale watching, marine wildlife tours, stag and stagette cruises, and memorials. Cruise in comfort as you enjoy Victoria's ultimate party boat.

Fair Harbour Marina and Campground is happy to provide a 26 site campground, 4 rental cabins, fuel and moorage docks, boat launch, general store, washrooms and showers and laundry facilities at the Gateway to Kyuquot. Located at the very end of a Forest Service Road, it provides the only access to remote Kyuquot Sound. This traditional territory of the Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k'tles7et'h' First Nations is the jumping off point to some the most spectacular and breathtaking scenery on the west side of Vancouver Island. Home to 10 Provincial Parks and Ecological Reserves, it provides unlimited access to both fresh and saltwater fishing, kayaking, wildlife viewing and exploration of some of the few old growth forests left in BC.

Great Bear Lodge offers grizzly bear tours from May to October at a floating lodge in the Great Bear Rainforest. With no other operators in the river system and a maximum of 18 guests, people can feel truly immersed in nature. Tours start with a spectacular seaplane flight from Port Hardy on northern Vancouver Island, and include accommodation, wilderness-gourmet food and bear viewing. The floating lodge is situated at an outstanding wildlife viewing location, where an ocean fjord meets a productive salmon river. The 9 bedrooms all have ensuite bathrooms, and the natural wood decks surrounding the lodge are a perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine while enjoying the beauty of the scenery. The hydro and solar powered lodge is in keeping with a commitment to low-impact ecotourism. Safety is ensured by biologist-guides who are trained under the Commercial Bear Viewing Association of BC, of which the lodge is a founding member. Great Bear Lodge (www.greatbeartours.com) has been provid

Tofino Botanical Gardens are 12 acres of gardens, forest, and shoreline that explore the relationship between culture and nature. A network of paths and boardwalk will take you through our Cultivated Gardens, Sculpture Park, and Old-Growth Temperate Rainforest, where clearings have been transformed into a series of pocket gardens. Some of these gardens display plants that thrive in temperate rainforests around the world including Chile and Japan. Others celebrate cultural groups that have made Clayoquot Sound their home now and in the past, particularly the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations, early Japanese fishing families, and, of course, hippies. The Gardens extend to the Tofino Mudflats, an incredible expanse of intertidal mud teeming with life, revealed twice a day at low tide. Events including Tofino Winterlights, Tofino Lantern Festival, Surfrider Foundation film festival, Food and Wine,Musicians, Weddings and more are hosted within the eclectic scenery.

Coastal Charters is a premier recreational salt water fishing and tour company located in beautiful Tofino, British Columbia. We offer competitive rates with high end services and products. Charters could include amazing fishing in conjunction with breathtaking scenery, wildlife viewing and a trip to the Hot Springs Cove.

Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) certified Hiking Guide located in Victoria, British Columbia. West Coast Trail, North Coast Trail, Nootka Trail, Cape Scott Provincial Park, Strathcona Provincial Park, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

Journey back in time at Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum, a volunteer-led museum and restoration project located in Fairfield. On Thursdays and Fridays at 11AM and 1PM, or Saturdays at 2PM, walk down the path past heritage apple trees and beautiful gardens and step into one of only a few 1860s houses still standing in Victoria. From the bright and airy drawing room to the charming childrens bedroom, the house has been restored with extraordinary care to appear as it did when the Roscoe family called it home. Admission is $7.50 per person. Reservations preferred in advance at https://tinyurl.com/RossBayVillaTours. All funds support the volunteer-based Ross Bay Villa Society, which owns and operates Ross Bay Villa. Drop in a little early for your Saturday tour for our Gift Shop In the Garden. This unique vintage store has everything from clothing and books to fine china and unexpected treasures. Stop by between 10-2 and find something special!

Rated as having one of the best views in all of Canada, the Villa Eyrie Resort is a tranquil mountaintop hotel that's only 30 minutes from Victoria, British Columbia. With panoramic views of Saanich Inlet and Finlayson Arm, this luxurious 37-room resort offers exquisite fine dining at Alpina Restaurant as well as a sophisticated wine program focusing on the best of the province. Also on property is the full-service Tuscan Spa. While every room is somewhat unique in design, with most featuring spacious balconies, in-room fireplaces, soaker tubs and plenty more.

Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit is a public motorsports playground where performance driving enthusiasts, friends and businesses come together to enjoy a unique facility found among the verdant mountains of British Columbias island Eden within the Cowichan Valley. Come experience Vancouver Island's newest attraction today! EXPERIENCE A TASTE OF THE CIRCUIT Discover the very best of Canadas only year-round motorsport facility through our one-day comprehensive test-drive experience where for one day, you will live like a member. From the arrival at the entrance gate, checking in at reception, you will be invited to explore all we have to offer, gain access to our clubhouse amenities and at days end, unwind in the spectacular Paddock Lounge with fresh island cuisine amidst Canadas most compelling natural beauty. Alongside your personal driving coach, you will have the opportunity to experience some of the finest performance cars in our fleet.

Fossil Beach Farm is a private 80 acre waterfront working farm. We offer glamping in our fully finished bell tents overlooking the Salish Sea and fresh cider fermented from our on site and other Hornby orchards. Our tasting room offers 5 different ciders, experimental tap, and non-alcoholic choices available in tasting flights, growlers, or prepackaged to be enjoyed in our picnic area or to go. We now offer farm to table BBQ in our outdoor kitchen during tasting hours.

Nanaimo Museum: Discover Nanaimos fascinating history in our museum located in the VI Conference Centre. The main gallery offers a sense of what life was like for Nanaimo's earliest settlers and the Snuneymuxw First Nation. Our award winning replica coal mine is a popular stop. The museum also manages the Bastion, an original Hudson's Bay Company post built in 1853. Dont miss the gift shop!Museum Hours (Fall/Winter/Spring): 10am - 4pm Tuesday to SaturdaySummer Hours: Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm.

Award-Winning Seaplane Tours in Vancouver, Victoria & WhistlerExperience the best views in British Columbia from the sky with Harbour Airs iconic seaplane tours. Departing from downtown Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler, our award-winning scenic flights offer unforgettable aerial perspectives of coastal mountains, ocean inlets, and vibrant cityscapes.With glacier tours, harbour loops, and sunset flights, each journey is a pinch-me moment you wont forget. Looking to explore even more? We also offer scheduled flights between 12 destinations across the West Coastperfect for combining travel and sightseeing in one.Daily departures. Book earlyour tours fill quickly in peak season!

Sept 4 to Dec 20 2025 Carr House is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10-4 for self-guided tours. Wander around the garden, explore the house, and browse the gift shop! Guided tours are offered on Fridays and Saturdays at 10, Noon, and 2 p.m. To book a tour in advance or learn about our events, visit our website at www.carrhouse.org or our Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/carr-house-community-society-83841882483. Carr House closes occasionally for special events. Please call ahead to confirm hours.