Providing travel services throughout British Columbia, including discovering places to stay such as hotels, B&Bs, campgrounds, and more.
The Maritime Museum of British Columbia
Vancouver Island
The Maritime Museum of BC engages people with the maritime culture and history of the Pacific Northwest through rotating exhibits, educational and community-based programs, research services, and more. Check out our featured exhibit, permanent displays, and interactive activity area!
West Coast Rowing Adventures provides coastal rowing tours and guiding services in the Gulf Islands, British Columbia, Canada. You can now explore this ecological paradise on earth like never before. Join the adventure...
Formally, Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre, TidePools is a unique collect-and-release aquarium located inside Gibsons Public Market in the seaside town of Gibsons, BC. TidePools houses 30 exhibits displaying natural habitats and local marine fish and invertebrates from the waters of the Howe Sound. This includes interactive touch tanks and scavenger hunts! The animals are collected by our team of professional SCUBA divers. The animals are then housed in the Centre for 6-18 months, depending on the species, and released back to the ocean with help from the entire community. Displays are always changing, allowing the diversity of the marine life we have in the Howe Sound to shine. We host formal education programs with schools, run summer camps and bring in experts to deliver engaging presentations on ocean topics. Come visit us soon!
The Qualicum Beach Museum chronicles the social history of Qualicum Beach including First Nations, early pioneers and 'local characters'. It is also home to a paleontology exhibit and fossil collection renowned for its scientific and research value, as well as the Powerhouse, a brick and steel heritage building with exhibits about power and energy. The museum maintains an extensive archive of local historic documents, photographs and artefacts and responds to inquiries from the general public.
A nostalgic and chic boutique winery operated by a young family. Award-winning wines and always a fun atmosphere in our public tasting room and giftware boutique. We are open year round with no reservations required: 10:00 am to 5:30 or 7:00 pm daily from mid-March to Oct.31 and noon to 4:00 pm, Tuesday to Sunday from Nov. 1 to mid-March. Everyone has a story, it seems, from back in the good old days, which makes a visit to Nostalgia Wines a trip down memory lane. The folks here just love to listen to these stories as they run their friendly tasting room, winery, and 17-acre vineyard.
Come relax in a cave made of 12,000 pounds of Himalayan Salt! A unique experience with benefits for the body, mind and spirit. Salt Therapy, Sound Therapy, Infrared Amethyst BioMat, Couples Massage, Registered Massage Therapy, Meditation, Reiki, Events, and more! What is Salt Therapy? A halogenerator grinds small particles of salt into the air. Breathing in the salty air improves respiratory health, reduces inflammation, and negative ions promote deep relaxation. Great for asthma, allergies, bronchitis, cold/cough, COPD, sinus, sleep, eczema, psoraisis, depression, anxiety, stress.
Retreat Wilderness Inn is an All Season destination, offering intimate, four star suites. With over 40 years experience operating this property, your hosts, Donn and Lee will assist in making your vacation one to remember. Our picturesque, landscaped, lakefront grounds provide an amazing setting for relaxing on the patio or watching the sunset on the waterfront deck as the loons sing their soulful call. Our guests are welcome to use our paddle boards or kayaks and we also provide fishing boat rentals. The Chilcotin Region, where distancing comes naturally, is British Columbias last frontier, a true wilderness and back country. Situated between the Fraser River and the Coast Mountains, gateway to the Great Bear Rainforest, this region provides some of the most diverse opportunities for outdoor recreation and Nimpo Lake is part of this enchanting area. The nearby forested community trails are perfect for hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, photography & bird watching. The viewpoints on these trails have breathtaking, expansive views of the ranchlands, forests and Coast Mountains. Guests can take advantage of a flightseeing tour and have a birds' eye view of Hunlen Falls, Rainbow Mountains and the Monarch Icefields. The rare white pelican, bald eagles, loons and river otters are just some of the diverse species that you will find locally. A short, 2 hour drive down the famous Hill, or Freedom Highway, is the Bella Coola Valley and the Great Bear Rainforest. Don't forget your camera as you transition from pine plateau to coastal rainforest, as there will be many photo opportunities along the way including grizzly bears and snow capped mountains. This diverse region is a must on your bucket list & we would love to be your hosts.
In Business since 1998 , our owner and head guide Steve Kaye with his team of professional sturgeon fishing guides are guaranteed to give you a first class sturgeon fishing experience on the Fraser River of British Columbia. We know the Fraser River - and most importantly, we know where to find the BIG sturgeon!
Experience the ultimate in relaxation with a visit to The Boathouse Spa at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel and indulge all your senses in a seaside oasis built with one thing in mind your personal wellness. Discover treatments, products, and experiences inspired by a magnificent oceanfront setting. The Spa offers a full range of Massages, Facials, couples treatments and more that are sure to leave you feeling rejuvenated and relaxed. Spa Guests who add-on Pool Experience also receive access to the Boathouse Kitchen & Bar, open year-round and offering a selection of cocktails, wine and beer as well as appetizers, mains and desserts. This is a 16+ facility, which includes the Heated Outdoor Mineral Pools.
Fraser Fishing Adventures offers guided Sturgeon and Salmon fishing trips on the Fraser River and its tributaries. We can accommodate groups of all sizes, from corporate events to bachelor/bachelorette parties or just a small group of friends or family that want to get out and catch these prehistoric fish! Come catch that fish of a lifetime!
Facilities: 14 campsites, day-use area, public beach, rustic picnic cabin, water hand pump. Location: 26 km west of Castelgar on Highway 3. An easily-accessible, roadside park with a sub-alpine lake, Nancy Greene Provincial Park is a welcoming and convenient site for day-users and campers. The park is a popular overnight stop for RVer's and also provides day-use for local residents wishing to escape the summer heat of the valley. It's picturesque lake makes it a great spot to enjoy fishing, picnicking, walking, swimming, and nordic skiing in the winter. Grizzly Bear sightings are common in Spring and early Summer. Open from May 15 through the last weekend in September.
Tofino Distillery produces Certified Organic Spirits with a unique blend of pristine water from the Meares Island watershed in Clayoquot Sound and Certified Organic grain from the North Okanagan region of the Interior in Armstrong, BC. Situated in beautiful Tofino, along the shores of the Pacific Ocean in the Coastal Temperate Rainforest of Western Vancouver Island, the tasting room is warm and welcoming for locals and visitors alike to enjoy a visit, sample the wares and discuss the region, process and products.
The Distillery offers an array of 10 unique, year-round flagship spirits, including a variety of Gins, Vodkas, tasty Limoncello, Beach Fire Cinnamon Spirit, 'Psychedelic Jellyfish Absinthe', seasonal offerings and soon its very own Whiskey. The mission is focused on environment, sustainability, authenticity and rooted in tradition. It is a proud local BC distillery and remains determined to provide premium, certified organic, handcrafted spirits for years to come.
CedarCreek is founded on connections to the land we care for and to the Okanagan Valley we call home. On our fifty-acre property along the shores of Lake Okanagan, Winemaker Andres Galves Pizarro is building upon three decades of winemaking history, and defining a new chapter with our bright, expressive north Okanagan Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, and aromatic white wines. Deepen your appreciation for our region at our 120-seat restaurant and tasting room. From the panoramic views of the lake, vines and valley, to the mouth-watering local menu, we create an adventure for all of your senses. Whether youre stopping by for a tasting or to share a bottle and meal in the dining room, we want to help you fall in love with this land and all it offers.
