Accommodation and Experience Providers

Let's Go Fishing! Experience the unsurpassed beauty of the rugged West Coast of Southern Vancouver Island in the total comfort of a top class fishing charter boat with a professional guide. Unforgettable salmon and halibut fishing as well as wildlife sightings that may include seals, otters, eagles, sea lions, dolphins, porpoises, and pods of whales. Our boat has a heated cabin and stand alone washroom for your comfort. Our fishing equipment and electronics will get you to where the fish are and your lines in the water as quickly as possible.

Playa del Sol is a 4* Luxury Condominium Resort in the heart of the breathtaking Okanagan Valley. Cool off in the 3rd level swimming pool, warm up in the hot tub, pamper yourself in the Spa, tone-up in our fitness facility, or de-stress in the steam room. You can barbecue by the pool or indulge yourself at the Resorts tantalising Basil & Mint restaurant. Enjoy steaming lattes at Esther and Sons Cafe. Whether you want to play or relax, Playa Del Sol has it all!

Sea Kayak Adventures is a leader in small-group, immersive sea kayaking tours designed to bring travelers closer to the wild beauty of the world. In British Columbia, we specialize in immersive sea kayaking and whale watching experiences along Vancouver Island’s remote coastlines, where pristine wilderness meets some of the richest marine habitats in the world. Each summer, hundreds of orcas and humpbacks return to Johnstone Strait and the surrounding Broughton Archipelago, making it one of the very best places on Earth to paddle among whales. Our trips combine wildlife encounters with the tranquility of gliding beneath old-growth forests, spotting bald eagles overhead, and camping in secluded coves along rugged shorelines. From multi-day camping expeditions beneath towering cedar and spruce to our exclusive lodge-based tour at God’s Pocket Resort, we offer options for every paddler, from those eager for wilderness immersion to those seeking the comfort of a cozy bed after a day on the water. Guided by naturalists, fueled by fresh meals, and set against British Columbia’s spectacular scenery, our tours invite travelers to experience this region’s iconic wildlife and coastal magic at a paddler’s pace.

I-Hos Gallery presents a collection of traditional and contemporary Northwest Coast artwork, including masks, prints, gold and silver jewelry, wood carvings and more produced by First Nations artists. I-Hos Gallery is Band owned and operated by K'omoks First Nation. Our culture is expressed through our art. We are located between Courtenay and Comox on Vancouver Island, on the site of the original Komoks Village. We deal directly with all of our First Nation artists and provide you with all legends and artist biographies. I-Hos Gallery is Band owned and operated by K'omoks First Nations and has been est. since 1995.

Fully licensed and insured, professional, guided freshwater fishing on southern Vancouver Island. We specialize in customized, 6 to 8 hour fishing trips. Fish Vancouver Island's most productive and scenic freshwater systems with the most experienced guide/outfitters in the area. Fish the Cowichan River and other rivers and lakes for trout, salmon or bass.

Capture the beauty of Vancouver Island and its wildlife with professional nature photographer Catherine Babault. Explore the coast, temperate rainforest, and alpine meadows in the greater Comox Valley area and up to north Vancouver Island. Reconnect with nature, hone your photography skills in the field and return home with compelling images. Photo tours and workshops are designed for photographers of all level. They are offered all year round, in English and French. Sign up for a group photo tour or workshop, or request a private one. We invite you to visit catherinebabault.com to learn more about tours and workshops, follow Catherine on Mastodon social network https://mastodon.social/@CatherineBabault and subscribe to her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@catherinebabault Catherine Babault Photography is committed to limit our impact on the unique ecosystems of Vancouver Island. We keep a respectful distance from wildlife, we avoid as much as possible to disturb the animals’ routine and we stay on designated trails.

Painted Boat Resort & Marina is the premier resort on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada. Located two hours from Vancouver via BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay and Highway 1, the Resort is also accessible by seaplane. Featuring 31 west-coast inspired, one-bed/two-bed & two-bed loft waterfront villas. Each villa has a gourmet, fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, patio and barbecue. All villas have waterfront views. Some dog friendly villas are available, and need to be reserved by calling Guest Services at the time of booking accommodation. Painted Boat Resort offers an infinity pool (open seasonally), hot tub, fitness center and an award-winning Spa & Serenity Garden. The Lagoon Restaurant, at the resort, overlooks Pender Harbour and offers West Coast cuisine with local ingredients.

Modern luxury comes to the country at the Hillcrest Farm Market B&B. Each suite has a large private balcony showcasing breathtaking views of the city. Spacious rooms offer contemporary comforts, with a fireplace, flat screen TV, and a luxurious private bathroom with tub and shower, creating a home away from home. And like any welcoming home, breakfast is served fresh daily.

Come to our tasting room nestled in the orchard and sample a variety of ciders, with an opportunity to purchase. We have a picnic area on the patio and grass, so bring your lunch to enjoy after a cool tasting of cider. Our orchards back right onto Trout Creek, so feel free to wander through the gently swaying trees and stay a while!

Rafting on the Kicking Horse is a MUST DO activity during your vacation to the Canadian Rockies. Let Hydra River Guides introduce you to the water we call home. We offer rafting trips to suit all budgets and abilities. 200,000 rafters cant be wrong. Are you ready to join us?

A sea kayak touring and rental outfitters on Kootenay Lake, departing from the shores of Kaslo,BC. Offering Tours, Rentals and Lessons by qualified instructors. Half-day & Full day kayak adventures. Daily sunset paddles in season! *SUP board lessons and rentals ** No experience necessary Renting: Kayaks, Canoes & Sup boards *

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

Innisfree is an internationally registered Botanic Garden and a herbal farm near Courtenay on Vancouver Island, with an extensive collection of medicinal plants, a dispensary making herbal teas and other preparations, a nursery with plants for sale, an on-site café with patio seating, and gardens of culinary herbs, vegetables and berries. Innisfree is a nature oasis with a mission, where we teach Botanical Medicine, Nutrition, Health, Shinrin Yoku, Biofilia, and more, with a view to heal and reconnect people to Nature. We have been helping people seek Wellness in Nature for over 10 years. We showcase medicinal and food plants and educate about native plants and conservation with an array of classes and workshops, and other programs.