Accommodation and Experience Providers

Enjoy full or half day sailing trips around the Gulf Islands from Retreat Cove on Galiano. Explore Wallace Island & Saltspring's secluded beach at Walker's Hook from a new perspective on our 35' sloop. We recommend a 4 hour cruise from 11am to 3pm or 4pm to 8pm. We can also create a custom schedule for your pleasure. Our yacht is $100 per hour with a maximum group size of 8. You can choose the amazing salmon barbecue lunch/dinner for $25 per person.

Vancouver Island University's Milner Gardens & Woodland is a magical seaside retreat once reserved for royalty. Sheltered on three sides by old-growth forest, this one-of-a kind woodland estate rejuvenates the soul with its gardens and magnificent coastal views. Enjoy the charming Camellia Tea Room after strolling the grounds and contemplate the history of the Gardens or fantasize about having them all to yourself.

Rise Mountain Adventures offers guided hiking, running, backpacking, and nature connection tours in some of the worlds most beautiful landscapes! Our fun and accessible tours cater to all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Join our friendly certified guides for a fun, safe and inspiring experience. Discover a deeper connection with the landscape and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Garry Oaks Estate is a boutique winery. In 1999, Originally a sheep farm, the was converted to a vineyard and planted with Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer and Zweigelt. The award winning wines are a hidden gem. Sustainability and philanthropy are the hallmarks of the current owner.

Vancouvers old houses and the stories of the people who built and lived in them are my passion. My History Walks through Vancouvers heritage neighbourhoods: the East End/Strathcona, West End, Mount Pleasant, Grandview & Cedar Cottage, are a culmination of over two decades working as a house genealogist. During that time I produced in-depth histories of over 800 Vancouver houses. People call me the House Whisperer. My blog, When An Old House Whispers is followed by people in over 70 countries world wide. If you like walking through and photographing historic neighbourhoods, if you ever wanted to time travel, if you are curious to uncover the mysteries hidden behind the doors of old houses, if you have an ear for old-timers stories, my History Walks are for you! Each tour lasts 2.5 to 3 hours. Check my website for the content, cost, departure times and locations of my scheduled tours. E-mail me if you would like more info or to book a private tour in English, Italian or Japanese.

Our small-group Hop on Hop off "Artisan Trail " shuttle is the perfect way to explore, sip and savour your way through some of the best local artisans & attractions on the Salt Spring Island! Starting in the heart of Ganges Village, we head out of town and off the beaten path on a spectacularly scenic 28km loop trail that winds its way through forested roads and seaside scenery, with epic stops at • Spring Island Cheese & Goat Farm • Salt Spring Brewing Co. • Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park • Garry Oaks Estate Winery • Ciderworks & Salt Spring Apple Co. • Ganges Village & Public Market Along the trail expect to discover delicious locally made offerings such as charcuterie, pastries, chutneys, spreads and home baked sweets to pair with at many of the stops! This is a "must-do" experience for anyone visiting Salt Spring Island!

Customized Sailing / Motorized Catamaran Excursions. Ideal for individuals, couples, Family Celebrations, Private Charters, Sunset Cruises, Bridal Showers, Staff Events, Celebrations of Life, etc.

Tofino's Most Recommended Saltwater and Freshwater Fishing Outfitters since 1996. Our professional guide team caters to ardent anglers as well as family and corporate groups. Venture offshore for Halibut and Chinook and Coho Salmon, or try Light Tackle and Fly-gear for Coho Salmon in the picturesque saltwater inlets of Clayoquot Sound. Remote fly-in lake and river trips for steelhead, rainbow and cutthroat trout action (full day or overnight options). Updated local fishing reports.

Feel the heartbeat of the city by eating like a local. Tune in to a deeper understanding and appreciation by hearing stories of local passions, quirks, and flavours. We foster connections between people, food, and place. Theres so much joy to be had around tables eating creative flavours, sparking curious conversations, and belonging to community. Our award-winning food tours are inspired and enlivened by this spirit. The love from our tables and tours extends into the city we support Employ to Empower, a non-profit helping those facing work barriers use entrepreneurship to rebuild their lives.

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.

At Mainlanders Sportfishing we offer many trip options, four, Six, Eight, and Ten hour adventures, multiple day fishing packages, airport pick up, lunches, dinner, hotel. We host bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate fishing adventures For team building, Sturgeon fishing derbys. We will arrange every detail of your fishing holiday, and accommodate any event. We have a team of adventure driven guides that want to put you on monster Sturgeon every time. We are a active member of the Fraser valley guides association. Anyone fishing with us will be participating in the tagging/tracking of white sturgeon on the Fraser River, collecting data for the Fraser river sturgeon conservation society. We offer a first class experience in a relaxed environment. Let us be apart of your adventure, we take pride in creating unforgettable fishing experiences for our clients.

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 Saturday Summer Hours: Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm.

One of the oldest Estate Wineries in all of British Columbia, Blue Grouse is truly a magical place! Nestled on a 65 arce piece of unspoiled Cowichan Valley countryside, this winery and vineyard produces some of the most awarded wines on the entire island! From Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Ortega, Bacchus and the very rare Black Muscat, Blue Grouse produces new classic wines from old island vines.

The Gallery at Queens Park is a community art gallery program that has provided a venue for emerging and established artists to showcase their work since 1985. Over the year, 12 exhibitions are presented in two-dimensional and three-dimensional mediums such as painting, photography, pottery, wood carving, bronze statues, and more. Artists are provided exhibition space free of charge and share their work with the community of New Westminster. Temporarily closed until August 31, 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Administration is currently taking appointments on a limited basis.