Accommodation and Experience Providers

Explore the underwater beauty of the Salish Sea - one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world! The Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea is a not-for-profit aquarium and learning centre devoted to the exploration and conservation of the Salish Sea - named after the Coast Salish Indigenous peoples of the region. Explore natural aquaria habitats of 3,500 marine amabassadors including a giant Pacific octopus, colourful rockfish, and magnificent wolf eels. Check out the marine mammal artifacts, complete with a rare orca skeleton, and take in the beautiful Coast Salish art. Journey from seashore to seafloor and discover the amazing diversity of the Salish Sea in 30 aquarium habitats teeming with marine life from anemones and nudibranchs to salmon and sculpins. Then get a close look at the weird and wonderful invertebrates in our shallow Touch Pool overlooking the beautiful Sidney waterfront. And don't miss the Features Gallery with fascinating, locally-focused exhibitions!

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 *

Off the grid and accessible by helicopter, Purcell Mountain Lodge is perched at 2200 meters (7200') on top of Bald Mountain, in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. It borders on the other side of Glacier National Park and provides doorstep outdoor adventure for winter and summer. Alpine touring and snowshoeing in the winter and breathtaking hikes in the summer. Professional ACMG daily guided tours, gourmet chef, host, luxury accommodations and lodge amenities including a wood burning sauna. The perfect mountain getaway for playing in the backcountry with friends, for anniversary and birthday celebrations, small weddings, retreats and family gatherings. The lodge can be rented privately anytime of the year. Escape the city life and retreat to Purcell Lodge for a magical unforgettable experience!

Built in 1894 in the historic fishing village of Steveston, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site is one of B.C.'s few historically intact canneries. The Parks Canada site commemorates the history and the contributions of the diverse communities and cultures of Canada's West Coast fishing industry. Enjoy exhibits, films, programs and events at the historic cannery. Take some to explore the scenic village of Steveston's many heritage sites, shops, and restaurants during your visit.

Tightrope Winery is a small, family-run, sustainable winery on the Naramata Bench. A true labour of love for owners Lyndsay (winemaker) and Graham ORourke (viticulturist). We make hand-crafted, sustainable wines with artistry and passion that capture the soul of Naramata - the personality, character, culture and fruit of the Bench. We consider ourselves stewards of the land and take a wholly sustainable approach from grape to glass. We choose this for the good of the wine, the land and those who work it, and the generations to come. As the first Certified Sustainable Winery & Vineyard we incorporate many sustainable practices including no insecticides nor herbicides in the vineyard, solar power, use of winemaking waste materials to generate compost to fertilize the vineyard, and social responsibility to name a few. You are always welcome to visit us at the Wine Shop and Tasting Room. Our Tasting Room is open by appointment.

Talaysay Tours has been providing tours and authentic cultural experiences since 2002. We offer activities, walking tours, wellness experiences and events for all ages and groups. Our activities include Talking Trees (Nature) and Spoken Treasures (History), Talking Totems (Art) and Forest Bathing (Wellness). We operate in Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, Squamish and Whistler.

Three Sisters Winery is conveniently located on the Naramata Bench just minutes from downtown Penticton. Owned by husband and wife team Matthew and Rebecca Mikulic (each of whom have a trio of sisters in the family), Three Sisters Winery takes a modest, hands off approach to winemaking, letting the fruit speak for itself from ground to glass. The award-winning wines delight new and seasoned wine lovers alike. In the tasting room you'll find locally designed merchandise, beautiful art, and a team of friendly experts ready to create an unforgettable experience rooted in love and creativity. The seasonal picnic patio often hosts events, and is a perfect place to take in the stunning view of both lakes and share a bottle of wine. Both the tasting room and the picnic patio welcome and welcome families and furry friends. Three Sisters Winery strives to make all visitors feel like family. Kick back and share in our passion for chats and Chardonnay!

Vancouver DeTours Vancouver DeTours is a new project from the acclaimed Tour Guys collective of walking tour guides. Take a deep dive into the multilayered history and spaces of the city by going off-course from the standard paths and stories. A detour is an indirect route or digression, but to DeTour is also to un-know and reimagine Vancouver in critical new ways.

The Ferry Building Gallery is a public community gallery operated by the District of West Vancouver. Located at the center of the Ambleside Landing area in one of West Vancouvers oldest buildings, it serves as a hub for arts and culture. The gallery presents up to 18 exhibitions annually to more than 500 visitors each week. The mandate of the gallery is to support the development of emerging and established artists from the North Shore, the Sea-to-Sky Corridor and the Sunshine Coast. By organizing art lectures, workshops, tours and programs that reflect the cultural diversity of the North Shore, the gallery provides valuable and enriching artist-led experiences to the community. The Ferry Building Gallery is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Squamish Nation, Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Musqueam Nation. We recognize and respect them as nations in this territory and their historic connection to the lands and waters around us since time immemorial.

Mosaic Earth specializes in immersive small-group tours in rural British Columbia & the Yukon with a focus on nature-based adventure and Indigenous cultural immersion. Destinations include North Vancouver Island (Campbell River, Telegraph Cove, Alert Bay, Port Hardy), the Sunshine Coast (Gibsons to Egmont), West Chilcotin (Williams Lake to Bella Coola), and Yukon (Whitehorse to Dawson City).

Wayward Distillery is a true craft distillery, situated in the fertile Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, and has led the charge in honey-based spirits since 2014. Each of our spirits are crafted on a base of sustainable honey, supporting local agriculture and getting a little Unruly while doing it! Honey is a delightful and sustainable resource, and we are proud to support BC agriculture at Wayward each and every one of our spirits is precisely designed to be sippable on their own and enjoyed in the tastiest of cocktails. We like how delicious our honey-centric spirits are, and we feel good about aligning our business with people who are also deliberate in their consumption choices, contributing to a healthy and diverse ecosystem. Welcome to our Wayward life, we invite you to join us in our pursuit to #BeeUnruly.

Discover nature, not the resort - Nature PhotoHikes takes you off the beaten path through hiking and photography lessons. We guarantee a fun and safe experience while connecting you with other nature and photography enthusiasts. As our guest, you believe in buying experiences (not things) and taking pictures (not souvenirs)! Our hikes are based on physical ability, from half day easy walks to multiple day camping trips in Vancouver, BC and the Rockies, AB. Everyone of varying skills is welcome to attend, whether you carry a DSLR or iPhone. Our small groups allow for one-on-one, customized, instructions as well as keen attention to your hiking experience. Our photographer and guide is an avid traveler, photographer and hiker. Spending over a decade each in British Columbia and Alberta, he has organized hikes for 15+ years for locals and visitors. He has also traveled to 56 countries in 6 continents. He loves to share his passion for travel, the outdoors and photography with everyone!

Premium Honey Wines (Mead) updated for sophisticated modern tastes. Offering the Lower Mainland's largest selection of surprisingly dry, food-friendly Mead. Come and see what the buzz is all about as we take care of your wine from bee to bottle!

Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site is an authentic representation of a once thriving community of canneries, boat yards, and residences, along the scenic shores of the Fraser River. Tour the oldest shipyard buildings in British Columbia, as you experience a bygone time when fishing and boatbuilding were flourishing industries on the Fraser River. Many of the buildings date back to 1885 and tell the stories of the diverse community of residents and workers in the historic fishing village of Steveston. The collection of heritage buildings has national value and was designated a National Historic Site in 1992.

Paradox Vancouver, the only independent luxury lifestyle boutique hotel in downtown Vancouver to achieve Forbes Travel Guide Four Star rating, epitomizing luxury with genuine, welcoming hospitality that creates true connections and showcases local culture. Featuring 147 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, the hotel masterfully blends high-end luxury with a relaxed, home-away-from-home experience in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Nestled within Arthur Erickson's iconic twisting tower, the hotel boasts unparalleled amenities, including a wrap-around terrace, indoor pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, state-of-the-art fitness centre, and an award-winning Xylia Natural Spa. Partnering with top local experts, we seamlessly blend haute cuisine with cutting-edge design, offering fine dining, crafted cocktails, and unforgettable nightlife experiences at Mott 32, Karma Lounge, and Mansion Nightclub.