Accommodation and Experience Providers

Welcome to Tick Tours and Travels, where we specialize in providing customized private tours to Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Kelowna, and other breathtaking locations throughout British Columbia. Our fleet consists of luxury SUVs and mini coaches, ensuring comfort and convenience during your journey. We offer seamless pick-up and drop-off services at your hotel or the airport.

The Exploration Place is a Northern BC non-profit organization and registered charity whose goal is to preserve our local history and foster lifelong learning in the areas of science, technology heritage and culture. The Exploration Place is Northern BC's largest museum and only science centre Come discover local history, explore hands-on science, experience new exhibits, shop to your heart's content in Elements Retail, and grab delicious, fresh, locally-made treats in Origins Kitchen. The Little Prince Steam Engine operates seasonally, from the May long weekend to the September Labour Day statutory holiday, and then on the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend.

Enjoy the Fishing Adventure of a Lifetime! Nootka Island Lodge offers world-class fishing for Chinook (King) Salmon, Coho (Silver) Salmon, Halibut, Ling Cod and Rockfish in the rich fishing grounds of scenic, historic Nootka Sound, British Columbia. Nootka Island Lodge was the first lodge on the island so we are the closest to the fishing grounds! The Cyr family has owned and operated Nootka Island Lodge for over 33 years. Come for the fishing adventure of a lifetime with guides and hosts who know the area well From King Salmon to Halibut to Ling Cod & Rock Fish - you'll reel 'em in big! We were the first lodge on Nootka Island so we are only minutes from the best fishing! Our guides know the area well and are ready to put you into some of the best fishing spots! Enjoy spectacular views and breathtaking scenery as you fly into Nootka Island. Not into fishing? There's plenty of other adventures to enjoy!

Nestled in the heart of sledding and houseboat country, are our three newly built cabins. Each cabin includes two bedrooms, with one single bed and one double bed in each room. One living room with a futon, a fully functional kitchen, and one bathroom with a stand up shower. Each cabin is equipped with its very own drying room for our sledding, snowboarding, and skiing guests.

The Cardiff Miller Art Warehouse in Enderby BC exhibits several large scale sound/ light/ and robotic installations by Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller. These artworks are installed in the 18,000 sq ft museum situated next to the Shuswap River and North Okanagan Rail Trail. Cardiff and Millers artworks, which are mostly shown internationally, have been greeted with great enthusiasm by thousands of visitors since opening in August 2023..."Must visit if you're in the OkanaganOnce in a lifetime experience!" Currently 10 installations on exhibit.

Tea Garden Spa & Salon is a unique day spa & hair salon that is found tucked away in a quiet location on bustling Baker Street in downtown Nelson. Owned and operated by licensed professionals offering a diverse blend of therapeutic, relaxation and beauty services designed to soothe your mind and body. Tea Garden Spa & Salon is commited to providing exeptional holistic wellness therapies and unparalleled customer service. Our experienced, well trained specialists work as an integrated team to ensure that guests experience optimal therapeutic benefits in a relaxing and tranquil environment. We pride ourselves in knowing that the services and products used such as Aveda and Dermalogica are of the finest quality.

The Okanagan's first public wine school, the Vinstitute offers wine appreciation and education classes for all levels of wine knowledge. The signature class is a guided component tasting of several Okanagan red and white wines, selected for their instructive properties. Learn about tasting techniques and winemaking practices as you enjoy some of the valley's finest offerings in our rustic cellar classroom.

Babin Air offers spectacular valley and glacier scenic flights originating from the Invermere Airport and Cranbrook Airport in the beautiful Columbia Valley.

Superbly conditioned 18-hole design offers a variety of holes, excellent greens and many water hazards, presenting a challenge for all skill levels.

The Rivers Inlet Sportsmans Club is an all-inclusive, fly-in fishing lodge. We offer world-class trophy salmon & halibut fishing. Access to our fishing lodge is a direct 90 min flight by seaplane only, no roads = no crowds. We are located on the pristine, rugged & remote central British Columbia coast 300 miles north of Vancouver. Snow-capped mountains reach down to the sea & the scenery & wildlife viewing is spectacular. The Kelly family has been showing guests fabulous fishing adventures for over 35 years so we are quite simply the best. Friendly service, great food & accommodations - one guest said 'we tried the rest & came back to the best!'

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!

Discover over 65,000 amazing animals like rescued sea otters, sea lions, and other extraordinary aquatic species in the heart of Vancouvers iconic Stanley Park. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural beauty of Canadas largest aquarium, featuring 120 world-class exhibits, thrilling 4D Theatre experiences, interactive displays, daily educational animal programs, 60+ years of marine mammal rescue stories, and so much more. From the enchanting waters of local Canadian habitats to the exotic wonders of the Amazon rainforest, learn about the incredible diversity of the animal kingdom around the world!

Three Bars Guest Ranch, The Adventure Ranch of the Canadian Rockies. Three Bars is Canada's premier guest ranch. Specializing in all inclusive adventure packages. Enjoy a world class riding program, rafting, guided hiking, mountain biking, skeet shooting, ATV tours, and a full evening program. All accommodations and meals are included in packages.

Based in Okanagan Falls, the Heart of Wine Country, Liquidity offers an artisan approach to winemaking - taking you on a journey of the senses that captures the art of winemaking from grape to glass in a stunning space where guests are wowed by the incredible views, eclectic artwork and locally inspired food. Time is spent enjoying these finer things in life, while in the vineyard care is taken to carefully hand-harvest the best fruit and artfully blend them into fine wines.