Accommodation and Experience Providers

Awaken your senses by cruising through the breathtaking ecologically rich waters of the British Columbia coast. Experience daylight lodge-to-lodge cruising, where intimate, engaging encounters are the norm, not the exception. Dive into up-close and personal adventures onboard the comfort of the Pacific Bear II, coupled with the warm embrace of the coastal communities at our handpicked on-shore accommodations. Our cruises deviate from the conventional. They are designed for the insatiably curious, for those seeking more than just an average adventure. We pride ourselves on offering a relaxed, boutique ship ambiance with unique on-shore accommodations. Escape to serenity along the British Columbia coast, including Desolation Sound and the Salish Sea, and let each day be a unique chapter in your coastal story.

Discover the Royal BC Museum and celebrate BCs diversity through enlightening and inspiring galleries that capture the stories of the people, plants and animals that call the province home, and see fascinating exhibitions from around the world. Take a stroll around Old Town, New Approach, a recreation of a turn of the 20th-century town in BC. Visit Hunt House, a ceremonial house of the late Jonathan Hunt, a Kwakwakawakw Chief. Check out the award winning, Our Living Languages, an exhibit that shares the history and beauty of disrupted languages in BC. Finish the adventure with an immersive cinematic experience at IMAX® Victoria, BCs largest screen. Our precinct also hosts numerous food trucks and the 2% Jazz cafe. Feature exhibitions: Global Threads: The Art and Fashion of Indian Chintz open until Sep 28, 2025 and Beyond the Beat: Music of Resistance and Change open until Jan 5, 2026.

Big Fish Expeditions specializes in diving adventures and safaris with big animals such as sharks, whales, dolphins, bears, large cats, gorillas, crocodiles and other predatory mammals and reptiles. Big Fish runs expeditions to the world's most exotic diving and safari destinations.

Your friendly neighbourhood bike rental shop. Located next to Live to Surf and Tacofino and just steps from the bike path and Chesterman Beach. We rent ultra-light high quality beach cruisers, geared bikes, kids bikes, child seats, chariots, surf racks and more! Cheaper than a taxi, more fun than a car ride! Repairs and sales too.

Make this an adventure of a lifetime. Bring your camera and join us in our modern, fully equipped boat and spend a day viewing sea otters, eagles, seals and a variety of other marine life. Check us out!

Welcome to our luxury Oceanfront Tofino Accommodations! A luxurious beachfront resort for the discerning traveler, is perched on the edge of Cox Bay, between the pristine beauty of Pacific Rim National Park and spectacular Clayoquot Sound. This cedar-shingled lodge offers 5 star amenities and casual service in a rustic setting, creating a perfect, serene retreat from everyday responsibilities. This area has become a year-round destination for those who revel in unspoiled wilderness. Walk along endless stretches of deserted beach, hike rainforest trails, explore the galleries and shops or simply sit, relax, watch and wonder at it all. Experience the natural beauty, exceptional amenities and handcrafted cuisine at Long Beach Lodge Resort, our luxurious Tofino resort located on a beautiful beach front acreage on Vancouver Island's rugged West Coast. The Resort is set amongst the native coastal vegetation and takes full advantage of the expansive sandy beach and the open ocean with wild west coast surf... in fact it is one of the few Tofino hotels that can claim such a spectacular locale. Come view Tofino's biggest waves from the comfort of our iconic Great Room and partake in some of our award-winning cuisine! Long Beach Lodge is the ONLY resort on Cox Bay Beach offering ANY of these in-house services: full service restaurant & lounge (Great Room), seaside dining (SandBar Bistro), surf instruction & rentals with spa-like change rooms, lockers, hot tub & sauna (Surf Club Centre) with more food and beverage options. We are honored to be recognized as the #1 Vancouver Island Resort by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine Reader Choice Awards.

Central Island Adventure Tours is located in Nanaimo, British Columbia and we supply local fishing charters and boat tours through the Gulf Islands and remote camping drop off and pickup services at local islands.

The Parliament Buildings are open for free guided tours on weekdays throughout the year and seven days a week during the summer. Free tours are offered regularly throughout the day. Visitors are invited to discover the architectural splendour of the Parliament Buildings and learn about British Columbia's Legislative Assembly. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date hours and tour information.

Visit this 'big' museum in the small village of Shawnigan Lake - it's guaranteed to surprise you. For over forty years, the museum has celebrated the history and the people of Shawnigan Lake (and surrounding area). Drop in for extensive information on the spectacular Kinsol Trestle; renowned Canadian artist EJ Hughes; the true Canadian Last Spike and many other significant history-bites.

Specializing in Desolation Sound, British Columbia - where warm Pacific waters teem with marine wildlife and the majestic coast mountains tower over idyllic islands. Join us on an all-inclusive multi-day camping tour, or at our uniquely wonderful eco-resort on an uninhabited island in the heart of Desolation Sound, enjoying locally sourced foods, cozy comforts and a perfectly tranquil setting. Snorkel with the STARS! in the unusually warm waters and experience colourful sea stars, sea cucumbers, spiny urchins and much more. Experience the adventure and explore Desolation!

Located in Telegraph Cove on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island, BC, North Island Kayak has been providing travellers with the opportunity to kayak with whales and other marine wildlife in this spectacular, remote part of British Columbia since 1991.

Golf in British Columbia is your golf travel partner in British Columbia - offering over 70 award-winning, world-class golf courses and accommodation options in nine unique destinations for your golf vacation selection. Find the perfect golf vacation package to your preferred region of British Columbia and let our golf trip experts help you make the arrangements for a hassle-free experience. The province of British Columbia is peppered with over 300 golf courses carved from an incredible variety of awesome landscapes. Here renowned golf course architects have made their mark, including Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones, Doug Carrick, and Arnold Palmer, among others. Explore nine distinct golf regions, from the rugged shorelines of Vancouver Island to the gorgeous, glacier-capped mountains that tower into the Kootenay Rockies skies. British Columbia is certainly one of the most beautiful places on earth to play golf! Your perfect golf vacation is waiting, simply contact our agents to help you get started or browse our selection of golf packages on the Golf in British Columbia website.

Creating an interesting variety of craft ciders and fruit wines from BC fruit. In the Cider House, try a flight of unique dry ciders. Please check the website for our Tasting Room hours. Comox Valley Farmers Market on Saturdays. A family-owned and operated craft winery/cidery and blueberry farm, located 5 minutes from downtown Courtenay. Visit our Tasting Room and taste our small batch of award-winning wines and ciders.

Join us for a magical sail aboard the historic Tall Ship Duen. Smell the gentle ocean breeze as it lures you away from the dock through Victorias bustling Inner Harbour and out into the beautiful Strait of Juan de Fuca. All guests young and old are encouraged to participate in sailing, so come prepared to tug on the sheets that haul the sails! As we cruise towards the magnificent snow-capped Olympic Mountains, take a turn on the bowsprit or see the majesty of the ship under full sail from our inflatable vessel. Relax and savor your picnic or a sip of wine as we keep our eyes peeled for some of BCs world famous killer whales, or sea lions and bald eagles. We offer three hour sailing trips and 1.5 hour evening cruises, as well as private charters. Contact us today to get on board!

The Surf Club offers professional surf lessons with certified Surf instructors. Top quality Surf gear rentals,soft tops, Body boards, SUP rentals, Skim boards, locally shaped performance boards from Aftanis. Spa like changing rooms, hot showers, hot pool, dry sauna, gift shop, and a cappuccino bar.