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Experience the worlds premier eco-friendly, sustainable and solar-powered land based whale watching camp, you have only dreamed about. An all inclusive, five star rated adventure tour on Vancouver Island, including activities, such as camping, kayaking, whale watching, fishing, light hiking, disc golf and outdoor spa. Everyone welcome, no experience necessary! All meals included from lunch day one until lunch last day. We have 20+ years of experience. Small group sizes, stable kayaks (Kayaking is optional). 80% of orca sightings are from land.

Centrally located in the heart of downtown, The Parkside Hotel & Spa is one of Victorias favourite places to sleep, gather, and play. Whether in town for business, a spa-cation, leisure stay, or celebratory retreat, this all-suite Victoria hotel is ready to take on your travel needs. With an on-site spa, 25-metre pool and hot tub, fitness centre, private movie theatre and more, guests can look forward to resort-style amenities in the heart of Downtown Victoria. Proudly a certified Biosphere Tourism member, The Parkside Hotel & Spa was built with a sustainable intention and holds a collection of warm, inclusive, and caring team members awaiting your visit.

2024 self-guided in garden We offer personalized tours of greater Victoria, including Butchart Gardens and all other attractions. When I'm not driving myself, I hire fellow retired teachers that provide safe and comfortable experiences. We are fully licensed throughout Vancouver Island. We'll pick you up anywhere, stop anywhere along the way, and make your tour an exceptional experience at a relaxed pace. The sample packages found on our website are our most popular options, however, they are a guideline only. It's your holiday, tell us how we can make it one that you'll never forget. Whether it's a quick ride to the airport or a full wedding over many days, we are here to serve safely and comfortably, with just a touch of humour thrown in at no extra cost. We also offer friendly service for Greater Victoria locals wishing to go out for a night out on the town, a restaurant experience, corporate party, or to cheer on the local sports teams. See www.kikishuffle.ca for more information.

Are you an art fan looking for fresh contemporary fine art? We are a vibrant artist owned collective showcasing top-notch contemporary ceramics, fused & stained glass, painting, textile art, jewelry, sculpture and photography. We offer a beautiful relaxing art space, workshops, showroom rental, special events and daily opportunities to meet the artist. We pride ourselves on being an inspiring and friendly art hub for patrons and artists alike. Drop in today and directly support island artists.

Explore the largest variety of authentic Northwest Coast Art and Jewellery in the Comox Valley. Enjoy the beautiful selection of native masks, paddles, argillite carvings, sculptures, prints, silver and gold jewelry, rings, wedding bands, bracelets, and pendants by Master Artists of Haida, Kwakwaka'wakw or Kwakiutl, Coast Salish, and West Coast descent. Find beautiful and affordable gifts or one-of-a-kind Masterpieces. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm.

We are located in the best location to kayak Victoria's Outer Harbour! Avoid busy downtown harbour traffic and quickly paddle with amazing Olympic Mountain vistas, harbour seal colonies, blue herons, eagles, jellies, star fish and kelp forests just around the headland from our shop. We offer several guided sea kayaking tours that range from an Inner Harbour paddle to a true West Coast paddling experience on a full day kayaking tour to a historic lighthouse. Enjoy the flavor of a local marina and paddle with us in Victoria's amazing ocean environment. Our tours include a lesson at the beginning of each tour as well as all of the kayakiing equipment needed. We look forward to exploring with you!

Bilston Creek Farm is a lavender farm in Metchosin, rich in history dating back to 1851. We create beautiful experiences and craft natural products for face, body, kitchen and home. Our entire collection is made on our farm with our own lavender, apples and honey, locally foraged botanicals, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients. The farm is host to weddings, private events, and community activities a place to bring people together to create everlasting memories and immerse themselves between the forest and sea.

Orca Spirit Adventures is Victoria's premier whale watching company, offering carbon neutral tours led by captains and naturalists whose knowledge and passion for Vancouver Islands marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry. April through October are the peak whale watching months and during this time we boast a greater than 95% success rate of spotting whales, including Humpback Whales, Bigg's Killer Whales, Minke, & Gray Whales! Other wildlife you may encounter include Dalls and Harbour Porpoise, Harbour and Elephant Seals, otters & marine birds such as Cormorants and Bald Eagles. Unlucky tour? Join us again using our WHALE GUARANTEE for a complimentary tour to bring your dreams of seeing these magnificent animals to life. Choose between a covered vessel with indoor and outdoor viewing areas and the 12-passenger zodiac vessel, for the more wild at heart. For all guests we offer complimentary shuttle pick up from all hotels in downtown Victoria. Tour length is 3-hours.

The Salish Sea Market is an exclusive, curated collection of art from the Pacific northwest a platform for the creative expression of emerging artists, and those of international acclaim, who solely create their work insight of the celebrated Salish Sea.

Short, guided sea-kayak day trip & salmon beach bbq in spectacular British Columbia wilderness scenery - only minutes away from downtown Vancouver. Free pick-up anywhere in Vancouver. Travel in comfortable and safe two-seat kayaks. Qualifies guides ensure your safety and explain the wildlife. Highlight of the trip is a gourmet salmon barbecue picnic served on a small island. Experience or fitness are not required. This trip is well suited for the whole family including children as young as 3 years old and active seniors.

Reopening February 15, 2025! WildPlay is an exhilarating outdoor recreation park thats fun for all ages and experience levels! Whether youre a first-time thrill seeker or a full-time adrenaline chaser, our tightropes, log bridges, ropes swing, cargo nets, and ziplines will get your heart racing as you climb from six to sixty feet! Elevate the adrenaline rush with our "What's to Fear Jump" and take the plunge from 40ft. Our Bungy Jump, Primal Swing, and Zipline tour, will have you soaring above the Nanaimo River. 100's of feet above the water these activites are sure to get your blood pumping! WildPlay is perfect for families, friends, groups, or as a teambuilding activity. Book your WildPlay adventure today!

Eagle Nook is an remote luxury wilderness resort offering world class salmon and halibut fishing charters, whale watching and kayaking tours. You'll find a cozy atmosphere with double room accommodations, all with bathrooms en suite. With 23 guest rooms, all with ocean-views, a dining room with vaulted ceilings overlooking Vernon Bay, media room and patios overlooking both Vernon and Jane Bays, Eagle Nook Resort is one of the most impressive resorts on the West Coast. After a day of adventure, unwind in the Jacuzzi, or just relax and watch the sun go down while sitting on one of our patios. The ocean view dining room and lounge are the gathering points where adventure stories can be shared at the end of a great day in the outdoors. With its splendid wilderness location, luxurious feeling, and numerous indoor and outdoor activities, a room at Eagle Nook Resort is the perfect home base for an unforgettable vacation.

Set along lush golf greens and framed by Vancouver Island's rugged mountains, The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, Victoria, offers stunning natural beauty and laid-back comforts. The charming harbor city of Victoria is just 25 minutes away. Indulge in a beauty or wellness treatment at the Amatista Spa. Relax in well-appointed hotel rooms with natural slate flooring, warm wood accents, and balconies for enjoying the scenery.

WHALES, BEARS, HOT SPRINGS. Adventure Tofino offers personal wildlife tours in small groups for an unfogettable wildlife experience! Enjoy a scenic boat ride on the calm waters of the Clayoquot Sound inlets to watch the Blackbears turning over rocks to feed on crab. Join us on an adventurous boat-ride out on the pacific ocean, in the search for the west coast's most majestic animals, the Whales. Relax in the warm pools of the remote Hot Springs. Our 26ft open Zodiacs take only up to 12 people, which ensures a more private trip. Are you ready for your Adventure?