Accommodation and Experience Providers

Est. in 1983, Parksville Museum has become home to original heritage buildings from Parksville and nearby surrounding areas. Our collection includes Parksville's second oldest church, the original Parksville Volunteer Fire Department building, and 2 cabins from Craig's By the Sea Auto Camp. Grounds are open year round and buildings are open starting May 4, 2023 Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tues/Wed) from 11AM - 6PM. Family friendly fun to be had with personalized tours and scavenger hunts for every age! Celebrate our 40 years of bringing history to life.

Innisfree is an internationally registered Botanic Garden and a herbal farm near Courtenay on Vancouver Island, with an extensive collection of medicinal plants, a dispensary making herbal teas and other preparations, a nursery with plants for sale, an on-site café with patio seating, and gardens of culinary herbs, vegetables and berries. Innisfree is a nature oasis with a mission, where we teach Botanical Medicine, Nutrition, Health, Shinrin Yoku, Biofilia, and more, with a view to heal and reconnect people to Nature. We have been helping people seek Wellness in Nature for over 10 years. We showcase medicinal and food plants and educate about native plants and conservation with an array of classes and workshops, and other programs.

Whether you are new to scuba diving or an experienced diver looking to further your education, Pacific Pro Dive offers a wide variety of courses, all the way to Technical Instructor. With our full service dive and surf shop we provide Vancouver Islands best selection of equipment to get you properly suited for local and tropical waters. Our staff are friendly and knowledgeable and will answer all of your questions. We also collaborate with Big Animal Adventures to provide access to boat charters for diving, whale watching & grizzly tours. Zip across the water on a high speed zodiac in search of Whales, Dolphins and other marine life, or travel in comfort on board their covered and heated aluminum coastal cruiser. They've been running marine tours and whale watching expeditions in the Comox and Campbell River waters since 1994.

We provide custom whale watching, hotsprings tours and water taxi services in Clayoquot Sound. Give us a call or text and we will get you on the water for your customizable excursion!

Homalco First Nation have been the stewards of their traditional territory of Bute Inlet for generations and the cultural and historical significance of this area spans thousands of years. Our guided tours take guests through the Salish Sea to Bute Inlet and along the Orford River, where grizzly bear populations thrive during the salmon run. We also offer marine wildlife and cultural tours all of which are interwoven with knowledge from our traditional way of life. Our commitment to guests is to share our traditional lands, the share stories of our people and to create a sense of connection with our indigenous culture. We welcome you join us and learn about the land, wildlife and people while becomming immersed in the beauty of this spectacular land. iymot kunome (It is good to see you).

Practice your swing, improve your score or play a round with your friends on Vancouver Island's best golf experience, fitting for both novice and seasoned players alike. The course is open daily from dawn to dusk. With top ranked PGA of Canada golf instructors, Fairwinds Golf Club is equipped with everything you need to take your game to the next level. Set on a spectacular piece of land with dense forest, ocean views and dramatic elevation changes, come and enjoy the natural scenery.

Operating out of two waterfront locations in both Tofino (Clayoquot Sound) and Ucluelet (Barkley Sound), Paddle West Kayaking offers a series of professionally guided kayak day tours, as well as kayak rentals and customized multi day tours designed for everyone from beginners to veteran paddlers.

Bear Cove Cottages is located 1 km from the ferry terminal. We specialize in saltwater fishing packages, ecotours and whale watching.We also offer wellness packages. All of our cottages overlook Hardy Bay and are equipped with hydrotherapy tubs, full kitchens, fireplaces, and wireless internet.

Let's Go Fishing! Experience the unsurpassed beauty of the rugged West Coast of Southern Vancouver Island in the total comfort of a top class fishing charter boat with a professional guide. Unforgettable salmon and halibut fishing as well as wildlife sightings that may include seals, otters, eagles, sea lions, dolphins, porpoises, and pods of whales. Our boat has a heated cabin and stand alone washroom for your comfort. Our fishing equipment and electronics will get you to where the fish are and your lines in the water as quickly as possible.

Winter hours: Thursday to Saturday 11 to 3 or by appointment. All of our candles are 100% handmade with high-quality raw materials. We craft custom candles that are durable, long lasting and have brilliant colour finishes, resulting in long burning candles. Our mission is to supply superb quality handmade candles. We hand pour, finish and produce candles of all shapes, scents and sizes. Our cotton lead-free wicks, quality scents, custom colours and superior Canadian wax, produce a candle that customers can be proud to buy and FBCC is proud to sell.

IMR is based in Cumberland, BC which is quickly becoming Vancouver Islands riding Mecca. If mountain biking is your religion then a pilgrimage to Cumberland is a must! Cumberland boasts a wide variety of trails right out the back door in its neighbouring forests. Cumberland is centrally located on the Island and is the perfect place to access the trails of other areas, such as; Forbidden Plateau/Comox Lake, Hornby Island and Campbell River. Island Mountain Rides is owned and operated by Martin Ready. Martin uses 12 years of guiding experience and over 20 years of mountain biking experience to ensure that you have a great time. Island Mountain Rides has legal land use agreements/tenures in all locations advertised. IMR is fully insured and has a comprehensive risk management plan in place to ensure your safety.

Sailing School Seagirt Sailing Adventures offers educational adventure vacations, and day sailing courses in the Gulf Islands.

Located in Brentwood Bay B.C., The Butchart Gardens is a world famous 55-acre (22ha) display garden. Started in 1904 by the Butchart’s and still privately owned by the family, The Gardens was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2004. A Garden for all seasons, open year-round. In Spring, countless tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths offer a buffet of fragrances and colours. Summer is truly stunning from dawn past dusk featuring the Rose Garden, evening entertainment, subtle night illuminations, and the Saturday firework shows to name a few. Stunning perennial borders start their show in late summer, and the Japanese maples turn to russet, gold, and red in the fall. Be captivated by the Magic of Christmas with its hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, 12 days of Christmas displays, and festive fare. Complete your visit with a ride on the Rose Carousel, afternoon tea in the former Butchart residence, and a stop into the Seed & Gift Store.

Nestled into the warm confines of the Wickaninnish Inn, Ancient Cedars Spa overlooks the Pacific Ocean and is Tofinos premiere oasis of relaxation and well-being. A full range of body therapy, Thalassotherapy, skin care, esthetics and more is offered in seven welcoming spaces where our international staff will customize each treatment based on your individual preferences. Ancient Cedars Spa experience is enhanced with an oceanfront patio, comfortable mens and ladies lounges with showers, and a eucalyptus steam cave. We utilize a range of high quality, naturally-inspired products including Vancouver Islands own certified organic Seaflora Skincare and the results oriented Comfort Zone face and body products line from Parma Italy. Semi-private yoga is available for optimal restorative balance, offered daily in the welcoming Rainforest Haven room. Enter with peace, leave with tranquility at Ancient Cedars Spa.