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!

TEEHOUSE Wine Tours offer wine tour packages including tastings at some of Kelowna's best winery. Along with visiting some of the well-known wineries, TEEHOUSE is the only tour company in the region that guarantees admission into the iconic Mission Hill Family Estate and world famous Quails Gate Family Estate

Luxuriously appointed guest suites, food from local organic produce wherever possible and our Gold Award Spring water compliment the unique, pristine valley setting of 300 acres surrounded by the forests and mountains of the Wells Gray Park. Sit on your balcony, breath in the fresh clear air and listen to the silence - only interrupted by the sounds of the birds and animals and the distant tumbling of the waterfall across the valley as it falls from Battle mountain to the creek.Heritage Cottage for 2 - 4 also available!

Our backcountry ski trips provide clients with a curated backcountry experience immersed in deep powder and mountains. Let Arctos Guides show you Powder Highway Backcountry destinations like Golden, Revelstoke, Rogers Pass, Nelson, Kootenay Pass, the Canadian Rockies and the Valhallas. We also offer backcountry trips in Whistler, Pemberton, Norway, and South America.

Averill Creek is a low intervention winery on Vancouver Island. Our aim is to produce honest wines that reflect our site and the vintage, but that first and foremost give pleasure. By intervening less, we are able to provide a clear segue from vineyard to glass.

Grouse Mountain is Vancouvers most visited year-round attraction located just minutes from downtown Vancouver. Enjoy panoramic views as you travel to the mountain aboard the iconic Skyride. Visitors can take part in a wide variety of thrilling outdoor adventures, cultural activities and educational experiences available year-round. In winter, enjoy the stunning light installations on the Light Walk, the slopes at the Sliding Zone, our outdoor skating pond, snowshoeing and more. In summer, choose from an incredible variety of activities including visits with our resident Grizzly bears, owl talks, Scenic Peak Chair, dining, shopping and more. Grouse Mountain is the must-see attraction in Vancouver.

If you are looking for the newest, freshest and funkiest accommodation in Nanaimo, then you've found it - the Painted Turtle Guesthouse.We opened July 2004, in a fully renovated and refurbished 1913 heritage building. Located in the heart of the waterfront/arts district downtown, we are among the trendy cafes & restaurants, pubs & clubs, art galleries, bakeries, street performers and local points of interest.The Guesthouse is extremely well appointed and has received the highest possible standard available as a BC Approved Accommodation. We are also an affiliated Hosteling International Property. All features have been designed with the active traveler in mind, but we have thrown in a few special features. The Great Room, in the heart of the building features a fully self-contained kitchen and spacious dining area, lounge with fireplace, games, books, magazines and computers. We provide free WIFI throughout the property. The bathrooms are all centrally located and private use. All linens and towels are provided free of charge and laundry services are available onsite. Breakfast options and essential store are located in the lobby for your convenience. We have 3 room types catering to every type of traveler. Classic -private room with queen sized bed, private Family rooms with queen sized beds and bunk beds, or dorm style accommodation. Lockers/charging stations are provided in all shared accommodation.Gateway to internationally acclaimed Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is the Harbour City and features a fabulous ocean-side location. Easily accessible by ferry from downtown Vancouver, and is a great base camp to venture to other Island destinations. Experience the Islands natural beauty, attractions, and endless recreational and adventure pursuits! We look forward to meeting you and making you stay in Nanaimo memorable.

The Discovery Passage Aquarium offers fun and unique hands-on educational experiences for people of all ages. Come to see, touch and feel our incredible local marine species and habitats and discover the diverse marine life of Discovery Passage and Islands. The Aquarium is open from spring until fall each year. Specimens from representative local species are collected from the marine environment in the spring and returned to the area of collection at the end of the season.

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.

Close to everything...but far from ordinary! Our luxurious bed & breakfast is nestled on 5 rural acres with it's own picturesque pond to canoe, forest trails to walk, and abundant wild & bird life to observe. We offer both a luxurious suite (with king bed, bubble jet tub, fireplace & private entrance) & a separate cottage (with king bed, full kitchen, fireplace & BBQ) - both have pullout couches. We also offer afternoon tea & picnic lunches as add-ons....come let us pamper you!

NEWLY RENOVATED The Sasquatch Inn is a small family owned and operated Inn in the heart of one of the best recreational areas in Southwest British Columbia, located only 1 hour east of Vancouver. Only minutes away from world class Salmon Fishing, alpine skiing, golf, boating, hiking, paragliding, kayaking and much more. We have just undergone a complete room renovation, with each room hosting a flat screen tv, small fridge, microwave, free wifi, and a private bathroom. The property is still owned and operated by the same family since 1954. Our adjoining pub is known for great food, friendly staff, and warm atmosphere. A fully licensed liquor store is also onsite.

Sitting in the heart of downtown Vancouver, the St Clair is a nautically themed 1911 renovated heritage building offering travellers accommodation with character.

We wish for you to create a lasting memory, not just a place to stay. Please come as a guest and leave as a friend. We offer Cozy Cabins with Jacuzzi for a romantic get away for couples or families. We also offer motel rooms for every life style, even back packers on a budget. Motel units consist of single & doubles, kitchens with large sundecks and BBQs. Two bed room cabins have full kitchens, full bathrooms, dining area , outdoor balconies and BBQs to enjoy during all seasons. Two play areas for kids and family fun are on site. Minutes walk to clean, sandy Kingsley beach, shopping, ice cream, rentals, local shops, artists and bakery. We are minutes walk to golf courses, hiking/biking trails, quading and fishing, We are pet, kid, family and couple friendly. Please come and experience a memory to keep and share. Every day is a chance to create a new adventure!

With The Natural Connection, every tour is a unique experience. Leave the busy city streets behind and become immersed in the tranquil comfort of our local parks. All trips are custom planned for your group based on your fitness level, and what you would like to see in the local area. Summits, Rivers, Lakes, Coastal hikes, easy, moderate, or challenging, there is a trail for everyone! You will learn about the practice of Forest Bathing and be guided through a mindful meditation practice incorporating the five senses. Guests will come away feeling refreshed, renewed, more connected to themselves and the world around. Backpacks, water bottles and a healthy trail lunch included with every adventure. 20% discounts for groups of 2-4 with pick up and drop off in the Sooke area.