Accommodation and Experience Providers

Capture the beauty of Vancouver Island and its wildlife on a photo tour with professional nature photographer Catherine Babault. Each season brings great photo opportunities on Vancouver Island. Explore the coast, temperate rainforest and alpine meadows in the greater region of the Comox Valley and north Vancouver Island. Reconnect with nature, learn about the ecosystems and wildlife of this beautiful part of the world, hone your photography skills in the field with a local and return home with compelling images. Photo tours and workshops are designed for photographers of all level and offered year-round, in English or French. Join a group tour or request a customized private tour. We invite you to visit catherinebabault.com to learn more about her tours and workshops, follow Catherine on Mastodon social network https://mastodon.social/@CatherineBabault and subscribe to her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@catherinebabault Catherine Babault Photography is committed to limit our impact on the unique ecosystems of Vancouver Island: we keep a respectful distance from wildlife, we avoid as much as possible to disturb the animals’ routine and we stay on designated trails.

Our focus is aimed at providing travelers with the chance to experience some of British columbia's natural beauty.

The Qualicum Beach Museum chronicles the social history of Qualicum Beach including First Nations, early pioneers and 'local characters'. It is also home to a paleontology exhibit and fossil collection renowned for its scientific and research value, as well as the Powerhouse, a brick and steel heritage building with exhibits about power and energy. The museum maintains an extensive archive of local historic documents, photographs and artefacts and responds to inquiries from the general public.

Endless Adventure, is a multi-sport outdoor adventure centre,located in beautiful Crescent Valley BC. Our goal is to share the magic found in the lush landscape of the West Kootenays via Stand Up Paddle, kayak,canoe, or raft. Endless Adventure offers paddle sports sales as well as kayaking and SUP tours, rentals, instruction. We also provide safe and fun Rafting and a full service campsite over looking the Slocan River. Our Endless Adventure Kayak/SUP academy features whitewater and touring courses for all levels with safety and expert instruction as our focus.

A true Similkameen oasis and historic site featuring Western Canada's only working waterwheel-powered flour mill, lovely gardens and much more. Enjoy informative tours, lunch in our restaurant, local products in the gift shop or an overnight stay in our campground. We also host many community and special events through the season including workshops, presentations, concerts, weddings and more.

Zadel Jewellery Studio is a boutique destination for beautifully crafted fine jewellery, proudly showcasing the talent of Canadian artists. Our curated collections feature unique, Canadian-crafted pieces that celebrate local artistry and exceptional craftsmanship. At Zadel, were passionate about supporting Canadian makers and offering timeless, meaningful jewellery that reflects both individuality and quality.

A Small Hotel Big on Luxury Amenities Emanating timeless elegance, The Magnolia Hotel & Spa offers an unrivalled luxury boutique hotel experience in the heart of the city, only steps from Victoria's Inner Harbour. Welcome to a world of personalized service, thoughtfully appointed rooms, fine dining, and tranquil spa experiences.

Come to our tasting room nestled in the orchard and sample a variety of ciders, with an opportunity to purchase. We have a picnic area on the patio and grass, so bring your lunch to enjoy after a cool tasting of cider. Our orchards back right onto Trout Creek, so feel free to wander through the gently swaying trees and stay a while!

Central BC Railway & Forestry Museum revives Prince George's captivating history back to an era when the railway was the region's lifeline and forestry was becoming BC's future. The Museum presents an interesting and fun industrial heritage attraction in a spacious park-like setting, where visitors are free to enjoy a "hands on - climb aboard" experience. All aboard!

The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory is a designated National Historical Site. Its original instrument, the Plaskett Telescope was the largest operational telescope in the world when it started observations in 1918. It is still used nightly for scientific research. Tour the telescope and learn the history of this amazing machine that mapped the Milky Way Galaxy. The Centre of the Universe offers the unique experience of visiting the historic Plaskett telescope. We also have our exhibit gallery, complete with planetarium showing the stars and full dome movies, virtual reality experiences, kiosks, and more. Currently our winter hours are in place. During the cruise season we open for exclusive onshore excursions.

Huble Homestead Historic Site is a turn of the century heritage attraction located north of Prince George, BC, on Lheidli T'enneh keyoh. This living history museum, open daily from Victoria Day to Labour Day, is located alongside the Fraser River and offers visitors a glimpse of settler life in northern British Columbia. The site is open daily to the public for tours, special events, lunch, and shopping in the General Store. Huble Homestead is 40 km north of Prince George, just off Hwy 97 on Mitchell Road. Admission is by donation.