Accommodation and Experience Providers

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.

The MV Uchuck III, a 136-foot passenger and freight vessel providing service through Vancouver Island's historic Nootka Sound, Esperanza Inlet and Kyuquot Sound. Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Wild West Coast as you tour its inlets, witness the MV Uchuck III deliver freight to remote fish farms, logging camps and remote resorts. Our schedule provides day cruises through some of Vancouver Island's most spectacular scenery, perfect for a short adventure or family vacation. Explore the shores and waterways of isolated inlets, and see a variety of wildlife - black bears, eagles, sea otters, Pacific dolphins, gray and killer whales. Like to get adventurous? Take advantage of the Uchuck's route to wet launch your kayak or be dropped off at the Nootka trailhead for a four to five day hiking trip along Vancouver Island's most remote and pristine coastal trail - without the long wait list of the famed West Coast Trail.

Located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley, Mill Bay Marina is a newly built full service marina. Our state of the art floating breakwater provides safe long term moorage with power, water and WIFI at all of our slips. We also offer short term moorage, fuel sales, kayak and SUP rentals. While you`re here visit the finest waterfront bistro in Mill Bay overlooking the marina, Bridgeman`s Bistro.

Behind Victoria's old-world charm lie tales of eccentric characters, heroic deeds, intrigue, love, hangings, murder and GHOSTS!Ghostly Walks tours are scheduled year-round, they last one hour and take place rain or shine.

Immerse yourself in a vibrant jungle bursting with life at Victoria Butterfly Gardens! Wander through lush tropical gardens filled with thousands of butterflies, poison dart frogs, free-flying tropical birds, tortoises, and even a flamingo. Marvel at the unique dwarf caiman, Reggie the Fly-Rive Turtle, or step into the fascinating Insectarium, where impressive insects and invertebrates from around the world await. With surprises at every turn, this magical, jungle-like paradise offers an unforgettable adventure for all ages. An experience like no other, your tropical, jungle adventure await

Moutcha Bay Resort is located at the mouth of the Conuma River, just 40 minutes west of Gold River, in beautiful, sheltered Nootka Sound. Moutcha Bay Resort is designed to provide a unique collection of products and services not otherwise available in this wilderness area. A spacious, contemporary resort, offering world-class fishing in sheltered, deep waters, abundant wildlife and adventure just outside our door. Inquire about our resort, chalet and yurt accommodations as well as RV and tent camping sites, powered moorage, and our marina and dock shack.

U'mista Cultural Centre is one of the longest-operating and most successful First Nations cultural facilities in BC, founded in 1980 as a ground breaking project to house potlatch artifacts which had been seized by government during an earlier period of cultural repression. The return of the potlatch artifacts not only provided U'mista's name ('the return of something important'), and sparked a general trend toward repatriation of First Nations and cultural artifacts, it caused the creation of a physical facility and human resources infrastructure which have been successfully operated for over two decades.U'mista now operates a modern museum and cultural education facility in Alert Bay. Their operations include the museum, an extensive art gallery and gift shop, group tours, and presentations by dance troupes.

Located on peaceful Denman Island, Fillongley Provincial Park is a short 10-minute ferry crossing from Buckley Bay (located between Qualicum Beach and the town of Courtenay). Fillongley is a popular small campground. It has 10 oceanside, compact campsites. It is 80% reservable and reservations are strongly recommended due to the limited number of campsites available. This is the only provincial campground on Denman Island; campers may camp in the adjacent day-use parking lot overnight when the main campground is full (regular camping fees apply to overflow camping).

My individual custom tours are visiting the most beautiful scenic places around Northern Vancouver Island while having a chance to photograph and watch grizzly bears, black bears, killer whales, humpback whales, dolphins, bald eagles and other wildlife. All tours are lead by professional (35+ years) wildlife and nature photographer Rolf Hicker. A maximum of 4 guests per tour makes them ideal for families, photographers of all levels, special needs as well as couples.

Explore Victoria on a sightseeing walking tour with the added bonus of a meal! Say bye to boring tours and have our expert and certified guides take you to our favorite places, telling stories, history, and more. PLUS, all of our guests receive our Eat Like a Local discount card after every tour! Our tours are family friendly, wheelchair accessible, and every tour has a vegetarian option. We also offer a self-guided version of our food tours. Do a tour with our foodie tasting passport and downloadable audio commentary. No guide, no groups, no schedule. Visit us at our kiosk space inside the Steamship Terminal across from the Legislature building on the Inner Harbour for tickets.

Set in Nature, Designed for Comfort. Discover Vancouver Islands most awe-inspiring oceanfront retreat. Black Rock Oceanfront Resort offers a spectacular escape for storm watching, whale watching, beach adventures, or romantic retreats, any time of year. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Pacific and rainforest from our pet-friendly suites, featuring plush king beds, spa-inspired bathrooms, gas fireplaces, and private balconies. Rejuvenate in outdoor hot tubs or the oceanview plunge pool, and stay active in our 24-hour fitness centre. Dine at Currents for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with oceanfront views, or unwind at Big Beach Bar & Lounge with local wines, craft cocktails, and light bites by the fire. Every detail is designed to impressan unforgettable West Coast experience awaits.

Join us at Cowichan Bay Kayaking and Adventure Centre for a tour of the Cowichan Estuary in kayaks or canoes. Or come with us on a birding tour of this amazing birding area. Don't forget that we do rentals of sea kayaks, sit on top kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle boards as well.

Come enjoy the ultimate Victoria Kayaking Experience with Ocean River Adventures. Located in Victorias Inner Harbour, kayaking is a great way to explore our historic city. Join us on one of our Harbour Kayak tours or SUP Tours. We also offer an Oak Bay Shoreline Kayaking Tour, recognized as one of the top tours in Victoria. Offering expeditions, tours and courses throughout the Vancouver Island region, our guests will experience all the wild West Coast has to offer. Hands-on education about water and marine conservation is a key theme and we only employ certified guides that respect sensitive ecosystems and species while teaching about the importance of ocean sustainability, preservation and conservation. Victorias premier paddling and outdoor adventure company. Want to try something different? We are also a premium stand up paddle tour operator in the southern Vancouver Island and Victoria region.

Cheers Cowichan is now operated by MyGo Tours and Transportation. We offer group wine and brew tours, year round to wineries and pubs in the Cowichan Valley. We specialize in winery and craft brewery tours, We pick up and drop off from all locations from Victoria to Parksville. Your group is the only group on your private tour. We have a 14 and an 18 passenger bus with driver and local tour guide. Private transport is also available for events: weddings, corporate, festivals, sports teams. Professional and personal service. Groups only. Fees are per busload, not per person. We visit 3-4 wineries or brew pubs and one restaurant. Always best to email us or call us so we can personalize your tour. Our spring and summer is exceptionally busy.