Accommodation and Experience Providers

There are over 300 wineries to choose from in the Okanagan! We offer We Drive Your Ride Private Wine Tours. Just you and your friends! One of the downsides of larger, pre-arranged tours is that you travel with a large group which can leave you waiting around more than youd like. Also, you may not get to visit some of the areas smaller, more boutique wineries that make the Okanagan so special. You can choose your own tour or let our experts help you craft a tour with the type of experiences best suited to you and your friends that may include more than just wine, such as breweries, cideries, and distilleries. Our well-trained staff is available to drive you and your party anywhere in Okanagan in the comfort and convenience of your own vehicle or a rental. This can save you a lot of money on transportation and tour costs. Your driver is very flexible. We move at your pace, to the wineries you most want to experience. This gives you a relaxed, private tour to enjoy with your friends.

We provide guided Hiking and Kayaking/Paddleboarding tours for guests in Sooke, B.C. We also offer Kayak and Paddleboard rentals for those who want to explore on their own. Mystic beach adventures is located in Sooke a one hour drive from Victoria B.C.

Luxury bed and breakfast inn.

Everyone can stay with us at UBC's Okanagan Campus! Open from mid-May to mid-August, we offer several affordable accommodation options from single bed bedrooms, studio and one bedroom suites with queen beds, fully equipped kitchens and private washrooms to four bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchens, living room and 2 private washrooms. Only 2.5 km for the Kelowna International Airport and centrally located to both Kelowna and Lake Country, the perfect location to enjoy your stay in the beautiful Okanagan.

Chims Cabins is located on the west side of Port Alberni along Highway 4, just a 57 minute drive from the city centre and event venues. Ideal for travelers heading to Tofino, visiting for work, or couples seeking quiet comfort. We offer six (6) self-contained cabins with private entrances, full kitchens, and mountain views. Cabins feature queen beds or a combination of queen and double beds, with pull-out couches and roll-up cots available in select units. Amenities include free Rogers Business Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and one dedicated parking spot per unit (extra parking available upon request). Our eco-conscious property offers on-site garbage, recycling, and food waste disposal. Rates are based on double occupancy (2 guests sharing a queen bed) or number of beds provided. $25 + tax per night applies for each extra guest using the pull-out or cot. Family-owned and operated, Chims Cabins offers the comforts of home in a peaceful setting.

The massive mountain rises 4000 vertical ft and covers 3000 acres of terrain suitable for all abilities. Intermediates carve the famed fall-line groomed runs while advanced skiers revel in the steeps of Taynton Bowl. The summits 8000 ft elevation, just below tree-line, provides breathtaking views and stands tall over this convenient ski-in/ski-out village and the nearby quaint town of Invermere. After an exhilarating day on the slopes guests rejuvenate in Canadas largest slopeside hot-pools. The resorts relaxed character and abundance of onsite activities including heliskiing, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and tubing make it a favourite for destination skiers. This is Panorama Mountain Village.

The Station House Gallery & Gift Shop, situated in an historic #3 Rail Station, presents monthly exhibitions yearly that feature local, regional and touring artists. The Gift Shop showcases the works of regional artisans in a multitude of mediums. This gallery's charm is only exceeded by the quality of the artwork. Admission is Free.

The Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre features a 52 km network of cross country ski trails through sheltered spruce and pine forest. 11 km of the trails are dog friendly. 5.5 kms of lit trails provide an excellent opportunity for skiing after work or school. Trail lights are on until 9:30 pm every night. The trails are groomed and set for both classic and skate techniques frequently. The Buchfink Memorial lodge offers a kitchen, indoor washrooms, change rooms, and a roomy seating area upstairs. The Gary Murdoch Memorial wax hut provides a warm and functional space for waxing.

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.

Squamish Watersports offers a variety of wind and watersports lessons and rentals including kiteboarding, wakeboarding, wing foiling, boating and paddling. Our experienced and certified instructors will help you quickly and confidently reach your watersports goals whether you're taking up kiteboarding or paddle boarding! We also offer guided boat and paddle tours where our knowledgeable guides will share the rich history and wildlife of the breathtaking Howe Sound. Self tours are also available with boat, jet ski and paddle rentals (canoes, kayaks and stand up paddle boards are available). Located in Howe sound on the Sea to Sky Highway in Squamish, BC. Squamish Watersports offers a satisfaction guarantee, all our clients leave happy and energized. Out onsite dock is fully wheelchair-accessible, with a crane lift to assist in getting in and out of boats

Skaha Rock Adventures Ltd. celebrates it's 32nd year as the Okanagan's premier rock climbing and mountain school, providing unparalleled instruction and guiding services. Choose from half, single or multi-day training programs for families and novice - advanced climbers. Our professional Association of Canadian Mountain Guide Staff utilize world renown Skaha Bluffs and Cathedral Lakes Provincial Parks for our programs.

Great Bear Lodge offers grizzly bear tours from May to October at a floating lodge in the Great Bear Rainforest. With no other operators in the river system and a maximum of 18 guests, people can feel truly immersed in nature. Tours start with a spectacular seaplane flight from Port Hardy on northern Vancouver Island, and include accommodation, wilderness-gourmet food and bear viewing. The floating lodge is situated at an outstanding wildlife viewing location, where an ocean fjord meets a productive salmon river. The 9 bedrooms all have ensuite bathrooms, and the natural wood decks surrounding the lodge are a perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine while enjoying the beauty of the scenery. The hydro and solar powered lodge is in keeping with a commitment to low-impact ecotourism. Safety is ensured by biologist-guides who are trained under the Commercial Bear Viewing Association of BC, of which the lodge is a founding member. Great Bear Lodge (www.greatbeartours.com) has been provid

Whales and Wildlife tours! We offer scheduled Whale Watching Adventures and Wildlife tours from May through October. Can't find you're looking for? We offer "Build your own Adventure" tours for those seeking a unique marine adventure. Small group sizes, ideal for families with small children... We are kid friendly! Our vessels are heated, covered high speed cabin cruisers, with an onboard washrooms, to keep you warm and dry on those WET COAST days! Our Whale Watching and Marine Wildlife tours are a great way to experience our Wild Coast. We also offer Water Taxi service...have that sweet destination in mind? We can take you there!

See the wild side of the Okanagan At Mountain Bluebird Tours we love to share our passion for birds and nature. We will take you to experience the wide range of species and breathtaking landscapes in the Okanagan Valley. As a local biologist, Eric will immerse you in the natural beauty that surrounds us while providing a tailor made tour experience that fits your interests.