Accommodation and Experience Providers

TOUR VANCOUVER ISLAND THE LOCAL WAY. REDISCOVER ADVENTURE IN A VINTAGE WESTFALIA. Vancouver Islands Family Own Westfalia Adventure Company. Base Camp is more than just a rental company. It is a gateway to the wonders of Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and the Sunshine Coast. Located in the scenic Cowichan Valley, British Columbia, we offer classic Westfalia camper vans that are fully equipped with everything you need to enjoy life on the road. Whether you want to explore stunning landscapes, experience thrilling outdoor activities, or simply relax and unwind in nature, we have the perfect van for you.

Do you dream of flying? Then take a tandem paragliding adventure and fly like an eagle. An experienced instructor will show you how birds and paragliders fly and bring you to spectacular views of the North Thompson Valley and surrounding peaks. This is for everybody with an adventurous soul. The 2 h round trip might change your life! Feel the wind in your face and soar with the eagles. Operating from May till October, weather dependent.

Owners Connie Artym-Bradatsch and Grey Bradatsch have been in business for over thirteen years and foresee many more as the premiere art gallery in Invermere, BC. In past years the gallery has won awards for Business Excellence and Entrepreneurship from the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, and will continue to provide the art and the service that clients have come to expect and appreciate from The Artym. With their knowledgeable and friendly staff boasting over 30 years combined experience; customer service has always been of utmost concern to everyone at the Artym Gallery. Stop by and enjoy the sculpture, paintings and jewellery by over 65 Canadian artists in a constantly changing display at the Artym Gallery.

Beautiful Historic Ainsworth Hot Springs, BC, Canada, just a 2-minute walk to the relaxing naturally hot pools. Ainsworth Motel offers a unique country setting with clean, quiet and comfortable rooms at low price! We have different comfort style beds to choose from. Some rooms have standard firm pillow top beds; others have name brand thin memory foam/gel tops. We have rooms with Queen bed and kitchenette units, Queen and Double bed with kitchenettes, as well as a large fully furnished family unit (sleeps up to 6) with complete kitchen facilities & separate bedroom, all with a breathtaking view of beautiful Kootenay Lake and its surrounding mountains. Enjoy your morning coffee either on the raised deck in front of your room or in the comfy furniture in the green space. Having the option to prepare a snack or meal either in your room or on the BBQ saves you the costly expense of eating at a restaurant for every meal! We offer a different experience, come stay with us!!

Discover classic elegance and local charm at Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites! Located steps from the Inner Harbour, you'll find the best of Victoria's attractions and culture at our doorstep. Our boutique hotel, deeply rooted in the community and committed to sustainability, provides a truly genuine hospitality experience. Savour breathtaking views and locally-sourced cuisine at Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge, Victoria's only rooftop restaurant. Enjoy sophisticated cocktails & bites at Clive's Classic Lounge, recognized as one of the worlds top hotel bars. A complementary downtown shuttle awaits to make Victoria adventures convenient and accessible, the indoor sky-lit pool and hottub is a perfect escape all year round, while other amenities such as Nespresso machines in every room and self-serve laundry ensure ultimate comfort with a taste of luxury. At Chateau Victoria, youll experience exceptional service, comfort and local charm at this unique independent hotel.

Located in the oldest brick building in Vancouver's Chinatown, the Chinese Canadian Museum elevates the diverse history and voices of Chinese Canadians across the country. Come visit the first museum of its kind in Canada, featuring 3 storeys of exhibitions, an immersive gift shop, and a rooftop garden. There is also a recreated 1930s living room and one of the oldest, most historic school rooms in Vancouver, registered as the Vancouver Chinese Independent School in 1914. A must-visit attraction in Vancouver, the Chinese Canadian Museum provides an invigorating, engaging, and transformative experience for present and future generations, through its exhibitions and educational programming throughout B.C. and Canada. As you explore, reflect on how you connect to the people and places of your past.

Mt Seymour has been the choice for Vancouver's outdoor enthusiasts for over 70 years. An easy drive from Greater Vancouver carries you out of the city and into our pristine winter playground where you can take in breathtaking views of Mt Baker, Vancouver Island and beyond. The Wood family took over the operation in 1984 have been proud to share Mt Seymour and continue the long-standing tradition of providing each and every guest with a memorable mountain experience. Whether you're a seasoned pro rider or have never seen snow before, we're excited to share it with you. What makes Mt Seymour different?Mt Seymour is Vancouver's starting gate to winter recreation. We offer something for everyone: skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, winter education programs, snowtubing, tobogganing, great food, and special events. Mt Seymour's elevation and proximity to the Pacific Ocean provides us with the most reliable and consistent snowfall in the region. While snow quality and quantity is important, our most recognized feature is a long-standing tradition of providing fun winter experiences for all abilities and ages! Mt Seymour features the right blend of natural and enhanced terrain. Beginners feel welcome and safe on our many gentle slopes that make learning fun and easy and more advanced skiers and riders appreciate the challenge and variety of the natural features, gullies, and our professionally sculpted terrain parks. Mt Seymour's Ski and Snowboard School offers a wide variety of programs to meet the needs of new and progressing skiers and riders. The school embodies our proud tradition of safety, fun, and learning. Snowtubing and tobogganing at our Enquist Lodge are exciting and accessible activities that are fun for families and friends of all ages. We also offer an excellent snowshoe program and were recently voted the No.1 snowshoe friendly ski resort in North America. We provide, guided tours, over 10 kilometers of dedicated snowshoe trails, and snowshoe rentals.

The Blaylock Mansion sits on 44 acres, 13 of which are beautifully manicured gardens with ponds, reflecting pools and waterfalls. The Tudor revival mansion is majestic and awe-inspiring. Located so close to Nelson, you get the best, serenity and seclusion with town amenities just minutes away.

VNHS opened Skwachàys Lodge, the Urban Indigenous Fair-Trade Gallery, and the Artists in Residence Program in June of 2012. The former Pender Hotel was transformed from a three-and-a-half-story derelict SRO hotel to a unique Indigenous social enterprise that combines a boutique hotel with a street-level art gallery, that supports on-site housing and studio space for 24 Indigenous artists. VNHS identified the vulnerability of many urban Indigenous artists artists in need of housing, artists who for various reasons are not able to properly represent and market themselves or their work. Often these artists are commercially exploited through a long established street or underground market that takes advantage of their vulnerability. They try to live off their work by selling on the street or in the bars or through the commercial dealer network that purchases original, gallery quality art for, at times, only five or ten cents on the dollar. By creating a live/work supportive complex with a built-in gallery and community production space, VNHS took a lead role in addressing the social and economic inequities that Indigenous artists can face. The Artists in Residence Program is a unique and life-changing housing program for practicing Indigenous artists. The program includes very affordable housing in clean, unfurnished bachelor suites, 24/7 access to shared artist workshops, and participation in programming opportunities for personal and professional development that help artists develop their craft and move into the next phase of their careers. A 3-year residency in the program is dependent on successful program participation and the achievement of self-defined career goals. Emerging, mid-career, and senior artists are welcome to apply. To date we have had over 110 Indigenous artists complete the program. The Lodge, the Urban Indigenous Fair-Trade Gallery and production space are operated as a self-sustaining social enterprise. Artists are paid a fair price for their work. The model follows the established practices found in the art world. Generally an artist receives between 30%-60% of the retail price depending on the artists reputation and the cost that is underwritten by the gallery (framing, marketing and promotional expenses.) In short, when a guest spends their overnight travel dollars at the Skwachàys Lodge there is a social impact people are housed. When a guest, a member of the community or a company purchases authentic Indigenous art at the Fair Trade Gallery, there is a social impact a simple purchase fights cultural misappropriation and ensures that Indigenous artists are paid fairly for their work. Cultural tourism is one of the fastest growing segments of the tourism sector and there is absolutely a place for our urban Indigenous artists to participate in this industry as a means of reclaiming their lives and independence.

Hotel Zed Tofino is a hotel experience that completely rebels against the ordinary. You may be used to our retro-chic motel feel in our other Hotel Zed locations, but Hotel Zed Tofino is a whole new vibe. Think: totally gorgeous, swanky 70's pad. But this isn't your Granny's crib (unless your Granny was a very stylish rebel!) Our rooms and public areas are groovy and chilled out. The style is deluxe and you'll never get bored here with our sunken living room, retro office, psychic's den and...what's that? A bike path that runs through the middle of the lobby? Yeah, you've never seen anything like this before. Plus, weve got an on-site bird sanctuary for you nature lovers. World-famous Chesterman Beach and the Inlet are both a short stroll from the hotel, and if you wanna roll into town were right on the bike path. Quick note: There are still some old photos on here from travellers before we built this new hotel so ignore those. This hotel is brand new! Peace and love, rebels!

Imagine old world fantasy in the magical setting of The Enchanted Forest where you can discover over 350 jolly fairy folk figurines amongst 800 year old cedars. You can climb BC's tallest and grandest tree house, paddle in real beaver ponds with a self guided row boat tour and enjoy a nature walk through a lush forest and boardwalk. In 2010 The Enchanted Forest celebrated its 50th Anniversary and continues to provide a lifetime of wonderful memories. Wonderful family fun! Come and be enchanted and discover the magic!

Nestled on benchland overlooking the Similkameen Valley, Seven Stones Winery is well-known for its full-bodied red wines, a spectacular view and its mysterious caves. Building upon the legacy left behind by the winery founder George Hanson, Seven Stones wines are carefully crafted from Similkameen grapes. Sustainable winegrowing practises in the vineyard, along with careful but minimal winemaking in the cellar, allows production of exceptional wines that are true to their terroir. Our continued goal is to produce wines that are unmistakably identifiable as being from nowhere else in the world but from the Similkameen Valley. Our caves were built to gently age our wines in only the finest of French oak barrels.