Accommodation and Experience Providers

2024 self-guided in garden We offer personalized tours of greater Victoria, including Butchart Gardens and all other attractions. When I'm not driving myself, I hire fellow retired teachers that provide safe and comfortable experiences. We are fully licensed throughout Vancouver Island. We'll pick you up anywhere, stop anywhere along the way, and make your tour an exceptional experience at a relaxed pace. The sample packages found on our website are our most popular options, however, they are a guideline only. It's your holiday, tell us how we can make it one that you'll never forget. Whether it's a quick ride to the airport or a full wedding over many days, we are here to serve safely and comfortably, with just a touch of humour thrown in at no extra cost. We also offer friendly service for Greater Victoria locals wishing to go out for a night out on the town, a restaurant experience, corporate party, or to cheer on the local sports teams. See www.kikishuffle.ca for more information.

Retreat Wilderness Inn is an All Season destination, offering intimate, four star suites. With over 40 years experience operating this property, your hosts, Donn and Lee will assist in making your vacation one to remember. Our picturesque, landscaped, lakefront grounds provide an amazing setting for relaxing on the patio or watching the sunset on the waterfront deck as the loons sing their soulful call. Our guests are welcome to use our paddle boards or kayaks and we also provide fishing boat rentals. The Chilcotin Region, where distancing comes naturally, is British Columbias last frontier, a true wilderness and back country. Situated between the Fraser River and the Coast Mountains, gateway to the Great Bear Rainforest, this region provides some of the most diverse opportunities for outdoor recreation and Nimpo Lake is part of this enchanting area. The nearby forested community trails are perfect for hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, photography & bird watching. The viewpoints on these trails have breathtaking, expansive views of the ranchlands, forests and Coast Mountains. Guests can take advantage of a flightseeing tour and have a birds' eye view of Hunlen Falls, Rainbow Mountains and the Monarch Icefields. The rare white pelican, bald eagles, loons and river otters are just some of the diverse species that you will find locally. A short, 2 hour drive down the famous Hill, or Freedom Highway, is the Bella Coola Valley and the Great Bear Rainforest. Don't forget your camera as you transition from pine plateau to coastal rainforest, as there will be many photo opportunities along the way including grizzly bears and snow capped mountains. This diverse region is a must on your bucket list & we would love to be your hosts.

Scenic River Tours on the Fraser River BC. Cultural Experiences, Gold Rush, Early Explorer History. Pristine Wilderness with a diverse wildlife experience. Eagles, Bighorn Sheep and Bears.

Project X Theatre is back with another exciting season of family-friendly summer programming! Theatre Under the Trees will run in Prince Charles Park from July 7th - 26th, 2025 and features two exciting shows, "Thumbelina" and "The Emperor's New Threads". More info available at projectxtheatre.ca.

We are local family owned and operated business. We offer 4 World class fishing destinations and locations and look forward to providing you with your dream fishing vacation. In addition to Port McNeill, we launch from a secondary marina located at 6770 Bear Cove Road in Port Hardy. Please contact us for further details.

The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre is located in a park-like setting with a peaceful rustic atmosphere. When visiting the centre you will be able to view eagles, several species of owls, falcons, hawks, ravens, and black bears. Rehabilitating eagles can be viewed through one way glass in the largest flight enclosure of its kind in Canada. The Centre's mandate is the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned native wildlife, with a focus on raptors and black bears. GUIDED TOURS: are available for groups of 15 or more. HOURS OF OPERATION: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 7 days a week. ENTRANCE FEES: $15.00.00 adults, $6.00 children aged 3-12, plus applicable taxes.

If you are looking for a sacred space to host a wellness retreat, attend a yoga or Ayurveda getaway, to complete a Yoga Teacher Training, or simply a quiet spot for a tranquil overnight stay, then youve arrived! We are a non-profit educational and spiritual retreat Centre dedicated to teaching the core principles of yoga which embody peace, resilience, and belonging. Founded in 1981 by the Dharma Sara Satsang, in honor of master yogi Baba Hari Dass from India the Centre is the west coast of Canadas longest running spiritual and wellness retreat Centre. Here, the magic of our 69 acres of land weaves together with the stories of those transformed by it and the spirit of selfless service is sewn into every tiny detail. It all happens here.

Shop. Dine. Experience. Downtowns only shopping centre, the Bay Centre is a must shop located in the heart of Downtown Victorias shopping and business district. Known for its architecture and urban atmosphere, the Bay Centre is home to over 70 street front and interior shops covering an entire full city block featuring Winners by TJMaxx, Pandora Shop at Ann-Louise Jewellers, Earls Kitchen + Bar, Blo Blow Dry Bar, Purdys Chocolatier, Sport Chek, The Tuscan Kitchen, Seed & Stone, Marble Slab Creamery and so much more. Find us on iconic Government Street only a 5-minute walk from the Inner Harbour and the Empress Hotel, and a 1 -minute walk from the downtown cruise ship shuttle stop. Looking to shop local makers? A third of Bay Centre shops & services are locally owned. Be sure to try out one of our 20 eateries on our brand new Food Terrace patio offering affordable dining and skyline views.

Passion for everything outdoors, crafted into beer and served for friends. Make Tailout your spot to unwind after a long day of powder turns or finicky trout and chat about the days success over a cold pint.

Visit us and ride the rails through the beautiful Mark Creek valley as you listen to the history of Kimberley and the Sullivan Mine. Experience life as a miner at the Underground Interpretive Centre. Participate in our mining show and be exposed to working mine equipment. Enjoy spectacular scenery and the occasional wild life as you travel to the Kimberley Alpine Resort. After a brief stop at the Resort Station you can learn more about Kimberley as you continue back to the Downtown Station. KUMR is open from the Victoria Day Holiday in May until Labour Day in September.

Bluefin Fishing Adventures offers superb year-round fishing situated in a temperate rainforest on the southwest tip of Vancouver Island.Sooke has been a year-round fishing destination for generations. Large runs of salmon migrate annually past the West Coast of Vancouver Island, feeding and bulking up before heading for their spawning grounds.Sooke's mild climate allows for year-round fishing. May through September you can fish for hard fighting Chinooks 5 to 50 pounds - delicious Sockeye 5 to 12 pounds, energetic Coho 5 to 24 pounds, scrappy Pinks 5 to 8 and hard fighting Chums 6 to 20 pounds July through October - yummy Winter Chinooks 5 to 20 pounds November into March.

Our Paddling and Hiking Tours range from short half-day tours to week-long adventures. Whether you are an experienced sea kayaker or hiker looking for a new and exciting adventure or someone who is not really sure what sea kayaking is all about, we promise that we will find the right experience for you.

Photo Tours on Sundays. The Photo Tours are $20 per person. For 2019 we will tour and photograph Cascade Falls starting mid-May - date TBA. Join us and bring your family. Children under 14 free. It's easy walking for everyone. We have several locations at the falls. Bring your camera, phone or tablet . Other tours available upon request; Son Ranch Timber Company, Christina Lake and the Granby River Valley. Check the website for details.

With stays of 2 nights or more you can have the American Plan for $250 a night per person. This includes accommodation and all your amazing meals. Also access to all the fun activities on the 100 acre riverside ranch. We have a wide variety of packages to choose from. We offer a housekeeping plan (just accommodation), American plan (accommodation + food), or a full, all-inclusive package where we take care of all your meals, alcohol, activities, childcare, and local cultural experiences. Our 100 acre riverside property offers private live music, riverside bbq, onsite basketball course, a custom onsite disc golf course, outdoor fitness centre, and forested nature trails. Accommodation is hosted in 12 private cabins with a main lodge. Things are stressful enough in the world, why have any anxiety when planning a trip. Let us do all the heavy lifting. We offer a completely stress free Vacation in Northern British Columbia. We are an all-inclusive lodge that plans the logistics, supplies all the food and alcohol, and delivers remarkable experiences each day. All you need to do is fly to Smithers BC, and we will take care of the rest. Do you love fresh mountain air, river breezes, mountain biking, horseback riding, jet boating, rafting? How about private live music, riverside bonfires and staff to completely spoil you. Welcome to one of British Columbia's only all inclusive lodges. Our operation has taken Covid-19 very seriously. Fortunately we have a very large, well-ventilated facility with massive vaulted ceilings that could accommodate 3 times the amount of guests we take. This allows everyone to easily maintain social distancing while being at the lodge. You will never feel your space is crowded, or be within 6 feet of any other guests. Take a proper staycation in Canada and let us take care of every single detail. World class fishing available, epic quad rides and scenic horsebacking available at all times. River floats, fossil trips, and cultural tours on and off the water. Come see why all of Canada is enamoured with the town of Smithers and be absolutely pampered by one of the best staffs in the business.