Accommodation and Experience Providers

Come explore one of the best paddling areas in the Southern Gulf Islands. Kayak SUP rentals and Inn room accommodation discounts are available at Mayne Island Resort.

Arbutus Ridge Golf Club is located 20 minutes from the outskirts of Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The golf course has a Four Star Golf Digest Rating and is located in the seaside community of Cobble Hill directly surrounded by 9 Cowichan wineries and just 10 minutes from the cultural city of Duncan or 40 minutes from Nanaimo. The Satellite Bar & Grille boasts one of BC's most scenic patios overlooking the 18th hole. The glass-fronted clubhouse juts over a hill,looking out to the Satellite Channel and offers a combination of mountain and ocean views. The clubhouse offers an ideal setting for a Wedding, Banquet, Meeting or Golf Tournament. Arbutus Ridge Golf Academy, Vancouver Island's finest location for a golf school, golf clinic, or private golf lesson. The Golf Academy boasts a full-featured practice facility with five target greens and two short game areas.

Birds of prey have always inspired awe. Sadly, they are threatened in many parts of the world. When you experience them up close, you learn that they are more than predators from the sky; they are essential to maintaining the delicate eco-balance of our planet. The Raptors offer compelling and interactive experiences with a variety of birds of prey species including eagles, hawks, falcons and owls. Get closer than you ever imagined to these majestic and intelligent creatures. Flying demonstrations, hands-on encounters and educational talks offered daily (March - October). The Raptors is located in the heart of the beautiful Cowichan Valley, just 60 minutes north of Downtown Victoria and 45 minutes south of Downtown Nanaimo by car.

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.

The Blue Horse Folk Art gallery was built by two Salt Spring Island artists, Anna Gustafson and Paul Burke. This charming space houses their most recent works of art, and is open to the public. Anna's raku vases and lamps are always in stock, along with her other projects, including gorgeous encaustic paintings. Paul's folk art animal sculptures are joined by his narrative works, including the acclaimed Mrs. Drysdale's Circus collection.Come and enjoy the gallery, see the artists in their studios, and enjoy the beautiful gardens.

32 Foot Luxury Sportfish Boat, Enjoy a single day or 2 Catching Salmon and Halibut, many days we hook into over 30 fish. Castaway Matches all competitors Guarantees, but trust me you don't need that in these waters, we are located at Small Craft Harbors, off Hemlock street, Ucluelet, BC. Captain Paul over 21 years Operating right here since 2002. We know where the fish are. All top of the line tackle is provided and bait and fish ice. Vacuum Packing is also available, full service to wherever you may live. Whales and bears are spotted on most trips with Eagles and Sea Lions ever present for your picture taking. The only way to really see and enjoy the Rugged West Coast is to charter a boat and live the experience for yourself.

Tide Rip Grizzly Tours Ltd. is a small independent company located in Telegraph Cove on Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia. For over 15 years, Tide Rip has been leading daily boat-based expeditions to view and photograph the wild grizzly bears and other spectacular wildlife native to coastal British Columbia. We subscribe to the philosophy: 'conservation through coexistence' and endeavour to promote that through outreach education programs and presentations, fundraising projects, and sponsoring conservation NGOs, in addition to our daily grizzly bear tours.

Ecologically-minded whale watching and wildlife tours located in the beautiful seaside town of Sidney, British Columbia on Vancouver Island. We are located at the gateway to the magical Gulf Islands National Park Reserve among the Salt Spring archipelago, one of the most beautiful cruising grounds on the planet. We offer three-hour tours everyday from March-October, as well as private charters for a variety of functions. Our captain/naturalist guides are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the local wildlife and area, and love to share their knowledge. Family owned and operated for over 20 years, come share our passion for the beautiful region called the Salish Sea.

Are you ready to embark on a one-of-a-kind exploration with Vancouver Islands premium quality Whale Watching and Eco-Adventure company?Sooke Coastal Explorations can take you on an exhilarating West Coast marine adventure that will thrill your senses and leave you with a deep appreciation for the enchanting creatures that inhabit our local waters. Offering the perfect balance of excitement, safety and education, our experienced, knowledgeable crew will take you on an open water excursion lasting 3 to 4 hours in length, and travelling along the Islands western shores.

Mushroom and plant foraging tours, crab-catch & cook trips and pop-up restaurants. Our tours are guided by local Vancouver chefs, sommeliers, fishers and foragers.

Tofino Distillery produces Certified Organic Spirits with a unique blend of pristine water from the Meares Island watershed in Clayoquot Sound and Certified Organic grain from the North Okanagan region of the Interior in Armstrong, BC. Situated in beautiful Tofino, along the shores of the Pacific Ocean in the Coastal Temperate Rainforest of Western Vancouver Island, the tasting room is warm and welcoming for locals and visitors alike to enjoy a visit, sample the wares and discuss the region, process and products. The Distillery offers an array of 10 unique, year-round flagship spirits, including a variety of Gins, Vodkas, tasty Limoncello, Beach Fire Cinnamon Spirit, 'Psychedelic Jellyfish Absinthe', seasonal offerings and soon its very own Whiskey. The mission is focused on environment, sustainability, authenticity and rooted in tradition. It is a proud local BC distillery and remains determined to provide premium, certified organic, handcrafted spirits for years to come.

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.

Experience BC's most sustainable whale watching on an unforgettable day at sea aboard our open zodiac-style boat or our semi-covered boat. Our coastal wilderness is home to killer whales, humpback whales, sea lions, porpoises, seals, eagles, and more! Our 3-4 hour whale watching tours depart daily from downtown Nanaimo BC, year-round. We guarantee you'll see a whale, or your next trip is on us!