Accommodation and Experience Providers

Right on the sandy beach in downtown Ganges, BEACHSiDE is like a mini resort and offers year-round vacation rental, café, spa and adventure options primarily on Salt Spring Island and in the Gulf Islands including: kayaking and paddle board tours, rentals, lessons and sales. This is a completely renovated historic building. Please come by and experience BEACHSiDE for yourself.

Nestled between the snow-capped mountain ranges and rugged coastline is the friendly community of Campbell River. Thats where you will find Big Animal Encounters, the most experienced and diverse marine operator in the area. Since 1994, we have been sharing our small piece of paradise with guests from around the world. From our Marine Adventure Centre we offer a wide range of wildlife adventures including: Whale Watching Tours, Grizzly Bear Expeditions, and Scuba Diving Charters. All of our crew are Transport Canada certified and trained marine naturalists. Aboard our fleet of comfortable covered vessels and exhilarating high speed zodiacs we pride ourselves on small group sizes and personalized service while maintaining the highest safety standards. Campbell River is quickly becoming known as Canadas best whale watching destination, and during our tours we will often spot orcas, humpback whales, dolphins, sea lions, seals, eagles and more.

Bilston Creek Farm is a lavender farm in Metchosin, rich in history dating back to 1851. We create beautiful experiences and craft natural products for face, body, kitchen and home. Our entire collection is made on our farm with our own lavender, apples and honey, locally foraged botanicals, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients. The farm is host to weddings, private events, and community activities a place to bring people together to create everlasting memories and immerse themselves between the forest and sea.

Located on a picturesque country road in beautiful Mill Bay, British Columbia, Unsworth Vineyards invites you to experience the Cowichan Valley's favourite boutique winery! Our 32 acre farm creates the perfect scenic backdrop for wine tastings, self-guided winery tours and glasses of wine on the Patio. Enjoy lunch & dinner at The Restaurant at Unsworth Vineyards ( see Unsworth Restaurant listing for specific hours & more detail). Visit us year-round, everyone welcome!

Immerse yourself in the soothing embrace of our mineral pool, providing a serene and rejuvenating escape. Elevate your sensory journey with our state-of-the-art Italian-made experience shower, designed to transport you to a realm of indulgence and relaxation. Explore our diverse menu of services, featuring soothing relaxation and invigorating massage, customized relaxation rituals, revitalizing facials, pampering manicures and pedicures, and expert hairstyling at our exclusive hair salon. At Immersion, we invite you to discover a harmonious blend of wellness that caters to your every need.

Customized private tours near Victoria, BC (max. 6 people). Choose from one of our sample tours or let us design one just for you. Full- or half-day tours with pick up and drop off in the Greater Victoria area. I look forward to meeting you!

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.

Founded in 1982 with two small seaplanes, Harbour Air is North Americas largest and first fully carbon neutral airline. With a goal to become the worlds first fully carbon zero airline, in 2019 Harbour Air successfully developed and flew the worlds first fully electric commercial aircraft. The companys international seaplane service, which originally began as a service for the forestry industry in B.C., is now a quintessential, trusted, west coast experience. With a showcase fleet of more than 40 aircraft, Harbour Air offers up to 300 daily scheduled flights, scenic tours, adventure packages, and private flights. With 12 scheduled destinations connecting downtown Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle (WA), Nanaimo, Tofino, Whistler, Richmond (YVR South), Sechelt, Salt Spring Island, Pitt Meadows, Maple Bay and Comox, B.C. born Harbour Air welcomes 500,000 passengers every year. You've come all the way west, the only direction left to go is up!

A Relais & Châteaux property since 1997, Wickaninnish Inn overlooks the Pacific Ocean from a rocky point on Vancouver Islands rugged west coast. Near the eclectic town of Tofino and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, the Inn's two contemporary cedar buildings are set against a backdrop of ancient rainforest. Guest rooms and suites provide expansive ocean or beach views with gas fireplaces, soaker tubs and spacious showers, with public areas complemented by an extensive local art collection highlighted by the wood carving shed. The Inn is the only resort on Chesterman Beach, Tofinos longest at 2.7k/1.7mi, and is renowned for its uncompromising service, including a Clefs dOr Concierge team, The Pointe Restaurant and naturally-inspired treatments at its intimate Ancient Cedars Spa. Tofinos McDiarmid family welcomes you to this locally owned, world-renowned sanctuary offering Rustic Elegance on Nature's Edge.

Brigadoon is a unique 9 hole course with 2 par 4 holes and 7 par 3's, playing to 1500 yards. Golfers of all ages and playing abilities will enjoy the course, but those expecting an easy par 3 will be surprised. The atmosphere at Brigadoon is friendly and welcoming, with the course open to the public 7 days a week, no tee times. The coffee's always on!

The Surf Club offers professional surf lessons with certified Surf instructors. Top quality Surf gear rentals,soft tops, Body boards, SUP rentals, Skim boards, locally shaped performance boards from Aftanis. Spa like changing rooms, hot showers, hot pool, dry sauna, gift shop, and a cappuccino bar.

Sealegs Kayaking & Marine Adventure Centre offers wildlife kayaking tours, kayak and stand up paddle board (SUP) rentals and an Eco Adventure Centre pro-shop at Transfer Beach in Ladysmith. Paddle demonstrations, safety talks and a gear fittings are included with all rentals. Eagles, seals, river otters are commonly viewed in and around our quiet harbour and family friendly beachside park.

We provide safe, exhilarating experiences for both first-time tandem skydiving or for those wishing to learn to skydive on their own. We have the most experienced staff and newest gear for the ultimate in a safe skydiving adventure. We are the #1 rated dropzone in Western Canada on Google reviews! Come feel the thrill of jumping from a plane at 10,000 feet or even 12,500 feet over Vancouver Island - It is the memory of a lifetime and one you will never forget!

If youre looking for a family-friendly resort in Nanoose Bay, look no further than Pacific Shores Resort and Spa. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the resort. Pacific Shores Resort and Spa features a sun terrace, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts an indoor pool, outdoor hot tub and the gym and direct private beach access as well as summer activities, kayaks and paddleboards are available. If you are driving to Pacific Shores Resort and Spa, free parking is available. When youre ready to try some local flavor, be sure to check out our on site restaurant, Pacific Moon Rising Bar & Grill which is popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. Should time allow, Gerald Island Provincial Park is a popular attraction that is within walking distance. The staff at Pacific Shores Resort and Spa looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.