Accommodation and Experience Providers

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.

The SS Sicamous is the largest surviving paddle wheeler in Canada. It is open as a heritage site, museum and wedding venue. Launched in 1914, the ship provided a vital means of transport to remote communities on the shores of Okanagan Lake. The SS Sicamous is operated by the SS Sicamous Society: a non-profit organization that works to protect the marine heritage of the Okanagan.Funds from your admission go directly to the restoration of the SS Sicamous, and the other heritage ships in our care.

A Taste of Victoria Food Tours is an award-winning 2-hour guided historic walking and food tour through Chinatown, Old Town, and the Inner Harbour of beautiful Victoria, B.C., Canada. Starting at the Phillips Brewing Tasting Room, guests will participate in 6 food tastings while learning the vibrant history of this beautiful city. As of Feb. 2025, we will be offering two new tours! Alleyways and Ales is a craft beer tour, and Vistas & Views is a three-course progressive-style food tour. They run Sat-Mon. Be sure to check them out.

If you are looking for the newest, freshest and funkiest accommodation in Nanaimo, then you've found it - the Painted Turtle Guesthouse.We opened July 2004, in a fully renovated and refurbished 1913 heritage building. Located in the heart of the waterfront/arts district downtown, we are among the trendy cafes & restaurants, pubs & clubs, art galleries, bakeries, street performers and local points of interest.The Guesthouse is extremely well appointed and has received the highest possible standard available as a BC Approved Accommodation. We are also an affiliated Hosteling International Property. All features have been designed with the active traveler in mind, but we have thrown in a few special features. The Great Room, in the heart of the building features a fully self-contained kitchen and spacious dining area, lounge with fireplace, games, books, magazines and computers. We provide free WIFI throughout the property. The bathrooms are all centrally located and private use. All linens and towels are provided free of charge and laundry services are available onsite. Breakfast options and essential store are located in the lobby for your convenience. We have 3 room types catering to every type of traveler. Classic -private room with queen sized bed, private Family rooms with queen sized beds and bunk beds, or dorm style accommodation. Lockers/charging stations are provided in all shared accommodation.Gateway to internationally acclaimed Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is the Harbour City and features a fabulous ocean-side location. Easily accessible by ferry from downtown Vancouver, and is a great base camp to venture to other Island destinations. Experience the Islands natural beauty, attractions, and endless recreational and adventure pursuits! We look forward to meeting you and making you stay in Nanaimo memorable.

Lazy Bear has a long history of 50 years serving local people and travelers. It earned a reputation of very friendly place as cozy as home. The new owners have renovated the motel with cozy carpet or shining wood floor. Local businesses (hospital, families, Harley Davidson Store) are always recommending Lazy Bear to their friends. We commit to the best services to make you feel at home.

Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Williams Lake, Blackbird Bay Bed & Breakfast is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Blackbird Bay Bed & Breakfast makes it easy to enjoy the best of Williams Lake. Rooms at Blackbird Bay Bed & Breakfast offer a refrigerator and air conditioning providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with internet access. Williams Lake has plenty of sushi restaurants. So when youre here, be sure to check out popular spots like Sakura Sushi and Noodle California, which are serving up some great dishes. Williams Lake is also home to Boitanio Park, a popular garden that is not too far from Blackbird Bay Bed & Breakfast. Blackbird Bay Bed & Breakfast is sure to make your visit to Williams Lake one worth remembering.

***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** Kettle River Recreation Area and Campground will be fully operational and open as usual on May 6th. The Campground and Day-Use Area was minimally affected by the Rock Creek Fire. Facilities: 113 campsites, 1 large group site, public beach and day-use area, playground, shower, flush toilets, sani-station. Location: 5 km north of Rock Creek on Highway 33. Kettle River Recreation Area is one of the largest and most popular destination family campgrounds in the Okanagan - Boundary Region. Located minutes from amenities in Rock Creek, it is only 45 minutes from Osoyoos and 90 minutes from Kelowna. Campers will want to bring their bikes and floaties! This park offers fantastic biking/hiking opportunities and access to the historic Trans Canada Trail network. A bike pump track was recently added and is a hit with kids of all ages. In the summer months, campers walk their tubes and floaties to the Kettle River that flows alongside the campground, while others enjoy basking on the sandy beaches and swimming in the river. The iconic Kettle River Trestle at the day-use serves as a beautiful backdrop for park users and is a great photo opportunity! Reservations are strongly recommended during peak season, however last-minute campers may be able to find a spot in July and August. Spring and Fall campers enjoy large, sun-filled sites in a peaceful, pristine setting. Firewood and ice are available for sale at the Host Site. Open from the first weekend in May through the last weekend in September.

Specializing in fun personalized private wine tours for parties of all sizes in Kelowna, Lake Country, Summerland, Naramata, Okanagan Falls, and Oliver. Also offering daily Kelowna wine tours you can join. We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional personal service, with tours tailored to our guests interests, and occasion. Our flexibility and passion is what sets us apart.

CheckMate Artisanal Winery is a benchmark for Chardonnay and Merlot in the Okanagan Valley. The von Mandl familys winegrowing journey began over four decades ago, with a defining moment in 1994earning Best Chardonnay in the World at the International Wine & Spirit Competition in London. Today, that pioneering spirit continues at CheckMate, where exceptional vineyards, including rare Chardonnay and Merlot clonessome now over 50 years oldare farmed with precision to produce world-class wines.

Crowsnest Vineyards was purchased by the Heinecke family in 1985 when the Winery, Restaurant and Guesthouse were launched. Named after the Crowsnest Highway #3, the family was an early contributor to the development of the Similkameen wine region and the wine and food has continuously evolved over the years. Siblings, Sascha and Anna Heinecke were instrumental in the evolution of the business and with the retirement of their parents, took over leadership in 2018 with a bold new vision. The vision is built on the bounty of the regionthe opportunity to express the spectacular local terroir from which we craft our wines and from which grows amazing, fresh ingredients included in our menus, pantry and bakery. We serve this bounty in a relaxed environment at our tasting bar, in our restaurant and on the view patio.

Contemporary, environmentally friendly and Refreshingly Local, Coast Tsawwassen Inn offers an experience that is anything but ordinary. Our hotel is nestled in Delta, BCs friendly Tsawwassen community, just minutes away from the BC Ferry terminal. Spacious, recently renovated suites are designed with convenience and comfort in mind, and feature mini fridges, microwaves, flat-screen TVs and free wi-fi. Add a spring to your step every morning, courtesy of our free continental breakfast and stop by Browns Socialhouse for delectable local dining in the afternoon and evening. Theres no need to skip your workout, either; our brand-new fitness facility has everything you need to stay healthy and focused. Your four-legged friend is welcome in some of our accommodations, and we provide treats, bowls and waste bags, just ask us when you need them. Want to get to know the area? Head to Boundary Bay, play a round of golf at a nearby course or check out Tsawwassen Mills offering a unique shopping experience, with a wide range of world-famous retail tenants. Its all waiting for you at Coast Tsawwassen Inn.

Big Bar Guest Ranch is proudly owned by Stswecemc Xgattem First Nation (SXFN), a community located in a semi-remote area on the the Fraser River, approximately 85 kilometers southwest of Williams Lake. Once two distinct bands, Canoe Creek (Stswecemc) and Dog Creek (Xgattem), our two Secwepemc communities joined together in the late 1800s. We honour our separate histories and our coming together. In the 1860s, more than 10,000 people traversed the Caribou Wagon Roadin search of a new life, land to raise cattle, or a gold strike. Harry Marriott, an immigrant from England, started working for the notorious Gang Ranch, one the largest ranch in Canada. Marriot acquired smaller ranches and land parcels, eventually consolidating them into the O.K Ranching Company, with access over 200,000 acres of cattle country and wilderness. Marriott partnered with his friend and Vancouver banker, George S Harrison and sectioned off 100 acres of their mutual land acquisition for his personal use. This was the beginning of Big Bar Guest Ranch. Much is unchanged since the Harrison family used Big Bar Ranch as their family retreat. The original family home, "The Harrison House", built in 1936 with logs and stone hewn and selected from the property, continues to provide a cozy retreat for guests on holiday relaxing in the great room in front of the fire place, or playing a cowboy song on the guitar in the music room. Big Bar guests have access to the original acreage of the OK Cattle Company, and can venture out across unspoiled pasture lands and forests. What has changed is that Big Bar Guest Ranch is now a part of our shared community vision of becoming an economically and politically self-sustaining community living Secwepemc culture, language, and traditions in a healthy and safe environment. Stswecemc Xgattem First Nation invites you to Big Bar Guest Ranch to experience the dramatic landscape of traditional SXFN Territory: interlocking valleys and plateaus, situated between bold and snow topped mountain ranges. It is our honour to share history as the original inhabitants of this land and welcome you to life on the ranch.

Hidden away on 6 private acres, Wildflowers is perfect for a romantic getaway or to lay your head after a great day's activity of hiking, cycling, swimming or meandering the sweeping roads and sleepy towns along the Sunshine Coast. Luxurious king size bed, cozy fireplace, seating areas; beautiful en suite bathroom with walk in shower and soaker tub; high-end finishing and attention to detail throughout; delicious home baking for you to enjoy at your leisure. Take in the morning sunshine and in-suite tea or coffee on your own private deck overlooking the stunning gardens. Self catering cottage with kitchenette and propane BBQ, or just a few minutes from a variety of local restaurants and cafes; free Wifi, hot tub, private parking, stunning gardens. Come stay a while: rest, relax, recharge at Wildflowers.

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!!