Accommodation and Experience Providers

Located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, surrounded by Orchards you will find a wine experience like no other. Voted for two years on Trip Advisor as the Number 1 Winery Experience in British Columbia, and Number 4 in Canada, The Vibrant Vine boasts beautifully crafted wines, amazing art by Phil Lewis, the proprietors eldest son, and numerous musical events throughout the year! As soon as you enter new Wine Shop you will be handed 3D glasses that will lead you into another world! Whether it is our Award winning Woops White Wine, or our red Dragon Merlot, there are a great range of wines on each tasting bar! Join us for a Glass of Vibrante, our traditional method Sparkling Wines, listen to live music every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm, and enjoy delicious food all year long! The Vibrant Vine is an experience you dont want to miss out on for your vacation at the Okanagan Valley!

This non-profit society manages over 20 km of nordic trails groomed for classic and skate winter skiing in two areas managed by the club. One area is in town at the Fernie Golf Course featuring 12 km of trails on fairly mellow terrain with wide open spaces. There are also more than 10 km of trails at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre next to Mount Fernie Provincial Park. To reach the Elk Valley Nordic Centre, go west from Fernie on Highway 3. At 3 km from the bridge, turn right at the Island Lake Lodge sign. Follow the road for 0.9 km to the Mt. Fernie Provincial Park sign. Turn left into the overflow parking lot at 0.2 km. The hilly terrain and isolated nature of the trails makes this a very exciting place to ski. The trails link up with the multi-use trails at Fernie Alpine Resort. Trail maps are posted at the kiosks located at the entrances to the trails. Please NO DOGS ON THE TRAILS at any time. The Elk Valley Nordic Centre Warming Hut is located at (49.485633 N, 115.090980 W).

Led by an experienced guide, our small groups journey to remote areas in western Canada. One trip is "8 Days in Haida Gwaii, a low key, active trip with a cultural focus. One day, we take in the site of the village of Skedans. The next day, we may visit a carver in his studio, or perhaps get smudged. All while, we tread lightly on this land, our steps taking us closer to an immersive experience.

We offer year round exceptional Stand Up Paddleboarding Experiences on southern Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada. We are a mobile business and can help you with guided tours, lessons, events and rentals. We also sell boards, paddles and all the other gear you need to make your paddling experience safe and fun. Please book online or call/text/email to make an appointment of book a session. We are open year round from dawn to dusk and offer night paddles too. We often paddle with otters and seals while eagles soar overhead. SUP (stand up paddleboarding) is a great way to experience the beauty of Victoria and southern Vancouver Island. SUP is easy to learn and suitable for people of all ages. And a great full body workout too. Sign up for a lesson, tour, event or rental and we will get out on the water!

Since 1990, Mitchell's has serviced the qathet Canoe Route (formerly known as the Powell Forest Canoe Route), Desolation Sound, the Sunshine Coast Trail, and the Knucklehead Mountain Range through high-end rentals of canoes, kayaks, stand up paddle boards, snowshoes and camping equipment. Mitchells shares all the little details to make your adventure do-able and unforgettable. Friends, family, and active seniors love the qathet Canoe Route. Time in the wilderness is energizing, an opportunity to regain perspective and rediscover your better self. Let us help you tap into your adventurous spirit. The only thing better than a wilderness adventure is a well-planned wilderness adventure.

During the pandemic, the Sidney Street Market was transformed into the "Sidney Outdoor Markets". Its new location off Beacon Avenue, next to the Mary Winspear Centre, hosts two markets per week throughout the summer. The new location offers plenty of nearby parking, larger, less crowded laneways to walk, convenient public washrooms and a wonderful variety of local and regional growers, producers, artists, musicians and creators that consist of many of our old favourites along with loads of new, exciting vendors. All of this is still just steps away from beautiful downtown Sidney and the many shops, restaurants and waterfront walkway. The Sidney Famer's Market takes place everything Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm beginning on Mother's Day, May 8 and ending on September 25. The Famers Market features growers, producers and creators who "make, bake and grow" their products. The Sidney Thursday Night Market takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 pm beginning June 2 and ending September 1. It is a b

Point Ellice House stands as a symbol of heritage preservation and cross-cultural understanding. Constructed between 1861 and 1862, it houses one of Canadas most extensive Victorian-era collections. Featuring heritage architecture, expansive gardens, nature trails, and a picturesque waterfront setting, it is a distinctive destination on Vancouver Island. Today it serves as a unique monument to both a bygone era and the ongoing journey towards greater understanding and healing with First Nations and Métis communities. The commitment to acknowledging the complex historical impacts associated with its former resident marks Point Ellice House as a critical space for fostering dialogue and reconciliation. Point Ellice House serves as a beacon of heritage preservation and cross-cultural understanding, inviting visitors to explore, learn, and connect. NOTE: There is no longer a Victorian- Tea experience, however we are working on new Indigenous experiences so please check back with us!

Let's Go Fishing! Experience the unsurpassed beauty of the rugged West Coast of Southern Vancouver Island in the total comfort of a top class fishing charter boat with a professional guide. Unforgettable salmon and halibut fishing as well as wildlife sightings that may include seals, otters, eagles, sea lions, dolphins, porpoises, and pods of whales. Our boat has a heated cabin and stand alone washroom for your comfort. Our fishing equipment and electronics will get you to where the fish are and your lines in the water as quickly as possible.

We offer eco-tours of the Salish Sea area near Sidney, BC. Our 12 passenger vessels offer an intimate experience. We also offer water taxi service, camping/kayak/SUP delivery to marine parks in our area. We operate from Canoe Cove Marina - E dock in North Saanich.

Expect the most from the coast ! Dedicated to making exceptional wines from our estate vineyards, as well as another vineyard on Pender Island. Our winery is now closed for the season and we look forward to seeing you 2022. You can purchase our wines online at our store. We're very proud of this stellar lineup for 2022: - 2021 Stella Maris, 2021 Ortega, 2021, Salish Sea 2021, Corliolis 2021, Intertidal 2021.

Douglas Reynolds Gallery was established in 1995, and is located in Vancouver on Granville street between 7th and 8th avenues in the South Granville gallery district. We specialize in renowned Northwest Coast artwork. The gallery showcases museum quality pieces which make use of contemporary media such as resin, bronze, glass and aluminum. Works include masks, totem poles, bentwood boxes, sculpture, gold and silver jewelry, and early historic objects. Director & owner Douglas Reynolds, has over twenty years of experience dealing with Northwest Coastal native art. The gallery offers pieces by well-known artists such as Bill Reid, Robert Davidson, Jim Hart, Don Yeomans, Beau Dick and Klatle-bhi, while also supporting emerging artists such as Jay Simeon, Phil Gray, David R. Boxley, and Marcus Alfred. Works by these artists can be found in museums and private collections worldwide. We take pride in our friendly, knowledgeable staff.

A wine tour designed with you in mind! Best Value Wine Tour in Osoyoos, comfortable van with knowledge & fun guides, we can create day that will have you plan your return visit!

Home to the Worlds Largest Sculptured Anvil! We are open from April 1st until September 30th, 7 days a week. Something of interest for every age. Kids of all ages love our scavenger hunt, rope making, tomato and egg sorting demonstrations. Visitors learn how people lived without electricity and can see first-hand wooden ice boxes (early refrigerators), see early windmills that pump water and produce light. nearing 100 years old and still running! For the middle aged and senior visitors our artifacts bring back many memories of how folks lived. Remembering what life was like as a kid, seeing the transition from horse power to engines. The collection of artifacts by the Association has evolved from focusing on farming equipment only, to including historical artifacts depicting all aspects of pioneer life. The Museum collection has grown to over 6,100 historical artifacts of farming equipment and pioneer life in British Columbia, on display in two buildings and an outside exhibit area.

CRIS adaptive is focused on #breakingdownbarriers and providing outdoor recreation opportunities for people of ALL abilities. We offer hiking, cycling, paddling, snowshoeing, and xc-skiing adventures and programs.

As UBCs oldest museum, and the only museum in Metro Vancouver to specialize in Earth, Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences, the PME is one of B.C.'s "hidden gems". Come see our new elasmosaur, our lambeosaur, and the only OmniGlobe in Canada! Our gem gallery stuns. Our mineral samples dazzle. Our field trips inspire. Many visitors are surprised that a museum that doesn't charge general admission could be of such high quality! Come explore the wonders of our dynamic Earth with us.