Accommodation and Experience Providers

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.

Discover Natural Farmworks, a pioneer in Canadian tea farming, on a scenic 400-acre estate in British Columbia. Join our 2-hour guided tour to explore the farm-to-cup journey of our Tea'd Greens. Learn about our traditional Chinese processing techniques and our commitment to sustainable, regenerative farming. Dive into the full tea-making process, from field to final product, and connect deeply with the roots of Canadian tea culture. For an authentic and inspiring experience, book your tour online at our website.

Fishing Charters, Victoria BC and Sooke BC Salmon and Halibut Fishing Charters on Southern Vancouver Island, British ColumbiaTailspin Charters offers fully guided fishing charters in the comfort of a worldclass 26 foot Osprey Fisherman, with your professional, fully certified guideJustin Wilson. We fish the nutrient rich areas of Victoria, Sooke & Port Renfrew with charters available 365 days of the year.Just outside of Victoria, British Columbia, in the protected waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca we have some of the best Chinook (King) Salmon to 50lbs, Coho (Silver) Salmon and exhilarating Halibut to 200 lbs+ with the odd barn door over 300 lbs caught in our local waters. On your adventure, You will also experience the stunning scenery of the Olympic Mountain Range and magnificent aquatic wildlife such as, sea lions, porpoises, sea otters, bald eagles and often various pods of Orcas (killer whales) that will simply take your breath away.Join us for some of BCs finest Sport Fishing all within minutes of the Capital City of Victoria. Dont forget to bring your camera!

Established in 2010, The Liberty Distillery is a true artisanal distillery. We select only the best organic BC grains which are carefully fermented and triple-distilled in our traditional hand crafted copper pot stills; producing ultra-premium Vodka, Gin, Whiskey, and other seasonal limited batches with character and distinction. Open seven days a week, we welcome you to experience our Signature Cocktails, take a distillery tour, or to purchase your own bottle of Liberty Distillery's best!

I-Hos Gallery presents a collection of traditional and contemporary Northwest Coast artwork, including masks, prints, gold and silver jewelry, wood carvings and more produced by First Nations artists. I-Hos Gallery is Band owned and operated by K'omoks First Nation. Our culture is expressed through our art. We are located between Courtenay and Comox on Vancouver Island, on the site of the original Komoks Village. We deal directly with all of our First Nation artists and provide you with all legends and artist biographies. I-Hos Gallery is Band owned and operated by K'omoks First Nations and has been est. since 1995.

One of British Columbias finest saltwater fishing resorts, Haa-Nee-Naa Lodge, provides all-inclusive, fly in fishing adventures. Safely nestled in a secluded, breathtaking cove on the north shore of Dundas Island, 35 miles northwest of Prince Rupert BC, Canada, Haa-Nee-Naa Lodge is one of British Columbias northern most saltwater salmon fishing lodges. The lodge features world class chinook salmon, halibut and lingcod fishing. They are also the leader in saltwater fly fishing for coho salmon. Haa-Nee-Naa Lodge is the only sport fishing resort located amongst the beauty and tranquility of remote Dundas Island, BC.

The Ladysmith Gallery hosts two art shows a month that are open to the public - a monthly member art show featuring a variety of artworks around a different theme from Vancouver Island and Gulf Island artists; followed by a 10 day guest artist exhibition. The location also features a curated gallery boutique shop with smaller artworks from over 50 artists. The boutique holds seasonal offerings as well. Other events that take place at the Ladysmith Gallery are art pop-ups with interactive art experiences, prestigious art exhibitions such as the biennial Fine Arts Show and late night shopping opportunities during the December season. Located in the heart of downtown Ladysmith, the Ladysmith Gallery is seconds away from local shopping and restaurants. A not for profit organization under the Arts Council of Ladysmith, it has a strong reputation for the largest and top quality of art from West Coast artists for over 20 years.

Vancouver's only First Nations restaurant specializing in wild fish, free range game meat and of course, bannock. Salmon n' Bannock uses traditional ingredients prepared and presented in a modern way.

Campbell River Whale Watching and Adventure Tours invites you to experience some of the most spectacular whale watching, grizzly bear, and wildlife viewing in the world. Our commitment is to offer our guests an experience of a lifetime, to discover and explore the natural and human wonders of the Discovery Islands and Johnstone Strait. We pride ourselves on maintaining a high standard which guarantees our guests a safe, educational and memorable experience. Not only are our guides expert mariners, they are also certified naturalists whose love and ethical regard for marine wildlife is always evident. As the North Islands first company to have gone fully Carbon Neutral, the preservation of the environment is very important to us. For every person out on a tour with us, 1 square metre of old growth forest is protected on the West Coast of British Columbia!

Mobile Massage and Private Yoga in Revelstoke. We cater to all vacation homes in Revelstoke to bring the luxury to you!

Creating an interesting variety of craft ciders and fruit wines from BC fruit. In the Cider House, try a flight of unique dry ciders. Please check the website for our Tasting Room hours. Comox Valley Farmers Market on Saturdays. A family-owned and operated craft winery/cidery and blueberry farm, located 5 minutes from downtown Courtenay. Visit our Tasting Room and taste our small batch of award-winning wines and ciders.