Accommodation and Experience Providers

We are a small-footprint, independently owned and operated nano-brewery focused on producing artisan beers. Our tasting room hours can be found by visiting https://hornbyisland.beer and clicking on "Tasting Room".

A contemporary and historical fine art gallery serving the community of Victoria and the surrounding area. The gallery showcases art from both established and emerging Canadian artists. Madrona Gallery prides itself on providing a welcoming environment to new and established art collectors alike.Throughout the year Madrona Gallery produces exhibitions based on its stable of painters and sculptors. The gallery also carries museum quality Inuit carvings, drawings and handmade prints.

The Whale Centre in Tofino has been offering unforgettable wildlife tours for over 35 years, taking guests deep into the pristine waters of Clayoquot Sound. As a locally owned and operated company, The Whale Centre specializes in showcasing the incredible natural history and marine wildlife of Vancouver Islands west coast. Guests can embark on Whale Watching Tours to witness whales, sea otters, sea lions, or explore the rugged shoreline on a Bear Watching Tour to see black bears foraging along the intertidal zone. Other adventures include trips to the remote and rejuvenating Hot Springs Cove Day Tour and Bird Watching. Booking with The Whale Centre means choosing a company that prioritizes sustainability, safety, and an exceptional guest experience. Their fleet of open and covered vessels provides a comfortable and immersive way to experience the wild beauty of the coast. For an authentic and responsible wildlife adventure, The Whale Centre is the perfect choice.

Hollyhock exists to inspire, nourish and support people making the world better. Powerful experiential learning happens in a magnificent setting on British Columbias wilderness coast. Enjoy cozy accommodations in hand-crafted wooden buildings and gourmet organic vegetarian cuisine.

Sea otter Enhydra Lutris and whale watching tours in Esperanza Inlet on the west coast of north Vancouver Island. Boat tours last about 5 hours with shore break. The price of $600 is per boat charter; there is a 12 person limit. Accommodation & meal packages available. Sea otters can be viewed year round, Humpback whales usually show up late spring to fall. Black bears can be spotted after April.

Pre-booking required by email or phone. Vaccinations are required. Multi-Day Trips are available in four or six options: or Orca Custom Day Trip or a Two Day experience. Our most popular trip is our 4 day/3 night Orca Explorer Trip...lots of time to see wildlife. Our camp is spectacular in it's location. Extended 6 day trips start at the North End of the Broughton Archipelago. Family Rates, Island Basecamp, Knowledgeable Guides. Multi-Day Trips, Monday-Thursday, Day Trips on Weekends. Departures Alder Bay Resort, or Port McNeill. We operate by under promising and over delivering.

Join us for a magical sail aboard the historic Tall Ship Duen. Smell the gentle ocean breeze as it lures you away from the dock through Victorias bustling Inner Harbour and out into the beautiful Strait of Juan de Fuca. All guests young and old are encouraged to participate in sailing, so come prepared to tug on the sheets that haul the sails! As we cruise towards the magnificent snow-capped Olympic Mountains, take a turn on the bowsprit or see the majesty of the ship under full sail from our inflatable vessel. Relax and savor your picnic or a sip of wine as we keep our eyes peeled for some of BCs world famous killer whales, or sea lions and bald eagles. We offer three hour sailing trips and 1.5 hour evening cruises, as well as private charters. Contact us today to get on board!

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.

Located on the edge of down town, you'll find Wolf Brewing Company ready to meet your craft beer tasting needs! Come grab a pint and enjoy our indoor/outdoor space or grab some beer-to-go for your island adventure!

As a family run business in operation since 1983, we welcome you to enjoy the ultimate West Coast experience. As the first fishing charter operation in Port Renfrew, we can steer fishermen onto trophy size fish and navigate hikers and sightseers through beautiful and lush rain forest. We’re pleased to welcome back 70% of our customers as returnees each year. We have five cottages with wharfage.

Top quality salmon, halibut, ling cod fishing charters on Vancouver Island, B.C. We fish from April to June in Nanoose Bay, near Nanaimo for Chinook, then move over to Port Alberni, Barkley Sound and Bamfield from June to September. Our vessels are quality Grady White (27 and 23 feet), with washrooms and the best safety electronics available. We are Transport Canada certified, and our guides are CTAG certified - ensuring you have a safe, productive and fun filled trip. We only use the best fishing tackle available to maximize your experience. If you are looking for multi-day lodge trips we specialize in placing our guests in lodges in Bamfield and Barkley Sound. We offer trips customized to large corporate teams, as well as families with children. Our goal is to create a fishing experience that meets your diverse interests, creating long term repeat customer relationships. With over 20 years chartering experience, we have the knowledge to find you fish.

Specializing in Desolation Sound, British Columbia - where warm Pacific waters teem with marine wildlife and the majestic coast mountains tower over idyllic islands. Join us on an all-inclusive multi-day camping tour, or at our uniquely wonderful eco-resort on an uninhabited island in the heart of Desolation Sound, enjoying locally sourced foods, cozy comforts and a perfectly tranquil setting. Snorkel with the STARS! in the unusually warm waters and experience colourful sea stars, sea cucumbers, spiny urchins and much more. Experience the adventure and explore Desolation!

Capture the beauty of Vancouver Island and its wildlife with professional nature photographer Catherine Babault. Explore the coast, temperate rainforest, and alpine meadows in the greater Comox Valley area and up to north Vancouver Island. Reconnect with nature, hone your photography skills in the field and return home with compelling images. Photo tours and workshops are designed for photographers of all level. They are offered all year round, in English and French. Sign up for a group photo tour or workshop, or request a private one. We invite you to visit catherinebabault.com to learn more about tours and workshops, follow Catherine on Mastodon social network https://mastodon.social/@CatherineBabault and subscribe to her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@catherinebabault Catherine Babault Photography is committed to limit our impact on the unique ecosystems of Vancouver Island. We keep a respectful distance from wildlife, we avoid as much as possible to disturb the animals’ routine and we stay on designated trails.

Tofino Sea Kayaking Company has been providing quality kayaking day tours and rentals since 1988. The areas premier destination for travellers and paddlers who want to adventure beyond Tofino and explore all the area has to offer. A range of kayaking tours lead by experienced guides who enjoy sharing thier knowledge and passion of the area with people of all skill levels. For the more experienced paddler we have day and multi-day sea kayak rentals. The kayak centre features kayaking supplies, clothing and books If paddling isnt your thing you can watch them come and go from our waterfront deck overlooking Clayoquot Sound while enjoying a fine roasted coffee or speciality tea and locally made goodie