Accommodation and Experience Providers

We provide off-the-grid cabins and programs bridging ecotourism with social conscience in the Canadian Rockies.

We invite you to experience the 'unhurried pace and beauty of the place we call home'. Situated on the bench overlooking Mill Bay and the village of Naramata, our spacious garden level entrance suite offers guests privacy and a stunning panoramic lake view. King and queen bedroom, living room with large flat screen TV (DVD) 100+ video library (No cable). Fully equipped kitchen with dining area. Sliding doors off the living room and kitchen enter onto a wrap around covered patio area with barbecue. Numerous sitting areas outside including southwest gazebo nestled among sunflowers and ornamental grasses. Each morning a continental breakfast is served in your suite at a time convenient for you. Homemade muffins, fruit selections utilizing local in season produce including our homegrown blueberries, yogurt, granola. Complimentary teas and coffee. Free wifi and parking. Minutes away from the village of Naramata and the KVR trail.

VNHS opened Skwachàys Lodge, the Urban Indigenous Fair-Trade Gallery, and the Artists in Residence Program in June of 2012. The former Pender Hotel was transformed from a three-and-a-half-story derelict SRO hotel to a unique Indigenous social enterprise that combines a boutique hotel with a street-level art gallery, that supports on-site housing and studio space for 24 Indigenous artists. VNHS identified the vulnerability of many urban Indigenous artists artists in need of housing, artists who for various reasons are not able to properly represent and market themselves or their work. Often these artists are commercially exploited through a long established street or underground market that takes advantage of their vulnerability. They try to live off their work by selling on the street or in the bars or through the commercial dealer network that purchases original, gallery quality art for, at times, only five or ten cents on the dollar. By creating a live/work supportive complex with a built-in gallery and community production space, VNHS took a lead role in addressing the social and economic inequities that Indigenous artists can face. The Artists in Residence Program is a unique and life-changing housing program for practicing Indigenous artists. The program includes very affordable housing in clean, unfurnished bachelor suites, 24/7 access to shared artist workshops, and participation in programming opportunities for personal and professional development that help artists develop their craft and move into the next phase of their careers. A 3-year residency in the program is dependent on successful program participation and the achievement of self-defined career goals. Emerging, mid-career, and senior artists are welcome to apply. To date we have had over 110 Indigenous artists complete the program. The Lodge, the Urban Indigenous Fair-Trade Gallery and production space are operated as a self-sustaining social enterprise. Artists are paid a fair price for their work. The model follows the established practices found in the art world. Generally an artist receives between 30%-60% of the retail price depending on the artists reputation and the cost that is underwritten by the gallery (framing, marketing and promotional expenses.) In short, when a guest spends their overnight travel dollars at the Skwachàys Lodge there is a social impact people are housed. When a guest, a member of the community or a company purchases authentic Indigenous art at the Fair Trade Gallery, there is a social impact a simple purchase fights cultural misappropriation and ensures that Indigenous artists are paid fairly for their work. Cultural tourism is one of the fastest growing segments of the tourism sector and there is absolutely a place for our urban Indigenous artists to participate in this industry as a means of reclaiming their lives and independence.

Locally Owned & Operated Small-Group Tours (Max. 11 Guests) Private Custom Tours Available Day Trips to Whistler & Victoria Certified & Friendly Local Guides Personalized & Flexible Service Eco-Friendly Touring Options Highly Rated on Viator & Tripadvisor Multilingual Support Available

Established in 1916 as part of the Dominion Experimental Farm, now the Summerland Research and Development Centre, the 6 hectare, Summerland Ornamental Gardens was designed to help residents, choose ornamental plants for their gardens that would be suitable for the dry Okanagan climate. In collaboration with Agriculture Canada, the site is maintained by the non-profit society, the Friends of Summerland Ornamental Gardens. As you stroll through the Gardens you will have views of Okanagan Lake, Giant's Head Mountain and the Trout Creek Trestle railroad bridge, an outstanding engineering feat constructed for the Kettle Valley Railway. Visit the demonstration garden beds and learn principles of water-smart gardening with the diverse Welcome Garden, Xeriscape Garden, Butterfly Garden, Vegetable garden, Canadian Heritage Rose garden, Fairy Garden and more. The gardens are open year-round. Our society gratefully requests a minimum donation $5.00 per person to keep us growing.

In a prestigious location between Mission Hill & Quails Gate Wineries on the Okanagan Valley Winery & Tourist Route is A Lakeview Heights B&B. Enjoy panoramic lake, vineyard & mountain views from the deck, lounge and most guest rooms. Luxury guest rooms with private ensuite bathrooms have been carefully designed for relaxation, comfort & convenience. We offer a professionally prepared gourmet breakfast with an international flair and interesting conversation. We look forward to meeting you & helping make your trip truly memorable.

Located on the shores of Kootenay Lake at the Nelson Airport, Kootenay Lake Aviation is open all year for your aviation needs. We offer scenic flights, air charters, and flight training.

Tofino Distillery produces Certified Organic Spirits with a unique blend of pristine water from the Meares Island watershed in Clayoquot Sound and Certified Organic grain from the North Okanagan region of the Interior in Armstrong, BC. Situated in beautiful Tofino, along the shores of the Pacific Ocean in the Coastal Temperate Rainforest of Western Vancouver Island, the tasting room is warm and welcoming for locals and visitors alike to enjoy a visit, sample the wares and discuss the region, process and products. The Distillery offers an array of 10 unique, year-round flagship spirits, including a variety of Gins, Vodkas, tasty Limoncello, Beach Fire Cinnamon Spirit, 'Psychedelic Jellyfish Absinthe', seasonal offerings and soon its very own Whiskey. The mission is focused on environment, sustainability, authenticity and rooted in tradition. It is a proud local BC distillery and remains determined to provide premium, certified organic, handcrafted spirits for years to come.

Located at the base of RED Mountain Resort, GET LOST Adventure Centre is purpose built, open year-round and takes the regions best guides and gear and puts them all under one roof for the first time ever. Rossland, BC is your gateway to adventure and GET LOST will help you find your way to our finest recreational opportunities easily.

Prince of Whales Whale Watching is one of the largest whale watching and eco-adventure companies in British Columbia. We operate over 15 vessels, including high-speed catamarans, Zodiacs, and custom-built cruisers. Prince of Whales is a Climate Positive marine adventure company, certified by Ostrom Climate, and is committed to offsetting at least 110% of their emissions annually. As an industry leader, Prince of Whales is Biosphere Certified, member of 1% For The Planet and committed to social inclusivity and justice. Experience the best of Vancouver on our Half-Day or Sunset whale watching tours, to watch orcas, humpback whales and more in their natural habitat, with stunning views of iconic landmarks like Stanley Park with its Vancouver Aquarium, Point Atkinson in Lighthouse Park, Granville Island, home of the iconic Granville Island Public Market, Vancouver Downtown, Kitsilano Beach and Spanish Banks.

Big Mountain Bike Adventures is the original mountain bike adventure tour operator, specializing in world-class mountain bike trips for those who want to experience the extraordinary. We offer expertly guided, meticulously planned, culturally infused, and awe-inspiring bucket-list bike mountain bike and eMTB holidays. A tour with us is more than just a bike trip; its a life-changing experience that will put a smile on your face and inspire you howl out loud. Join us to explore the world on a mountain bike and create memories that will last a lifetime.

A nostalgic and chic boutique winery operated by a young family. Award-winning wines and always a fun atmosphere in our public tasting room and giftware boutique. We are open year round with no reservations required: 10:00 am to 5:30 or 7:00 pm daily from mid-March to Oct.31 and noon to 4:00 pm, Tuesday to Sunday from Nov. 1 to mid-March. Everyone has a story, it seems, from back in the good old days, which makes a visit to Nostalgia Wines a trip down memory lane. The folks here just love to listen to these stories as they run their friendly tasting room, winery, and 17-acre vineyard.

With the combination of our fantastic horses, fun, knowledgeable, personable guides/wranglers, small or big groups, and the stunning beauty of the scenery, what more can one ask for? Our guests have a passion for horses, want to be out with nature, and have an adventurous side. It is the excitement of crossing a river, riding "the man from snowy river," going thru old growth, river bottoms, crossing slides and alpine meadows, just riding in the mountains and doing it with a strong animal beneath you. The views are spectacular! We also offer pack trips, cabin rentals, and fishing trips. Must call or email for directions. Do NOT drive to our house please. The map is not able to match where the rides are which are in the mountains of the St. Marys.