Accommodation and Experience Providers

Averill Creek is a low intervention winery on Vancouver Island. Our aim is to produce honest wines that reflect our site and the vintage, but that first and foremost give pleasure. By intervening less, we are able to provide a clear segue from vineyard to glass.

Nestled in the pristine wilderness of the Canadian Rockies, Powder King offers the best of the great outdoors, with an amazing annual snowfall of 41 feet, our terrain ranges from breath taking drops for the adventurous skier, to the gentle groomed slopes of beginner runs. A million miles from stress, but only 500 yards from the highway, Powder King is located in the center of the Pine Pass in Northern British Columbia, Canada. Those who have visited would say that it's the best riding they've experienced and they don't plan on telling anyone about it. it's the whisper of the north. What you need to know: - There is no cell connection, don't get distracted from your ride, talk to each other. Pretend it's 1992. - Be ready for fresh lines all day long. - Learn how to ride this wicked powder to the best and have a lesson with our terrific instructors. PS: Don't forget your snorkel. Face shots are the norm at Powder King!

Cheers Cowichan is now operated by MyGo Tours and Transportation. We offer group wine and brew tours, year round to wineries and pubs in the Cowichan Valley. We specialize in winery and craft brewery tours, We pick up and drop off from all locations from Victoria to Parksville. Your group is the only group on your private tour. We have a 14 and an 18 passenger bus with driver and local tour guide. Private transport is also available for events: weddings, corporate, festivals, sports teams. Professional and personal service. Groups only. Fees are per busload, not per person. We visit 3-4 wineries or brew pubs and one restaurant. Always best to email us or call us so we can personalize your tour. Our spring and summer is exceptionally busy.

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!

Sink or Swim Scuba Inc is a PADI 5 star certified scuba dive shop located in Nanaimo, BC. Vancouver Island is rated top 10 for cold water diving, and we are grateful to dive all year round. As a shop, we love helping people explore our waters through scuba diving, and snorkeling. We offer courses, guided dives, as well as equipment sales, servicing, and rental.

The Grotto Spa is the #1 Spa in Canada, offering Signature treatments that go beyond the expected. We are one of the largest spas in BC with 21 Treatment Rooms, Nail Care Room, full service Hair Salon and the Treetop Tapas & Grill Restaurant. Dedicated to providing intimate experiences for individuals and couples, we also specialize in 'social spa catering to groups and corporate business. Our 3 private 'Suites for Two' feature hand crafted copper soaking tubs, plush treatment tables and fireplaces. Spa guests receive complimentary access to the Mineral Pool on the day of their treatments. Designed to emulate a natural stone grotto, this warm water pool is infused with natural minerals to detoxify and rejuvenate the body. After treatments, guests are invited to the Relaxation Lounge to enjoy fresh fruit, teas and coffee. For a unique dining experience, try Endless Tapas at the Treetop Tapas & Grill, overlooking the surrounding forest. We give relaxation a whole new meaning!

Facilities: 26 campsites, public beach and day-use area, pit toilets, water hand pump. There is a 10hp boating restriction on the lake. Location: 12 km from Highway 3 east of Greenwood. Jewel Lake is a popular rustic campground that attracts fishermen, campers, and people looking to explore the great outdoors. It is common to spot anglers fly-fishing for rainbow trout on this scenic 3 km long lake. This truly unique provincial park offers stunning views in a wilderness setting. Campsites are often available for last-minute campers in peak months. Open from the May Long Weekend through the second weekend in September.

Ocean EcoVentures' whale watching excursions depart daily from the seaside village of Cowichan Bay. Our Whale Watching tours focus on Biggs Killer Whales, Transient Orcas, Humpback Whales, Grey Whales and Minke Whales. You will also encounter Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Harbour Seals, Dalls and Harbour Porpoise.A small, owner-operated family business, Ocean EcoVentures is committed to providing you with an intimate and informative whale watching tour.

Cowichan Valley's most beautiful accommodation. Spacious, stylish and very private. Luxury and tranquility await you in these stunning surroundings. Enjoy nature, horses and wildlife without leaving the property. In suite massage therapy available by appointment and gourmet breakfast served hot at your convenience. Perfect for the whole family.

Innisfree is an internationally registered Botanic Garden and a herbal farm near Courtenay on Vancouver Island, with an extensive collection of medicinal plants, a dispensary making herbal teas and other preparations, a nursery with plants for sale, an on-site café with patio seating, and gardens of culinary herbs, vegetables and berries. Innisfree is a nature oasis with a mission, where we teach Botanical Medicine, Nutrition, Health, Shinrin Yoku, Biofilia, and more, with a view to heal and reconnect people to Nature. We have been helping people seek Wellness in Nature for over 10 years. We showcase medicinal and food plants and educate about native plants and conservation with an array of classes and workshops, and other programs.

Lets go Wine Tours, located in Kelowna, offers you the chance to discover all the beauty the Okanagan has to offer. Our wine tours have been specially designed for those seeking to explore the Okanagan sceneries and abundant amount of wineries. Our knowledgeable guides will take care of everything while you sit back and enjoy the exciting day ahead.

Join us on a luxury kayaking tour. The Flow retreat includes comfortable lodge accommodation, gourmet meals with wine, kayaking instruction, professional guides, top of the line equipment and many more reasons to go with The Flow.

BIG Little Science Centre is a fun Hands-On venue for Families. During drop-in times our hands-on rooms are open for visitors to tour at their leisure. The site has approximately 140 stations of hands-on activities to try.

The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre will be open on select dates for special programming. Visit the Upcoming Events page on our website for a full listing of virtual programs and workshops.