Accommodation and Experience Providers

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.

Alpine Riding is a new sport that offers a safe and comfortable riding experience and allows you to discover another way to ride in the bike park. We offer tours in Whistler, the only location in North America when you can hop on A-Rides!

The White Rock Museum and Archives is a place for celebrating our community and its history through collecting and preserving artifacts, researching and designing exhibitions, and interpreting and communicating stories. We offer changing exhibitions and events for all ages that interpret regional and local history and challenge visitors to think about the future as well as the past. Our role is to provide not only enjoyment and inspiration for those who visit, but to preserve our valued heritage.

The Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre features a 52 km network of cross country ski trails through sheltered spruce and pine forest. 11 km of the trails are dog friendly. 5.5 kms of lit trails provide an excellent opportunity for skiing after work or school. Trail lights are on until 9:30 pm every night. The trails are groomed and set for both classic and skate techniques frequently. The Buchfink Memorial lodge offers a kitchen, indoor washrooms, change rooms, and a roomy seating area upstairs. The Gary Murdoch Memorial wax hut provides a warm and functional space for waxing.

We are a family based winery focusing on premium wines produced from grapes grown in the spectacular Similkameen Valley. Our unique solar powered winery was built using strawbale construction, which is energy efficient and well suited to our desert environment. Our wineshop is open for tastings from May until October. We have a beautiful long table next to our vineyard, surrounded by trees - the perfect setting for a picnic and glass of wine.

The Poets Cove Resort & Spa is the Gulf Islands' premier luxury resort. Tucked away in Bedwell Harbour on Pender Island, there is a luxurious combination of 22 Lodge Rooms, 9 Villas and 15 Cottages. We offer a full-service 110-slip deep-moorage marina and a Canadian point of entry customs office for CanPass users.

Cozy modern cabins sitting on 25 acres of secluded and private property close to world renowned Boulder Mountain

Our drop-in tour hours are from 1-4 PM Monday-Friday. Trethewey House Heritage Site is operated by Heritage Abbotsford Society, a registered non-profit. Our mission is to collect, record, preserve and share the stories of Abbotsford. We offer a range of programs and experiences including site tours, exhibits, historical Abbotsford walking tours, and more - all by donation. The Heritage Site consists of Trethewey House, Joey's Playhouse, the Upper Sumas Train Station, a Heritage Gallery, and the Sylvia Pincott Heritage Habitat Garden. Trethewey House was built in 1919-1920 by Joseph Ogle "J.O." Trethewey. As President of the Abbotsford Lumber Company, J.O. was responsible for leadership of the company during the company's boom years in the 1920s. The House is built in the local Craftsman style and was constructed using primarily local materials, making it distinct from other buildings of similar age within the City of Abbotsford.

With 37 years of experience rafting on some of the most powerful rivers in the British Columbia interior, IWE is able to provide unmatched multi-sport excursions to people of all ages. Personal attention, smaller groups and knowledgeable, capable staff who exceed provincial safety guidelines are reasons IWE has set itself apart in the river rafting industry in Canada. Of course theres the trips, too, and theyre unparalleled. IWE has developed a group of adventure experiences that will excite and challenge you. But you dont have to be an adrenaline-charged extremist to enjoy the ride. Our whitewater trips are designed for all levels - from the river rookies to the seasoned rafters - and safety guidelines are stressed and demonstrated before every trip leaves IWE headquarters. In 2012 we became part of Tourism Canadas Signature Experience collection of companies that showcase Canada to tourists locally and abroad and offer them a Once in a Lifetime opportunity while in Canada.

Eagle Ranch Resort is located amid the rugged, unspoiled splendour of BCs Columbia Valley. The resorts centrepiece: eighteen magical holes of golf perched along ancient bluffs overlooking the Columbia River will challenge golfers of all skill levels. Located in the sunbelt of the Canadian Rockies, you will enjoy mild temperatures that offer an early start and a late end to the golf season. Perched on bluffs overlooking the Columbia River, world-renowned wetlands, and the shimmering blue waters of Lake Windermere, this course's setting is further elevated with majestic 360-degree views of the Rocky and Purcell Mountain ranges. No other golf course has so brilliantly embraced its enchanting canyon setting as Eagle Ranch, integrating perfectly with the natural landscape to create a golf experience far above the ordinary. As you navigate the 6,646-yard course, which carries over daunting ravines and calming waters, youll feel challenged and inspired in equal measures.

VanDusen Botanical Garden is a 55-acre oasis in the heart of Vancouver with over 7,500 plant species and varieties from around the world! Spot and photograph local wildlife, find your way through an Elizabethan hedge maze, unwind in a serene setting, dine on the patios of the Garden Café or Shaughnessy Restaurant, and browse the garden-themed gift shop. VanDusen has something for everyone to enjoy! The Garden's multi-award winning LEED Platinum Visitor Centre was named Most Sustainable Building of the Year in 2014. Shaped like an orchid when viewed from above, its organic lines echo the way nature and conservation have been considered at every turn.

The Van Dop Gallery is Canada's premiere home gallery, exemplifying the union of art and living. Founded by Trudy Van Dop in 1996, the gallery is a one-of-a-kind experience showcasing over 80 Canadian Contemporary artists in an architectural designed home. A New Art Experience - visitros can explore Van Dop's lush gardens and myriad of artworks in every room. Please reserve a time for a visit.

Island Pursuit Sport Fishing is the Comox Valleys premiere fishing charter company. Your host and guide Steve Veloso has generations and a life time of fishing experience on the coast. He is the sought out fisherman for the Comox Valley. Island Pursuit Sport Fishing specializes in full and half day fishing charters. We operate top of the line, comfortable, clean 25 and 29 ft Pursuit boats. Both boats have covered seating and private washrooms. We take pride in offering the best equipment and professional service. Island Pursuit Sport Fishing is committed to offering the best service on the coast. We have every detail lined out for you including how to get here, preferred accommodation and all the information to will need to plan the perfect Comox, B.C fishing vacation.

A unique vintage, antique, gift and specialty store located in a heritage building in the heart of historic downtown Merritt. Featuring a wide variety of merchandise, as well as displays of original stock from the stores early days as a general store beginning in 1928.

Are you ready to embark on a one-of-a-kind exploration with Vancouver Islands premium quality Whale Watching and Eco-Adventure company?Sooke Coastal Explorations can take you on an exhilarating West Coast marine adventure that will thrill your senses and leave you with a deep appreciation for the enchanting creatures that inhabit our local waters. Offering the perfect balance of excitement, safety and education, our experienced, knowledgeable crew will take you on an open water excursion lasting 3 to 4 hours in length, and travelling along the Islands western shores.