ALERT
BAY
Alert Bay, BC is home to the 'Namgis First Nation and the world renowned U'mista Cultural Centre. Watch cultural dance performances, enjoy a salmon barbecue, take a tour on a converted fish
boat, visit
the U'mista Cultural Centre, shop for local First Nations
art. For
the U'mista: Ph: 250-974-2260. Email: umista@island.net.
For general
accommodation and travel info: Alert Bay InfoCentre: Ph:
250-974-5024. Email: info@alertbay.ca. |
ANVIL
COVE CHARTERS
Join Anvil Cove Charters for cultural tours of the Queen
Charlotte
Islands (Haida Gwaii), BC. Interpretive tours of the monumental
remains of the ancient village sites and a visit with the
resident
Haida Watchmen give you an insight into Haida culture both
past and
present. For more information: Ph/fax: 250-559-8207. Web:
www.queencharlottekayaking.com.
Email: info@queencharlottekayaking.com
. |
ARCHIPELAGO
VENTURES LTD.
Haida Gwaii / Queen Charlotte Islands, Gwaii Haanas National Park - "Place Of Wonder". Nourish the body, mind and spirit with a six-day wilderness adventure aboard the Island Bay – a 42’ motor vessel, fully licensed and equipped for touring and mothership kayaking. Our trips focus on both learning and fun! Experience spectacular old-growth forests, riparian ecosystems, Haida cultural heritage, wildlife viewing, natural hot springs and fabulous kayaking.
Website: www.TourHaidaGwaii.com
E-mail: info@TourHaidaGwaii.com
Phone: toll free 1-888-559-8317 or 604-940-6309 |
ARCTIC
SEA KAYAK ADVENTURES
Your Arctic adventure begins at the remote hamlet of Kugaaruk
on the
Arctic Ocean, about 400 km north of the Arctic Circle. You
will be
welcomed by friendly faces in one of the more traditional
northern
communities. Guides will be pleased to show you their traditional
knowledge of the waterways and land. Contact Arctic Sea
Kayak
Adventures. Ph/fax: 204-224-4738 or visit www.pellybay.com. |
BOLD
POINT CENTRE
Bold Point Centre, located on Quadra Island, BC offers EcoInterpreter
Guide Training adhering to national occupational standards
(CTHRC)
and works with the Native Education Centre (Vancouver),
Namgis First
Nation (Alert Bay), Tsa Kwa Leuten Resort (Quadra Is.),
and
Aboriginial Journeys (Quadra Is.). Ph: 250-285-2272. Email:
bph@connected.bc.ca
|
CHOO-KWA
VENTURES
Choo-Kwa Ventures are guided cultural canoe odysseys on
beautiful
Vancouver Island. Tours are designed to entertain, educate
and
fascinate. The tours can be enjoyed by everyone and provide
an
unparalleled opportunity to experience authentic First Nation
culture, art, and delicious food. Come join the Spirit of
Our
Tradition. Choo-Kwa Ventures, Port Alberni, BC. Ph: 250-724-4006.
Web: www.hupacasath.com/chookwaventures. |
COGHLAN
ART
Coghlan Art is a studio and gallery in Aldergrove, BC featuring
native art work by the northwest's premier artists. Masks,
totem
poles and paddles carved from cedar as well as paintings
and limited
edition prints are produced in our studio. See us on the
web at www.coghlanart.com
or contact Bryant at 604-644-5285 |
COPPER
MAKER GALLERY
The Copper Maker Gallery in Port Hardy has grown into one
of the
North Island's most popular attractions, featuring works
by some of
BC's most talented native artists. Collectors and appreciators
of
North West Coast native art can find or commission masks,
totem
poles, prints, pottery, jewelry, sculpture and Northwest
Coast
canoes. Ph: 250-949-8491. Web: www.calvinhunt.com.
Email:coppermaker@cablerocket.com. |
GILDAS
BOX OF TREASURES
Gildas offers live First Nations cultural dance performances,
featuring excerpts from the renowned potlatch ceremony-a
ceremony
that has never been open to the public. Witness masks come
to life
through ancient dances, songs and stories from generations
past. Open
mid-May through mid-Sept. Located in the Discovery Harbour
Centre.
The Weiwaikum Cultural Society/Gildas Box of Treasures Theatre
in
Campbell River, BC. Ph: 250-287-7310. Email: info@gildastheatre.com.
Web: www.gildastheatre.com. |
HOOKSUM
OUTDOOR SCHOOL
Quality outdoor and environmental education through traditional
indigenous knowledge, modern skills, and intimate connection
to the
natural world. Located in the traditional Hesquiaht territories
of
Hesquiat Harbour, northwestern Clayoquot Sound, BC, Hooksum
offers
PPSEC registered West Coast Outdoor Leadership Training
and
customised group programs for schools, organizations and
private
groups. Ph/fax: 250-670-1120. Web: www.hooksumschool.com. |
KLEMTU
TOURISM
Klemtu Tourism is an ecotourism venture owned and operated
by the
community of Klemtu and the Kitasoo/Xaixais First Nation.
Located in
the heart of the beautiful Great Bear Rainforest in BC,
they offer
sensational tour opportunities, by sea kayak and motorboat,
for
nature enthusiasts and those wishing to learn about Coastal
First
Nations culture. Rentals and support also available. Klemtu
Tourism:
1-877-644-2346. Email: info@klemtu
tourism.com. Web: www.klemtutourism.com. |
KOEYE
LODGE
Koeye River is the jewel of the Great Bear Rainforest in
BC. You'll
find salmon, grizzly bears, wolves, whales, a First Nations
culture/science camp and an ecosensitive lodge. Come visit,
play or
work to preserve the watershed. Close to Bella Bella, Hakai
Pass,
Namu and Goose Island. Visit www.qqsprojects.org
for information. Ph:
250-957-2941. Email: lwjorgenson@hotmail.com. |
NK'MIP
DESERT & HERITAGE CENTRE
The Heritage Centre, operated by the Osoyoos Indian Band,
celebrates
millennia of habitation on Canada's only desert. Recipient
of the
Aboriginal Tourism BC Award, it includes interactive exhibits,
historical collections and daily programs, gift shop, desert
trail
system and outdoor village. Ph: 250-495-7901 or toll free
1-888-495-8555. Email: nkmipdesert@oib.ca.
Web: www.nkmipdesert.com. |
QUW'UTSUN'
CULTURAL CENTRE
The Quw'utsun' Cultural Centre is an unforgettable experience,
just
an hour's scenic drive from Victoria or Nanaimo, in BC's
largest
First Nation. It offers art, food, stories and crafts for
all ages.
Hands-on, interactive activities include carving and children's
crafts. There is a gift shop with carving, jewellery and
world famous
Cowichan Sweaters-the only source for the genuine article.
Ph:
746-8119. Web: www.quwutsun.ca.
Email: askme@quwutsun.ca. |
RAINFOREST
KAYAK AVENTURES
Rainforest Kayak Aventures of Tofino, BC (Dan Lewis and
Bonny
Glambeck) works to support First Nations youth with Hooksum
Outdoor
School, mentoring eco-tourism entrepreneurs, and paddling
with the
Ahousaht First Nation's high school outdoor program. Ph:
1-877-422-WILD. Web: www.rainforestkayak.com. |
RAVENSONG
AQUATIC CENTRE
The Ravensong Aquatic Centre in Parksville, BC is home to
the
Ravensong canoe, carved from a 600 year-old red cedar. This
forty
foot canoe travelled with the Tribal Journey flotilla to
the opening
ceremonies of the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria. It
was
generously donated by Tsimshian artist, Bill Helin, to the
community.
Ph: 250-752-5014. Email: ttoriglia@rdn.bc.ca.
Web: www.rdn.bc.ca. |
SEA
BREEZE KAYAKING
Sea Breeze Kayaking is pleased to work with the First Nations
People
of the Tofino, BC area to give visitors a cultural experience
that is
new and refreshing. This is an opportunity to experience
first hand
the history, tradition and culture of these people. For
complete
information check www.seabreezekayaking.com.
Toll free 866-723-0783.
Email: seabreeze@seabreezekayaking.com. |
SEA
WOLF ADVENTURES
Sea Wolf Adventures offers a variety of customized First
Nations
Cultural Adventure Tour activities to choose from. Located
in North
Vancouver, BC on the Squamish Nation Eslah'an Reserve. For
more
information go to: www.seawolfadventures.com
or call Gary or Susan
Johnston at 604-990-3458. |
SEE-QUEST
ADVENTURES
Frank Brown operates SeeQuest Adventures in Bella Bella
on BC's
Central Coast, providing camping, kayak transport and water
taxi
services as a gateway to this wild country, and exposure
to the
ancient Heiltsuk culture. He's now branching out to the
Gulf Islands
as well. For info: frankbrown6@hotmail.com
or call 250-957-2774,
ph/fax 250-957-2611. www.seequest.net |
SPIRIT
OF THE WEST ADVENTURES
Spirit of the West's Mothership tours explore ancient native
villages
of BC's Broughton Archipelago, with totems half hidden by
the silent
forest. Learn about the history, myths and legends surrounding
the
people and the majestic creatures who travel these same
waters, and
get the chance to see killer whales and other wild animals
in their
natural environments. Ph: 1-800-307-3982. Web: www.kayak-adventures.com. |
TAKAYA
TOURS
Join First Nations guides for a 2 hour interpretive paddle
in a 12
passenger canoe. As you paddle in the protected waters of
Burrard
Inlet and Indian Arm, guides provide stories and songs capturing
the
richness of First Nations culture. Takaya also offers kayaking
tours,
lessons and rentals. All fitness levels welcome. 25 min.
from
downtown Vancouver. Ph: 604-904-7410. Email: info@takayatours.com.
Web: www.takayatours.com. |
TAKU
WILD SALMON
Now you can take home a delicious piece of the wild! Taku
Wild Salmon
products are the perfect treat to enjoy while you reminisce
about
your travels in BC's pristine northwest. Taku Wild also
makes a great
gift. Enjoy wild sockeye smoked with 100% organic maple
syrup or
smoked with 100% organic pepper. Order yours today online
at
takuwild.com or by phone at 1-888-551-8258. |
TIN
WIS RESORT
Enjoy the solitude and marvel at the scenery of the Tofino,
BC area.
Just steps from the sandy beach, you'll experience a rare
serenity in
the summer, or the raw power in a wild winter storm. Spectacular
views from every well-appointed room, superb dining, and
conference
facilities for up to 250 participants. Discover the spirit.
Best
Western Tin Wis Resort: 1-800-661-9995. www.tinwis.com. |
TLA-OOK
CULTURAL ADVENTURES
Tla-ook Cultural Adventures, in Tofino, BC, offers paddling
experiences in traditional cedar dugout canoes. Certified
First
Nations guides will take you over the oceans and into the
heart of
the old-growth forest on regularly scheduled day trips.
Share in the
culture and wisdom of the Tla-o-qui-aht. Call 250-725-2656
or visit www.tlaook.com. |
VILLAGE
ISLAND
Tom Sewid has operated Village Island Tours from his people's
abandoned home at Village Island, BC since 1989. Visitors
from around
the world learn the history and culture of his people while
viewing
the remains of big houses and totem poles. He also offers
marine
tours and transportation, native art, war canoe rentals,
traditional
meals and other cultural experiences. Ph: 250-282-3338.
www.villageisland.com. |
WAAS
ECO-CULTURAL TOURS
Waas Eco-Cultural Adventures offers a range of packages
at varying
cost, enabling visitors to experience the history and culture
of the
Kwakwaka 'wakw through walking tours, hiking, camping, and
kayak
adventures. Cedar dugout canoes, as well as traditional
singers and
dancers are available. First Nations owned and operated,
with
traditional foods included. Contact: 250-974-8400. Email:
waas@island.net
. Web: www.waastours.com. |
WEST
COAST EXPEDITIONS
West Coast Expeditions has offered nature programs designed
to
educate, motivate and inspire since 1974. Five night family-oriented
sea kayaking expeditions trips in the Kyuquot, BC wilderness
area
include base camp accommodations, First Nations cultural
contact, and
wildlife observation including sea otters. Call 1-800-665-3040
or
visit www.island.net/~nature. |
First
Nations
Tourism Directory