Arts & Culture ART GALLERIES, ARTIST STUDIOS, GIFT SHOPS Whether looking for traditional Aboriginal masks and sculptures, or seeking more modern-influenced paintings and jewelry, you’ll find a stunning variety of styles and artistic mediums on display and for sale at the various Aboriginal-owned and operated art galleries and gift shops located throughout British Columbia’s regions. MUSEUMS, HERITAGE SITES, CULTURAL CENTRES Come face to face with the fascinating stories, legends and myths of British Columbia’s Aboriginal peoples through educational and unique interpretive exhibits and activities. Step into the past at these modern facilities and explore traditions and a spiritual, sacred way of life that still thrives today. Wildlife Tours Discover Mother Nature’s majesty and be inspired and awed by memorable and one-of-a-kind wildlife viewing tours, activities and excursions that hold spiritual significance for British Columbia’s Aboriginal peoples. BEAR WATCHING There’s no better place in the world to experience a truly awe- inspiring bear watching excursion than in British Columbia. Home to the rare Kermode (Spirit) bear, as well as more than half of Canada’s grizzly bears and a quarter of the country’s black bears, BC offers unique opportunities to journey right into their natural habitat and view these magnificent giants that hold such spiritual significance for Aboriginal peoples. MARINE WILDLIFE WATCHING Discover British Columbia’s vibrant and thriving marine life as you explore pristine waters teeming with fish while in search of orcas (killer whales), dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, otters, whales and other members of the ocean world. WHALE WATCHING Learn about traditional territories, as well as myths and legends while on an exciting and memorable whale watching excursion with an Aboriginal-owned and operated tour company. Things To Do Immerse yourself in the living traditions of British Columbia’s Aboriginal peoples, and experience authentic music and dance, food, arts, stories and fascinating cultural artifacts. Visit AboriginalBC.com for the latest deals, events and information. While there, explore our blog for unique and authentic stories from BC First Nations and Métis. Aboriginal Experiences British Columbia Guide Your vacation, Plus Aboriginal BC AboriginalBC.com
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Arts & CultureArt GAlleries, Artist studios, Gift shops
Whether looking for traditional Aboriginal masks and sculptures, or seeking more modern-influenced paintings and jewelry, you’ll find a stunning variety of styles and artistic mediums on display and for sale at the various Aboriginal-owned and operated art galleries and gift shops located throughout British Columbia’s regions.
MuseuMs, heritAGe sites, CulturAl Centres
Come face to face with the fascinating stories, legends and myths of British Columbia’s Aboriginal peoples through educational and unique interpretive exhibits and activities. step into the past at these modern facilities and explore traditions and a spiritual, sacred way of life that still thrives today.
Wildlife toursdiscover Mother nature’s majesty and be inspired and awed by memorable and one-of-a-kind wildlife viewing tours, activities and excursions that hold spiritual significance for British Columbia’s Aboriginal peoples.
BeAr WAtChinG
there’s no better place in the world to experience a truly awe-inspiring bear watching excursion than in British Columbia. home to the rare Kermode (spirit) bear, as well as more than half of Canada’s grizzly bears and a quarter of the country’s black bears, BC offers unique opportunities to journey right into their natural habitat and view these magnificent giants that hold such spiritual significance for Aboriginal peoples.
MArine Wildlife WAtChinG
discover British Columbia’s vibrant and thriving marine life as you explore pristine waters teeming with fish while in search of orcas (killer whales), dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, otters, whales and other members of the ocean world.
WhAle WAtChinG
learn about traditional territories, as well as myths and legends while on an exciting and memorable whale watching excursion with an Aboriginal-owned and operated tour company.
things to doimmerse yourself in the living traditions of British Columbia’s Aboriginal peoples, and experience authentic music and dance, food, arts, stories and fascinating cultural artifacts.
Visit AboriginalBC.com for the latest deals, events and information. While there, explore our blog for unique and authentic stories from BC First Nations and Métis.
Aboriginal Experiences British Columbia Guide
Your vacation, Plus Aboriginal BC
AboriginalBC.com
Accommodation, Golf & spasexperience a unique and memorable vacation of cultural discovery. Aboriginal-owned resorts and hotels feature breathtaking settings and incredible service, as well as the opportunity to learn and understand the culture and traditions of Aboriginal people. here you can sample traditional foods as well as modern fare and award-winning wines; get pampered at a spa or cleanse your spirit at a sweat lodge. You’ll also find incredible golf experiences, casinos and more at our Aboriginal-owned resorts, hotels and lodges.
outdoor Adventureexplore Aboriginal outdoor adventures by sea and by land. experience BC wildlife and bear tours, or enjoy whale watching and kayaking.
explore Aboriginal outdoor adventures on thrilling and memo-rable tours guided by knowledgeable first nations guides. hit British Columbia’s crystal clear rivers and lakes for canoe, kayak and boat excursions, or try your hand at angling or flyfishing. experience the excitement of gold-panning, or head into the pristine backcountry for spectacular guided walks and nature hikes through BC’s scenic landscapes.
Our passion is sharing our culture and telling our story.Our job is getting you there.
Aboriginal Travel Services
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1303 Homer Street Vancouver, BC
604-678-4890 • Toll-Free: 1-855-319-4552
Aboriginal travel services is an Aboriginal-owned Corporate & leisure travel Agency
please contact us for information on the many authentic Aboriginal cultural travel options that we offer.
safely experience these incredible and curious gentle giants in their natural habitat as they breach the water, tail slap and leap right into your fondest memories.
BiG horn sheep VieWinG
Journey with Aboriginal guides to see gentle big horn sheep as they graze in alpine meadows or on rocky outcroppings amongst some of the most jaw-dropping scenery in British Columbia.
eAGle WAtChinG
sacred to British Columbia’s Aboriginal peoples, eagles hold a special place in ancient and time-honoured myths, legends, rituals and ceremonies. explore these magnificent birds’ habitat as knowledgeable Aboriginal guides take you to nesting and feeding grounds, and share their people’s history and culture through your awe-inspiring and first-hand experience.
food & Wineexperience the culinary delights of Aboriginal chefs trained to prepare both traditional foods by methods handed down by uncounted generations, as well as thoroughly modern creations inspired by their heritage and culture.
VAnCouVer CoAst & MountAinsthis is the most populated region of the province of BC, Canada, with stunning geography ranging from oceans to mountains, and includes temperate rainforests, alpine peaks, lakes, fjords and fertile valley delta lands.
the Coast salish, one of the largest first nations in the province, inhabits the entire region. Amongst the Coast salish are the squamish, lil’wat, sto:lo and tseil-Waututh nations. throughout the region you can share their culture through interpretive centres, performance spaces, gift and art shops, guided interpretive tours on water and land, workshops, and festivals.
VAnCouVer islAnd the largest island off the pacific Coast of continental north America, Vancouver island is nine times larger than long island, new York, and larger than many european and Asian countries.
on the island you can experience whale watching, visit cultural centres, go skiing, surfing, kayaking and hike through virgin rainforests. Before there were cities, wineries and golf courses in this area of BC, there were first nations villages. the Coast salish, nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka’wakw lived in areas where the ocean provided them with all the food our ancestors could eat and the mild climate of the temperate rainforest meant that edible plants provided harvest throughout much of the year. the food came to them, eliminating the need to migrate to follow herds, so their houses were large permanent structures, often facing outward to the ocean, the food source and avenue of transportation. this ease of survival ensured the people had enough leisure time to develop richly complex art forms.
today, the first nations people of Vancouver island tell their stories through cultural presentations, art, adventure experiences, and interpretive centres.
thoMpson oKAnAGAnthe thompson okanagan region of BC has semi-arid deserts, vast wilderness parks, and some of the most fertile farmland in the province. there are mountains, meadows, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, rolling hills, and thick forests.
the indigenous peoples of this area are the nlaka’pamux, okanagan and secwepemc nations, each with distinct cultures and traditions. the nlaka’pamux are known for expressing the landscape of their homeland, their dreams, and their experience through their clothing, face-painting, and jewelry. the secwepemc people carry forward their knowledge of plants for food, medicine and tools. the okanagan first nations lived in harmony with the land, and now educate others through the nk’Mip desert Cultural Centre in the southern okanagan.
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KootenAY roCKieslocated in the southeastern corner of the province, the Kootenay rockies region of BC embraces five different mountain ranges, including the western ranges of the Canadian rockies, creating breathtaking vistas and river valleys and providing a world-class outdoor playground.
this is the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa Kinbasket nation, also known as the Kootenay (or Kootenai in the us). shared lands, a rich cultural heritage, and a language so unique that it is not linked to any other in the world, make the Ktunaxa first nations distinctive.
northern British ColuMBiA northern BC comprises more than half the entire province. At approximately 500,000 square kilometres, it is larger than California or Japan and twice the size of the united Kingdom.
the region is home to many first nations including the haida, tsimshian, nisga’a, Kaska, Gitxsan, dene thah, dunne-za, Carrier sekani and the tlingit people. the monumental totem poles that have become famous throughout the world originate in the northwest coast region of northern BC.
northern BC has a host of wonderful experiences to offer visitors to the area, from inns and resorts to guiding services, fishing lodges and adventure tours, as well as art galleries, museums, cultural centres and historic villages.
CAriBoo ChilCotin CoAst this region of BC, which takes part of its name from the indigenous peoples that live here, spans latitudinally across the lower middle of the province, from the fjord-like coastline through lush rainforests to arid mountain peaks and deep canyons.
in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region of BC you will find small populations of people sparsely dispersed in a vast landscape. the tsilhqot’in (also called the Chilcotin) people are the most southern of the Athapascan-speaking Aboriginal people in British Columbia. When translated tsilhqot’in means “river people”. their traditional territory is the high altitude Chilcotin plateau where they occupy the rivers. Along the coast are people of the Kwakwakaw’akw, the nuxalk people of Bella Coola and Coast salish nations and, further to the interior, is the historical territory of the northern secwepemc, part of the interior salish peoples.
Visitors can experience a wide array of travel and cultural experiences in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast.
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Hedley
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Creston
Osoyoos
Windermere
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Klemtu
Terrace
Prince Rupert
Quesnel
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VancouVer coast & mountains1 Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast
Art, Vancouver Experience: Gallery, Gift ShopPhone: (604) 682-3455BillReidGallery.ca
2 Cheryl’s Trading Post, White RockExperience: Gallery, Gift ShopPhone: (604) 538-5008CherylsTradingPost.com
3 I’Hos Cultural Tours, Lund Experience: Cultural Workshops, Canoeing, BoatingPhone: (604) 483-1308IHosTours.com
4 Khot-la-cha Art Gallery & Gift Shop, N.Vancouver
Experience: Gallery, Gift ShopPhone: (604) 987-3339Khot-la-cha.com
5 Klahowya Village, VancouverExperience: Miniature Train, Cultural Performances and Workshops, ArtisansPhone: (778) 968-1070KlahowyaVillage.com
6 Musqueam Cultural Centre, Vancouver
Experience: Cultural Centre & Museum, Gallery, Gift Shop, Interpretive ToursPhone: (604) 263-3261 x3467Musqueam.bc.ca
7 Ruby Creek Art Gallery, AgassizExperience: Gallery, Gift ShopPhone: (604) 796-0740RubyCreekArtGallery.com 8 Salmon n’ Bannock , Vancouver
Experience: Restaurant, Traditional Food Tasting, Gift ShopPhone: (604) 568-8971SalmonAndBannock.net
9 Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge, Agassiz
Experience: Hotel, Cultural Performances, Hiking and Walking, Art WorkshopsPhone: (604) 796-9798Sasquatch Crossing.ca
10 Skwachays Lodge, VancouverExperience: Gallery, Gift Shop, Hotel/Motel, Art Studio, Sweat LodgePhone: (604) 687-3589Skwachays.com
11 Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, Whistler
Experience: Cultural Centre & Museum, Gallery, Gift Shop, Cultural Performances, Workshops, Restaurant/Traditional Food TastingPhone: (604) 964-0990 Slcc.ca
12 Sto:lo Tourism, ChilliwackExperience: Camping, Lodge, Outdoor Adventures, Cultural WorkshopsPhone: 1-855-STOLO-52StoloTourism.ca
13 Sts’ailes Lhawathet Lalem Healing Retreat Centre, Agassiz
Experience: Hotel/Motel, Cultural Performances, WorkshopsPhone: (604) 796-9832Lhawathet.ca
14 Takaya Golf Centre, N. VancouverExperience: GolfPhone: (604) 929-6672Takayagolfcentre.com
15 Takaya Tours - Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Centre, N. Vancouver
Experience: Canoeing, Kayaking, Boating, Storytelling, Hiking & Walking, DrummingPhone: (604)904-7410Takayatours.com
16 Talaysay Kayak Adventures, W. Vancouver
Experience: Kayaking, Hiking, Walking, Snowshoeing Phone: (604) 628-8555TalaysayTours.com
17 Tuckkwiowhum Interpretive Village, Boston Bar
Experience: Heritage Site, Traditional Lodging, Hiking and Walking, Workshops, Gift Shop, Cultural Performances, Traditional FoodPhone: (604) 867-8844Tuckkwiowhum.com
VancouVer island 18 Aboriginal Journeys Wildlife Viewing &
Adventure Tours, Campbell RiverExperience: Bear Watching, Whale Watching, Eagle Watching, Marine Wildlife Watching, Boating, Adventure ToursPhone: (250) 850-1101AboriginalJourneys.com
19 Ahtsik Native Art Gallery, Port AlberniExperience: Gallery, Gift Shop, Art StudioPhone: (250) 723-3425GordonDick.ca
20 Best Western Tin Wis Resort , TofinoExperience: Hotel/Resort, Gallery, Gift Shop, RestaurantPhone: (250) 725-4445TinWis.com
21 Cluxewe Resort, Port HardyExperience: Cottages, Beach-view, Café Phone: (250) 949-0378Cluxewe.com
22 Copper Maker Gallery, Port HardyExperience: Gallery, Gift Shop Phone: (250) 949-8491CalvinHunt.com
23 Culture Shock Interactive Gallery, Alert Bay
Experience: Gallery, Gift Shop, Cultural Performance, Storytelling, CanoeingPhone: (250) 974-2484CultureShockGallery.ca
24 I-HOS Gallery, CourtenayExperience: Heritage, Gallery, Gift Shop, Cultural Performances, Events, CanoeingPhone: (250) 339-7702IhosGallery.com
25 Kwisitis Feasthouse, UclueletExperience: Restaurant, Traditional FoodPhone: (250) 726-2628KwisitisFeasthouse.com
26 Nakwakto Rapid Tours, Port HardyExperience: Boating, Marine Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Cultural Performances, Storytelling, Cultural InterpretationPhone: (250) 230-5081NakwaktoRapidsTours.com
27 Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre Society, Quathiaski Cove
Experience: Cultural Centre & Museum, Gallery, Gift ShopPhone: (250) 285-3733Nuyumbalees.com
28 Puntledge RV Campground and Nim Nim Interpretive Centre, Courtenay
Experience: Campground, Cultural CentrePhone: (250) 334-3733 PuntledgeRv.com
29 Quw’utsun’ Cultural and Conference Centre, Duncan
Experience: Cultural Centre, Gallery, Gift Shop, Cultural Performances, RestaurantPhone: (250) 746-8119QuwutSun.ca
30 Sea Wolf Adventures, Telegraph CoveExperience: Boating, Cultural InterpretationPhone: (250) 902-9653SeaWolfAdventures.ca
31 Sidney Whale Watching, SidneyExperience: Whale Watching, Marine Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Boating, Interpretive Tours, StorytellingPhone: (250) 656-7599SidneyWhaleWatching.com
32 Spirit Eagle Experiences, Ahousaht Experience: Artist Studio, Gift Shop, Storytelling, BoatingPhone: (250) 670-2319SpiritEagle.ca
33 T’ashii Paddle School, TofinoExperience: Canoeing, Storytelling, Interpretive Tour, Paddle BoardingPhone: (250) 266-3787TofinoPaddle.com
34 Thornton Motel, UclueletExperience: Hotel/MotelPhone: (250) 726-7725ThortonMotel.ca
35 Thunderbird RV Park, Campbell River Experience: Campground, RV ParkPhone: (250) 286-3344ThunderBirdRvPark.com
36 Tsa-Kwa-Luten, The Ocean Resort at Cape Mudge, Quathiaski Cove
Experience: Lodge /Resort, RV Park, Gallery, Gift Shop, Spa, Interpretive Tours, RestaurantPhone: (250) 285-2042CapeMudgeResort.com
37 U’mista Cultural Centre, Alert BayExperience: Cultural Centre & Museum, Gallery, Gift Shop, Cultural ToursPhone: (250) 974-5403Umista.ca
38 West Coast Expeditions, KyuquotExperience: Marine Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Wilderness RetreatPhone: (250) 338-2511WestCoastExpeditions.com
39 Wya Point Resort, UclueletExperience: Yurts, Lodges, Camping & RVPhone: (250) 726-2625WyaPoint.com
thompson okanagan 40 Kekuli Aboriginal Foods Inc - Kekuli
Cafe, WestbankExperience: Restaurant, Gallery, Gift ShopPhone: (250) 768-3555KekuliCafe.com
41 Nk’Mip Cellars , OsoyoosExperience: Winery, ToursPhone: (250) 495-2985NkMipCellars.com
42 Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre, Osoyoos
Experience: Culture Centre & Museum, Gallery, Gift ShopPhone: (250) 495-7901NkMipDesert.ca
43 Nk’Mip RV Park, OsoyoosExperience: RV Park, CampingPhone: (250) 495-7279CampingOsoyoos.com
44 Quaaout Lodge and Talking Rock Golf, Chase
Experience: Hotel/Resort, Golf, Restaurant, Spa, WorkshopsPhone: (250) 679-3090QuaaoutLodge.com
45 Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park, Kamloops
Experience: Heritage Site, MuseumPhone: (778) 471-5789SecwepemcMuseum.com
46 Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa, Osoyoos
Experience: Hotel/Resort, Restaurant, SpaPhone: (250) 495-5445SpiritRidge.ca
northern british columbia 47 Haida Fishing Charters, SkidegateExperience: Whale Watching, Marine Wildlife Viewing, Boating, Fishing, Customizable Van ToursPhone: (250) 559-0014HaidaExpeditions.com
48 Haida Heritage Centre at Kay Llnagaay, Skidegate
Experience: Cultural Centre & Museum, Gift Shop, Artist Studio, Workshops, RestaurantPhone: (250) 559-7885HaidaHeritageCentre.com
49 Haida House at Tllaal, TlellExperience: Lodge, Cultural Tours, Eco Tours, Gift Shop, Phone: (855) 557-4600HaidaHouse.com
50 Hiellen Longhouse Village, Tow HillExperience: Traditional Longhouse CabinsPhone: (250) 626-3337HaidaLongHouses.ca
51 ‘Ksan Historical Village and Museum, Hazelton
Experience: Heritage Site, Cultural Tours, Cultural Performances, Phone: (250) 842-5544Ksan.org
52 Museum of Northern BC, Prince Rupert
Experience: MuseumPhone: (250) 624-3207MuseumOfNorthernBC.com
cariboo chilcotin coast 53 Cariboo Chilcotin Jetboat Adventures ,
Williams LakeExperience: Jetboat River Tours, Wildlife Viewing, Cultural Tours, Dipnet Fishing and StorytellingPhone: (250) 659-5800JetboatAdventures.com
54 Coyote Rock Golf Course, Williams Lake
Experience: GolfPhone: (250) 296-4646CoyoteRockGolf.com
55 Northern Star Adventures, QuesnelExperience: Bushcraft, Gold-panning, Ice Fishing, Wilderness CampingPhone: (250) 991-9901NorthernStarAdventures.com
56 Retasket Lodge & RV Park, LillooetExperience: Hotel/Motel, RV Park, Campground Phone: (250) 256-2090RetasketLodge.com
57 Spirit Bear Lodge, KlemtuExperience: Lodge, Bear Viewing, Cultural PerformancesPhone: (250) 339-5644SpiritBear.com
58 Xat’sull Heritage Village, Williams Lake
Experience: Heritage Site, Traditional Lodging, Sweat Lodge, Hiking and WalkingPhone: (250) 297-6502XatsullHeritageVillage.com
59 Xwisten Experience Tours, LillooetExperience: Heritage Site, Traditional Fishing Grounds, Pithouse Phone: (250) 256-7423XwistenTours.ca
kootenay rockies 60 CrossRiver Wilderness Centre,
Kootenay National ParkExperience: Lodge, Teepees, Workshops, Cultural ToursPhone: (403) 271-3296CrossRiver.ca
61 Lakeshore Resort & Campground, Windermere
Experience: Campground, RV Park, StorytellingPhone: (250) 342-6352 LakeShoreResortCampground.com
62 St. Eugene Golf Resort Casino, Cranbrook
Experience: Hotel/Resort, Casino, Golf, RestaurantPhone: (250) 420-2000Steugene.ca
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