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Dog Mermaid Eco Excursions, Kayak Rentals & Retreats specializes in Eco and indigenous education and tours, by means of kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, kids camps, yoga, retreats, and dog sledding (in winter months). Based on Pender Island, our head office is located at Otter Bay Marina, just off the ferry. Along with having the beauty of launching from the bay, mobile services are available to suit your adventure design, and so is our new location on Salt Spring Island! Our certified, professional guides would love to take you into the wild!

Escape to this 5-star, all-inclusive wilderness resort and luxury guest ranch, located in the rugged heartland of British Columbia on the iconic Rainforest to Rockies route through BC's Land of Hidden Waters. Siwash Lake is an intimate and ultra private hideaway for active families and couples who seek meaningful, impactful travel. This National Geographic honoured lodge is renowned for its soul-stirring adventures and beauty amid Nature in a dynamic, regenerating wilderness. Horseback ride to your heart's desire, fly fish for trout in wild lakes and streams, sleep under the softest linens, and dine on exquisite home-grown organic cuisine. Wellness and other wilderness adventures include outdoor yoga, luxury star gazing, hiking, biking, glamping, kayaking, SUPing and so much more. Siwash Lake is a Condé Nast multi-award winner, member of the Magnificent 7 Luxury Wilderness Lodges of Canada, featured in Forbes, and ranked among the 10 best guest ranches in North America by USA Today.

Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Golf Resort, the pride of the Skwlx te Secwepemculecw (Little Shuswap Lake Band), is situated on the north shore of Little Shuswap Lake. Located midway between Vancouver & Calgary the Resort is located just minutes off the Trans Canada Highway, a 45 minute drive east from Kamloops, or a scenic 2 hour drive north from Kelowna International Airport. The Lodge's guest rooms suffered a severe structure fire in the spring of 2022, resulting in losing the accommodation wing. Skwlx te Secwepemculecw have committed to a rebuild with hopes to open in 2026. The Resort is still open, including Le7ke Spa, Conference Center, Talking Rock Golf Course (seasonal) & Jack Sams Restaurant (seasonal).