Hiking & Walking

Plant medicines and pictographs are at your fingertips when you walk with the people of the land you walk on.

Take a short jaunt and learn about flora and fauna of now-urban landscapes with an Indigenous storytelling guide. Gear up for a multi-day hike to explore more dramatic and rugged natural beauty and wildlife. Hear the wisdom of the land offered by Indigenous guides from the Rockies to the Coast.

Experience Providers

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Cariboo Chilcotin Jetboat Adventures

hiking, fishing, boating, adrenalin, indigenous culture

Scenic River Tours on the Fraser River BC. Cultural Experiences, Gold Rush, Early Explorer History. Pristine Wilderness with a diverse wildlife experience. Eagles, Bighorn Sheep and Bears.

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

Williams Lake

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Knight Inlet Lodge

paddling, hiking, resorts & wilderness lodges, wildlife tours, indigenous culture

Knight Inlet Lodge is Canada's premier grizzly bear viewing destination. With over 25 years of experience and a world wide reputation for excellence we are the place to see grizzly bears in British Columbia. Our remote floating lodge has 18 guests rooms and offers a full range of activities for our guests including hiking,kayaking, marine wildlife tours, tracking and whale watching. Open from mid May until mid October with packages starting on any day of the week.

Vancouver Island

Black Creek

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Dog Mermaid Eco Excursions, Kayak Rentals & Retreats

hiking, spas & wellness, sightseeing, paddling, indigenous culture

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!

Vancouver Island

Pender Island

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Moccasin Trails

indigenous culture, hiking, paddling

Immerse yourself and be transformed by our storytelling and follow the path of our ancestors with authentic Indigenous hiking and canoe tours in British Columbia.

Thompson Okanagan

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Talaysay Tours

sightseeing, indigenous culture, hiking, paddling

Talaysay Tours has been providing tours and authentic cultural experiences since 2002. We offer activities, walking tours, wellness experiences and events for all ages and groups. Our activities include Talking Trees (Nature) and Spoken Treasures (History), Talking Totems (Art) and Forest Bathing (Wellness). We operate in Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, Squamish and Whistler.

Vancouver Coast & Mountains

Vancouver

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Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours

wildlife tours, indigenous culture, hiking, bird watching, whale watching

Homalco First Nation have been the stewards of their traditional territory of Bute Inlet for generations and the cultural and historical significance of this area spans thousands of years. Our guided tours take guests through the Salish Sea to Bute Inlet and along the Orford River, where grizzly bear populations thrive during the salmon run. We also offer marine wildlife and cultural tours all of which are interwoven with knowledge from our traditional way of life. Our commitment to guests is to share our traditional lands, the share stories of our people and to create a sense of connection with our indigenous culture. We welcome you join us and learn about the land, wildlife and people while becomming immersed in the beauty of this spectacular land. iymot kunome (It is good to see you).

Vancouver Island

Campbell River

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Featured Stories

11 Experiential Gifts in Indigenous BC for the Curious, Connected, and Adventurous

Looking for gifts for the naturally curious, the knowledge-seekers, and those who crave authentic connection? We invite you to journey with First Nations guides on immersive Indigenous experiences in BC.

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Gift Shops

12 Meaningful Indigenous Holiday Gifts in BC That Give Back

Deck the halls with meaningful gifts from Indigenous artists, gift shops, and galleries in British Columbia.

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Places to Go

The Great Bear Rainforest

Explore these facts about the Great Bear Rainforest, its key species, and the Indigenous communities and allies working together to preserve one of the largest temperate rainforests remaining in the world–a sublime and protected ecological wonder you can visit!

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Stargazing and Dark Sky Tourism

Grab your star maps and head for the night sky in Indigenous British Columbia. Your wish to see the stars has been granted by Indigenous hosts in low-light and dark-sky destinations in BC.

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Powwows

Powwow! Celebrate Indigenous Culture

Powwows are Indigenous community celebrations of culture and the best excuse to appreciate art, dance, food, song, and laughter.They can be ceremonial or competitive with cash prizes, indoor or outdoor events, for community members only or open for the public to join in the celebration.

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Haida House

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