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Connect With Indigenous Cultures

Gain a deeper understanding of how the people and the land are intertwined

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I-Hos Gallery in Comox | Comox Valley/Jordan Dyck

With more than 200 First Nations, there is a breadth of authentic Indigenous experiences in British Columbia. Here, you can deepen your connection with the land, waters, elements, and wildlife and immerse yourself in the rich living cultures and traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples.

MUST-DO INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES

Hear ancestral stories about wildlife and their habitats, visit museums and cultural centres, or sample Indigenous-inspired cuisine.

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MORE INDIGENOUS TRIP IDEAS

Enrich your visit to British Columbia with Indigenous experiences that offer insight and knowledge of the land and its people.

INDIGENOUS WHALE WATCHING

Watch plumes of salt spray as the sun sets on the horizon. Listen to an orca mother and her calf exhaling in the dark near a fireside dock. Find yourself too close for comfort but just the right distance to witness something that feels like a primordial secret.

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INDIGENOUS BEAR VIEWING

Seeing the great bears of the Pacific Northwest is not an everyday occurrence for most and the essential BC experience for many. It is a journey that requires planning and the guidance of local Indigenous guides who can lead you into the pristine sanctuaries of grizzly bears and the wealth of the forests and waters that are their home.

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ROAD TRIP FROM PRINCE GEORGE TO PRINCE RUPERT

This 700-km stretch is home to many Indigenous Nations, communities, and businesses, as well as ancient rainforests, coastal villages, lava fields, and glacial valleys. Travel in a straight line or take advantage of endless opportunities to explore just off Highway 16.

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SOUTH OKANAGAN WINE & CULTURAL GETAWAY

Discover some of the finest vineyards in Canada, and learn about the Indigenous peoples of this area, the NLaka’pamux, Syilx, and Secwepemc Nations, each with distinct cultures and traditions.

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Klahoose Wilderness Resort

Travel far away from everything you know. But not too far. Getting here is a beautiful, easy experience from present-day Vancouver. The drive from Vancouver to Lund includes two ferry rides and several short legs through seaside towns with an abundance of quaint pit stops and spectacular viewpoints.

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Indigenous-Owned Camping, RV Parks & Cabins

Direct experience with nature is all the medicine you need to keep on the adventurer’s path. With spectacular settings ranging from sage-filled desert to salty-shored coastline, camping in Indigenous British Columbia is the lap of luxury.

Learn More

INDIGENOUS WHALE WATCHING

Watch plumes of salt spray as the sun sets on the horizon. Listen to an orca mother and her calf exhaling in the dark near a fireside dock. Find yourself too close for comfort but just the right distance to witness something that feels like a primordial secret.

Learn More

INDIGENOUS BEAR VIEWING

Seeing the great bears of the Pacific Northwest is not an everyday occurrence for most and the essential BC experience for many. It is a journey that requires planning and the guidance of local Indigenous guides who can lead you into the pristine sanctuaries of grizzly bears and the wealth of the forests and waters that are their home.

Learn More

ROAD TRIP FROM PRINCE GEORGE TO PRINCE RUPERT

This 700-km stretch is home to many Indigenous Nations, communities, and businesses, as well as ancient rainforests, coastal villages, lava fields, and glacial valleys. Travel in a straight line or take advantage of endless opportunities to explore just off Highway 16.

Learn More

SOUTH OKANAGAN WINE & CULTURAL GETAWAY

Discover some of the finest vineyards in Canada, and learn about the Indigenous peoples of this area, the NLaka’pamux, Syilx, and Secwepemc Nations, each with distinct cultures and traditions.

Learn More

Klahoose Wilderness Resort

Travel far away from everything you know. But not too far. Getting here is a beautiful, easy experience from present-day Vancouver. The drive from Vancouver to Lund includes two ferry rides and several short legs through seaside towns with an abundance of quaint pit stops and spectacular viewpoints.

Learn More

Indigenous-Owned Camping, RV Parks & Cabins

Direct experience with nature is all the medicine you need to keep on the adventurer’s path. With spectacular settings ranging from sage-filled desert to salty-shored coastline, camping in Indigenous British Columbia is the lap of luxury.

Learn More

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