Art Galleries
A glassblowing studio and adjacent gallery where recycled glass is used to create giftware and unique art pieces. Demonstrations, classes, and more. Super energy efficient glass furnaces, developed at The Foundry are in use now in over 30 countries. Over 250,000 pounds of scrap glass has been re-melted since 1996.
Salt Spring Island, Gulf Islands, Vancouver IslandSalt Spring Island
View DetailsWhale Watching, Wildlife Tours, Sightseeing, Boating
Bluewater Adventures offers once in a lifetime wildlife and coastal First Nations cultural experiences. Our multi-day, live aboard trips explore the remote wilderness of coastal British Columbia and Southeast Alaska. Our slow travel style immerses us in our surroundings as we keep an eye out for whales and other marine mammals, sea birds and bears, old-growth forests and ancient native villages. Experienced biologists, renowned resource people and our skilled crew engage guests on these inspirational learning journeys. With the west coast as our specialty, we focus on wildlife behaviour, ecology, conservation and sustainability, and local history. A small group size of 12 guests ensures quality, informality, and a hands-on experience for all aboard. Since 1974, Bluewater Adventures reputation and expertise has brought respected groups and people from around the world. Explore Haida Gwaii, Northern Vancouver Island, the Great Bear Rainforest, Alaska & the Khutzeymateen with us!
Bella Bella, Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Salt Spring Island, Stewart-Cassiar & Highway 16, Port McNeill, Prince Rupert, Great Bear Rainforest, Gulf Islands, North Vancouver, Northern British Columbia, Northern Vancouver Island, Vancouver & Area, Vancouver Island, Vancouver, Coast & MountainsNorth Vancouver
View DetailsPaddling
Founded in 1985, Gulf Island Kayaking is a family owned and operated tour and rental company offering half-day, full-day, and multi-day guided kayak adventures as well as quality kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and bikes for hire out of Montague Harbour Marina on Galiano Island. Join our knowledgeable guides for an unforgettable kayaking experience exploring the wave-sculpted sandstone cliffs and diverse intertidal life along Galiano’s undeveloped coast. Paddle with eagles, seals, otters and more!
Galiano Island, Gulf Islands, Vancouver IslandGaliano Island
View DetailsSightseeing, Airlines, Accessibility
Come aboard for a scenic seaplane flight and experience an authentic west coast way of life. Out here, this is how we travel for work, for fun and sometimes just for the view! Join us for a tour or scheduled flight today and see BC the way we do. You’ve come all the way west, the only direction left to go is up!
Vancouver, Sea to Sky, Comox, Sechelt, Central Vancouver Island, Salt Spring Island, Pitt Meadows, Sunshine Coast, Fraser Valley & Fraser Canyon, Nanaimo, Gulf Islands, Richmond, Vancouver & Area, Vancouver Island, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains, Victoria, Cowichan & Southern Vancouver Island, WhistlerVancouver
View DetailsWhale Watching, Accessibility
With our 13 vessels, departures from Vancouver, Victoria, Telegraph Cove & more, close to 100 staff in peak season, Prince of Whales Whale Watching is one of the largest whale watching and eco-adventure companies in British Columbia. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We are a leader in responsible whale watching practices and are committed to initiatives such as offsetting 110% of all of our carbon emissions and donating a portion of our revenue to local environmental organizations.
Vancouver, Brentwood Bay, Salt Spring Island, Gulf Islands, Vancouver & Area, Vancouver Island, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains, Victoria, Cowichan & Southern Vancouver IslandVancouver
View DetailsWhale Watching, Sightseeing, Biking, Paddling
YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR EVERYTHING ADVENTURE ON SALT SPRING ISLAND. We offer kayaking, whale watching & sightseeing tours, & paddle boarding! The Salt Spring Adventure Co. Ltd. is less about making a living and more about living the dream! We put all our energy into making our tours as fulfilling and rewarding as possible. Whether it’s whale watching in our top-of-the-line 12-passenger Zodiac, kayaking through beautiful marine reserves, paddle boarding on a placid lake or harbour, everyone is sure to have a fun and memorable outdoor experience. We create custom Group Adventures,Corporate Retreats and School Group Programs. Come Adventure With Us!
Salt Spring Island, Gulf Islands, Vancouver IslandSalt Spring Island
View DetailsWhale Watching, Accessibility
Ocean EcoVentures’ whale watching excursions depart daily from the seaside village of Cowichan Bay.Our Whale Watching tours focus on the Southern Resident Orca Whales, Transient Orca Whales, Humpback Whales, Grey Whales and Minke Whales. You will also encounter Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Harbour Seals, Dalls and Harbour Porpoise.A small, owner-operated family business, Ocean EcoVentures is committed to providing you with an intimate and informative whale watching tour.
Johnstone Strait, Campbell River, Cowichan Bay, Central Vancouver Island, Desolation Sound, Sunshine Coast, Gulf Islands, Northern Vancouver Island, Pender Island, Vancouver Island, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains, Cowichan & Southern Vancouver IslandCowichan Bay
View DetailsArt Galleries
ArtCraft is the longest running fine arts and crafts shows in BC and the home to the work of over 100 fine artists and craftspeople, representing the very best of Salt Spring and the Gulf Islands. On show is everything imaginable from fine oil paintings, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, basketry, fibre arts to handmade soaps.Located in downtown Ganges, in historic Mahon hall, it is one of the “must see” attractions of any visit to Salt Spring.
Salt Spring Island, Gulf Islands, Vancouver IslandSalt Spring Island
View DetailsSightseeing, Boating, Taxis & Shuttles
Mayne Tours and Charters is a gulf island (based on Mayne Island) sightseeing and water taxi company. We specialize in eco-tours (birds, mammals coastal scenery) and offer intimate adventurous boat tours, customized charters,burials at sea (ashes), including photo coaching, and water taxi services in the Southern Gulf Islands. Come and explore the Gulf Islands from the water getting a closer look the splendid flora and fauna.
Mayne Island, Gulf Islands, Vancouver IslandMayne Island
View DetailsPaddling
Come enjoy the ultimate Victoria Kayaking Experience with Ocean River Adventures. Located in Victorias Inner Harbour, kayaking is a great way to explore our historic city. Join us on one of our Harbour Kayak tours or SUP Tours. We also offer an Oak Bay Shoreline Kayaking Tour, recognized as one of the top tours in Victoria. Offering expeditions, tours and courses throughout the Vancouver Island region, our guests will experience all the wild West Coast has to offer. Hands-on education about water and marine conservation is a key theme and we only employ certified guides that respect sensitive ecosystems and species while teaching about the importance of ocean sustainability, preservation and conservation. Victorias premier paddling and outdoor adventure company. Want to try something different? We are also a premium stand up paddle tour operator in the southern Vancouver Island and Victoria region.
Saturna Island, Gulf Islands, Oak Bay, Vancouver Island, Victoria, Cowichan & Southern Vancouver IslandVictoria
View DetailsPaddling
Right on the sandy beach in downtown Ganges, BEACHSiDE is like a mini resort and offers year-round vacation rental, café, spa and adventure options primarily on Salt Spring Island and in the Gulf Islands including: kayaking and paddle board tours, rentals, lessons and sales. This is a completely renovated historic building. Please come by and experience BEACHSiDE for yourself.
Ganges, Gulf Islands, Vancouver IslandGanges
View DetailsSightseeing, Boating
Big Blue Sailing offers sail training and skippered sailboat charters in Victoria and the Gulf Islands from our home base at Canoe Cove Marina in beautiful Sidney BC. Canada Take a Sail Canada course, or book a day sail with friends.
Gulf Islands, Vancouver Island, Victoria, Cowichan & Southern Vancouver IslandVictoria
View DetailsSightseeing, Fishing, Boating
Blackfish Sailing Adventures offers sailing trips on a luxury 35 foot cruising yacht for half-day, full-day or overnight charters. We are also an accredited Sailing School and offer sailing and cruising courses from beginner to advanced levels.
Brentwood Bay, Metchosin, Gulf Islands, Oak Bay, Pender Island, Vancouver Island, Victoria, Cowichan & Southern Vancouver IslandVictoria
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