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Welcome to the Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel in Sidney-by-the-Sea. PLEASE refer to the Management Photos as these are our new Hotel photos, we have renovated. Our location is perfect for an early or late flight as we are only a five minute drive from the Victoria International Airport. The BC Ferry Terminal at Swartz Bay, and Washington State Ferry to Anacortes WA are both five minutes drive as well. We are the closest Best Western to Butchart Gardens, Butterfly World, Church and State Winery, and the SHAW Ocean Discovery Center is 7 blocks away! Experience Sidney-by-the-Sea also known as Book Town with over 9 book stores. Everything is at your doorstep of our clean and quiet Hotel. Enjoy a beautiful walk along the Ocean front and watch the seals and otters play, Be sure to check out the Manager Photos not the prior Traveler or Expert photos as those are very old, We are Newly renovated, large comfortable rooms, free parking, free internet, options of Kitchen Suites, or Family suites or a large standard King or Queen Bedded room. Come and see us soon!

We’re located in South East Kelowna, in the heart of British Columbia’s beautiful Okanagan Valley. Spectacular lake views, an historic old vineyard and our new state-of-the-art LEED Certified winery make visiting Tantalus Vineyards a one-of-a-kind experience. Enjoy premium quality, single-vineyard wines in a stunning gallery-style tasting room, surrounded by works of art from some of Canada’s most highly-acclaimed artists. We’re open year round, please check our website for hours and directions. A small tasting fee of $4 for 4 wine samples, will be waived with your wine purchase.

Since 2001 ‘The DAM’ has been the best kept entertainment secret in the Lower Mainland. Think of Saturday Night Live … with DINNER. Think of a rock concert … with DINNER. Think of a mind-blowing, 4-hour blend of politically incorrect, interactive LIVE musical comedy, an eight-piece LIVE show band and LIVE Vegas-worthy celebrity impersonations…with DINNER. We’re different. We’re the only one. We have way too much fun. We are the best entertainment value in town. You should join us!

Welcome to the Lake Lounge on Okanagan – the newest and one of the largest cruise boats on Okanagan Lake.Departing from The Sails at the foot of Bernard Avenue in downtown Kelowna (corner of Abbott St.), this chic dinner boat spares no expense to ensure passenger safety and comfort. The lower deck offers an inviting atmosphere with vaulted ceilings, dining seating for 35, a state-of-the-art kitchen, a gas fireplace for chilly evenings on the water, and a premium entertainment and sound system including a 50″ Plasma and a 32″ LCD TV with satellite.The upper-deck is truly the best seat in the house, providing uninterrupted, 360 degree views of spectacular Okanagan Lake. The Lake Lounge features the largest floating bar on Okanagan Lake, a raised dance floor, a hot-tub, a premium sound system and lighting and a 42″ Plasma TV equipped with satellite. Book the Lake Lounge on Okanagan today for a Okanagan Lake dinner cruise, event, or party. This vessel can accommodate up to 90 passengers and crew, making it the perfect venue for any event.

Fantasea Charters: Ultimate Victoria fishing charters and sightseeing tours on Vancouver Island. We offer a variety of services including party cruises, dinner cruises, fishing charters, whale watching, marine wildlife tours, stag and stagette cruises, and memorials. Cruise in comfort as you enjoy Victoria’s ultimate party boat.

The Okanagan Golf Club offers two 18-hole championship courses nestled amongst spectacular ponderosa pine forests and emerald greens: The Bear Course, designed by Nicklaus Designs and The Quail Course, designed by Les Furber. Kelowna is the perfect setting for any golfer with some of BC’s best golf courses, fine dining, vibrant culture, unique shops, orchards and vineyards all in the sunny Okanagan valley. Home to Sarazen’s Restaurant and Patio, the GBC Golf Academy, and host to numerous weddings, tournaments, events and banquets throughout the season. Golf Course open April through October. Member GolfBC Group.

Established in 2009, Maverick Estate Winery is nestled against the western slope of the South Okanagan Valley in the picturesque “Golden Mile”. Our pursuit of excellence and originality has led to develop this unique vineyard site. We look forward to being our hosting in our new tasting room! Private tastings available on request.

Gallery 2 – the Grand Forks Art Gallery is Boundary Country’s public art gallery. Since 1984 the gallery has been a centre for contemporary visual arts and culture programming for locals and visitors alike. Gallery 2 is housed in the heritage 1910 courthouse building located right on Highway 3 at the west end of downtown Grand Forks. On the main floor, the gift shop showcases a carefully curated collection of regional crafts, the art rental gallery features a sample of local artworks available to rent, and the Heritage gallery provides a graphic overview of the history of the area. In the main galleries upstairs, engaging exhibitions will surprise and delight you and provoke conversation. Gallery 2 presents exhibits that place Grand Forks and the Boundary Region in the larger contemporary cultural context.

Robin Ridge Winery is located in the stunning Similkameen Valley. Our 100% estate organically grown fruit is crafted into small quantities of high quality wine through attention to detail from the organic vineyards to the cellar by owners Tim & Caroline Cottrill. Enjoy a tasting of our award-winning wines in our tasting room, and take in the Mountain view from our patio, which is the perfect picnic location or take your picnic into the vineyard and find a bench for your picnic excursion. We are conveniently located 1 km NE from downtown Keremeos on Middle Bench Road off of HWY 3A. We are open daily throughout the summer from 10:00-5:30

Winery features a westcoast inspired all locally sourced wood Tasting Room with spectacular vistas of the vineyard, pastoral farmland, the San Juan Islands and Mount Baker. While away the long summer sun for an afternoon on the picnic patio with a glass of wine and your favourite savoury snack. A word of caution though seating is limited, guests are not easily persuaded to give up their space!

Miracle Beach Provincial Park is a popular oceanside family campground with a popular day-use and beach, conveniently located 22 km north of Courtenay and 22 km south of Campbell River off Hwy 19a. It makes a great home-base while visiting the popular Comox Valley, Campbell River, or for those looking to ferry to nearby islands. Visitors can also find horseback riding, golf, fishing and many other recreational activities in the area. The large family campground is world-renowned and offers 201 non-serviced campsites located under a dense forest canopy. Campers have three flush washroom buildings in the campground as well as a large shower building. Water taps and pit toilets are located throughout the campground. There is also an RV sani-station available to empty waste tanks and to refill water tanks. Campsite reservations are accepted and some first-come first-serve sites are also available.

We are the number one outfitter for outdoor adventure in the Hope area. We have a variety of kayaks, canoes (including electric motors), pedal boats, mountain bikes and camping equipment. We rent gear for winter sports as well. We offer the best deals on adventure that you will find anywhere and we deliver it to your doorstep. Call us to discuss a custom package for you or your group.

Come enjoy a trip back in time with the whole family, with over 20 aircraft on display in Sidney, at The BC Aviation Museum! Where learning and fun meet! Memorable visitor experiences include: • Sit in the cockpit of a warplane. • Discover the history of our valiant Canadian aviation pioneers with our passionate tour guides or on a self-guided visit. We’ve been collecting and preserving 8,000+ aviation books, 13,500+ photographs. Don’t miss our gift shop – the perfect place to find aviation themed gifts. Come explore the BC Aviation Museum in Sidney, located near the Victoria International Airport.