Connect With Indigenous Cultures

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.