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.

Experience the art, culture, food, and natural wonder of Vancouver from an Indigenous perspective as a guest on the traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.

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.

Travel slow, stop often, and learn more on a trip that highlights Indigenous destinations on your way to and from the featured itinerary, a three-day sojourn at Big Bar Guest Ranch.