Things To Do, Outdoor Adventure, Wildlife, Bear Viewing, Wildlife Tours
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Stories to Inspire Your Experiences
- Bear viewing tours in BC fill up fast! Book now for the Summer & Fall seasons.
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Kootenay Rockies, Northern British Columbia, Thompson Okanagan, Vancouver Island, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Places to Go, Stay, Campgrounds, Cabins & RVs
Learn more about Indigenous-owned campgrounds, RV parks, and cabins in British ColumbiaThings To Do, Outdoor Adventure, Wildlife, Whale Watching, Wildlife Tours
Whale watching tours in BC fill up fast! Book now for the Summer & Fall seasons!Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Kootenay Rockies, Northern British Columbia, Thompson Okanagan, Vancouver Island, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Places to Go, Things To Do, Arts & Culture, Events, Music, Arts & Culture, Powwows
Powwows are Indigenous community celebrations of culture and the best excuse to appreciate art, dance, food, song, and laughter.They can be ceremonial or competitive with cash prizes, indoor or outdoor events, for community members only or open for the public to join in the celebration.Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Northern British Columbia, Thompson Okanagan, Vancouver Island, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Things To Do, Outdoor Adventure
From windswept ocean beaches and fast-flowing glacial rivers to tranquil lakes perfect for fishing and floating, there’s a good reason we call it the wet coast.
Language Groups: Tŝilhqot’in | Tse’khene | Dane-Zaa | St̓át̓imcets | Secwepemcstin | Nłeʔkepmxcín | Nsyilxcən | Nuxalk
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast is home to the Tsilhqot’in, Tŝilhqot’in, Tse’khene, Dane-zaa, St’át’imc, Secwépemc, Nlaka’pamux, Syilx and Nuxalk Nations, stretching across the lower middle of the province from rugged coastline through rainforest to dry interior landscapes shaped by mountains, canyons and the Fraser River.
Language Groups: Ktunaxa | Secwepemcstin | Nsyilxcən
Kootenay Rockies
The Kootenay Rockies region stretches along the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains, shaped by the winding Kootenay River and the powerful Columbia River.
Language Groups: Sm̓algya̱x | Nisg̱a’a | Gitsenimx̱ | Dalkeh | Witsuwit’en | Nedut’en | Danezāgé’ | Tāłtān | Dene K’e | X̱aayda Kil | X̱aad Kil
Northern British Columbia
Northern BC stretches across vast and varied landscapes, from coastal rainforests and island archipelagos to alpine peaks, boreal forests and wide northern rivers.
Language Groups: Secwepemctsin | Nsyilxcən
Thompson Okanagan
The NLaka’pamux, Okanagan and Secwepemc First Nations culture is bound to desert landscapes and fertile soil, dense forests, mountains, and fresh water.
Language Groups: She shashishalhem | Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim | Kwak̓wala | Éy7á7juuthem | Hul’q’umi’num’ | Halq’eméylem | hən̓q̓əmin̓əm | St̓át̓imcets | Nle?kepmxc’in
Vancouver Coast & Mountains
The Vancouver Coast & Mountains region is home to Coast Salish Peoples, including the Squamish, Lil’wat, Stó:lō, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, where coastal waters, river valleys and forested mountains meet.
Language Groups: Malchosen | Éy7á7juuthem | SENĆOŦEN | Kwak̓wala | enaksialak̓ala | Hailhzaqvla | Nuučaan̓uɫ | Diitiidʔaatx̣ | a’’islak̓ala
Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island is home to Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka’wakw Peoples, where the Pacific Ocean shapes forested shores and thriving marine ecosystems.
Experience Our Diverse Cultures
With 204 Indigenous communities and more than 30 Indigenous languages, the six diverse and beautiful regions in British Columbia offer extensive, authentic Indigenous experiences. Connect with the people and languages that have spoken the land, collected the knowledge, and passed the stories of Indigenous BC for thousands upon thousands of years.
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Outdoor Adventure
Time spent in the wilderness is never wasted. For Indigenous peoples, activities on the land are opportunities to share stories, collect food and medicine, and receive the beautiful return from creation. Remember your place in the circle as you respectfully enter grizzly bear sanctuaries in remote areas of BC or travel quietly in a canoe to view the spectacle of the salmon runs.
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Accommodations
Indigenous-owned accommodations in BC welcome you to take rest or host your event in meaningful spaces that celebrate Indigenous culture and community. A variety of comfortable and unique Indigenous accommodation options provide amenities and styles to suit all tastes.
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Dine
With an emphasis on local, Indigenous, and sustainable delights, Indigenous dining sets the table for learning through your senses. Hear stories from your hosts and discover the flavours and techniques of modern Indigenous chefs and foodies at Indigenous restaurants, cafes, wineries, and food trucks.
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Arts & Culture
Art and artifacts are alive in Indigenous culture – embodied and expressed by the living people, who carry the knowledge of their ancestors and share it with you, year-round.
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Shop
As hosts or guests, we give and receive gifts for the joy and wellness of all. Indigenous-owned galleries are located all across BC, featuring work from crafters and artisans that represent the diverse Nations and perspectives. Most galleries feature online sales and provide shipping to customers all around the world.
Plan Your Visit
Search for experiences, accommodations, and businesses. Explore and plan your own itinerary, use the interactive map to find attractions and experiences close to you once you’ve arrived in British Columbia.
Authentic Indigenous and Indigenous-owned
Learn about the Authentic Indigenous and Indigenous-owned designations. Find and book exceptional cultural experiences and uplift Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities through supporting these designations.