Thompson Okanagan

Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Golf Resort

indigenous culture, spas & wellness, golf, hotels

Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Golf Resort, the pride of the Skwlx te Secwepemculecw (Little Shuswap Lake Band), is situated on the north shore of Little Shuswap Lake. Located midway between Vancouver & Calgary the Resort is located just minutes off the Trans Canada Highway, a 45 minute drive east from Kamloops, or a scenic 2 hour drive north from Kelowna International Airport. The Lodge's guest rooms suffered a severe structure fire in the spring of 2022, resulting in losing the accommodation wing. Skwlx te Secwepemculecw have committed to a rebuild with hopes to open in 2026. The Resort is still open, including Le7ke Spa, Conference Center, Talking Rock Golf Course (seasonal) & Jack Sams Restaurant (seasonal).

Thompson Okanagan

Chase

Kekuli Café Merritt

indigenous culture, dining & culinary tours

Kekuli Cafe is a locally owned Aboriginal Cuisine Cafe Coffee shop! Serving everything on Bannock, with Bannock. Breakfast Served All day, Lunch & Dinner. Your gathering place for meetings, music, coffee groups & more.

Thompson Okanagan

Website

Nk'Mip Campground & RV Resort

campgrounds & rv parks, indigenous culture

Thompson Okanagan

Osoyoos

Sncewips Heritage Museum

indigenous culture, museums & heritage sites

The Sncewips (sen-ch-wee-ps) Heritage Museum represents the heritage of Westbank First Nation (WFN) and the stories of the syilx/ Okanagan Nation as a whole. We believe in the power of our own voice to inspire, educate and transform and are working hard to build cultural capacity and language awareness along with programming development.

Thompson Okanagan

West Kelowna

Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre

attractions, museums & heritage sites, indigenous culture

The Nkmip Desert Cultural Centre is a 9,000 square-foot interpretive centre that exhibits 2 films, the Inkameep Day School Art Collection, indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits, a 1.5 km walking trail, and reconstructed traditional Okanagan village, and (visitor favourite) interpreter hosted programs which boast a fun filled experience for all ages! The centre is also an architectural marvel, and was built from local, sustainable materials.

Thompson Okanagan

Osoyoos

Tunkwa Lake Resort

campgrounds & rv parks, fishing, cabins & cottages, indigenous culture

Thompson Okanagan

Logan Lake

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Puntledge Rv Park Campground

indigenous culture, campgrounds & rv parks

Camp in the perfect blend of a natural environment, with all the amenities of modern life. Close to superstore for shopping needs and on the highway to Forbidden Plateau. Well spaced camp sites with picnic tables, and fire rings. We offer Full RV hook ups with 50 amp and 30 amp hook ups, partial and un-serviced sites for tents, free WIFI, laundry facilities, showers on site, and a playground for kids. We acknowledge The Puntledge RV Campground is respectfully a beautiful place of the unceded traditional territory of the K'o'mok's First Nation. We take pride in being the official care takers of the land.

Vancouver Island

Courtenay

Spirit Bear Lodge

wildlife tours, indigenous culture, resorts & wilderness lodges

Experience an ancient culture, spectacular wildlife viewing, stunning landscapes and reconnect with nature. Immerse yourself in true wilderness on a grand scale, deep in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest. Spirit Bear Lodge is Indigenous owned, offering exclusive access to wildlife viewing areas and cultural sites within the Kitasoo Xai'xais traditional territory.

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

Klemtu

One of the best ways to have an unforgettable vacation experience is to load it up with welcoming people who are keen to share their knowledge and insights of the places they call home.

Featured Stories

Stargazing and Dark Sky Tourism

Grab your star maps and head for the night sky in Indigenous British Columbia. Your wish to see the stars has been granted by Indigenous hosts in low-light and dark-sky destinations in BC.

Powwows

Powwow! Celebrate Indigenous Culture

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.

Restaurants & Eateries

Road Trip Pacific Rim Highway 4: Nanaimo to Tofino

Unwind as you wind from Nanaimo in the Traditional Territory of the Snuneymuxw (pronounced “snue-ney-mowck”) First Nation through mossy forests and over misty mountains. Travel

Places to Go

Living with the Land: Travelling with Reciprocity and Respect

Since time immemorial, environmental stewardship and sustainability have been deeply woven into the fabric of Indigenous perspectives.

Food & Wine

Indigenous Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries

Indigenous-owned beverage makers in British Columbia