Paddling in British Columbia | Indigenous Tourism BC

Paddling

Quaaout Lodge

Explore the coast with paddleboards, canoes, kayaks, and other motor-free ways of water travel.

Paddling is the original mode of transportation on the vast fresh and salt waters of British Columbia. The dip of your paddle and the call of the wild are the only sounds to be heard as you move across the water and create an intimate experience with nature that can reveal secrets of the land many will never learn.

Ocean House

Quaaout Lodge

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Outer Coast Outfitters

sightseeing, snowshoeing, paddling, indigenous culture, boating

Outer Coast Outfitters is an outdoor adventure company based in Prince Rupert, connecting you to the North Coast! We have snowshoe rental packages available for adults, youth and children as well as tandem, solo and 4-seater canoe rentals all year round! We offer doorstep delivery, basic instruction, trip planning and pick-up on your schedule. We also offer guided hikes, canoe trips on the lakes or ocean and custom speedboat tours. Guided trips are the best way to see the local area in a personalized way without all the prep, research and gear; we handle that stuff! We also do outdoor education, so we can add a lesson to your canoe rental, offer lake and ocean canoe courses and outdoor skills instruction to meet your needs. Talk to us about designing the outdoor adventure you've been dreaming of!

Northern British Columbia

Prince Rupert

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Dog Mermaid Eco Excursions, Kayak Rentals & Retreats

hiking, spas & wellness, sightseeing, paddling, indigenous culture

Dog Mermaid Eco Excursions, Kayak Rentals & Retreats specializes in Eco and indigenous education and tours, by means of kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, kids camps, yoga, retreats, and dog sledding (in winter months). Based on Pender Island, our head office is located at Otter Bay Marina, just off the ferry. Along with having the beauty of launching from the bay, mobile services are available to suit your adventure design, and so is our new location on Salt Spring Island! Our certified, professional guides would love to take you into the wild!

Vancouver Island

Pender Island

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Moccasin Trails

paddling, indigenous culture, hiking

Immerse yourself and be transformed by our storytelling and follow the path of our ancestors with authentic Indigenous hiking and canoe tours in British Columbia.

Thompson Okanagan

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Klahoose Wilderness Resort

cabins & cottages, resorts & wilderness lodges, paddling, wildlife tours, indigenous culture

Experience an exceptional Indigenous cultural adventure at Klahoose Wilderness Resort, nestled in British Columbia's stunning Desolation Sound. As a 100% Indigenous-owned eco-resort, we offer an off-the-grid escape with all-inclusive 3 to 4-night packages. Enjoy spring bear tours, grizzly bear viewing in the fall, and seasonal cultural and whale and wildlife experiences. Located between the Coast Mountains and the Salish Sea, about 150 miles north of Vancouver, our resort offers breathtaking rainforest and ocean views. Relax in our wood-fired sauna on a floating dock, explore ancient cedar groves, kayak with porpoises, or hike through temperate rainforests. Accessible via air, car, ferry, or boat, Klahoose Wilderness Resort welcomes you to a serene and immersive wilderness experience. We proudly operate off the grid and hold a prestigious sustainability certification. Join us for an intimate and unforgettable journey filled with tranquility, nature, and rich Indigenous culture.

Vancouver Coast & Mountains

Powell River

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Nemiah Valley Lodge

cabins & cottages, paddling, dining & culinary tours, indigenous culture, fishing

Experience the culture and beauty of Tsilhqot'in Title Lands with the Xeni Gwet'in people in Nemiah Valley. All-inclusive stays include hiking, kayaking, and daily cultural programs like beading, baby-basket making demonstrations, traditional laws, and cultural practices. Meals prepared by a Red Seal Indigenous Chef using traditional foods and produce grown on-site. Solar-powered, newly renovated cabins 3 hours from Williams Lake. Floatplane transfers from Vancouver or Whistler can be arranged or shuttle transfer from Williams Lake Airport. These are the only Supreme Court recognized Indigenous Title Lands in Canada and the Xeni Gwet'in people welcome you to experience the beauty of their home and their living culture.

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

Nemaiah Valley

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Fair Harbour Cabins

surfing, paddling, indigenous culture, campgrounds & rv parks, cabins & cottages

Fair Harbour Marina and Campground is happy to provide a 26 site campground, 4 rental cabins, fuel and moorage docks, boat launch, general store, washrooms and showers and laundry facilities at the Gateway to Kyuquot. Located at the very end of a Forest Service Road, it provides the only access to remote Kyuquot Sound. This traditional territory of the Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k'tles7et'h' First Nations is the jumping off point to some the most spectacular and breathtaking scenery on the west side of Vancouver Island. Home to 10 Provincial Parks and Ecological Reserves, it provides unlimited access to both fresh and saltwater fishing, kayaking, wildlife viewing and exploration of some of the few old growth forests left in BC.

Vancouver Island

Kyuquot

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