Vancouver Island Destination

A van travels along a paved road surrounded by dense evergreen forests. Snow-capped mountains rise in the background, under an overcast sky. Road signs indicate a curve ahead, and the scene conveys a sense of wanderlust and adventure.

Travel With Respect

Meet Indigenous hosts, hear living stories, and experience Vancouver Island through cultural tours, art, food, and place-based traditions.

Plan Your Visit
A museum exhibit room with wooden walls and ceiling, featuring various displays and informational panels. Displays include historical artifacts such as clothing and other cultural items protected in glass cases. Signs indicate different themes or topics, with visible text such as 'Columbia River Gorge' and 'Epic Northwest Flights.' The room is well-lit with natural and artificial lighting.

Cultural Centres

Cultural centre

Meet local artists, stories, and living Nuu-chah-nulth traditions.

From $15

Visit
A wooden walkway extends alongside a series of thatched-roof huts beside a tranquil body of water. The surrounding scenery includes lush green forests and distant mountains under a cloudy sky. Several kayaks in various colors are moored beside the walkway, adding a hint of activity to the peaceful setting.

Indigenous Kayaking

Guided waterways

Paddle with knowledgeable guides through coastal waters and history.

From $75

Learn
A collection of intricately carved and painted totem poles surrounded by trees. The totem poles feature vibrant colors including blue, red, and green, depicting various figures and symbols. The surrounding area is a forest with tall, dense trees and undergrowth.

Coast Salish Art

Art and ancestry

See powerful Northwest Coast designs rooted in family and place.

From $10

Visit
An elevated wooden walkway stretches through a dense forest. Tall evergreen trees tower over the scene, with a few people walking along the path. The atmosphere is serene and slightly overcast, suggesting a quiet and contemplative environment.

Forest Walks

Forest teachings

Walk among ancient trees while hearing stories of stewardship.

From $65

Connect
A vibrant meal with a creamy, herb-infused dish on a blue plate, accompanied by slices of rustic bread. The dish is garnished with fresh greens and possibly salmon, with an expansive ocean view and rocky shoreline in the background.

Indigenous Dining

Coastal cuisine

Taste seasonal ingredients prepared with care and cultural knowledge.

From $35

Plan
A rocky seaside area bustling with people exploring the tidal flats, some carrying cameras and capturing the scenic view. In the background, a small island with a lush, green pavilion sits amidst the waves.

Cultural Protocols

Respectful learning

Choose Indigenous-led experiences and follow each host’s protocols.

Varies

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Deep Roots

Vancouver Island is home to diverse Indigenous nations whose living cultures, languages, stories, and relationships with the land continue to shape this place.

Learn from local hosts, artists, knowledge keepers, and cultural guides.

Meaningful Visits

Living Heritage

Island Nations

Since Time Immemorial

Learn from local hosts, artists, knowledge keepers, and cultural guides.

Travel Respectfully

Local Hosts

Today And Beyond

Travel thoughtfully, support Indigenous businesses, and listen with respect.

Travel With Respect

Meet Indigenous hosts, hear living stories, and experience Vancouver Island through culture, land, and community.

Browse Experiences

Connect With Culture

Plan respectful, meaningful journeys guided by Indigenous voices.

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