Indigenous

Indigenous tourism reveals a path towards reconciliation through sustainable, ethical travel and cultural experiences. When you spend time learning the traditions, languages and stories of Alberta and BC First Nations, you gain a deeper connection to the land and its people.

Indigenous people in Canada have lived and traveled on these lands for time immemorial. Their understanding and connection to their homelands will enrich your perspective.

On your next adventure, make time to connect to the local Indigenous community. The experience will transform you!

Island hop around Nanaimo for fall rejuvenation

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Tue. Sep. 9/25

Where else can you run around an entire island in one morning? Or paddle around it in one afternoon...

The day Tony Hawk came to Smithers

Updated: Thu. Jun. 5/25

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Fri. Jun. 6/25

May 29, 2025, will be remembered as the day Tony Hawk came to Smithers. But more than that, it will...

Three stars guide Huu-ay-aht Nation in preserving dark sky, culture

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Wed. Sep. 25/24

As darkness shrinks globally, Huu-ay-aht First Nations celebrates and strives to preserve the dark...

Tsawaak RV Resort Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks Tofino Vancouver Island BC

Rethinking wilderness in the ancient gardens of Tla-o-qui-aht, Ahousaht First Nations

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Thu. Sep. 5/24

"There are a lot of concepts in English that don't fit this part of the world at all. And wilderness...

Connect with the Spirit of the Lightning Serpent at Tin Wis Resort

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Wed. Aug. 28/24

Why is there a Serpent in the Tla-o-qui-aht logo? Find out this October at Tin Wis Resort, at the...

Immerse in whale watching, Indigenous culture in nature's home, North Vancouver Island

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Thu. Aug. 22/24

Wild salmon jumping, whales breaching before your eyes and bears potentially around any bend...

Learn Tla-o-qui-aht ways at Tin Wis Resort

Updated: Thu. Jul. 18/24

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Thu. Jul. 18/24

Learn how to weave a cedar rose at Tin Wis Resort, in a cedar weaving workshop lead by Tla-o-qui-aht...

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation history from 1811 to War in the Woods

Updated: Thu. Aug. 1/24

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Mon. Jul. 15/24

The US tried to make Tofino the 51st state back in 1812, but local First Nations resisted. Travel...

North of the Sea to Sky awaits the Road Less Travelled

Updated: Thu. May. 16/24

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Thu. May. 16/24

There is a road trip waiting North of the Sea to Sky Highway and it’s not only going to take you on...

Ride the Pacific Rim with T̓iick̓in Ebikes

Updated: Thu. May. 30/24

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Tue. Apr. 9/24

For the Taylor family’s T̓iick̓in Ebikes, your rental includes a ride through some of the world’s...

naaʔuu Feast Puts Traditional Tla-o-qui-aht Food on Culinary Map

Updated: Wed. Apr. 3/24

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Wed. Apr. 3/24

Roberta Tom is on a mission. You may know other world cuisines, but Tom wants to introduce the...

Vancouver Island road trip connects you to #IndigenousCoastBC

Updated: Fri. Mar. 22/24

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Wed. Mar. 27/24

See the West Coast through a new lens: Indigenous experiences at Tin Wis Resort, Secret Beach and...