Activities in Western Canada
Maybe you’re coming to Whistler to enjoy some of the world’s very best skiing and riding; maybe you are ready to immerse yourself in the shopper’s paradise that is Whistler Village; or maybe you are just excited at the prospect of taking in the breathtaking panoramas. No matter what draws you here, at the end of the day you’ll be due some well-deserved comforts. A Whistler timeshare can offer you just that. Whistler is home to a number of beautifully appointed timeshare resorts with suites featuring spacious living areas, private balconies, Jacuzzi tubs and full kitchens. You may wish to buy a timeshare to enjoy year after year, or you may simply wish to rent a suite without committing to the obligations of vacation ownership. Renting a timeshare in Whistler will provide you with deluxe accommodations and all the amenities of home, often at considerable savings compared to nightly hotel rates.
Preferred Outfitters and Tour Operators
Icefield Helicopter Tours
HELI-FISHING: We offer unguided helicopter fly fishing from our Cline River Heliport located in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta between Lake Louise and Jasper. Our local trout species range from Bull Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Golden Trout. (Located above 7,000 feet).
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Box 146, Lake Louise, AB. T0L 1E0.
Toll Free: 1-888-844-3514 Fax: (403)721-3779
Website: www.icefieldheli.comEmail us: frontdesk@icefieldheli.com |
Canadian Canoe and Kayak Wilderness Adventures
Exceptional, all inclusive Canadian wilderness experiences by Canoe, Kayak , White Water Raft in British Columbia, Yukon and Nunavut.
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24 Beaumonde Heights Drive, Toronto, ON. M9V 1V8.
Ph: (416)746-7427 Toll Free: 1-866-383-9453
Website: www.wildernessadventures.ca/NahanniRiverRaftAndCanoe.htmlEmail us: adventurescanada@yahoo.ca |
Mothership Adventures
Treat yourself to an unforgettable holiday! Kayak British Columbia’s stunning coastal wilderness from 68’ luxury heritage vessel, COLUMBIA III. Paddle steep-sided fjords, island mazes and remote sandy beaches. Experience eagles, dolphins, orcas, bears, and wolves. Family-run multi-day tours. 10 passengers. Certified guides. Hot showers. Cozy staterooms. Gourmet cuisine!
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P.O. Box 30, Heriot Bay, BC. V0P 1H0
Phone: (250)202-3229
Website: www.mothershipadventures.comEmail us: info@mothershipadventures.com |
Stubbs Island Whale Watching
Stubbs Island Whale Watching For the Ultimate Experience join BC’s first whale watching company established 1980. Stubbs Island Whale Watching operates out of Telegraph Cove, Northern Vancouver Island. Dedicated to ethical wildlife viewing, education and conservation, Stubbs Island Whale Watching’s tours begin in late May with wildlife tours. Whale Watching tours begin mid to late June once the resident Orca return to the area and continue into early October. Please contact us for rates and departure times. [More Details]
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Box 2-2, # 24 Boardwalk, Telegraph Bay, BC, V0N 3J0
Phone: (250) 928-3185
Website: www.stubbs-island.comEmail us: stubbs@island.net |
Creative Western Adventures
Creative Western Adventures Winter Tracks: Enjoy a day of snowshoeing or take your backcountry skis and explore – The quiet beauty of winter in the Rockies is a delight to explore on snowshoes! The snow acts as a canvas, recording the tracks of snowshoe hares, pine martens and even the occasional lynx. There are hidden secrets too: beneath the snow pack are hibernating grizzly bears and a vibrant winter ecosystem fueled by mice and voles. With the naturalist guide you hike from the wilderness lodge through the calmness of forests.
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P.O. Box 74068, Calgary, AB, T3H 3B6.
Phone: (403)571-2380 Fax: (403)571-2382
Website: www.creativewestern.comEmail us: info@creativewestern.com |
Anvil Mountain Guiding
Enjoy the fresh, unpolluted air and tranquility, while experiencing the gentle rushing of Big Creek. Enjoy fishing in the untouched wilderness, at the foot of the Coast Mountains, in the quiet water of the bays, or the tumbling water along the river. Your fishing adventure awaits. For more information, check our website.
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Box 20, Big Creek, BC, V0L 1K0
Phone: (250)394-4831
Website: www.bigcreeklodgebc.comEmail us: jhoessl@bigcreeklodgebc.com |
Kananaskis Heli Tours
HELI-DOG SLEDDING: We offer a heli-sightseeing tour prior to arriving at Rafter 6 Ranch for a dogsled expedition through pristine forests nestled in the Canadian Rockies. All of this followed by a hot lunch at Rafter 6 Ranch.
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P.O. Box 8164, Canmore, AB, T1W 2T9
Toll Free: 1-877-591-0222 Fax: (403) 881-2110
Website: www.kheli.comEmail us: info@kheli.com |
The Greenback Hunter Fishing Guides
We Are Your Manitoba and N.W. Ontario’s Trophy Freshwater Fishing Guide Specialists. The Greenback Hunter and his team of award winning Fishing Guides can put you on to a variety of Trophy Freshwater Fish on dozens of Manitoba’s and Ontario’s finest fishing waters. Be it Trophy Walleye, Catfish, Bass, Carp, Trout or Northern Pike the Greenback Hunter and his team will make sure that your angling experience will be a memorable and rewarding one. Come Catch The Big One!
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Box 9, Traverse Bay, MB. R0E 2A0.
Phone: (204)955-6683
Website: www.greenbackfishing.comEmail us: kimm@greenbackfishing.com |
Canadian River Expeditions / Nahanni River Adventures
The best river expeditions from Alaska to Nunavut. Knowledgable, qualified and friendly guides, superior guide/participant ratio & itineraries, excellent food and attention to detail. Nahanni, Tatshenshini, Alsek, Stikine, Firth, Wind, Snake, Mountain, Coppermine, Burnside, Soper, Babine, Chilko, Chicotin, Fraser and more. Canoe and raft options allow us to accommodate all skill levels on all rivers. We have helped thousands of northern dreams come true over the decades. Most of our guests return over the years to travel several rivers with us. Begin your plans now before our trips are completely full.
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P.O. Box 31203, Whitehorse, YT. Y1A 5P7.
Phone: (867)668-3180 Fax: (867)668-3056
Website: www.nahanni.comEmail us: info@nahanni.com |
Mothership Adventures
With our fast and stable double kayaks carried on board, we explore the remote wilderness areas of coastal British Columbia rarely visited by other kayakers. Accompanied by qualified naturalist guides we kayak though glacial fed waters amongst lushly forested islands dotted with ancient First Nations village sites while observing the numerous species of local marine and terrestrial wildlife including orca killer whales, dolphins, harbour seals, black bear, bald eagles and deer. After each event filled day, we return to the warmth and security of the Columbia III, our mothership, and begin an evening of gourmet food, conversation, laughter and relaxation.
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P.O. Box 30, Heriot Bay, BC, V0P 1H0
Phone: (250)202-3229
Website: www.mothershipadventures.comEmail us: info@mothershipadventures.com |
Big Creek Lodge
The Big Creek Lodge is a real working cattle ranch in the mountains of British Columbia. Guests are offered the opportunity to be part of a real cattle drive. Located in the beautiful wilderness of BC, we have the horses and the adventures for both beginner and experienced horse riders. Everybody, who wants to ride, will find his/her dream horse in our herd. For more information, check our website.
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Box 20, Big Creek, BC. V0L 1K0.
Ph: (250)394-4831
Website: www.bigcreeklodgebc.comEmail us: jhoessl@bigcreeklodgebc.com |
Creative Western Adventures
Celebration of the Canoe: Come celebrate our heritage with us, join in the adventure from west to east and learn from the Aboriginal peoples of the West Coast how they built, used and still use the cedar canoe and paddle from island to island. Travel with us traditional routes of the explorers in the interior of British Columbia on the Columbia River in the Canadian Rockies – another of “The Seven Wonders of Canada”. Continue the journey and join us on the French River, part of the route the father of New France used to reach the Great Lakes; or go on the search of the narwhal by kayak in Pond Inlet on the August trip.
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P.O. Box 74068, Calgary, AB, T3H 3B6
Phone: (403)571-2380 Fax: (403)571-2382
Website: www.creativewestern.comEmail us: info@creativewestern.com |
CMH Summer Adventures
Based from two remote lodges, we spend the days hiking and exploring, always at a comfortable pace, with long or short, strenuous or leisurely hikes to choose from. Our guests, not our guides, set the gait. Each day we immerse ourselves in different terrains. Our professional guides are in constant communication with the lodge’s helicopter, so we may make two or three different hikes during the day. Our golden rules are flexibility and adaptability.
For more information on our 2, 3, 4 and 6 night holiday adventure, check out our web page.
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Box 1660, 217 Bear Street, Banff, AB. T1L 1J6.
Phone: (403)762-7100 Fax: (403)762-5879
Website: www.cmhsummer.comEmail us: info@cmhinc.com |
Kumsheen Rafting Resort
Come and experience one of BC’s premier tourism destinations. You want the best, and Kumsheen Rafting Resort delivers: a luxurious, activity-filled adventure resort and an unforgettable whitewater rafting experience on BC’s Thompson River. Hot sunny weather and frothing rapids are perfect for novices and experienced river runners alike.
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1345 Trans Canada Highway #1, Lytton, BC. V0K 1Z0.
Toll Free: 1-800-663-6667 Fax: (250)455-2297
Website: www.kumsheen.comEmail us: rafting@kumsheen.com |
Sea To Sky Expeditions
Sea to Sky Expeditions is proud of our commitment to sustainability, professionalism, learning, and cooperation with local communities. Our commitment to these principles has won us recognition as one of the top adventure companies in the world by National Geographic. Sea To Sky Expeditions has been providing quality wilderness experiences for our customers since 1988. We offer 6 day sea kayaking expeditions along Vancouver Island’s west coast where you can enjoy kayaking with Sea Otters, Orcas and paddling in the wake of the explorer Captain Cook. All of our kayaking expeditions feature certified guides, excellent meals, and top of the line equipment. We look forward to providing you with the adventure of a lifetime. [More Details]
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P.O.Box 1759, Squamish, BC V8B 0B2
Ph: (604)583-3518 Toll Free: 1-800-990-8735
Website: www.seatoskyexpeditions.comEmail us: info@seatoskyexpeditions.com |
Douglas Lake Ranch
Experience some of the best and exclusive Stillwater fly fishing in North America at Douglas Lake Ranch. Our premier fee fishery has a total of eleven private lakes which are located throughout the ranch. We keep the number of anglers per lake to a minimum and exercise a catch and release policy. Accomodation available by pre-arrangement.
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General Delivery, Douglas Lake, BC. V0E 1S0.
1-800-663-4838 Ph: (250)350-3344 Fax: (250)350-3336
Website: www.douglaslake.comEmail us: resort@douglaslake.com |
Bella Coola Mountain Lodge
Bear watching in Bella Coola is best from mid August into October, when dozens of grizzly bears congregate in the company of bald eagles and black bears to feed on spawning salmon throughout the Bella Coola Valley on BC’s west coast of Canada. Our guided grizzly bear watching trips in river drift boats and rafts provide unique opportunities to see these animals from the river wilderness while they feed and fish for salmon on the rivers edge. Grizzly bear watching extraordinaire!
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1900 Hwy 20, Hagensborg, Bella Coola Valley, BC
Ph: (250) 982-2298 Toll Free: 1-866-982-2298
Website: www.bcmountainlodge.comEmail us: info@bcmountainlodge.com |
Canadian River Expeditions / Nahanni River Adventures
ECO RAFTING: The best river expeditions from Alaska to Nunavut. Knowledgable, qualified and friendly guides, superior guide/participant ratio & itineraries, excellent food and attention to detail. Nahanni, Tatshenshini, Alsek, Stikine, Firth, Wind, Snake, Mountain, Coppermine, Burnside, Soper, Babine, Chilko, Chicotin, Fraser and more. Canoe and raft options allow us to accommodate all skill levels on all rivers. We have helped thousands of northern dreams come true over the decades. Begin your plans now before our trips are completely full.
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P.O. Box 31203, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 5P7
Phone: (867)668-3180 Fax: (867)668-3056
Website: www.nahanni.comEmail us: info@nahanni.com |
Sea To Sky Expeditions
Sea to Sky Expeditions is proud of our commitment to sustainability, professionalism, learning, and cooperation with local communities. Our commitment to these principles has won us recognition as one of the top adventure companies in the world by National Geographic. Sea To Sky Expeditions has been providing quality wilderness experiences for our customers since 1988. Join us for a 8 or 9 day hiking trip along Vancouver Island’s famous West Coast Trail, North Coast Trail or its Wilder West Coast. Or enjoy 7 days of hiking in the Southern Chilcotins of BC’s Interior. All our hiking expeditions feature certified guides, excellent meals, and top of the line equipment. We look forward to providing you with the adventure of a lifetime. [More Details]
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P.O.Box 1759, Squamish, BC V8B 0B2
Ph: (604)583-3518 Toll Free: 1-800-990-8735
Website: www.seatoskyexpeditions.comEmail us: info@seatoskyexpeditions.com |
Canadian River Expeditions – Nahanni River Adventures
The best river expeditions from Alaska to Nunavut. Knowledgable, qualified and friendly guides, superior guide/participant ratio & itineraries, excellent food and attention to detail. Nahanni, Tatshenshini, Alsek, Stikine, Firth, Wind, Snake, Mountain, Coppermine, Burnside, Soper, Babine, Chilko, Chicotin, Fraser and more. Canoe and raft options allow us to accommodate all skill levels on all rivers. We have helped thousands of northern dreams come true over the decades. Most of our guests return over the years to travel several rivers with us. Begin your plans now before our trips are completely full.
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P.O. Box 31203, Whitehorse, YT. Y1A 5P7.
Ph: (867)668-3180 Fax: (867)668-3056
Website: www.nahanni.comEmail us: info@nahanni.com |
Creative Western Adventures
Adventure in the Canadian Rockies, BC. This Paddle & Hike trip is based out of a luxurious lodge in the Kootenays. It is a combination of beautiful hikes in the alpine areas, exploring the wetlands by kayak, observing wildlife and birds and canoeing the scenic Kootenay River for three days.
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P.O. Box 74068, Calgary, AB. T3H 3B6.
Ph: (403)571-2380 Fax: (403)571-2382
Website: www.creativewestern.comEmail us: info@creativewestern.com |
CMH Heli-Skiing
Established in 1965, Canadian Mountain Holidays offers more than 75 dozen individualized trip variations and 12 beautifully appointed remote mountain lodges and locations to choose from in the pristine Mountains of British Columbia. IFMGA and ACMG certified professionals will guide you through 100,000 vertical feet of skiing during one amazing and memorable week-long trip.
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Box 1660, 217 Bear Street, Banff, AB. T1L 1J6.
Phone: (403)762-7100 Fax: (403)762-5879
Website: www.canadianmountainholidays.comEmail us: info@cmhinc.com |
Bella Coola Mountain Lodge
Relax in the scenic Bella Coola Valley at the newly renovated ‘Bella Coola Mountain Lodge‘. With 14 mountain view rooms , on-site tour operator and beautiful gardens to enjoy, you will be sure to experience the best the Central Coast of BC has to offer. Cascading waterfalls, majestic old growth forests, eagles soaring overhead and the relaxing pace of BC Central Coast, all at your doorstep. Our lodge is located in the central Bella Coola Valley in the community of Hagensborg. We are a 15 minute drive east of BC Ferries and 5 minutes from the Bella Coola airport. At Bella Coola Mountain Lodge you can arrange car rentals for self exploration, or join a guided excursion, including hikes, alpine 4×4 tours and river and eco-rafting excursions. In the fall (August to October) join our in-house tour company, Kynoch Adventures, on an exciting grizzly bear watching tour, which is certain to be a highlight of your visit to the Great Bear Rain Forest.
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1900 Hwy 20, Hagensborg, Bella Coola Valley, BC
Ph: (250) 982-2298 Toll Free: 1-866-982-2298
Website: www.bcmountainlodge.comEmail us: info@bcmountainlodge.com |
Icefield Helicopter Tours
HELI-HIKING or HELI-YOGA: We offer Helicopter Hiking or Yoga in some of the most spectacular portions of the Canadian Rockies, from our two locations – Stoney Nakoda Resort (Kananaskis Heli Tours – www.kheli.com/ – Toll Free:1-877-591-0222) and Cline River (Icefield Heli Tours – www.icefieldheli.com/ – Toll Free: 1-888-844-3514). Our tours include guide/instructor, lunch and a helicopter flight. All ages and level of hikers welcome.
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Box 146, Lake Louise, AB. T0L 1E0.
Toll Free: 1-888-844-3514 Fax: (403) 721-3779
Website: www.icefieldheli.comEmail us: frontdesk@icefieldheli.com |
Sea To Sky Expeditions
Sea to Sky Expeditions is proud of our commitment to sustainability, professionalism, learning, and cooperation with local communities. Our commitment to these principles has won us recognition as one of the top adventure companies in the world by National Geographic. Sea To Sky Expeditions has been providing quality wilderness experiences for our customers since 1988. Join us for 10 days of canoeing the world famous Bowron chain of lakes. The Bowron is considered the quintessential lake canoeing experience in Canada. All of our canoe expeditions feature certified guides, excellent meals, and top of the line equipment. We look forward to providing you with the adventure of a lifetime. [More Details]
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P.O.Box 1759, Squamish, BC V8B 0B2
Ph: (604)583-3518 Toll Free: 1-800-990-8735
Website: www.seatoskyexpeditions.comEmail us: info@seatoskyexpeditions.com |
Wanapitei Canoe and Northern Outdoor Expeditions
Offering high quality guided canoe trips throughout Northern Canada. Canoe trips for a variety of skill levels in Northern Ontario & Quebec, Nunavut, NWT and the Yukon. Paddle stunning mountain rivers in the Yukon & western NWT. Canoe the remote wilderness of Nunavut & Baffin Island’s vast tundra barren lands. Travel along historic James and Hudson Bay rivers or paddle the classic Canadian Shield trips country of Ontario and Quebec’s near north. Scheduled and private trips available! For more information, check out our website.
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338 Caves Rd. RR #2, Warsaw, ON. K0L 3A0.
Phone: (705)652-9461
Website: www.wanapiteicanoe.comEmail us: trips@wanapiteicanoe.com |
Crescent Spur Heli-Skiing
Crescent Spur Heli-Skiing offers first class heli-skiing in the Northern Caribou and Rocky Mountains. Both mountain ranges provide a variety of alpine bowls, open forest and glaciated terrain for a maximum of 20 guests per week in private or semi private packages. Excellent skiing, two guides per group, a luxurious private lodge with comfortable accommodation, outstanding cuisine and attentive staff make this the heli ski trip of a lifetime.
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General Delivery, Crescent Spur, BC. V0J 3E0.
Phone: (800)715-5532 Fax: (250)553-2301
Website: www.crescentspur.comEmail us: info@crescentspur.com |
Creative Western Adventures
Creative Western Adventures offers a wide variety of packages for wild life viewing and native cultural study. Whale watching on the pacific rim, roaming the Rockies or travelling to the land of the midnight sun provide excellent photo opportunities. Follow the footsteps of the Athapascan tribes, the Plains Indians or BC native culture.
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P.O. Box 74068, Calgary, AB, T3H 3B6
Phone: (403)571-2380 Fax: (403)571-2382
Website: www.creativewestern.comEmail us: info@creativewestern.com |
Creative Western Adventures
Dog sledding in K-Country: Experience the pristine Rocky Mountain area while gliding along endless trails through an amazing winter wonderland. Sled dogs will bring in a huskies pulled hand-crafted oak sled to a place where you can have lunch in a warming igloo or resting at a sun heated snow wall. You will follow new tracks in snow, hear fascinating stories from Metis guides about the past and the first explorers in the Alberta Rockies and learn about plants and their healing effects.
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P.O. Box 74068, Calgary, AB, T3H 3B6
Phone: (403)571-2380 Fax: (403)571-2382
Website: www.creativewestern.comEmail us: info@creativewestern.com |
Kananaskis Heli Tours
HELI-SNOW SHOEING: We offer 1-hour guided Helicopter Snow Shoeing Wilderness Stops in some of the most spectacular portions of the Canadian Rockies, from our two locations – Stoney Nakoda Resort (Kananaskis Heli Tours – www.kheli.com – Toll Free:1-877-591-0222) and Cline River (Icefield Heli Tours – www.icefieldheli.com – Toll Free: 1-888-844-3514). Our tours include guide, snow shoes and a helicopter flight. All ages and level of participants welcome.
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P.O. Box 8164 Canmore, AB, T1W 2T9
Toll Free: 1-877-591-0222 Fax: (403) 881-2110
Website: www.kheli.comEmail us: info@kheli.com |
Anchor D Guiding and Outfitting Ltd.
Ride with us into the High Country of the Alberta Rockies! Half-day, full day trail ride, or a 4-7 day horseback vacation into the wilderness of the Continental Divide, we have a trip to suit everyone. Weekender packages, Great Divide Rides and Lost Trail trips available. Check our website for more details.
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Box 656, Black Diamond, AB. T0L 0H0.
Phone: (403)933-2867 Fax: (403)933-2255
Website: www.anchord.comEmail us: anchord@anchord.com |
West Coast Expeditions
CONNECT, EXPERIENCE, REFRESH: Since 1972, WCE has introduced the remote marine wilderness of Kyuquot Sound on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island, BC. Our comfortable Wilderness Retreat on Spring Island offers the perfect base for daily kayak explorations amidst picturesque islets, or multi-day expeditions to the rugged Bunsby Islands and Brooks Peninsula. WCE uses highly experienced professionally certified guides. Customize your experience for individual needs, groups, and families of all ages, with diverse opportunities for novice to more advanced paddlers.
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PO Box 3537, Courtenay, BC. V9N 6Z8.
Phone: (250) 338-2511
Website: www.westcoastexpeditions.comEmail us: info@westcoastexpeditions.com |
Stubbs Island Whale Watching
Stubbs Island Whale Watching For the Ultimate Experience join BC’s first whale watching company established 1980. Stubbs Island Whale Watching operates out of Telegraph Cove, Northern Vancouver Island. Dedicated to ethical wildlife viewing, education and conservation, Stubbs Island Whale Watching’s tours begin in late May with wildlife tours. Whale Watching tours begin mid to late June once the resident Orca return to the area and continue into early October. Please contact us for rates and departure times. [More Details]
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Box 2-2, # 24 Boardwalk, Telegraph Bay, BC, V0N 3J0
Phone: (250) 928-3185
Website: www.stubbs-island.comEmail us: stubbs@island.net |
Great Northern Snowcat Skiing
Since 1979, Great Northern’s exclusive “boutiqueness” has offered a smaller, more personalized backcountry skiing alternative. By choice, we operate only one state-of-the art passenger snowcat, with just one group of 16 skiers per week. Our signature service from friendly and professional reservation, mountain and lodge staff guarantees our guests’ comforts and well-being are first and foremost. With 45 square miles of pristine terrain and over 600 inches of snow annually, Great Northern skiers experience a truly unique sense of intimacy and adventure in the heart of the majestic Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia.
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31096 Coyote Valley Road, Calgary, AB. T3L 2R1.
Toll Free (US - Canada) 1-800-889-0765 or (403) 239-4133
Website: www.greatnorthernsnowcat.comEmail us: info@greatnorthernsnowcat.com |
Island Escapades
Island Escapades has welcomed thousands of paddlers to Salt Spring Island since 1990. Kayak through the Gulf Islands viewing the spectacular bounty of marine mammals, birds & intertidal life. The call of the wild is everywhere & the seascape is no less than magnificent. We traverse the shorelines & paddle into small coves and shallow inlets not accessible to most other watercraft. Porpoises, seals, river otters & mink are commonly seen; sea lions and orcas may also be spotted. Bird species that grace our islands include eagles, osprey, herons, oystercatchers, buffleheads, widgeons, & wood ducks. We offer kayak tours & lessons, overnight expeditions, catamaran/kayaking lunch cruises, sailing excursions, accredited wilderness youth camps, school/group programs & guide courses. [More Details]
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163 Fulford Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T9
Ph: (250)537-2553 or Toll Free 1-888-529-2567
Website: www.islandescapades.comEmail us: escapades@saltspring.com |
West Coast Expeditions
CONNECT, EXPERIENCE, REFRESH: Since 1972, West Coast Expeditions has introduced the remote marine wilderness of Kyuquot Sound on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island, BC. Our comfortable Wilderness Retreat on Spring Island offers the perfect base for daily kayak explorations amidst picturesque islets, or multi-day expeditions to the rugged Bunsby Islands and Brooks Peninsula. WCE uses highly experienced professionally certified guides. Customize your experience for individual needs, groups, and families of all ages, with diverse opportunities for novice to more advanced paddlers. [More details]
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Office: PO Box 3537, Courtenay, BC. V9N 6Z8.
Phone: (250) 338-2511
Website: www.westcoastexpeditions.comEmail us: info@westcoastexpeditions.com |
Anchor D High Mountain Hunts Ltd.
Hunting trophy elk, mule deer, white tail deer, black bear, and Shiras moose has been our specialty for over twenty years. We hunt just 1 1/2 hours south and west of Calgary in the Canadian Rockies. Check our website for more information on these popular expeditions.
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Box 656, Black Diamond, AB. T0L 0H0.
Phone: (403)933-2867 Fax: (403)933-2255
Website: www.anchord.com/huntingtrips.htmEmail us: anchord@anchord.com |
Creative Western Adventures
Spend several days in the backcountry of the Rocky Mountains. From an idyllic base camp in the Elbow Valley explore several spectacular places such as Box Canyon Creek, the Cougar Gap, and Tombstone Mountain. Discover Kananaskis, Adventures Along the Cowboy Trail Alberta, Ranch and Pack Trip Adventures in the Rockies, and a Ranch Vacation in Western Canada are some of the adventures offered. Check our website for more information.
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P.O. Box 74068, Calgary, AB. T3H 3B6.
Ph: (403)571-2380 Fax: (403)571-2382
Website: www.creativewestern.comEmail us: info@creativewestern.com |
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Canoeing the Bowron Lake Circuit, British Columbia, Canada
The Bowron Lake Provincial Park in the Cariboo region of British Columbia is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The park started as a game reserve under the protection of the British Columbia provincial government, was re-categorized as a provincial park in 1961 and has grown over this time to encompass over 300,000 acres of land. The park is named after a local gold rush explorer and gold commissioner, John Bowron. Participants of the canoe circuit are required to register. Only 25 canoes are allowed on the circuit each day.
Hiking/Backpacking in the Canadian Rockies
To say that there are hiking opportunities in the Canadian Rockies is an unbelievable understatement. The Canadian portion of range stretches for nearly 1,500 km from the border with the USA up into northern British Columbia. In total, the Rockies cover approximately 180,000 square kilometers and you can find nearly any terrain or landscape you could want. There are river canyons, rolling foothills, craggy peaks, glaciers, forests, lakes, wetlands and more.
The Death of a Giant
Ontario’s provincial tree, the Eastern White Pine played a major part in the growth of Canada as a nation. This magnificent tree grew prolifically throughout eastern North America in the 1700’s and was a valued resource to the ship and furniture building industries. The fascinating story of the Eastern White Pine is woven throughout the history of North America and demonstrates the massive impact our actions can have on our environment.
Canadian Sport Fish
Information on fishing for char, salmon, trout, bass, pike and walleye.
Heli Hiking in British Columbia
Heli-hiking is no different from regular hiking, except that you get to see more remote areas by taking a helicopter to your destination. Depending on the specifics of your trip, the helicopter portion may only be 10 to 15 minutes long, or you may be in the air for more than half an hour to reach your final hiking spot.
Whitewater Rafting in the Canadian Rockies
All the thrills of a roller coaster, paired up with the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain river canyons makes whitewater rafting a fantastic opportunity for holiday adventure. The Banff area has some of the best spots for rafting. The Kananaskis and Kicking Horse Rivers and Bow River Horseshoe Canyon are a few examples where you’ll find plenty of tour operators to choose from.
Mountain Hiking
Trail hiking in Canada’s British Columbia Mountains exercises the body and soul. With Grizzlies, Black Bears, Dahl Sheep, Iceberg filled lakes, and some of the best wilderness guides and outfitters they are hard to beat. When the rivers are full with spawning salmon the bears and bald eagles are in abundance and the forest provides spectacular waterfalls cascading from the glaciers and the Coast Mountain Ranges rising all around . The Bella Coola Valley Rivers are teaming and Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, the largest in British Columbia is stunning. The Atnarko river is 100 kilometres long and flows from Charlotte Lake to the Telchako River.
River Canoe Trips
The Nahanni, the Tatshenshini, the Bowron Lake Circuit, and The Mackenzie River are just a few of the spectacular white water canoeing, kayaking and rafting opportunities that confirm Canada has the best rated wilderness experiences in the world. Great Bear Lake and Great Slave Lake add to Northern Canada’s reputation as a great place for wilderness kayaking and hiking experiences. Whether you want to kayak among the glaciers, white water raft down heart pounding rapids or photograph Dall sheep, grizzlies and caribou herds numbering in the thousands you won’t be disappointed.
Jasper Park Rafting, Canoeing, and Eco Tourism Adventures
Jasper National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Rocky Mountain Range of Alberta and is spread out over 10, 000 square kilometers (4,200 square miles). Set against the Rocky Mountain Range is the Athabasca Glacier, Miette Hot springs, gorgeous waterfalls, pristine forests and sparkling lakes. Visit the wonders of the park by road or be whisked away on the Jasper Tramway to enjoy any of the wonderful sites and activities this incredible park have to offer.
Kayaking on the Canadian Pacific Coast
Whether you want to kayak out on the open ocean, or prefer a quiet inlet for your paddling, the Pacific coast has it all. Nearly 26,000 km long, there are more than 40,000 islands along the coast, giving you an almost limitless number of kayaking spots. Jervis Inlet, Queen Charlotte Islands, Sunshine Coast, Indian Arm and Clayoquot Sound are just a few popular locations.
Heli-Skiing in British Columbia
There are many locations that offer heli-skiing throughout British Columbia so you should have no problem finding the right spot. In fact, British Columbia is where most of the world’s heli-skiing takes place. These aren’t groomed runs, so be prepared for a more wilderness experience while you ski down the mountainside.
Backcountry Navigator for Smartphones
Typically, smartphones are only useful useful if you are in range of the nearest cell tower. However, the Backcountry Navigator app provides offline GPS mapping. Even if you are outside of cell phone service range, the GPS on your Android (in theory) will continue to work anywhere you have a wide, clear view of the sky. With a bit of pre-planning, Backcountry Navigator lets you download maps and aerial photos of the areas you plan to explore while you are still in cell range and then use your Android’s GPS to find your position on these maps when you are in the wilderness.
Horse Pack Trips and Trail Rides in Alberta
Experiencing nature by taking a horse pack trip through the stunning scenery of the Canadian mountains can be a soul-searching, fun, and unique experience. Horse pack riding adventure trips vary in what they offer to vacationers in regard to comfort level and daily activities. A typical horse pack trip includes daily trail rides that are led by an experienced guide but some may offer the freedom for some independent riding. A common element of horse pack trips is mixing the trail rides with other nature activities such as fishing, canoeing, or hiking on foot.
Provincial Fishing & Hunting Regulations
Links for information on fishing & hunting regulations by province.












