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Experience Indigenous coastal cultures and adventure tourism along BC’s west coast
TRAVEL TO TRANSFORM; THIS IS YOUR #INDIGENOUSCOASTBC INVITATION
Six First Nations along the west coast of Vancouver Island have come together to offer up the ultimate BC road trip to immerse you in Indigenous culture.
Within, you'll find resources to inspire and plan your travels, and link them together into a truly transformative adventure.
Gain new perspective on how to live more closely to the earth, while opening up your mind to ancient cultures, languages and cuisines.
Experience ancient rain-forests and pristine coastline while staying in an array of accommodation options from camping to high-end luxury.
New to the West Coast?
Or just looking for a better idea on what is to be found along #indigenouscoastbc, just click onto this destinations page with a map & links to its discovery potentials.
#INDIGENOUSCOASTBC EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
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Each of the six nations owns and offers a variety of accommodations, restaurants and/or tour experiences, ready and waiting to welcome you.
within Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation homelands
stay on the beach at Nation-owned Tin Wis Resort
hike the Big Tree Trail (Tofino)
learn Tla-oqui-aht arts like cedar weaving
attend the Nation's signature naaʔuu experience
within Huu-ay-aht First Nations homelands
camp on the very west coast at Pachena Bay Campground (Bamfield)
watch for the return of Kiixin Tours in 2025 (book ahead!)
within Toquaht Nation homelands
camp at Secret Beach Campground and kayak launch
paddle the Broken Group Islands
within Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’wx Nations homelands
stay at the Kwa'lilas Hotel or The Cabins at Alert Bay
take wildlife, whale watching tours
experience the U’mista Cultural Centre
within Heiltsuk Nation homelands
travel by ferry up the Inside Passage from Port Hardy to Bella Bella
stay at the Shearwater Resort
tour the Great Bear Rainforest and Great Bear Sea with Yuwala Charters
within Ditidaht First Nation homelands
stay at a cabin or a campsite at Nitinath Campground.
catch some air kiteboarding
day hike one of the world’s top trails, the West Coast Trail
For a better idea to what can be found along #indigenouscoastbc, just click onto this destinations page with a map and links to its discovery potentials.
Plan the trip of a lifetime, learn new ways to connect with the earth and come back transformed. The destinations of #indigenouscoastbc have tourism and road trip options that come with history in the making.
