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House of Himwitsa Native Art Gallery

hotels, indigenous culture

hotels, indigenous culture

Himwitsa Lodge is located in the downtown core of Tofino, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada, near the end of the Trans Canada Highway. Tofino is a beautiful rural town that is situated in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve as well as the United Nations World Biosphere Reserve. During peak season, the small town of Tofino boasts tourists from all over the world, hence the recommendation of reserving accommodations in Tofino for your stay. The Himwitsa lodging in Tofino, presents a great location, fabulous breathtaking sunset views over Vargas Island and great rates! We have 4 suites available that suits every need to relax and enjoy the town of Tofino; whether you're on your honeymoon, on a weekend getaway in Tofino or travelling with family! We have three studio-styled suites that have a 180-degree view, and two apartment-styled suites that have a 90-degree view that overlooks the bustling harbour of Tofino. Moreover, four suites come with an outdoor seating area on your own private balcony! All rooms are equipped with a full bathroom, kitchenettes, TV, free wifi, and parking. On the edge of the West Coast in Tofino, Himwitsa Lodge is only minutes away from all the local shops, Tonquin Beach, tours for hot springs cove, whale watching, bear watching, kayaking and surfing. Don't want to waste travel time? Fly in from Vancouver, BC via seaplane and land right next to us! *Please note: Hot tubs are no longer available.

Vancouver Island

Tofino

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Chims Guest House

indigenous culture, cabins & cottages

indigenous culture, cabins & cottages

Chims Motel Offers 1 Bedroom Accommodations in Port Alberni on Highway 4 on route to Tofino. All units sleep 4 and Book in: 1) Bear Guest House (550 sqft) 2) Bear Studio Suite (400 sqft) 3) Raven House (340 sqft) 4) Hummingbird) Tiny Home (340 sqft) Beautiful View of Mount Arrowsmith. Dedicated, Free Parking for One (1) Vehicle. Additional Parking is Available Upon Request. Rate Based on Double Occupancy (2 People) on a Queen Bed. Additional Charge For Up to Two (2) People on the Pull Out Couch.

Vancouver Island

Port Alberni

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Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

museums & heritage sites, attractions, art galleries, indigenous culture, shopping

museums & heritage sites, attractions, art galleries, indigenous culture, shopping

The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre is a three-story, 30,400-square foot award-winning cultural centre designed to blend the traditional Squamish Longhouse with the Lil'wat Istken. Cultural Ambassadors share their knowledge and stories with guests, on a guided tour, augmenting the information shared throughout the centre's curated collection of artifacts and contemporary pieces. Traditional drum songs are shared at the top of each hour. The facility is designed to evoke a traditional Squamish longhouse and a Lil'wat Istken (pit house) and is surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery. This thriving cultural centre shares meaningful experiences, educating all, and lifts their two distinct cultures. We occasionally close early for private events, for up-to-date hours slcc.ca/visit

Vancouver Coast & Mountains

Whistler

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Shearwater Resort & Marina

resorts & wilderness lodges

resorts & wilderness lodges

Shearwater is located in the Great Bear Rainforest on the West Coast of British Columbia, Canada. Situated on Denny Island about 450km north of Vancouver, 3.5km East of Bella Bella and 100km West of Bella Coola. We offer all-inclusive fishing packages, ecotours, accommodations, bar & grill, 1500 ft of moorage space in our marina, a shipyard, fuel services and retail stores including grocery, liquor and marine hardware and water taxi services throughout the central coast of BC.

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

Denny Island

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Alpha Mountain Lodging

indigenous culture, cabins & cottages

indigenous culture, cabins & cottages

Cozy modern cabins sitting on 25 acres of secluded and private property close to world renowned Boulder Mountain

Kootenay Rockies

Revelstoke

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Hiellen Village Longhouses

indigenous culture, campgrounds & rv parks, cabins & cottages

indigenous culture, campgrounds & rv parks, cabins & cottages

Located 25 minutes from Massett, drive down the well maintained gravel road which is flanked with ancient rainforests. The longhouses are nestled within beautiful Naikoon Provincial Park boundaries in an ancient village on Northern Haida Gwaii. The seven Haida longhouses and the immense Group Longhouse offer comfortable and cozy accommodations. This is truly a "GLAMPING" experience as Hiellen Village Longhouses is off the grid and the amenities are very basic. The location is world renowned and highly sought after by adventurers and beach lovers worldwide. Bald Eagles and the resident Raven of the Village welcomes guests to this magnificent hideaway. Take a walk along the 21km unobstructed beach which is just seconds from the longhouses. Guests can find peace and quiet and clams and crab in the warmer months. In the colder months, guests can surf the big swells or storm watch for their winter adventures. Hiellen Village Longhouses has been designed to give guests a truly unforgettable experience exemplifying awareness and understanding of the interconnection of all things. Come unwind with us and enjoy the beauty that is Haida Gwaii.

Northern British Columbia

Masset

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Skwachays Lodge

indigenous culture, hotels, shopping, art galleries

indigenous culture, hotels, shopping, art galleries

VNHS opened Skwachàys Lodge, the Urban Indigenous Fair-Trade Gallery, and the Artists in Residence Program in June of 2012. The former Pender Hotel was transformed from a three-and-a-half-story derelict SRO hotel to a unique Indigenous social enterprise that combines a boutique hotel with a street-level art gallery, that supports on-site housing and studio space for 24 Indigenous artists. VNHS identified the vulnerability of many urban Indigenous artists artists in need of housing, artists who for various reasons are not able to properly represent and market themselves or their work. Often these artists are commercially exploited through a long established street or underground market that takes advantage of their vulnerability. They try to live off their work by selling on the street or in the bars or through the commercial dealer network that purchases original, gallery quality art for, at times, only five or ten cents on the dollar. By creating a live/work supportive complex with a built-in gallery and community production space, VNHS took a lead role in addressing the social and economic inequities that Indigenous artists can face. The Artists in Residence Program is a unique and life-changing housing program for practicing Indigenous artists. The program includes very affordable housing in clean, unfurnished bachelor suites, 24/7 access to shared artist workshops, and participation in programming opportunities for personal and professional development that help artists develop their craft and move into the next phase of their careers. A 3-year residency in the program is dependent on successful program participation and the achievement of self-defined career goals. Emerging, mid-career, and senior artists are welcome to apply. To date we have had over 110 Indigenous artists complete the program. The Lodge, the Urban Indigenous Fair-Trade Gallery and production space are operated as a self-sustaining social enterprise. Artists are paid a fair price for their work. The model follows the established practices found in the art world. Generally an artist receives between 30%-60% of the retail price depending on the artists reputation and the cost that is underwritten by the gallery (framing, marketing and promotional expenses.) In short, when a guest spends their overnight travel dollars at the Skwachàys Lodge there is a social impact people are housed. When a guest, a member of the community or a company purchases authentic Indigenous art at the Fair Trade Gallery, there is a social impact a simple purchase fights cultural misappropriation and ensures that Indigenous artists are paid fairly for their work. Cultural tourism is one of the fastest growing segments of the tourism sector and there is absolutely a place for our urban Indigenous artists to participate in this industry as a means of reclaiming their lives and independence.

Vancouver Coast & Mountains

Vancouver

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Tunkwa Lake Resort

fishing, cabins & cottages, campgrounds & rv parks, indigenous culture

fishing, cabins & cottages, campgrounds & rv parks, indigenous culture

Thompson Okanagan

Logan Lake

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Wind Spirit Gallery

indigenous culture, art galleries

indigenous culture, art galleries

Northern British Columbia

Powell River

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Leaf Modern Gallery

art galleries

art galleries

Leaf Modern Gallery is a contemporary art gallery and workshop, where West Coast Kwakwaka'wakw MFA artist Rande Cook makes and features beautiful art.

Vancouver Island

Victoria

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