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!

Road trip the Vancouver Island coastal route

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Follow the winding island roads through Nuu-chah-nulth Homelands (the collective of 14 island-based...

Four soulful Vernon experiences with syilx connections

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Viewpoints are sacred spaces for the syilx people. “This is where ceremonies are held that remind...

Tin Wis Resort Tofino BC Tla-o-qui-aht Nation

naaʔuu 411 and an invite to Feast in Tofino This March

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Those of you who have surfed Tofino, those who have hiked Tofino or even simply have gone for a...

Tla-o-qui-aht Nation Tofino BC naauu Ben Giesbrecht

Go behind the cedars at Tla-o-qui-aht Nation’s new naaʔuu experience

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“I actually first started carving as I was learning my family dance. When dress rehearsal time came...

Tofino British Columbia Naauu Melissa Renwick ZenSeekers

naaʔuu presents Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation culture to the world

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Deep in Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation (aka Tofino as it is known presently), a new cultural resurgence...

Port Alberni Vancouver Island BC Blue Fish Gallery Melissa Renwick ZenSEekers

Explore Port Alberni for holiday gift giving ideas

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Surrounded by the Beaufort Mountain Range, Sproat Lake and MacMillan Provincial Park, Port Alberni...

Five ways to cozy up to fall in BC

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Ready to get cozy? Picture taking a sauna by the ocean, soaking in hot springs and indulging in more...

Slow Rise Bakery breadmaking workshop Gabriola Island Logan Moore ZenSeekers

Island-hop to these events on BC’s rural islands

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These five BC rural islands are some of the most community-oriented, nature-centered, grounded and...

'Namgis First Nation Eli Cranmer Cormorant Island BC Melissa Renwick ZenSeekers

Learn to travel BC's rural islands respectfully, from locals

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It's easy to travel respectfully when you visit the BC Gulf Islands of Cormorant, Cortes, Gabriola...

Find your way to the nature neverland of BC rural islands

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Get to know the five rural islands of Quadra, Cortes, Cormorant, Gabriola and Hornby - and how...

Métis Crossing music dance Smoky Lake Alberta Rob Hislop ZenSeekers

Join the jig at Métis Crossing, on the journey to reconciliation

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With the swaying staccato of a fiddle and the quick-shuffle of moccasined feet, a cultural movement...

Metis Crossing Tales by the Fire Metis experience Paul Lavoie ZenSeekers

Road trip through history in northeast Alberta

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Short drives between destinations full of history, beautiful boreal forest, lakes and scenic prairie...

Haida Gwaii Kay 'Lingaay cultural centre Jim Barr

Ride a reconciliation wave on culturally, naturally rich Haida Gwaii

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I knew my first visit to Haida Gwaii would leave a significant impression, but I was not ready for...

Secret Beach campground BMX pump track

Bike & Camp at Secret Beach, Vancouver Island

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Secret Beach Campground adds bike trails to its powerhouse attractions, which include marina access...

Bamfield BC Kiixin Village Site 8 Jaiden George ZenSeekers

SCORE THE KiiX̣IN 411 ON THIS RECONCILIATION EXPERIENCE

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Get to know the incomparable Kiixin national historic site from the perspective of one of the Huu-ay...

Indigenous dancers Grande Prairie

4 Ways to Connect to Indigenous culture in Grande Prairie

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The next time you are travelling through one of Canada’s largest most undiscovered cities, Clinton...

Secret Beach BC Kayaking Jaiden George ZenSeekers

Camp and Kayak Broken Group Islands via Secret Beach

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Slipping our kayaks into the waters from the Secret Beach Campground kayak launch, Lem and Anne...

Camp Pachena Bay, Learn at 5500 year-old Kiixin village

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As you set up camp on Vancouver Island's west coast, or walk any of Vancouver Island’s many beaches...