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of the beautiful Great Bear Rainforest in BC, they<br />
offer sensational tour opportunities, by sea kayak<br />
and motorboat, for nature enthusiasts and those<br />
wishing to learn about Coastal First Nations culture.<br />
Rentals and support also available. Klemtu<br />
Tourism: 1-877-644-2346. Email: info@klemtu<br />
tourism.com. Web: www.klemtutourism.com.<br />
KOEYE LODGE<br />
Koeye River is the jewel of the Great Bear<br />
Rainforest in BC. You’ll find salmon, grizzly bears,<br />
wolves, whales, a First Nations culture/science<br />
camp and an ecosensitive lodge. Come visit, play<br />
or work to preserve the watershed. Close to Bella<br />
Bella, Hakai Pass, Namu and Goose Island. Visit<br />
www.qqsprojects.org for information. Ph: 250-<br />
957-2941. Email: lwjorgenson@hotmail.com.<br />
NK’MIP DESERT & HERITAGE CENTRE<br />
The Heritage Centre, operated by the Osoyoos<br />
Indian Band, celebrates millennia of habitation<br />
on Canada’s only desert. Recipient of the Aboriginal<br />
Tourism BC Award, it includes interactive<br />
exhibits, historical collections and daily programs,<br />
gift shop, desert trail system and outdoor<br />
village. Ph: 250-495-7901 or toll free 1-888-495-<br />
8555. Email: nkmipdesert@oib.ca. Web:<br />
www.nkmipdesert.com.<br />
SEA KAYAK EXPLORATIONS<br />
4-8 day trips<br />
for fit, selfsufficient<br />
adventurers.<br />
We paddle mostly<br />
single kayaks but<br />
we bring some<br />
doubles, and we<br />
share responsibility<br />
for meals.<br />
LOW COST, SELF-CATERED, 16 YEARS IN BUSINESS<br />
From $415-$1195 Cdn<br />
Experience<br />
Haida Gwaii!<br />
See itineraries at www.gck.ca<br />
info@gck.ca<br />
QUW’UTSUN’ CULTURAL CENTRE<br />
The Quw’utsun’ Cultural Centre is an unforgettable<br />
experience, just an hour’s scenic drive from<br />
Victoria or Nanaimo, in BC’s largest First Nation.<br />
It offers art, food, stories and crafts for all ages.<br />
Hands-on, interactive activities include carving<br />
and children’s crafts. There is a gift shop with<br />
carving, jewellery and world famous Cowichan<br />
Sweaters—the only source for the genuine article.<br />
Ph: 746-8119. Web: www.quwutsun.ca.<br />
Email: askme@quwutsun.ca.<br />
RAINFOREST KAYAK AVENTURES<br />
Rainforest Kayak Aventures of Tofino, BC (Dan<br />
Lewis and Bonny Glambeck) works to support<br />
First Nations youth with Hooksum Outdoor<br />
School, mentoring eco-tourism entrepreneurs,<br />
and paddling with the Ahousaht First Nation’s<br />
high school outdoor program. Ph: 1-877-422-<br />
WILD. Web: www.rain forestkayak.com.<br />
RAVENSONG AQUATIC CENTRE<br />
The Ravensong Aquatic Centre in Parksville,<br />
BC is home to the Ravensong canoe, carved from<br />
a 600 year-old red cedar. This forty foot canoe<br />
travelled with the Tribal Journey flotilla to the<br />
opening ceremonies of the 1994 Commonwealth<br />
Games in Victoria. It was generously donated by<br />
Tsimshian artist, Bill Helin, to the community.<br />
Ph: 250-752-5014. Email: ttoriglia@rdn.bc.ca.<br />
Web: www.rdn.bc.ca.<br />
A D V E N T U R E<br />
Trips to...<br />
• Gulf Islands<br />
• Broken Group<br />
• Clayoquot Sound<br />
• Queen Charlottes<br />
• Broughton Archipelago<br />
• Nootka Island—Nuchatlitz<br />
• ...and Baja, Mexico!<br />
www.gck.ca<br />
910 Clarendon Rd., Gabriola Island, BC CANADA V0R 1X1<br />
PH: 250-247-8277 FAX: 250-247-9788<br />
O U T F I T T E R S<br />
SEA BREEZE KAYAKING<br />
Sea Breeze Kayaking is pleased to work with<br />
the First Nations People of the Tofino, BC area to<br />
give visitors a cultural experience that is new and<br />
refreshing. This is an opportunity to experience<br />
first hand the history, tradition and culture of these<br />
people. For complete information check<br />
www.seabreezekayaking.com. Toll free 866-723-<br />
0783. Email: seabreeze@seabreezekayaking.com.<br />
SEA WOLF ADVENTURES<br />
Sea Wolf Adventures offers a variety of customized<br />
First Nations Cultural Adventure Tour<br />
activities to choose from. Located in North Vancouver,<br />
BC on the Squamish Nation Eslah’an Reserve.<br />
For more information go to:<br />
www.seawolfadventures.com or call Gary or<br />
Susan Johnston at 604-990-3458.<br />
SEE-QUEST ADVENTURES<br />
Frank Brown operates SeeQuest Adventures in<br />
Bella Bella on BC’s Central Coast, providing camping,<br />
kayak transport and water taxi services as a<br />
gateway to this wild country, and exposure to the<br />
ancient Heiltsuk culture. He’s now branching out<br />
to the Gulf Islands as well. For info:<br />
frankbrown6@hotmail.com or call 250-957-2774,<br />
ph/fax 250-957-2611. www.seequest.net<br />
SPIRIT OF THE WEST ADVENTURES<br />
Spirit of the West’s Mothership tours explore<br />
ancient native villages of BC’s Broughton Archipelago,<br />
with totems half hidden by the silent forest.<br />
Learn about the history, myths and legends<br />
surrounding the people and the majestic creatures<br />
who travel these same waters, and get the<br />
chance to see killer whales and other wild animals<br />
in their natural environments. Ph: 1-800-<br />
307-3982. Web: www.kayak-adventures.com.<br />
WEST COAST<br />
CANOE COMPANY<br />
Manufacturing & Restoring<br />
Wooden Canoes<br />
1-800-446-1588<br />
canoes@islandnet.com<br />
www.islandnet.com/~canoes<br />
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