Listel Whistler Hotel

4121 Village Green
Whistler BC V0N 1B4
604.932.1133
1.800.663.5472

www.listelhotel.com

At the heart of Adventure
Located in the Coastal Mountains of southern British Columbia, Whistler is a four season playground offering great mountain biking trails, river rafting, ziptrekking, hiking, kayaking, fishing, golf courses, world class alpine skiing at both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains and Nordic skiing in Whistler and Callaghan Valleys- Whistler Olympic Park.

Cathedral Lakes Lodge

Cathedral Provincial Park
Keremeos BC
250.492.1606
Toll Free 1.888.CLL.HIKE (255.4453)

www.cathedral-lakes-lodge.com

Visit Canada's highest full-service hiking and fishing resort, located in the core area of Cathedral Provincial Park in South Western BC, on the BC-Washington State border.

Guests can stay in a comfortable lodge room or a cozy cabin, while exploring the diverse terrain of the park. Over 60 kilometers of well maintained trails start in the vicinity of the Lodge and lead to a number of alpine lakes and meadows, high ridges and the unusual geological formation that Cathedral Park is renowned for.

Transportation is provided from the base camp to the lodge and cabins at Quiniscoe Lake (2000 metres above sea level). After a day of hiking or fishing guests enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub, a good meal in the lodge dinning room and a pleasant evening in front of the stone fireplace.

Swans Suite Hotel - Victoria's Art Hotel

506 Pandora Avenue
Victoria BC V8W 1N6
250.361.3310
800.668.7926
www.swanshotel.com

The Swans Hotel in Victoria is a lovingly restored heritage hotel and brew-pub. Swans is home to the Williams Collection; one of the largest privately owned art collections in Western Canada. This collection consists of paintings, sculptures, furniture and antiques that total approximately 1600 pieces. They include historical and contemporary Northwest Coast First Nation's art; two and three dimensional works by local and national artists, and furniture dating from the 17th to 20th century.

Sooke Harbour House & Gallery

1528 Whiffen Spit Road
Sooke BC
250.642.3421
www.sookeharbourhouse.com

A Unique hotel featuring an intimate and romantic environment, spa services, a renowned restaurant and an art gallery

Sooke Harbour House, an intimate coastal inn surrounded by edible gardens, offers creative regional, seasonal cuisine, luxury ocean view guestrooms, full service weddings, extensive spa treatments, conference and meeting space, unique gift shop/gallery and one of 95 best wine cellars in the world.

The Gallery at the Harbour House is home to the art of more than 150 local artists and craftspeople. Our unconventional art gallery encompasses most of the inn- from the art filled garden room, the meandering hallways, to sculptures nestled amongst our edible gardens. This region has fostered an incredible number of talented artists, and we exhibit exclusively the work of artists from Sooke, Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, Victoria, and the Lower Mainland. We carefully select work that reflects the ocean, surrounding rainforest, gardens and food, and that tie into the Sooke Harbour House philosophy of local, eclectic and sustainable.

Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa

134 Madrona Drive
Galiano Island BC V0N 1P0
250.359.3388
Toll Free 1.877.530.3939
www.galianoinn.com

The Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa is the only resort in the Southern Gulf Islands where you can leave your car behind, take the ferry, walk to the Inn and hike to trails, parks, beaches and village shops. So very easy!

Galiano Island can provide all of the outdoor experiences you can possibly enjoy in one vacation, because of all of the wonderful resources are within minutes of the Inn.

• eco-tours and whale-watching
• golf
• kayaking
• hiking
• beaches for exploring or relaxing
• bicycling and bicycle rentals
• tennis
• sports fishing
• bird watching
• wildlife viewing and photography
• boat rental
• scuba diving
• Saturday market

....and don't forget the opportunity for a beachfront or garden massage: that is one outdoor activity not to be missed.

Also visit us at: www.galianoliving.com.

Cormier's Studio

495 Vancouver Avenue
Penticton BC V2A 1A4
250.493.3273
www.cormierstudio.com

Open year round.

B & B and Art Studio(open year-round)
Experience the Okanagan sipping wine on a private patio in our 4.5 star B & B, art gallery and sculpture garden. Our unique property promises the best of relaxation, experience and enjoyment while being surrounded by exceptional artwork. At Cormier you can enjoy a relaxed getaway nestled in the hillside of Pentiction. Take a leisurely walk down to the water or explore all of the amenities Pentiction has to offer.

Abbeymoore Manor Bed and Breakfast Inn

1470 Rockland Ave
Victoria BC V8S 1W2
250.370.1470
Toll Free 1.888.801.1811
www.abbeymoore.com

Unwind and relax in the historic Rockland district of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

We offer heritage bed & breakfast rooms or spacious self-contained suites at ground level and a penthouse suite with ocean and mountain views. Ideally located across the street from the Lieutenant Governor's mansion, near Craigdarroch Castle and the Art Gallery, we are a five minute drive to all downtown Victoria's attractions and the US ferries, and only four blocks from the ocean.

Abbeymoore Manor is an outstanding period mansion built in 1912. It sits amongst the castles, gardens and tree lined streets of "Old Victoria". The historic Rockland area is where the Governors, Merchant Barons, Bankers and famous Architects built their luxurious homes to show off their new gold rush wealth.

Albion Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn (VHI)

224 Superior Street
Victoria BC V8V 1T3
250.389.0012
Toll Free 877.389.0012

www.albionmanor.com

The elegant tranquility of Albion Manor has made us one of Victoria's signature Bed and Breakfast Inns. It was formerly Ryan's Bed and Breakfast. Our gracious 1892 Heritage Home is located on a peaceful oak-tree lined street in the historic James Bay district just five minutes walk from the US ferry terminal, the ocean, downtown shopping and Victoria's major venues. We have off-street parking, so there's no need to drive with everything so wonderfully close to us.

Furthermore, Albion Manor B&B;is a treasure trove of art from around the world, featuring exotic treasures from the places we have visited: Europe, Korea, Japan, Morocco, the Sultanate of Oman and Papua New Guinea. Our home is elegantly decorated with paintings, china cabinets, chaise lounges, overstuffed couches, and beautiful Kerman rugs for you to enjoy. To say nothing of the sculptures, paintings, silverpoints, drawings and sketches by Fernando, our artist-in-residence.

Amethyst Inn

1501 Fort Street
Victoria BC V8S 1Z6
250.595.2053
Toll Free 1.888.265.6499

www.amethyst-inn.com

Truly Victorian
Amethyst Inn is a fully-restored Victorian mansion dating from 1890. Some of our many features include 13 foot ceilings, period furniture and antiques, and cosy fireplaces in most rooms. In the parlour we serve a full English breakfast on antique crystal and china. To help you unwind there are several jacuzzis on the premises. And don’t worry about your car: we have lots of secure, free parking on our property.

Award Winning Breakfasts
All our breakfast dishes are prepared by our award winning hostess and served in our elegant dinning room. Breakfast at the victoria Inn is an experience in itself!

Arbutus Hill Bed and Breakfast

356 Cyril Owen Place
Victoria BC
250.727.6400
Toll Free 1.866.727.6401

www.arbutushillbedandbreakfast.com

Victoria bed and breakfasts offer a kaleidoscope of choice. Within that spectrum, Arbutus Hill Bed and Breakfast offers:
~ clean and modern accommodation in a park-like setting,
~ the traditional sense of a 'bed and breakfast' - a healthy, hearty, hot, home-cooked breakfast, and warm and helpful hospitality,
~ an economical, yet more personal, alternative to large-scale lodgings,
~ a location that is quiet and scenic, yet within easy reach of all that Victoria has to offer

Arbutus Hill Bed and Breakfast is named for the many arbutus trees that are prominent on the house site. Enjoy our woodland garden.

Artful Weekend - Retreat for Women

Tumbler Ridge BC, Northern Rockies

Enjoy a relaxing 3 day/2 night stay in the peaceful surroundings of an artist’s home. Includes silk-painting workshop (no experience needed), massage, cozy accommodation and great food (including 4-course dinner at the new restaurant).
Hosted by Mila, a professional artist and tour guide.

All incl. $599/per person (Friday to Sunday)
Available year-round.

1 to 3 guests.

Ph.250-242-3389
mila@persona.ca
www.TumblerRidgeTours.com

Beaconsfield Inn

998 Humboldt St
Victoria BC V8V 2Z8
250.384.4044
Toll Free 888.884.4044

www.beaconsfieldinn.com

The Beaconsfield Inn is an international award-winning Edwardian Inn in the heart of quiet Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. We are proud to be a Registered Heritage Property– circa 1905, and continue to do our best to preserve the beauty and grandeur of this lovely property. We have also been awarded Canada Select 5 Star Rating and were selected "Best International Bed and Breakfast" by Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report.

The elegance of our historic Inn, set in the heart of Victoria BC, is tastefully blended with the comforts expected today. Each of the nine bed and breakfast guest suites has a private bath, goose-down comforters, and English antiques. All our rooms/suites have fireplaces (some wood burning), Jacuzzi tubs, chandeliers, and leaded stained-glass windows. Each room is individually decorated to be a romantic delight!

Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa

849 Verdier Avenue
Victoria BC V8M 1C5
1.888.544.2079
www.brentwoodbaylodge.com

Victoria's only 5-Star Ocean Front Resort.

It's all about an appetite for new experiences. Spectacular ocean front dining in the SeaGrille, soothing spa treatments and eco cruises to the worls famous Butchart Gardens.

play hard. dine well. breathe deep. rest easy

Dashwood Manor

One Cook Street
Victoria BC V8V 3W6
250.385.5517
Toll Free (800) 667-5517

www.dashwoodmanor.com

Enjoy the casual elegance of Dashwood Manor Bed & Breakfast, one of Victoria's Finest B&Bs;, a member of Victoria's premier bed and breakfast association, Best B&Bs;of Victoria and a founding member of Victoria's Historic Inns. This heritage, seaside, Victoria BC bed and breakfast inn will remain as one of your best memories of Vancouver Island, beautiful British Columbia and Canada.

Dashwood Manor Bed and Breakfast looks out to Victoria's best ocean and mountain views. This outstanding Vancouver Island heritage bed and breakfast is located along Dallas Road, Victoria’s scenic marine drive, within easy walking distance to downtown Victoria’s Inner Harbour and many major attractions! Enjoy unforgettable ocean views from your guest room in this 1912 English Tudor mansion. Look directly across Juan de Fuca Strait to the snow-capped Olympic Mountains of Washington State. Take a leisurely stroll along the beaches and walking paths - mere steps away from our door. Breathe in the fresh sea air and know the good, island life!

Durlacher Hof Alpine Country Inn

7055 Nesters Road
Whistler BC
1.877.932.1924 or 604.932.1924

www.durlacherhof.com

Durlacher Hof a traditional Austrian Alpine Inn, Close to the Village and trails, Delicious full breakfasts, Lovely rooms with private bath, mountain views, a peaceful and comfortable stay.

German spoken.

Echo Valley Ranch Resort

P.O. Box 916,
Clinton BC V0K 1K0
1.800.253.8831

www.evranch.com

A Magical Wilderness Paradise in the Cariboo
Whether it's extraordinary riding, fly fishing, unlimited hiking adventures in four biomes or watching the birds, Echo Valley Ranch & Spa has something to offer you.

And at the end of a full day of activiites and fun, you can soothe mind and body in our world-class spa.

It's all here... what are you waiting for?

Firesign Art & Design Studio and Bed & Breakfast

PO Box 265, 730 Smiths Road, Quathiaski Cove
Quadra Island BC V0P 1N0
250.285.3105

www.firesignartanddesign.com

Firesign Art & Design Studio and Bed & Breakfast offers quiet and nourishing accommodations, workshops and retreats that refresh and replenish your joy and interest. Enjoy the wild and wonderful Pacific Northwest marine rainforest wilderness by day and spend the night in a safe and quiet home away from home in wooded acreage on beautiful Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Art is an important part of our lifestyle and we share it by offering paintings and workshops and by helping to develop awareness and growth of our local arts community.

We promise a delicious full-course breakfast in the morning, catered to your preferences. Breakfast fare with flair!

Hester Creek Estate Winery & Villa

Road #8, just South of Oliver
Oliver BC V0H 1T0
250.498.4435
Toll Free 1.866.498.4435
www.hestercreek.com

Love What We Do


Wine Shop open daily at 10:00 am

Villa Suites open from February to October
for reservations call 250.498.4435

Hester Creek Estate Winery is located on the fabled “Golden Mile Bench” of Oliver, B.C.
With 75 acres under vine we have perhaps the most envied location in the entire Okanagan Valley. Our wines continue to receive many awards from North American and International competitions.

Humboldt House

867 Humboldt Street
Victoria BC V8V 2Z6
1.250.383.0152

www.humboldthouse.com

Escape to the romantic luxury of this beautiful Bed and Breakfast Inn. The Humboldt House offers a most unique getaway in each of its B&B;rooms. Large jacuzzi baths, wood-burning fireplaces, and exquisite decor are found in each of the six bed and breakfast suites. sparkling wine and homemade chocolate truffles await your arrival. goose down comforters, a CD stereo, fresh flowers and candlelight, and a complimentary wireless internet connection are among the extra touches provided in every guest room.

A special feature of Humboldt House Bed and Breakfast is the full gourmet breakfast - each morning, tucked into a basket and delivered through a two-way pantry into the privacy of your room. The Humboldt House Inn is proud to serve Level Ground, Fairly Traded Columbian Coffee.

Nestled just outside Victoria's downtown core, in on a quiet, historic tree-lined street, Humboldt House B&B;is just a few minutes walk from Victoria's world-class restaurants, theaters, dining and tourist attractions.

Inn at the Quay

900 Quayside Drive
New Westminster BC V3M 6G1
604.520.1776
1.800.663.2001
www.innatthequay.com

PREPARE TO SET SAIL

The Inn at the Quay features luxurious river view guestrooms perched over the Fraser River offering leisure travelers an unmatched waterfront location. Stroll along the boardwalk, Dine at the Boathouse Restaurant, Enjoy the central location just 30 minutes from Vancouver International Airport and Downtown Vancouver via Skytrain.

The Listel Hotel Vancouver

1300 Robson St
Vancouver BC
604.684.8461; 1.800.663.5491
www.thelistelhotel.com

"Vancouver's most art-full hotel"
The Listel Hotel's art-infused atmostphere and perfect downtown location brings high design, original art, live jazz and exceptional food and wines all under one roof!

Art isn't everything. It's just about everything."
Gertrude Stein

Oak Bay Guest House

1052 Newport Ave
Victoria BC V8S 5E3
250.598.3812
Toll Free 800.575.3812

www.oakbayguesthouse.com

This Victoria Bed and Breakfast, located in BC, Canada, is a gracious old 1912 Victorian Home, designed by Samuel Maclure.

The Oak Bay Guest House Bed and Breakfast is located in Oak Bay, Victoria’s Seaside Village, two blocks from the ocean and not far from Victoria’s Inner Harbour and the Empress Hotel. Our Victoria B & B has been providing bed and breakfast accommodations in Victoria for generations of travelers for nearly a century.

Selected by British Columbia "Off the Beaten Path" as the Number One Choice for guest accommodation in Victoria. The only Bed and Breakfast in Victoria's Garden and Heritage Heartland and only a few minutes to downtown Victoria attractions.

Ocean Wilderness Inn
Watercolor Painting Retreat

9171 West Coast Road
Sooke BC V0S 1N0
(250) 646-2116

www.oceanwildernessinn.com

May 7 to 9, 2010

Treat yourself (or your Mother) to a creative and restful retreat.
Discover or develop your watercolor painting interest. 1:00pm Friday to 3:00pm Sunday. The retreat includes over 12 hours of instruction or coaching with award-winning painter and skilled instructor Leslie Redhead; breakfasts and lunches Saturday and Sunday and overnight accommodation for $359 double occupancy or $459 single occupancy. Only 10 spaces available. Book Soon!

The Outback Resort

9845 East Side Road
Vernon BC V1H 1Z2
1.877.546.5005

www.theoutbackresort.com

The Okanagan's Newest and Most Unique Lakeside Retreat

A place of retreat. An opportunity to relax. The Outback Resort offers 60 acres of woodlands on the shores of Okanagan Lake. Inspired by breathtaking surroundings this distinctive resort property offers serenity and exclusive luxury in the natural beauty of The Okanagan Valley. Experience a preserved natural environment hedged with granite bluffs dropping to the water and punctuated with gnarly pine trees. The shimmering cool waters of the lake are so inviting in the hot summer sun.

Prince Rupert's Crest Hotel

222 1st Avenue West
Prince Rupert BC V8J 1A8
1.800.663.8150 or 250.624.6771
www.cresthotel.bc.ca

Overlooking the beautiful Prince Rupert harbour, the Crest Hotel offers one of the most scenic vantage points of Kaien Island from our Waterfront Restaurant, Charley's Lounge or our Heated Deck all of which feature BC Cuisine and award-winning BC wines. Visit our Gift Shop for a fine array of locally carved masks, jewellery, argillite and more. Located only minutes from local shopping and major attractions.