Blog

Mar 27
What’s Green About Topsy Farms

Tucked away on Amherst Island in Lake Ontario, about 10 kilometers west of Kingston, Ontario sits Topsy Farms, known around the world for their sheep products: 100% pure wool blankets, sheepskins, and ethically and humanely raised lamb. First begun as an intentional community in 1971, the residents purchased their first sheep in 1974 (50 ewes […]

Mar 26
Touring Salt Spring Island in a Green Machine just got easier!

At Sustainable Tourism, we love showing people that sustainability doesn’t have to trade off with comfort or service, so we’re pumped to tell the world about Tour Salt Spring and how they are on the cutting edge of sustainable business and tourism innovation! Tour Salt Spring was recently upgraded to Sustainable Tourism Gold Certification in […]

Mar 25
Endless Adventures In Sustainability

Endless Adventure is a well established tourism company that is mindful of their beautiful place of business in the Slocan Valley, nestled in the beautiful Kootenay region of British Columbia. Their tours come with guides that love the river and do their very best to maintain the awesomeness and beauty of their surroundings. Endless Adventure […]

Mar 24
Orca Spirit makes waves in quest for sustainability

Orca Spirit Adventures embodies the spirit of Sustainable Tourism – taking nothing but photographs and leaving nothing but waves. Since starting up almost 20 years ago as the first covered-vessel whale watching company in Victoria, Orca Spirit Adventures have been committed to not only minimizing their own environmental footprint, but also to using their position […]

Mar 23
Have you heard the buzz about Planet Bee?

Have you heard the buzz? Planet Bee Honey Farm & Honeymoon Meadery have achieved a Silver grading from Sustainable Tourism once again, and are very close to reaching Gold! Having worked with bees since the 1960s, owner Ed Nowek understands that his business simply could not survive without a healthy environment for his bees to […]

Mar 22
Think Sustainably For Your Next Canadian Vacation

These Sustainable Tourism Gold accommodations are leading the way to help you enjoy a greener travel experience. Now is the perfect time to book your stay with an incredible, forward-thinking Canadian green hotel, inn, campground, B&B, lodge, resort, spa, ranch, or chalet. The hardest part will be deciding, with so many great options! The earth-loving […]

Mar 21
Walking Softly in the Wilderness with Paddler’s Inn

Tucked away amongst BC’s coastal community, Paddler’s Inn sits right in the middle of the Broughton Archipelago, on the coast of beautiful Gilford Island. Being located so remotely has its challenges (water taxis everywhere!) but they haven’t let that stop them from taking major steps to reach their Gold certification green achievements, all the while providing their guests […]

Mar 20
MEMBER INSPIRATION: Fawn Lake Resort

One of the biggest challenges with recycling in your tourism business can be your guests! With visitors from all over the province, country, continent or globe, recycling habits and understanding can vary significantly. The best way to make it easy is not only clear labelling, but also visual cues. While we understand that it may […]

Mar 19
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery – See why they are certified Gold with Sustainable Tourism

As more consumers become environmentally conscious, many businesses are discovering the benefits of going green. The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association is working hard to help businesses in the region improve their environmental impact to attract these consumers by showcasing tourism companies who are working hard to be as sustainable as possible. The South Okanagan, home to […]