Category: Member Spotlight
A blue heron perches on a rock between the Royston Wrecks and K’omoks estuary, which also happens to be directly in front of Royston House B&B. This Comox Valley Bed and Breakfast was awarded Sustainable Tourism Gold this past January, and owners Ross and Nancy Munro invited me to return to the property when the yard was in […]
With 4 cabins set on 42 acres of private forest at the foot of the Selkirk mountains, Logden Lodge offers a unique backcountry holiday experience in the Central Kootenay region of BC. Owners Paul and Annelies are doing a lot of sustainability actions as Green Tourism Canada gold members, but here are the top 5 […]
SunLund By-The-Sea is nestled in the peaceful harbour community of Lund, British Columbia. The campground and RV park and camping facilities boast 2 (soon to be 3) comfortable cabins and 33 camp sites. Owners Ann and Ron have gone to great lengths to organize and facilitate an increasingly sustainable experience for their guests and have […]
The Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce they are Canada’s first Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre to become accredited members of Green Tourism Canada. Their “Silver” accreditation was made official on April 19th,2016. The organization is proud to be working with Sustainable Tourism to show their commitment to environmental sustainability and to promote Salt […]
West Coast Expeditions offers unique wilderness retreat and sea kayaking tours on Spring Island, off the west coast of Vancouver Island. They have always operated as a sustainable business with a minimal environmental footprint, and have built a strong connection to the Kyuquot community over the past 40 years. Top 5 unique green actions Current […]
Bear Claw Lodge is located in the stunning Kispiox Valley, 1.5 hours north of Smithers, British Columbia. Their 15,000 sqft luxury lodge is a bucket list destination for heliskiers (visiting Baldy Mountain), fishermen (fishing the largest wild steelhead in the world), and outdoor adventure seekers (participating in their family friendly Eco-Wild conservation camps). As a Sustainable Tourism Gold […]
40 Knots Vineyard and Estate Winery is located in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, where owners Brenda Hetman Craig and Layne Robert Craig produce a variety of white, rose and sparkling wines on their 24 acre estate. Here are the top 6 things that are uniquely green about this Sustainable Tourism Gold member: The tasting room is […]
How does a PhD in Marine Ecosystem Science earn one of Canada’s top sustainable tourism awards? Well it’s a journey that may sound dreamy to many eco-preneurs, and is incredibly inspiring to say the least. The success of Outer Shores Expeditions starts with one man: owner and captain, Russell Markel. Markel spent the majority of […]
Spirit of the West Adventures is one for the bucket list. Not only do they kayak to some of the world’s most beautiful waters off the coast of Vancouver Island, but the company is doing their upmost reduce their carbon footprint and protect the places they visit. The website is very thorough with lots of information on all […]