Destination Vancouver respectfully acknowledges
that the land where we live, work, connect and seek inspiration, and the land to which we welcome our visitors, is the traditional, unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh). We are committed to learning from our Indigenous partners, and working together to identify, elevate, and support, opportunities for economic and cultural development which take us further along the path of reconciliation.
Vancouver is a young city on an ancient land. At Destination Vancouver, we are committed to learning from our Indigenous partners, and to elevating and supporting Indigenous cultural development and economic opportunities.
Meet the three host nations
Learn about the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) people — the original inhabitants of the unceded land which is currently known as the city of Vancouver and surrounding areas.
A collaborative partnership
We acknowledge and thank Indigenous Tourism BC, our partner in promoting the growth of Indigenous cultural tourism.
$705M Annual GDP
from Indigenous tourism businesses in BC
Our aim is to ensure that Indigenous voices are integrated into the evolution of tourism in Vancouver and the region.
400+
Indigenous Tourism businesses in BC
Collaboratively, we can support Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs to create more opportunities to lead tourism development and celebrate Indigenous diversity & culture.
Reconciliation in action
We’re committed to the advancement of Indigenous tourism in a way that respects ancestral knowledge and stewardship of place.
Learn about the principles, mutual interests, and coordinated functions set out in our Memorandum of Understanding with Indigenous Tourism BC.
Informing
our partnership
The following strategies and documents play a key role in informing our engagement with the Indigenous Tourism BC and the development of our Memorandum of Understanding.
City of Vancouver UNDRIP action plan
Read about the City’s plans to implement and deliver its UNDRIP strategy, including urban Indigenous engagement, housing, addressing racism, and more.Read about the City’s plans to implement and deliver its UNDRIP strategy, including urban Indigenous engagement, housing, addressing racism, and more.
