Respecting the culture
of place

Indigenous tourism

Respecting the culture
of place

Experience Indigenous Culture in Vancouver

City

Experience Indigenous Culture in Vancouver

Immerse yourself in Indigenous experiences

Immerse yourself in Indigenous experiences
Destination Vancouver respectfully acknowledges

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 Musqueam, Squamish, and 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

xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)

xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)

Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish)

Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish)

səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)

səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)

A collaborative partnership

We acknowledge and thank Indigenous Tourism BC, our partner in promoting the growth of Indigenous cultural tourism.

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$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.

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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.

Indigenous Tourism BC 5 year strategy

Read Indigenous Tourism BC’s plan to create a healthy, sustainable, and prosperous Indigenous cultural tourism sector.

City of Reconciliation agreement

The Reconciliation Framework was adopted in 2014, working towards Reconciliation with the Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation, and Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

City of Vancouver UNDRIP strategy

In 2021, the City of Vancouver adopted a motion to create a United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
Task Force.

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.

Connect with Indigenous businesses

Indigenous Tourism British Columbia
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
Skwachàys Lodge
Vancouver’s Salmon n’ Bannock Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day with a Sockeye Salmon BBQ
Takaya Tours

Immerse yourself in culture

Proudly championing
Vancouver