Indigenous Businesses you can support in Greater Victoria
Experiencing Indigenous culture is an eye-opening and impactful part of every Victoria, BC visit. Browse the Indigenous-owned businesses below that help make Victoria an enriching destination.
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lək̓ʷəŋən Territory
The lək̓ʷəŋən People, today known as the Songhees Nation & Xʷsepsəm Nation, have stewarded the lands and waters of this place since time immemorial. Every visit to Greater Victoria provides the opportunity to learn about the lək̓ʷəŋən People and their rich history, as well as experience their distinctive culture.
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Songhees Tours
Songhees Tours is a highly recommended, highly meaningful Indigenous experience you should be sure to include in your next Victoria visit. The Songhees Nation invites you to engage with their culture through Songhees Tours’ immersive, Indigenous-led canoe and walking tours through the heart of Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour. Visitors can embark on their moving ‘7 Signs of the Lekwungen’ tour, held on foot, that examines the Inner Harbour and downtown Victoria through a Lekwungen lens and offers participants a glimpse into the region before colonialism. Songhees Tours also leads canoe tours departing from the Inner Harbour. Led by a cultural guide, learn about the history of the land and the significance of the water, where the Songhees peoples have thrived since time immemorial.
Songhees Tours
Songhees Events & Catering
The Songhees Food Truck, owned and operated by Songhees Nation, is a one-of-a-kind foodie experience. Chef David Roger, in collaboration with community members from the Songhees Nation, cooks up a versatile menu sourcing fresh, local ingredients whenever possible, incorporating these into his menu in a Coast Salish way. Bite into their famous Salmon Bannock Burger or try a ‘Songwich’ with a bison sausage add-on. If at most you’re feeling snack-ish, order a stand-alone Bannock – a form of fry-bread that served as a staple in the diets of many First Nations, savoured for its high carb-content. The Songhees Food Truck is located at 1502 Admirals Road.
Songhees Events & Catering
Salish Seaside RV Resort and Marina
Are you visiting Greater Victoria by RV or boat? Salish Seaside RV Resort and Marina, open year-round, offers breathtaking views of Victoria’s harbour from a private peninsula. The RV resort can accommodate the largest Class A motor homes with full hook-ups, complimentary Wi-Fi, and more amenities. The village marina features unique float homes, including the rentable L’eau Rider. During your visit, be sure to pop by the gift shop, which has a fantastic collection of local First Nations art as well as art from an array of Canadian makers. Salish Seaside RV Resort and Marina are proudly owned and operated in partnership by the Songhees and & Xʷsepsəm Nations.
Salish Seaside RV Resort and MarinaSupport Indigenous Businesses
As the capital of British Columbia, Greater Victoria is fortunate to host the works of Indigenous artists & makers and offer a range of Indigenous experiences from Indigenous Cultures from Nations across Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and Canada. Explore more Indigenous Culture at these Greater Victoria Indigenous-owned businesses.
Orca Spirit Adventures
Set out for the adventure of a lifetime aboard a whale watching tour across the Salish Sea with Orca Spirit Adventures. These tours are as educational as they are exciting, as you’ll experience extraordinary encounters with the marine mammals that call these waters home, led by a certified Marine Naturalist with an extensive knowledge of marine ecology, local wildlife, naturalist interpretation techniques, and regional landmarks. Orca Spirit’s tours, are Certified Carbon Neutral, GreenStep Gold Certified, Surfrider Approved, Biosphere Committed and approach every tour with safety and respect for the whales. With an array of boats ranging from wildly rugged zodiacs to comfortable covered vessels, you’re certain to find a tour that matches the level of adventure you’re looking for.
Orca Spirit Adventures
Point Ellice House Museum & Gardens
Step into the rich and complex history of the province at Point Ellice House Museum & Gardens. One of the oldest residences in Victoria, the museum boasts an excellent collection of historic Victorian-era artifacts and intertwines them with the impacts that settler life has had and continues to have on Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia and the resilience of these communities. On the property, managed by Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC),you can explore the beautifully cared for gardens and grounds, nestled along the edge of Victoria’s Gorge Waterway, take a tour of the heritage house, and explore the Pre-Contact, Post-Contact, and Métis histories of our region.
Local tip: Point Ellice House is part of the Greater Victoria Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary and provides great birdwatching opportunities.
Aunty Collective Indigenous Practices Hub
Aunty Collective is a learning space, an Indigenous hub of gender-diverse artists and creators. The space provides accessible opportunities for Indigenous artists who learn, create, and share knowledge through all mediums. Here, you can take in gallery shows highlighting community, youth, 2S/Indigiqueer/Women artists, you can shop for the work of various Indigenous Artists from across Turtle Island, or you can join in on workshops that range from cedar weaving to drum making, beading, and more. These workshops provide a hands-on way to educate yourself about Indigenous practices while supporting the future of Indigenous arts in our region.
Aunty Collective Indigenous Practice Hub
Turtle Island Coffee
Indigenous-owned and operated, Turtle Island Coffee is the first coffee roastery to feature art from across Turtle Island, representing the four sectors of the medicine wheel. Proceeds from sales support Indigenous artists, and all of Turtle Island’s coffees are roasted and packaged locally on lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ territories. Offering fine, single origin coffees, all grown on Turtle Island, you can choose from four roast levels ranging from light-medium to dark.
Turtle Island Coffee
Indigenous Roots Coffee Company
Indigenous Roots Coffee Company is a 100% Indigenous-owned business that pairs each of its blends with grassroots Indigenous initiatives, with a portion of all sales directly supporting those initiatives. Each blend, and every package, match the theme of the initiative which it supports, and fits the feelings of these initiatives. All Indigenous Roots’ coffee uses high-grade, ethically sourced coffee beans.
Indigenous Roots Coffee Company
That Girl in Victoria – Private Tours
Explore Greater Victoria through the eyes of a local by taking a curated tour of the region with That Girl in Victoria, Michele Davis. Enjoy a private tour of the city’s must-see sights, The Butchart Gardens, or enjoy the region’s best wineries and cideries. If you’re more of an explore at your own pace type, but don’t want to miss out on great local insights, try one of That Girl in Victoria’s self-guided audio tours that download to your mobile device and use your phone’s own GPS to move the story along at the right time.
Local tip: In town just for a night on a cruise? Enjoy one of That Girl in Victoria’s Late Night Cruise Ship Tours that provide you with up to three hours of guided sightseeing.
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Indigenous Culture Link
Curious to learn more about the local Indigenous Culture? Learn more about lək̓ʷəŋən Traditional Territory, efforts to bring the lək̓ʷəŋən Language back to life, explore the Seven Signs of the lək̓ʷəŋən, and discover other Indigenous Landmarks throughout the city by visiting our Indigenous Culture page.
Indigenous Culture
Indigenous Tourism BC
Exploring more of BC? Victoria can often be a gateway for many looking to explore Vancouver Island, the Southern Gulf Islands, the Sunshine Coast, and mainland BC. There are over 200 unique Indigenous Nations across the province, each with their own distinct culture and history. To explore the depth and breadth of Indigenous Cultures and experiences across the province, visit the Indigenous Tourism BC website, who will point you to the provinces top authentic Indigenous tourism providers across BC.
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