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Dream Wellness Vacation Contest to Nimmo Bay Resort

Win a Dream Wellness Vacation to Nimmo Bay Resort with Flights Compliments of Pacific Coastal Airlines! Learn More Brought to You by Wellness Travel BC with Partners Lotto BC & Pattison Food Group Wellness Travel BC is thrilled to announce our third-year partnership with BC Lottery Corporation and its retail partner Pattison Food Group and […]

Riding Into Wellness in Pemberton’s Backcountry

By Natasha Netschay The sun was already warm when I arrived early morning at Copper Cayuse Outfitters in Pemberton, the air carrying that crisp, mountain scent that only comes in the Sea-to-Sky Corridor. Horses stood in a corral nearby, strong, calm, and far larger than I had pictured in my mind. My stomach fluttered with […]

At the Pemberton Valley Lodge with David MacKenzie

By Natasha Netschay Davies One warm August afternoon, I sat down with David MacKenzie, owner and managing director of Pemberton Valley Lodge. We found a quiet spot and talked about why this place feels so different from a typical resort town. David knows the valley well, and it’s clear he’s as passionate about the surrounding […]

Pemberton: Where Water, Mountains, and Warm Smiles Heal You

By Natasha Netschay Davies I’d been craving a BC summer escape. A few days to unwind, recharge, and soak in nature before fall creeps in. In early August, my husband and I packed our car for a four-day, three-night getaway. We wanted somewhere close enough for a leisurely drive, yet far enough to feel like […]

Where Summer Slows Down: Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara

Some spa days check a box. Others change your state of being. At Grotto Spa in Parksville, British Columbia, the experience begins with The Grotto, a beautifully designed, self-paced wellness journey. Warm mineral pools that mirror the feel of a natural stone grotto. Cedar barrel saunas. A cool splash waterfall. Outdoor showers. Fireside lounging on […]

Our Big, Juicy Summer Wellness Travel Newsletter!

“Summertime is always the best of what might be.” – Charles Bowden Welcome to Wellness Travel BC’s big, juicy summer newsletter – showcasing a few of our recently renewing partners in wellness travel! From the spectacular mountain town of Fernie located in the Kootenay Rockies Region of BC, to multi-award-winning Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & […]

Long Beach Lodge Resort – A Founding Gem in the Wellness Travel BC Guide

We are thrilled to introduce you to Long Beach Lodge Resort, one of the founding participants in the Wellness Travel BC (WTBC) online guide, a curated directory for travelers seeking rejuvenation, connection, and holistic wellness experiences across British Columbia. As a WTBC founding partner, Long Beach Lodge embodies the heart of our mission—to spotlight transformative […]

Wellness Travel and the Magic of Camping in 2025

In a world where stress and screen time are at an all-time high, more people are embracing travel to recharge, reconnect, and restore their sense of balance. One of the most accessible and transformative ways to experience wellness through travel is by taking a camping holiday. It’s outdoors, it’s fun, it’s safe, and it’s incredibly […]

Soar & Restore: Harbour Air & Wellness Travel

In the realm of travel, there exists a magical convergence between adventure and relaxation – a perfect harmony where the exhilarating journey meets the tranquil destination. For those seeking a unique, yet rejuvenating escape, one of our popular partners in wellness travel experiences – Harbour Air – offers an extraordinary mode of transportation aboard sea […]