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The Season of Stillness, Wellness & Gratitude

Photo Courtesy Scandinave Spa – Whistler, British Columbia As 2025 gently closes, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to you. Whether you found restoration along British Columbia’s rugged coast, clarity beneath an old-growth canopy, or wonder in the Yukon’s wide-open skies, you’ve been part of a community that believes travel can be both healing and deeply […]

Embrace the Shift from Fall to Winter

Photo Courtesy Fairmont Chateau Whistler As the final golden leaves fall and we ease into the calm of winter, at Wellness Travel BC we’re excited to share inspiring wellness stories, new retreat opportunities, and a few seasonal reminders to help you transition with intention. We’d also like you to note our new tag line which […]

Stillness in the Storm: A Weekend at Lightwater Cove

The weekend I travelled to Salt Spring Island with my daughter, the forecast promised relentless rain. Ferries were being cancelled. We debated turning back but decided to take the risk. When the boat finally left the terminal, it felt like a small victory. After docking in Long Harbour, we drove along winding roads towards the […]

Arbutus View Thermal Spa: Hot & Cold in the Forest

Hidden deep in the woods of Salt Spring Island, Arbutus View Thermal Spa feels more like a secret than a destination. The drive itself slows you down. You leave the main highway, weave through trees and forest homes, and finally arrive at a cedar-decked retreat surrounded by old-growth forest and birdsong. “We’re surrounded by acres […]

Inside Oak Bay Beach Hotel’s New Seasonal Wellness Experience

As one of the proud founding partners of Wellness Travel BC, Oak Bay Beach Hotel continues to raise the standard of wellness travel on Vancouver Island – and throughout British Columbia and indeed, across Canada. In its newest seasonal wellness experience offerings, this iconic waterfront property blends coastal charm, rejuvenating spa rituals, and mindful culinary […]

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 […]