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2905 30th Ave. Suite A, Vernon, British Columbia
Canada  V1T2B8  Phone: 250-547-9812
Manager: Don Elzer - elzer@bcgrizzly.com     www.bearfootcanada.com
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ADVENTURE OKANAGAN CO-OPERATIVE
Region of Operation: British Columbia - Okanagan/Shuswap/Monashee
Telephone: 250-547-9812
Fax: 250-542-1744
Contact: Don Elzer
Description: Providing tour services that include adventure, culture, learning, ESL, spa, golf and ski experiences in the Okanagan, Shuswap and Kootenay regions. Day-trip or multi-day excursions for 1-1000 visitors. Full conference planning and trade services. Special rates for the travel trade. Member: Bearfoot Canada

ADVENTURE SHUSWAP
Region of Operation: British Columbia  Monashee
Telephone: 1-877-487-9277
E-mail: info@adventureshuswap.com
Web Site: www.adventureshuswap.com
Contact: Nicholas Mitra
Description: Private beach. Water skiing, swimming or just relax and take it easy. We can accommodate groups from 2 - 20 in full comfort. Both the Chalet and Cottage share a large Sauna and Spa Jacuzzi. Adventure and wellness excursions as well. Member: Bearfoot Canada

CANADEC - The Canadian Adventure & Education Centre
Region of Operation: British Columbia - Shuswap
Telephone: (250) 804-1964
Fax: 250-832-1005
E-mail: playtolearn@canadec.com
Web Site: www.canadec.com
Contact: Phil McIntyre-Paul
Description: The Centre provides outdoor adventure learning for people aged 8 to 80. Play to learn. It includes the Shuswap's premier high and low ropes challenge course. CANADEC programs include team-building, organizational development, leadership training, ESL, personal enrichment and outdoor recreational opportunities year-round. Member: Bearfoot Canada

COZY CABINS NATURE RETREAT
Region of Operation: British Columbia - Monashee
Telephone: (250) 547-6201
Fax: 250-547-6201
E-mail: info@cozycabins.ca
Web Site: www.cozycabins.ca
Contact: Harald and Kim Hatterscheidt
Description: Accommodation consists of five cozy cedar cabins, each fully equipped with a view of our private lake, oceans of character, and a complimentary boat. For larger groups, Cozy Cabins also offers the Eagle Crest Mountain Chalet, which can accommodate up to 14 guests. Borders Echo Lake Provincial Park. Fishing available. Member: Bearfoot Canada

GEOQWEST EXCURSIONS
Region of Operation: British Columbia - Okanagan/Shuswap/Monashee
Telephone: 250-212-9024
Fax: 250-769-5524
E-mail: geoqwest@shaw.ca
Web Site: www.geoqwestexcursions.com
Contact: Steve Noakes
Description: Access to the hinterland of BC in comfort and security. Go where most residents have never visited. Our specialty is excursions into historic mining and mineral exploration areas throughout BC. Tours are tailored to discerning adventurous individuals, families or groups of up to seven people. Tours can last from one day to two weeks or more. Member: Bearfoot Canada

MANDY & ME TRAIL RIDING
Region of Operation: British Columbia - Okanagan
Telephone: 250-769-5735
Fax: Fax:
E-mail: sshackle@silk.net
Web Site: www.mandyandme.com
Contact: Silverado Shackle
Description: Mandy & Me Trail Riding provides enjoyable experiences for families and people of all ages by uniting people and horses in a safe trail riding environment. It is a place to get back to nature in an atmosphere, which promotes learning and fun, while instilling in its visitors a sense of world community and environmental responsibility. Member: Bearfoot Canada
MONASHEE ADVENTURE TOURS
Region of Operation: British Columbia - Okanagan/Shuswap/Monashee
Telephone: 250-762-9253 / 250-878-3587
Fax: 250-717-3587
E-mail: info@monasheeadventuretours.com
Web Site: www.monasheeadventuretours.com
Contact: Ed Kruger
MonasheeAdventureTours is a four season tour company specializing In Cycle,Hike & Snowshoe Tours. From March to November Cycle to Wineries in "Canada's Wine Capital". Bike the Kettle Valley Rail Trail & Trans-Canada Trail, from 1 - 14 days, supported by our professional guides. Year-Round transport to Ski Hills, for gravity assisted biking ,boarding and skiing. From November to April we offer Snowshoe Tours with an ice fishing option. See and explore winter above the snow, above the rest. Member: Bearfoot Canada


MONASHEE MOUNTAIN GOLDMINERS
Region of Operation: British Columbia - Monashee
Telephone: 250-766-4716 / 250-503-8178
Fax: 250-766-4716
E-mail: monasheegold@hotmail.com
Web Site: www.goldprospectingcanada.com
Contact: Maurice Winton
Description: Ask us about our "Wilderness Safari". We offer a unique wilderness experience, a chance to goldpan in a goldbearing river, find colours in glacial gravels, possibly nuggets, a pocket of gold... prospect like the original Gold Seekers as they worked their way northward. Member: Bearfoot Canada


PARAGLIDE CANADA
Region of Operation: British Columbia - Okanagan/Shuswap/Monashee
Telephone: 250-503-1962
Fax: 250-503-1962
E-mail: glennderouin@hotmail.com or glenn@paraglidecanada.com
Web Site: www.paraglidecanada.com
Contact: Glenn Derouin
Description: Tandem flights, no experience necessary. We offer paragliding instruction and sales. Teaching one day and multi-day courses for individuals or groups, tandem flights and tours in Canada and abroad, including Mexico, Brazil and New Zealand. Member: Bearfoot Canada


SELAH OUTDOOR EXPLORATIONS
Region of Operation: British Columbia - Okanagan
Telephone: (250) 768-4961 or Toll Free 1-866-695-2972
Fax: 250-762-4968
E-mail: selahoutdoors@hotmail.com
Web Site:
Contact: Jordie & Laurie Bowen
Description: Using 26' Voyageur canoes or smaller 2 person canoes we offer part-day to multi-day canoe tours on many of the lakes and rivers in the Okanagan Valley and Shuswap. Workshops on canoeing, wilderness navigation and survival skills. In the winter we offer snowshoe tours of Crystal Mountain. Special rates for schools. Member: Bearfoot Canada


WILDCRAFT FOREST ECOMUSEUM
Region of Operation: British Columbia - Okanagan/Monashee
Telephone: 250-547-9812 or Toll Free 1-866-243-7922
Fax: 250-547-9812
E-mail: treks@uniserve.com
Web Site: www.wildcraftforest.com
Contact: Don Elzer or Celine Dantart
Description: The WildCraft Forest is an Ecomuseum and interpretive forest, which includes a Sculpture Trail where over 25 innovative contemporary artworks grace the paths and tracks of this scenic woodland. We're also home to British Columbia's Heritage Craft Village and the Coyote Creek Whole Earth Discovery Centre. The center operates various educational tours, programs and demonstrations into mountain backcountry areas as well as research projects that explore sustainability and stewardship within natural eco-systems. The center also operates a campground, which includes RV Parking and a Tipi Village Hostel for visitors and groups to spend time exploring and working in the WildCraft Forest. Member: Bearfoot Canada


WILDFLOWER TRAILS AND WINE TOURS
Region of Operation: British Columbia - Okanagan
Telephone: 1-866-979-1211 / 250-979-1211
Fax: 250-979-1211
E-mail: info@wildflowersandwine.com
Web Site: www.wildflowersandwine.com
Contact: Patricia Albright and Val Jenner
Description: We provide unique and exceptional winery tours.  Tour the Kelowna area wineries or venture out to the wineries of the Naramata Bench or South Okanagan region.  We conduct hiking tours of our stunning Okanagan Valley landscape as well as garden, orchard and other agri-tours.  Specializing in custom designed tours for private and corporate groups. Member: Bearfoot Canada


WINDS & RIVERS ESCAPES
Region of Operation: British Columbia - Okanagan/Shuswap/Monashee
Telephone: 1-888-545-4280 or 250-545-4280
Fax:
E-mail: info@windsrivers.bc.ca
Web Site: www.windsrivers.bc.ca
Contact: Marketing Managers: Heather and Reg Scott
Description: Choose Winds and Rivers for exciting four-season Okanagan fun. Select from our popular canoe-to-winery tour as well as destination canoeing, camping, sightseeing, hiking into rugged backcountry, and winery walking tours, in Spring, Summer, Fall. In winter, we can provide ski charters to top-flight resorts or powder skiing, and snowshoe-to-natural-hotsprings. We specialize in tours that give you an excellent break from the humdrum! Team-building adventures, incentive tours, and family get-togethers can be custom-designed for your needs. We'll also team up with our partners to give you a mix of experiences. Member: Bearfoot Canada