Client Testimonials

 

 

 

Candace and Andy, 

 

Thank you so much for such an informative and wonderful afternoon.  I so enjoyed learning more about the history of your people.  You were both so gracious.  Thanks, too, for sharing your songs.  All the best!!!

 

Bronia

Client Testimonials

Candace,
I just wanted to send a big thank you for the warm welcome and time you spent with Lucas, Patsy and I to highlight what makes the Sunshine Coast a special
place to visit! Please pass on our thank you's to Andy as well. It was such a pleasure to listen to your songs. The passion and dedication you have is a wonderful asset to tourism not only on the Sunshine Coast but also to this Region!  Best wishes to an exciting and successful 2009!
Shawna Leung
Director, Community Relations
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Tourism Region

 

“Wonderful Tour!  Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge of the area and the Sechelt first nations people.  Happy Kayaking!”

Katrina

 

Welcome to Talaysay Tours
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  Welcome to Talaysay Tours Kayaking and Cultural Adventures 

Sechelt (shishálh) First Nations owned and operated cultural interpretative tour company, (with a emphasis on education in First Nations history, arts, ecological practices, outdoor adventure and safety).  Talaysay Tours provides guided kayak tours, lessons, rentals, nature walks, museum tours, community-totem pole walks, longhouse tours, events, carving demonstrations, and drumming and singing.

           experience kayaking with Talaysay Tours

With a team of highly trained First Nations guides, artists, cultural workers, drummers and singers, Talaysay Tours can provide you and your group a highly unique, fun, and safe guided tour.  Here on the Sunshine Coast, in the company of Talaysay Tours you will be provided with the rich history, ancient lore, storytelling, drumming and singing  through native cultural interpretation. 

 

We strive to inform, guide and share our history, our way of life and extend our friendship to our fellow community members and to the visitors of the Sunshine Coast.  Our people have resided in this region for milenia.  We know and respect these lands and waters that have sustained our peoples for countless generations and we would like to share this richness with you.   

 

The majority of our kayak tours take place at Porpoise Bay Provincial Park.  We operate from the southeastern end of the park (left side), closest to Sechelt Band Lands and near the gazebo closest to the beach.  The parking at the park is $3/day and is monitored regularily.

 

Ask about our Custom Tours, our gourmet meals and other site locations.  Talaysay Tour guides are available for private tours requiring a minimum of 3 persons to a maximum of 12 per tour. 

Our Vision

Our vision is to provide all guests of Talaysay Tours with an experience that will exceed their expectations. Through workshops and tours, Talaysay Tours strives to deliver a culturally rich event that will fascinate our guest’s intellect and touch their hearts. As a remembrance of their experience, Talaysay Tours offers more than just a tour, it is our goal to also provide visitors with the experience of our lands, our lore and our people.

More information about our services is available on our tour/workshopspage, and in the events calendar. If you have any questions or would like to book your excursion we would love to hear from you!

 


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