Step into the quiet wonder of the forest and discover how moss, mycelium, and mighty trees are woven together in a living, breathing tapestry. This complimentary guided walk invites you to explore the hidden relationships that sustain our coastal woodlands, offering new ways to see, sense, and connect with the natural world.

Journey through forest, wetland, and shoreline at golden hour on this complimentary guided walking experience at Smuggler Cove. Along the way, guests are invited to explore plant knowledge, bird life, and the rich ecological relationships that shape this place, ending the evening with warm bannock shared by the sea in reflection and gratitude.

Join Talaysay Tours for Talking Trees, a guided forest walk presented as part of Syiyaya Days. Guests will learn about coastal trees and plants through Indigenous knowledge, cultural stories, and land-based teachings rooted in respect for the living forest.

Join Talaysay Tours for Birds & Berries, a guided nature walk presented as part of Syiyaya Days. This experience explores local birds, seasonal plants, berries, and the relationships that connect people, place, and the more-than-human world at Sargeant Bay.

Join us for a complimentary community walking experience at Smuggler Cove, offered in partnership with the Sunshine Coast Community Forest. Through story, observation, and conversation, Love the Land invites you to explore stewardship, reciprocity, and ecological connection through Coast Salish perspectives.

Tiny Wings, Big Voices, this is a gentle spring birding walk at Burnaby Lake celebrating baby birds, nesting season, and wetland life. Join Talaysay Tours for a culturally grounded and ecology-focused experience exploring Burnaby Lake’s shoreline, reeds, and flying relatives during one of the most vibrant seasons of the year.

Join Talaysay Tours for Salish Sea & Me, a coastal learning experience presented as part of Syiyaya Days. Together, guests will explore relationships with the Salish Sea through stories, ecology, Indigenous knowledge, and the many living connections found along the shoreline.

Join Talaysay Tours for Spoken Treasures, a guided cultural experience presented as part of Syiyaya Days. This walk invites guests to listen, learn, and connect through Indigenous stories, place-based knowledge, and the living relationships held within the lands and waters of the Sunshine Coast.

Step into the quiet wonder of the forest and discover how moss, mycelium, and mighty trees are woven together in a living, breathing tapestry. This complimentary guided walk invites you to explore the hidden relationships that sustain our coastal woodlands, offering new ways to see, sense, and connect with the natural world.

Join us again this season for Land Stewardship Day: Ivy Removal at the ancestral village site of Klaalth in Porpoise Bay. Together, we’ll help remove invasive ivy, care for the forest, and reconnect through an act of collective stewardship. Inspired by the work of Dr. Jennifer Grenz, this gathering invites community members to move from learning into action in support of land healing and ecological restoration.

A restorative 3-hour forest bathing experience with an Indigenous component, rooted in relationship with the land. Guided by Candace Campo and Katherine Denham, this land-based wellness experience invites guests to slow down, reconnect with the land, and move through the morning with presence and care.

Join us for a complimentary community forest walk at Porpoise Bay, offered in partnership with the Sunshine Coast Community Forest. Through story, observation, and sensory awareness, Talking Trees invites you to slow down, listen, and connect with the living systems around you.

A restorative 3-hour forest bathing experience with an Indigenous component, rooted in relationship with the land. Guided by Candace Campo and Katherine Denham, this land-based wellness experience invites guests to slow down, reconnect with the land, and move through the morning with presence and care.

Join us again this season for Land Stewardship Day: Ivy Removal at the ancestral village site of Klaalth in Porpoise Bay. Together, we’ll help remove invasive ivy, care for the forest, and reconnect through an act of collective stewardship. Inspired by the work of Dr. Jennifer Grenz, this gathering invites community members to move from learning into action in support of land healing and ecological restoration.

A Deeper Ecology – Walk & Print with Talaysay is an Indigenous‑led ethnoecology experience taking place at the Lynn Valley Ecology Centre in North Vancouver, on the traditional territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), and səl̓ilwətaɬ (Tsleil‑Waututh) Nations.

Celebrate Earth Day with Talaysay Tours through Love the Land, an Indigenous-led guided walk in Stanley Park focused on ecology, reflection, and meaningful connection to place.

A gentle daylong retreat blending breathwork, mindful walking, cultural teachings, and a restorative sauna session at Hey Wanna Sauna.

Guided by Candace Campo and Katherine Denham, this land-based wellness experience invites guests to slow down, reconnect with the land, and move through the day with presence and ease.

We’re excited to welcome you to a Sachi Pride Snowshoe Tour at Dakota Ridge on the Sunshine Coast. This inclusive outdoor experience is designed for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and is led by local 2SLGBTQIA+ guides from the Sunshine Coast.

The tour combines snowshoeing with storytelling, connection to the land, and stunning mountain and ocean views. The pace is relaxed, with time for breaks, and we’re happy to accommodate a slower pace or extended schedule as needed.

Invitation for: All guests - Ticketed Workshop

This full-day immersive workshop brings together creativity, storytelling, and land-based learning in an intimate museum setting. Guided by Cultural Land Ambassadors / Guides, guests will move through a thoughtfully paced day that includes: Talking Trees, Roots & Remedies - Tea Blending, Salt & Cedar - Bath Bomb Making, Optional Catered Lunch, and Impressions of the Land - Printmaking.

Designed for depth rather than rush, the day invites curiosity, reflection, and creative expression at every stage. All workshop materials are provided, and no prior experience is required. Guests leave with handmade creations, new perspectives, and a deeper connection to culture, place, and story.

Invitation for: Squamish Nation Members - Complimentary Workshop

This workshop invites your group into a relaxed, land-inspired painting experience guided by one of our Cultural Land Ambassadors. Rather than a step-by-step or “paint-by-numbers” lesson, this session focuses on interpretive landscape painting shaped by the natural elements of Squamish territory.

Invitation for: All guests - Ticketed Workshop

This half-day creative experience blends hands-on workshops with cultural storytelling at the Museum of Vancouver. Your group will explore Indigenous tea blending using plant-based ingredients, create hand-pressed prints using pre-made lino stamps, and enjoy a Spoken Treasures tour in the Joyce Whalley Room. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is required. This program is designed to be welcoming, interactive, and inspiring, offering you a unique way to learn, create, and connect with culture through art, stories, and land-based teachings.

Join us at the shíshálh Nation Longhouse for Day at the Longhouse, a gathering of language, culture, and celebration. Experience storytelling, drumming, and dance shared in the spirit of community, while enjoying Tea & Bannock, sourced from local community vendors.

This special event is a fundraiser supporting the she shashishalhem Team in attending the World Indigenous Education and Language Revitalization Conference in New Zealand (November 2025).

This special tour is offered as part of syíyaya Days; a community celebration rooted in truth-telling, unity, and relationship-building between Indigenous and settler communities on the Sunshine Coast. Join us in Sechelt’s cultural heart, where CUltural Land Ambassadors will lead a meaningful walk focused on the sacred meaning and history of totem poles. These carved figures are more than art; they are living story-holders, rooted in lineage, spirit, and land. Through this guided tour, guests are invited to witness the stories these poles carry and to walk together in shared understanding.

As part of syíyaya Days, join us for a powerful forest walk in Porpoise Bay Provincial Park. syíyaya (meaning “relatives” in she shashishalhem) is a celebration of shared history and unity between Indigenous and settler communities on the Sunshine Coast. On this tour, Cultural Land Ambassadors will share ancestral teachings, traditional ecological knowledge, and cultural stories held by the trees. This is not just a walk, it’s an invitation to listen, learn, and reconnect to the land in a spirit of reconciliation and mutual respect

As part of syíyaya Days, join us for a powerful forest walk in Porpoise Bay Provincial Park. syíyaya (meaning “relatives” in she shashishalhem) is a celebration of shared history and unity between Indigenous and settler communities on the Sunshine Coast. On this tour, Cultural Land Ambassadors guides will share ancestral teachings, traditional ecological knowledge, and cultural stories held by the trees. This is not just a walk; it’s an invitation to listen, learn, and reconnect to the land in a spirit of reconciliation and mutual respect.

This special tour is offered as part of syíyaya Days; a community celebration rooted in truth-telling, unity, and relationship-building between Indigenous and settler communities on the Sunshine Coast. Join us in Sechelt’s cultural heart, where Cultural Land Ambassadors will lead a meaningful walk focused on the sacred meaning and history of totem poles. These carved figures are more than art; they are living story-holders, rooted in lineage, spirit, and land. Through this guided tour, guests are invited to witness the stories these poles carry and to walk together in shared understanding.

Join us for a meaningful 2-hour community gathering in the spirit of reciprocity and care, as we remove invasive ivy from the trees at the ancestral village site of Klaalth.