Whistler, Vancouver, the Cowichan Valley and Victoria are bucket list destinations for both national and international tourists so why not ease back into travel close to home?
VICTORIA A local First Nations community has received funding to embark on a new adventure to promote cultural and tourism opportunities in and around the Victoria area. The Songhess First Nations received over $600,000 to develop the Songhees Marine Trail, which will highlight a network of 12 significant cultural and recreational sites along the shorelines of Lekwungen Territory. The trail ranges from Esquimalt Harbour to Victoria’s Inner Harbour, through Oak Bay and Cadboro Bay, and includes Tl’ches Islands (also known as Chatam and Discovery Islands). The Songhees Nation recognises tourism as a key economic driver for its community and an opportunity to increase its presence on Lekwungen territory in a meaningful way.