Agri Tourism

The secrets out! Garden Inspired Tourism has cultivated a new tourism & travel experience in beautiful British Columbia. Whether you are a garden lover, traveler or travel professional you will find a garden inspired tourism experience to reflect your interests or needs. At Garden Inspired Tourism you will find Gardens and Gardening, Garden Communities, Points of Garden Interest and Garden Tours and that's just where it begins. Our offerings include Cuisine, Arts -Culture & Heritage, Wineries, Spas, and well-matched Accommodation rounding off this inspired travel experience. Learn more About Us Beautiful British Columbia abounds with glorious gardens, each with its own unique charm and appeal. Scroll through our Garden page to find a complete listing of beautiful gardens. Looking for something specific? Find a garden with your favourite type of flower, amenity, etc. on our Search page.

A vibrant community only 10 minutes from downtown Victoria on Vancouver Island, Oak Bay is a world away from the rush of everyday life. An unhurried day may be spent browsing one-of-a-kind shops and galleries, strolling through the many green spaces or soaking up the ambience in cafes and bistros. A year-round gardening mecca, the local enthusiasm for plants of all kinds is evident as every available space is green and public and private gardens are four-season showcases. Oak Bay’s Palm Tree Count is annual testament to the mild climate and gardening potential in the area. Many natural and full facility parks offer beach access with stairs and pathways that lead to pockets of quiet coastline. Oak Bay’s beaches include sandy stretches and rocky, walkable bays and coves carved by glacial activity and pounding waves. If the tide is right, aquatic life can be seen swimming in tide pools. Outdoor festivities are held year round. In addition to the annual Oak Bay Tea Party, Christmas Festival and Classic Car Show, festivities focusing on art, food and music are held throughout the year. Check our Events Page to see what’s happening during your visit

Victoria, British Columbia is always in season! Victoria has the mildest climate in Canada, and is a place so green all year that flowers fall out of the sky and even the lamp posts bloom. It is no wonder that it is called The Garden City! The wild beauty of the Pacific coast and the adventure of the great outdoors are within the city limits and ocean and mountain vistas will follow you wherever you go. Victoria remembers its colourful history with First Nations totem poles, heritage architecture and afternoon tea, and bustles with the energy of a university town, having the University of Victoria, Canada within its limits. Shop windows are full of British imports, Native art and the latest trends. Restaurants and cafés serve the freshest cuisine. The harbour is alive with the romance of an era when tall ships moored alongside the wharf and evenings glitter as lights twinkle and cast their magic from atop the landmark British Columbia Legislative Buildings. The Garden City is a year-round tourism destination that offers a friendly, safe haven for all visitors. Getting here is very easy, and, once here, you will feel a million miles away. With a clean environment and charming ambience, it is no surprise that Victoria, BC is one of the world's favourite destinations

The combination of the sunny Okanagan weather, fine agricultural land, the longest growing season in Canada and knowledgeable, hard working farmers bring to you the best that Greater Vernon has to offer. Greater Vernon is the destination for Agri-Tourism. Experience our fresh markets, pick your own bouquet or harvest your own fruit and vegetables.There is so much to see & do!

Queen Victoria herself gave the city of New Westminster its name. When British Columbia was just a dream in the hearts of pioneers and gold miners, this was its capital city — the cosmopolitan centre of the brash young province. The neighbourhoods that sprang up around the turn of the twentieth century still remain — a charming souvenir of another age — easily accessible through walking tours. And the views of the Golden Ears Mountains, Mount Baker and the Strait of Georgia that gave the city its magnificent setting above the Fraser River still captivate. Today, New Westminster is renowned throughout the region for the quality, creativity and innovation of its recreational programs, parks and garden displays and emerging cultural and heritage attractions. Adjacent to major Highway systems, convenient to the Alex Fraser, Patullo and Port Mann bridges, and directly on the SkyTrain line, New Westminster is truly the centre of the Lower Mainland. No matter your age, or interests, this delightful city has something for every visitor. We invite you to visit BC's "Royal City" and take in all our hospitality has to offer.

Majestic mountains, refreshing waters and lush orchards, add up to one of the nation’s most beloved vacation spots - Kelowna, located in BC’s beautiful Okanagan Valley. Any day of the year is the right time to visit. Swim and stroll the beaches. Catch our famous Regatta. Tour the orchards when they’re in full bloom. Come by for harvest time where you can pick the freshest, juiciest fruit. From hiking, biking and boating to skiing, boarding and snowmobiling, every season holds promise. In fact, for golfers, Kelowna offers one of the longest and driest seasons in Canada. Year-round, you can take in countless celebrations and festivals. Kelowna is at the heart of BC’s Okanagan wine region and boasts amazing Wine Festivals featuring internationally recognized wines. With museums, art galleries, unique shops and wonderful restaurants, you’ll want to return to Kelowna, BC, again and again.