Explore Songhees

13/06/2023

Dear Songhees Tour enthusiasts,

We have some important news to share with you today regarding the opening of the highly anticipated Songhees Tour season for 2023. While we know many of you have been eagerly awaiting the start of this year's tour, we have made the thoughtful decision to postpone the opening.

Now, before you become disheartened, let us assure you that this is actually fantastic news! We have taken this step to ensure that we can deliver an even more remarkable and memorable experience for all of our valued guests.

Why are we postponing? Simply put, we want to exceed your expectations. By delaying the opening, we are giving ourselves the opportunity to add some extraordinary enhancements to the tour. From breathtaking routes to immersive storytelling experiences, we are committed to delivering a truly unparalleled adventure.

We understand that waiting can be challenging, especially when you are eager to embark on this incredible journey. However, we promise that the extra time will be worth it. We are confident that when the Songhees Tour season finally commences, it will be an event that surpasses expectations.

Rest assured, we will keep you updated with all the exciting developments as we progress towards the new opening date. In the meantime, please stay connected with us on our social media platforms and website.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and enthusiasm. It is your passion that motivates us to continuously strive for excellence and create a tour that resonates with your hearts. We are truly grateful to have you as part of our Songhees Tour family.

With warmest regards,

The Songhees Tour Team

17/05/2023

Explore Songhees was published in Vogue! Read the entire article here:

The coastal Canadian city is a must-visit for the eco-conscious traveler.

26/04/2023

**Updates regarding 2023 tour bookings📣**
Hello everyone, Explore Songhees has been preparing for our 2023 season's launch to the public on June.21, National Indigenous People's Day. 🪶
For the months of April and May we have been offering tours for only partners, government, educational facilities and to our nation members. Due to very high demand and special events happening in our community, we will not be taking bookings from the public until June.01 instead of May.01.
We are in the process of updating our entire website to create a more user friendly experience while booking your tour with us. There will be a link on our website for guests to follow into our new booking system with Checkfront. ☑️
This will allow our guests to see our season's calendar to book your tour well in advance with all the details needed.
As soon as our website is updated completely, we will share it on all our social media platforms.
The good weather is almost here and we are excited to take you and your guests out with us on the lands or the water. ☀️🛶
We thank you for your interest to take our tours and we are grateful for your patience while we get ready to launch for this season. ☺️

22/03/2023

Here is a glace at some of our tours from our 2022 season.
Come join us this summer for more learning, storytelling, paddling, singing, food and fun!

22/03/2023

Hello everyone, Explore Songhees is getting prepared for our 2023 tours this summer!
We are currently in the process of incorporating a new booking system into our website https://www.exploresonghees.com/ this will ensure this season’s tours can be booked in advance.
We will begin taking reservations and bookings for the public as of May 01st to officially launch our tours on June 21st National Indigenous Peoples Day.
We will be offering Cultural Walking tours, Cultural Canoe tours, VIP tours with lunches provided by Songhees catering and this year we are going to be hosting a seafood smash on September 30th. Keep an eye on our website and page for updates and event details.
Please note that there is new tour pricing and a new wavier form that we are working on and they will be posted on all of our platforms once they are complete.
The waiver form must be read, signed and returned by guests to participate in our Cultural Canoe tours. We will also have some printed out and at our kiosk.
To contact us please email [email protected] or call 778-584-4748.
You can also connect with us through our Explore Songhees Facebook chat.
We are looking forward to sharing more of our history, language, culture and food with the locals and tourists.

  Welcome to Lekwungen Territory…It is here where our people have thrived since time immemorial…It is here that we invite you to join us to experience indigenous culture and hospitality on our beautiful landsWhere to Find Us At our Ship Point kiosk and food cart In Victoria’s Inner Harbour We...

23/11/2022

This week, a coalition of 40 organizations and businesses representing the interests of the recreation and tourism sectors in B.C. sent a letter to new Premier David Eby, calling on the B.C. Government to increase public spending in the upcoming 2023 provincial budget to support the outdoor sector a

25/09/2022

UPDATE: switched to a Cultural Walking Tour for 2:30pm today - so more room to accommodate more guests!...A Beautiful Day in Lekwungen Sacred Lands!

Also, don't panic as we will have Bannock next week!...sold out today!...but,
..we do have:

->Songhees Orange Shirts;
->Songhees Books;
->Sponsoring Spinnakers Soft Drinks!

25/09/2022

Our 2:30pm Cultural Canoe Tour has a few spots left for Sunday, September 25, 2022 - exploring the seven signs of the Lekwungen!...
..come join us for this culturally enriching tour that starts off with a traditional welcome in Lekwungen language; followed by a land portion tour!...
..then we board the Salish SeaWolf Canoe for immersion in Lekwungen history from the Salish Sea!

18/09/2022

Another beautiful day in Lekwungen Sacred Lands as Songhees Tours - Explore Songhees is set up today until 5:00pm...
..located in Lekwungen Territory's Greater Victoria Inner Harbor - Ship's Point offering the following:

->Cultural Walking Tours ONLY today;
->Songhees Orange Shirts;
->Songhees Books;
->Artisan tables; &
->Sponsoring Spinnakers Soft Drinks;...
->Don't Panic - we will have Bannock next opening day as we have sold out until (Thursday, Sep. 22/22).
->Smiles are Free 😃 😊
->Come enjoy the cool ocean breeze while immersing in a culturally enriching walking tour!!!

17/09/2022

A Beautiful Day in Lekwungen Sacred Lands as Songhees Tours - Explore Songhees is open today...
..located in Lekwungen Territory's Greater Victoria Inner Harbor/Ship's Point we are open for:

->Cultural Walking Tours;
->Traditional Bannock;
->Bannock Bites of two (2) flavors........Chocolate as well as Pineapple Coconut;
->Songhees Orange Shirts;
->Songhees Books (S/C & H/C options)

Also, Defence on the Dock is happening all weekend, which is a family friendly event being hosted by the Royal Canadian Navy!

15/09/2022

Explore Songhees is honored to host Lindblad Expeditions - National Geographic this afternoon for a Cultural Walking Tour and a Cultural Canoe Tour of Lekwungen Territory!...
..including sharing food!...thankful to Songhees Events and Catering!

"A beautiful day in Lekwungen Sacred Lands!"

02/09/2022

Songhees Tours and Songhees Food Truck have been featured in USA Today "Best 10" itinerary for Victoria visitors!! https://www.10best.com/interests/explore/victoria-british-columbia-how-to-enjoy-getaway-gorgeous-coastal-destination/

Travelers can now relish a long-awaited return to Vancouver Island and British Columbia capital Victoria, after too many years away.

29/07/2022

Good Morning!

We’ve got two awesome flavours of bannock bites, Lemon Popeyseed AND Mango & Pineapple.
Lots of Traditional Bannock as well.
Cool off with one of our cold Spinnakers sparkling waters or sodas!

We are running our Cultural Walking and Canoe Tours today as well, come by the kiosk for inquiries!

24/07/2022

Update from Explore Songhees for
Sunday, July 24, 2022:

***We will be open for 12:30pm until 4:30pm offering the following:

1) Cultural Walking Tours;
2) Traditional Bannock;
3) Songhees Books;
4) Refreshing Sparkling Mineral Water;
5) Songhees Orange Shirts (xs-###l); and
6) Some Artisan items.

Come down and enjoy some delicious Traditional Bannock with your coffee and enjoy the cool ocean breeze!

21/07/2022

Our amazing Bannock Bites are back today!
The flavours of the day are Peach+Rubarb, Cherry+Orange, and Raisin+Cinnamon.
We also have lots of our Traditional Bannock.
We’ve also got cold Spinnakers sparkling water and sodas.

Beautiful day out, come by for a Cultural Walking Tour and enjoy the sun.

17/07/2022

Sunday is here!

Today we have our Cultural Walking tours at 12:00 PM & 2:30 PM.

NO Canoe tours today.

We have lots of bannock in so get it while you can! Come by and say hi to the crew!!!

16/07/2022

Happy Saturday!

Our 11:00 Canoe Tour is underway!
There will be 2:00 PM & 5:30 PM Canoe Tours as well!
No walking tours today.

Unfortunately, there will be no bannock in today.

14/07/2022

Good day All!
We are back at Ship's Point this week!
Don't Panic we have Bannock! Along with some jam made from our friends at Imagine Studio Cafe! And drinks from one of Victoria's local brewery.
Come on down and take part within one of our tour slots today. Or just to come by and say Hi and ask a few questions.

09/07/2022

Good Day Beautiful People! We have Traditional Bannock for sale! Pssst, they come with your tour!

Canoe Tours today @ 2 pm and 5:30. A few spots remaining on both tours!

Cultural Walking Tours @ noon and 2:30 also a few spots remaining for the tours.

Come on by for Bannock and a drink. As well as nourishing your mind with some Lekwungen Stories. Hope to see you soon.

07/07/2022

We have spots on our 5PM CANOE TOUR today. Come by, lots of bannock and drinks left as well!!

03/07/2022

Good day all. We have decided to close down early due to weather! We will be back Thursday at 10:30 am. Thank you for your understanding!

01/07/2022

25/06/2022

Tour spots still available for this weekend! Come join us to learn about Lekwungen culture on land or sea. Introductory pricing of $54 (Canoe) or $25 (walking tour) for the month of June. Send us a messenger or visit www.exploreonghees.com to book your spot!!

  Welcome to Lekwungen Territory…It is here where our people have thrived since time immemorial…It is here that we invite you to join us to experience indigenous culture and hospitality on our beautiful landsWhere to Find Us At our Ship Point kiosk and food cart In Victoria’s Inner Harbour We...

20/06/2022

In the News! After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, we will launch our unique tourism initiatives this coming week with canoe rides, walking tours and story telling.https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/canoe-rides-walking-tours-songhees-launching-tourism-program-5494904

Season starts Tuesday afternoon with celebration at Victoria's Inner Harbour

19/06/2022

Join us on Tuesday, June 21st at 3:30 pm on National Indigenous Peoples Day to honor and celebrate our many strengths, achievements, language, knowledge, culture, songs, dances, and traditions. We are a strong, sovereign Nation with rich history and extraordinary leadership and vision.

The celebration on June 21 will take place at the Inner Harbour Causeway, Ship point. Enjoy traditional Bannock, cold drinks, and orange shirts for sale at the Explore Songhees kiosk.

Welcome to Lekwungen Territory! Join Songhees Tours in Victoria Inner Harbour for a 7 Signs of Lekwu

09/06/2022

Pre-contact the ocean was our highway; connecting, preserving, and supporting us. Learn more about what you can do to protect our sacred waters at https://worldoceanday.org/

08/06/2022

Thank you to the Magnolia Hotel for the shout out! We look forward to welcoming visitors and locals alike to join us for a tour this summer!

Be taken on an unforgettable tour of Victoria with Songhees Tours. Choose to walk or to canoe and meet Indigenous artists, enjoy our traditionally inspired snacks while surrounded by the beauty and buzz of Victoria’s Inner Harbour.

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26/05/2022

25/05/2022

20/05/2022

Feeling hungry? Check out these Songhees Food Truck burgers and bannock featured on our local station CHEK TV. Stop by soon at 1502 Admirals Road to have a taste for yourself! https://www.cheknews.ca/order-up-songhees-food-truck-1020158/?amp

It's home to some delicious bannock served in a variety of ways: burgers on bannock, bannock balls full of sugar, or straight-up bannock with some delicious homemade jam. The Songhees Food Truck has it all and a whole lot more. The Songhees Food Truck is located at 1502 Admirals Rd.