Media Publications
Explore articles, features, and media coverage highlighting Songhees Tours and our Indigenous-led walking and canoe experiences in Victoria BC.

Wherever Family
December 30, 2025
British Columbia is a Great Sustainable Travel Destination for 2026
Victoria, British Columbia, is a perfect destination for family travelers interested in sustainability. The city is Canada’s first Biosphere Certified urban destination. In January, Victoria will also host the IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Summit.

National Geographic
November 26, 2025
Indigenous tourism is thriving in Canada—here’s why
Tourists can take a tour with Songhees Tours to paddle a replica Lək̓ʷəŋən canoe to explore the traditional lands and waters of the Indigenous Lekwungen people.

Northwest Meetings + Events Magazine
November 19, 2025
The Garden City
The city sits on the traditional territory of the Songhees and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nations, also known as the Lekwungen peoples. Therefore, it has rich Indigenous roots and offers cultural experiences that inform visitors about tribal history.

Travel Week
October 17, 2025
Historic charm and modern vibrancy
Just about everyone who visits Victoria, B.C. is a fan for life.
Visitors are also encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to learn about and experience local First Nations’ cultures, and to support incredible Indigenous-owned businesses.

Victoria Buzz
September 25, 2023
10 Indigenous owned and operated businesses in Victoria to support
Discover something new, educate yourself on Indigenous history and culture, and find ways you can support our Indigenous friends, neighbours, and community members.

Vogue Magazine
May 12, 2023
How Victoria, B.C. Became a Sustainable Travel Hotspot
Victoria is in Lekwungen Territory, the land of the Songhees people. Honor First Nation heritage by immersing in an enriching Indigenous cultural exchange created and led by members of the community.

TravelAge West
March 5, 2023
Guide: How to Travel Sustainably in Victoria, B.C.
Travelers can discover local Indigenous heritage with Explore Songhees.

Matador Network
November 30, 2022
A First Nations Tour Through Victoria, Canada, Lets Knowledge Keepers Tell Their Stories
The Lekwungen Nation’s connection to this harbor is why the Songhees-led tourism group, Explore Songhees, chose this busy waterway as the departure point for the Seven Signs of the Lekwungen Tour. The excursion traces footprints of the traditional land, and can be experienced as a walking tour or through a cultural canoe tour.

Times Colonist
June 19, 2022
Canoe rides, walking tours: Songhees launching tourism program
After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Songhees First Nation will launch its unique tourism initiatives this coming week with canoe rides, walking tours and story telling.

Vancouver Sun
March 3, 2021
Indigenous tourism: Vancouver Island First Nation plans marine tours that honour its culture
Cecilia Dick, cultural tourism supervisor for the Songhees Nation, said funding is in place to develop a marine trail tour stretching from Royal Roads and Esquimalt, through the Inner Harbour, along the Victoria and Oak Bay waterfront and up to Cadboro Bay using a 25-foot landing-craft vessel holding up to 12 passengers.

Times Colonist
November 7, 2019
Songhees aim for future by forming economic development corporation
The future of the Songhees First Nation’s economic development strategy and the suite of businesses the nation has established will now be under the direction of the Songhees Nation Economic Development Corporation.
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