Songhees Tours

10/17/2026

10/06/2026

Today, we had the incredible honour of welcoming a group from Māori communities in New Zealand for a special Cultural Walking Tour. 🌿

We shared so much with one another — comparing our experiences, sharing language, stories, traditional foods, and cultural practices. It was beautiful to discover the many connections we share as Indigenous peoples, and to recognize that, in many ways, they are our extended relatives across the ocean.🌊

Our guests were so kind, open, and respectful as they learned about the Lekwungen people and our deep connections to these lands and waters. We also had the opportunity to learn from them, making this a truly meaningful cross-cultural exchange. 🪶

At the end of the tour, our guests honoured our Tour Guide, Melissa, with a traditional Māori song. There were so many hugs, moments of laughter, and even a few tears.

Tours like this one stand out because connecting on a deeper level makes the experience so much more meaningful. It creates a safe space where we can connect, relate, share, learn from one another, and celebrate the connections between our cultures.

We are so grateful for the time we shared today and for the beautiful connections that were made. Huy ch q’a to our guests for sharing your stories, your culture, and your hearts with us. ❤️🌿

09/30/2026

Come on down and join us for the **5th Annual South Island Powwow** at Royal Athletic Park! 🧡

Grand Entry has commenced and the drums are going! ✨ There are lots of wonderful vendors, delicious food, beautiful artwork, and so much to experience and enjoy.

The powwow is **free and open to everyone**, so bring your family and friends and come out to enjoy the celebration, support local Indigenous artists and vendors, and experience the incredible energy of the powwow.

We hope to see you here! 🧡

📍 Royal Athletic Park
🎟️ Free and open to everyone

09/02/2026

🌊🛶 Summer on the Water with Songhees Tours 🛶🌊

It has been an incredible and busy summer at Songhees Tours!
We have had the privilege of welcoming visitors, locals, and our wonderful tourism partners out on the water and along our lands for Cultural Walking and Canoe Tours.
This summer, we have shared many special moments with our guests, including VIP experiences where we can spend a little more time connecting, sharing stories, language, history, and culture.🪶
One of the highlights has been getting out on the water and experiencing the beauty of our homelands from the canoe on the Salish Sea.

We are so grateful for all of our guests, partners, and community members who continue to support Songhees Tours. Your support allows us to continue sharing and grow while we share Lekwungen history, stories, and connections to these lands and waters.

A special thank you to Destination Greater Victoria and Greater Victoria Harbour Authority for coming on tour with us again this year and continuing our great partnership over all these years. 🙌

Here are a few photos from some of the special moments we have shared this summer. Thank you for being part of our journey! ❤️

08/19/2026

We have an announcement of designation✨️📣
Last week Songhees Tours received the Authentic Indigenous Certification through our incredible partners at Indigenous Tourism BC!

The Authentic Indigenous designation recognizes Indigenous-owned businesses that go above and beyond to revitalize and protect Indigenous cultures, languages, and Traditional Territories in B.C. This means visitors can engage with Indigenous cultures meaningfully and respectfully, knowing their visit helps preserve traditions, empower local communities, and protect the environment.

We already hold the designation for Indigenous Owned.
The Indigenous-owned designation is awarded to tourism businesses that are at least 51% owned and operated by First Nations or Indigenous individuals or organizations. This designation assures visitors that their choice to support these businesses directly contributes to successful and self-determined First Nations and Indigenous participation in the B.C. tourism industry.

həyšxʷq́ə, (thank you) to our long standing partners at ITBC for supporting us over the years. 🪶

https://www.indigenousbc.com/authentic-indigenous/