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Talaysay Tours has been providing tours and authentic cultural experiences since 2002. We have activities, walking tours, wellness experiences and events for all ages and groups. Our activities include Talking Trees (Nature) and Spoken Treasures (History), Talking Totems (Art) and Forest Experiences and Forest Bathing (Wellness). Stanley Park, Vancouver and North Vancouver is our primary location.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Historical Tours
1–2 hours
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Sam K
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May 2023 • Friends
I highly recommend this tour!
Patrick exuded passion for First Nations history and local ecology on this fascinating and informative tour. We learned all about what Stanley Park was like when it was inhabited by Squamish peoples, not so long ago. He illuminated the manifold links between the land's ecosystems and its human caretakers. His care in answering all of our questions made it obvious that his knowledge and interest in the subject matter went far beyond a ninety-minute tour.
Patrick exuded passion for First Nations history and local ecology on this fascinating and informative tour. We learned all about what Stanley Park was like when it was inhabited by Squamish peoples, not so long ago. He illuminated the manifold links between the land's ecosystems and its human caretakers. His care in answering all of our questions made it obvious that his knowledge and interest in the subject matter went far beyond a ninety-minute tour.
Written May 14, 2023
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Thank you so much for joining us. Patrick had shared that he truly enjoyed his day with you. Your feedback means a lot and we all appreciate that you would take the time to write. Warmest wishes, Candace and the Talaysay Team.
Written May 31, 2023
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glsa123
New York City, NY3 contributions
Apr. 2023
Our tour guide was very knowledgable and answered all of our questions. As an indigenous artist himself, he shared his insights into the history, culture and artwork of the Northwest Coast. I highly recommend taking a tour with Talasay Tours because an Indigenous guide presents a perspective that other guides cannot. It's really important to hear the voices of people that are from this region. We did the Talking Totems tour and we learned a lot about art, culture, and history of the land and its people. Our guide brought us tea to enjoy at the end which was really nice since it was a cold and rainy day.
Written April 9, 2023
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Dear syaya (Friend)
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are so happy you enjoyed our Talking Totems Tour the rich art and culture of the north west coast. Patrick said he really enjoyed sharing a tour with you.
Wishing you you the very best with your family, community and art endeavours.
Sincerely,
Candace Campo - Owner
Artist
Talaysay Tours
Written April 22, 2023
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Nazmi K
8 contributions
Mar. 2023 • Business
I have arranged the Salmon Hatchery Tour with my post-secondary students in March 2023. As this was NOT my first encounter with Talasay Tours or Candace, I knew exactly what to expect. The bottom line is that the team behind Talasay is incredibly compassionate and knowledgeable. Touring with candace made us feel closer to our surroundings and more connected to the environment, respectful of heritage and aware of our place in the world. It is a very humbling experience all together. Definitely a tour for people from all walks of life and all ages. The tour quickly became a multi-sensory experience that was complimented by Candace's humor and love of life.
Written April 5, 2023
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Nazmi,
We always enjoy our time shared with you and the Capilano University Tourism students. Thank you for joining us. Wishing you the very best in your semester year ahead.
Sincerely
Candace
Written April 22, 2023
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Jason C
1 contribution
Mar. 2023
65 of our G6s joined for two Talaysay Tours (Spoken Treasures & Talking Trees) on March 29th, 2023. Candace and Jane were exceptional with communication and organization in booking the tours and putting together an itinerary for us. On the day of, Candace took the time to meet our group, welcome us and sang a song for the group. Sera, Shae, and Richard were our tour guides. They were engaging and shared a wealth of knowledge with our students. They did an excellent job and it was a great experience for the students - they learned a lot!
I would highly recommend Talaysay tours and we are looking forward to booking more tours for our students in the future.
I would highly recommend Talaysay tours and we are looking forward to booking more tours for our students in the future.
Written April 4, 2023
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It is truly our pleasure to host Mulgrave. Your students are fantastic and we appreciate the engagement and interest in our culture, community and history.
Wishing you the very best in your school year ahead.
Candace Campo - Lead Teacher and Owner
Written April 22, 2023
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SPIDER E
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Mar. 2023
Candace and her team led our elementary school class on a guided hike at the top of the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish. The students and their families really enjoyed the experience and felt they learned a lot. They especially enjoyed the stories that helped them connect more to the place we were in.
Written April 3, 2023
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Dear Spider,
It was such a pleasure to host your students and families. Wishing you the very best.
Candace
Written April 22, 2023
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M C
7 contributions
Oct. 2022
We took part in the Spoken Treasures hosted by our wonderful guide Patrick. There is so much that I need to learn about the Indigenous history in Canada. Thank you for providing this wonderful tour. I highly recommend this company. The tour itself started promptly and the guide was very attentive to ability levels and comfort. This tour was approximately 1.25 hrs in length and followed the park wall path from the information centre to the totem poles. It was mostly flat terrain and an easy walk. Recommended for kids only if they have a good attention span but not if they cannot hold attention for the entire time.
Written October 13, 2022
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Dear syaya (friend)
?ulnumulh-chxw we all thank you for joining us on Spoken Treasures - the history of the land, Vancouver & Stanley Park, through Indigenous Eyes.
Wishing you the very best in 2023 and hope you can come join us again for one of our other experiences.
Candace
Written March 18, 2023
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DoxyandTravelLover
Salem, OR110 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Couples
We so enjoyed this tour! Highly recommend to all who want to learn about the park through First Nations eyes. We learned so much about the culture and history and the time flew by!
Written September 21, 2022
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Thank you so much. We are happy you enjoyed our tour.
On behalf of our community and the Talaysay Team, ?ulnumulh-chxw
(we all thank you) for joining us.
Sincerely,
Candace Campo - Owner
Written March 18, 2023
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Kelli L
Canberra, Australia287 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Solo
The Totem Pole tour in Stanley Park is a valuable gem in Vancouver. The guide, Patrick, is a truly beautiful young man, happy to chat to a group of older women with so much knowledge and humility.
The tour was fascinating- so many stories about the First Nations people who lives in the park.
A must see tour for any visitor to Vancouver.
The tour was fascinating- so many stories about the First Nations people who lives in the park.
A must see tour for any visitor to Vancouver.
Written September 1, 2022
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247kellil
Thank you so much for joining us on Talking Totems, the art and culture of our Salish Peoples and North West Coast Peoples. We truly appreciate that you have joined us.
?ulnumulh-chxw
We all thank you on behalf of Patrick and the Talaysay Tours Team
Written March 18, 2023
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Vancouver Editor
1 contribution
Aug. 2022
Candace was a wonderful guide. Trained as an anthropologist and a kayaker with decades of experience, she had so much knowledge and many wonderful stories to share. She knew some great places to go and just quietly experience the marine beauty, like the crystal clear waters of some quiet little bays. Candace / Talaysay also very kindly accommodated some different diets among our group -- vegetarian, vegan, carnivore -- with appropriate fresh snacks (hummus, nice crackers, lots of fresh fruit, cheese, some sliced sausage, drinks). We only went for 3.5 hours, but it was a great taste of what ocean kayaking can be. The 3.5 hour time frame was a kid-friendly one (we were three adults, one young teen). The double kayaks we were in felt safe and stable for ocean-paddling novices like us.
Written August 9, 2022
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Dear Larrissa,
It was my honour to share a kayak tour with you and your family and friends. I very much enjoyed your company and appreciate the interest you all have in nature, culture and the history of our people. ?alhtulich (Sechelt Inlet) is the water I grew up on and it is such a joy to share with others.
Wishing you, Hector, Teena Jo and Jasper the very best and I hope to see you all sometime soon.
Sincerely,
Candace
Written August 10, 2022
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Brian J
8 contributions
Jul. 2022
A fantastic immersive indigenous experience! Our guide Seraphine was knowledgeable and friendly, I highly recommend the Stanley Park tour for anyone looking for an authentic indigenous experience here in Vancouver, BC. The tour starts right at the Stanley Park bus loop which makes finding the group incredibly easy, 10/10 will definitely do again!
Written July 19, 2022
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Dear Brian,
Thank you so much for your review. We will share with Sera how much you enjoyed her tour.
?iy-a-tsut, take care and we hope you can join us again on one of our other experiences.
Candace
Written July 25, 2022
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How much it costs for 1 day for couple ?
Candace C
West Vancouver, Canada43 contributions
Good day. Our Talking Trees Interpretive Walk Tour is $35 pp. Duration: 1.5 hrs. Location Stanley Park, Vancouver. Squamish, Alice Lake. Porpoise Bay, Sechelt. BC.
Our First Nations Interpretive Paddle is $126 pp. Duration. 3.5 Hours. Our Boat Tours: Sailing Tour - 4 hrs is $189 pp and includes lunch. Location. Gibson's, BC. Our Sechelt Inlet Cultural Ambassador Tour is $59. pp. Location: Sechelt Inlet. Thank you for your inquiry. Candace Campo