Takaya Tours, səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Business, Awarded 2024 ‘Leading the Way in Sustainability’

Takaya Tours, səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Business, Awarded 2024 ‘Leading the Way in Sustainability’

News & UpdatesTakaya Tours, səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Business, Awarded 2024 ‘Leading the Way in Sustainability’

Takaya Tours, səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Business, Awarded 2024 ‘Leading the Way in Sustainability’

“We are thrilled to share that Takaya Tours has recently been honoured with the prestigious ‘Leading the Way in Sustainability’ Award at the 2024 International Indigenous Tourism Conference held in Ottawa. This recognition serves as a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone at Takaya Tours and Tsleil-Waututh Nation!”
– James Healy, General Manager, Takaya Tours

Takaya Tours leads participants on an unforgettable journey across the waters and back through time on 35-foot traditional style ocean-going canoes. While they explore the rich marine coastlines of səlilwət (Burrard Inlet),experienced guides share legends, songs, and stories that help to create memories that will last a lifetime.

The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC)’s annual awards gala acknowledges the accomplishments of national Indigenous tourism operators and serves as a platform to elevate and promote Indigenous culture, heritage and economic development. These awards recognize excellence from Indigenous-owned tourism associations, businesses, entrepreneurs, and people from across Canada who have demonstrated exceptional work in leadership, partnership, development and marketing, and business ethics.

Congratulations to Takaya Tours and all the other winners.

Learn more about the Indigenous Tourism Awards and other recipients here:

Visit the Takaya Tours website: https://takayatours.com/

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