Love the Land
Discover the ways we can work together to maintain sustainable land-stewardship practices.
Love the Land
Tour
Love the Land Adventures in Land-Based Learning and Ethnoecology is a walking tour in North Vancouver, the telmixw (land) of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. This story starts with an introduction to our Sḵwx̱wú7mesh peoples, waters and ways of living as an ecologically sustainable society.
"Love the Land" is a philosophy and way of life that emphasizes a profound, reciprocal relationship with the Earth. Rooted in Indigenous values in North Vancouver, it represents a deep respect for nature, viewing the land not as property but as a living entity that sustains and connects all beings.
We recognize that these people of the land have worked together in stewardship and management by collaborating and working by effective protocols for thousands of years. We will consider how this beautiful landscape faces climate change and loss of biodiversity and the effects of excessive/extractive harvesting and pollution.
As a generation we are in a unique position and opportunity to come together as a community, both indigenous and settler, to experience, inquire and learn the ethnoecology, of the place we call home.
“Our team had the pleasure of joining Talaysay Tours for an unforgettable experience and I must say it was truly enriching. We were captivated by the deep insights into Indigenous culture, history, and the rich diversity of plants shared during our experience. Our tour guide was amazing and made the experience remarkable.
I extend my gratitude to the entire team at Talaysay Tours and look forward to future opportunities to engage with and support your endeavours.”
What to Bring
Good walking shoes
Layered clothing - dress for the weather
A water bottle on warm days
A water resistant jacket on rainy days
Embracing Weather
Light rain and wind will not require any changes or rescheduling
If weather is extreme with respect to rain or wind we will contact you to reschedule the tour
Guest Protocol
Tours start promptly
Arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start
Late guests or missed tours are not reimbursed
Individual booking cancellation: 48 hours notice prior to tour is required and a 20% administration fee applies
Group booking cancellation: 10 days notice prior to tour is required and a 20% administration fee applies
Cancellations with less than the required notice are 100% non-refundable