
Talking Totems
An introduction and comprehensive profile of Salish and Northwest Coast Indigenous art
About Talking Totems
Explore the art, culture and protocols of our Coast Salish tribes and the neighbouring Northwest Coast Peoples. The Stanley Park Totem Tour has a unique history of its own that is not to be missed as your Talaysay Guide / Ambassador conveys the richness and diversity of the totem poles and gateways of our homeland and coast.
“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 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 rainy day.”
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