Talaysay Tours
Talaysay Tours
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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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Travellers' Choice
2023

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brvancouver
Vancouver, Canada263 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
The Talking Trees tour was educative and very enjoyable, led by an indigenous woman (Che , not sure if the spelling of her name is correct). She was very knowledgeable, respectful of her elders. She shared her personal stories with us and showed us many plants and their medicinal use.
Written 9 October 2023
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William S
Providence, RI60 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
With the help of our excellent guide (Shay I believe) we learned about the history of the land where Stanley Park is now and how the First Nations that lived there utilized the trees, herbs and berries in their lifestyles, and how the different tribes interacted. A very enjoyable tour,
Written 6 August 2023
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Frances
Toronto7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
This was a lovely informative tour - and useful about the trees, history, indigenous ways and medicinal knowledge. Candace and Richard were warm and wonderful. Thank you.
Written 3 August 2023
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It was great to meet you and share a tour with you all. Thank you for joining us. Candace
Written 4 August 2023
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ElleKay
Sacramento, CA13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This was an incredible opportunity to hear an indigenous person’s perspective on the development of Vancouver. Our guide went far beyond the totem poles in Stanley Park to set the broader context for pre-colonial life in Canada and the impact of native people over the last 150 years. Our guide had gentle demeanor but did not shy away from harsh reality. He did not regurgitate the stories that anyone can read on the signs in front of the totem polls. Instead our conversation touched on cosmology, politics, history, culture, ecology, urban development, and even the Olympics. I left feeling more aware of the complexities of the place I was visiting, included in the history, and cared-for by our guide. It was a highlight of my visit!
Written 28 July 2023
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Dear guest, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. Patrick is very passionate about his work and continuously researches as does our team to share the rich and complex history of the land and people. Your feedback is deeply appreciated. ?ulnumulh-chalap syaya (We all thank you friend). Candace Campo - Talaysay Tours
Written 29 July 2023
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Emily C
Roswell, GA8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Amazing experience! Patrick gave us a rich history and ensured we understood what each community went through and what the art means to each community.
Written 5 July 2023
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Emily, Thank you for joining us. Patrick is an avid researcher and historian. We are happy you enjoyed the tour he shared with you. Kindest regards, Candace
Written 6 July 2023
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Elizabethfirst
California112 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
Our guide was highly informative and clearly passionate about this topic. It was so nice of him to bring a thermos of tea, which we sipped as we all sat around after the tour to discuss various issues. I encourage all non-indigenous visitors to consider this tour, in which you learn things you definitely do not hear about elsewhere, and which we all need to know. Suggestions for the guide: speak more loudly or perhaps carry a small voice amplifier, and always face your audience when you are speaking.
Written 3 July 2023
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Elizabeth, Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We have been exploring a voice amplifier and our team will revisit and review facing the audience when speaking. Thank you for joining us. We are so happy you enjoyed Spoken Treasures. Candace
Written 4 July 2023
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Lee L
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
Patrick was a very friendly and informative tour guide. The experience was very enjoyable. My only suggestion is to include a little more First Nation history.
Written 28 June 2023
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Dear guest. Thank you for joining us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. I agree, we can frame our Talking Trees with a historical context and we usually do. Our guides-cultural ambassadors peer review with each other and we will revisit this. Wishing you and your family the very best. Sincerely, Candace
Written 4 July 2023
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MacCarnan
Richmond, VA8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
We booked the Spoken Treasures - Stanley Park and Patrick was phenomenal! His presentation about the indigenous wisdom regarding the importance of the intersection between the ocean and the forest which is now blocked by the sea wall was incredibly thoughtful and an excellent explanation. He patiently responded to our questions. Sharing tea with us at the end of the tour made this time all the more special. I learned a lot and would highly recommend this!
Written 25 June 2023
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Dear Syiyaya (friends), Thank you so much. We are so happy that you enjoyed your Spoken Treasures Tour with Patrick. Patrick is very passionate about history and education and we are grateful he is on our team. Thank you for joining us. All the best to yo and your family. Candace
Written 28 June 2023
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aldorlinel
Hatboro, PA36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Friends
We booked Talaysay Tours Talking Totems Art Walk, History & Culture tour for our first day in Vancouver. We knew we would see many examples of Indigenous art in the galleries and museums that we would visit while in Vancouver, and we thought this tour in beautiful Stanley Park would be an excellent introduction. We met in the area of the totems. Our tour leader, Seraphine, and her assistant, Daniel, were very informative and we learned so much about the art, stories, and culture of the Northwest Coast peoples. There was also time at the end of the presentation for our questions. This tour enhanced our trip to Vancouver, and it is highly recommended.
Written 1 June 2023
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Dear (syiyaya) friends, We are so happy that our Talking Totems Tour was enjoyed by you. Sera is a Fine Arts major and is profoundly passionate about indigenous art and culture. Your feedback is deeply appreciated. Thank you for joining us. Candace
Written 28 June 2023
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Heidi R
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Business
The tour was great! Our guide Candace was so knowledgeable and engaging. The entire group enjoyed the tour and appreciated learning more about the importance of the land, particularly in Indigenous cultures.
Written 29 May 2023
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Heidi Thank you all for joining us. Sharing the morning with you and your friends in Whistler in the forest was truly enjoyable. Wishing you all the best. Candace
Written 31 May 2023
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