GeoQwest Excursions Ltd. would like to thank the 37 mining companies and individuals who supported our Mining Heritage Tours concept in the our licencing process.

- MLA Rick Thorpe and Kevin Falcon. The offices of these Ministers helped to reduce outdated and oppressive government over-regulation to make GeoQwest possible.
- the BC and Yukon Chamber of Mines, and the Mining Association of British Columbia for their support of our Mining Heritage Tours concept. Our mining heritage safaris for Okanagan teachers as part of their Professional Development Day program has allowed these educators first hand exposure to historic and current mining and exploration methodology.
- Weyerhaeuser in Okanagan Falls for their support with forestry orientation information presented on our tours.
- Gorman Brothers Lumber.Thanks to Ross Gorman as inspiration to include forestry orientation into our tours.
- Professional Forester Bob Christie for his invaluable personal, technical and moral support for GeoQwest.

Mining Links

Royal Okanagan Mining: Gold and Platinum properties in the Tulameen and beyond!
RockHound Blog: Rockhounding stories from the Okanagan and beyond.

Accommodation

Naramata Inn and Spa: A Million Miles Away is Closer Than You Think.
Lake Okanagan Resort: Special thanx to Todd, Sheleigh and Kelly for their inclusion of GeoQwest in their weekly time share owners meetings. Our Friday Westside Highlands Safari has been a pleasure to conduct for their guests. Lake Okanagan Resort is undergoing a fantastic update under new owners to re-establish it as a premier destination as a world class resort in a supurb natural setting.

A Grand View B&B.Kelowna and Big White: a grand view and great skiing!
A View To Remember B&B: Great Hosts, Great Rooms and a View to Remember!
Coopers Ranch B&B, Lumby. Exceptional log building in the wilderness. A GeoQwest favourite. 250 547-8986
Douglas Lake Cattle Company: Canada's largest working cattle ranch.
KelownaHotelsMotels.com : Kelowna accomodations as part of a North American accomodation directory.
Love's Lakeview B&B Stunning view, gorgeous pool and wonderful hosts!

Tourism Organizations
Tourism Kelowna: Special thanks to the great staff at Tourism Kelowna for their support!
Thompson-Okanagan Tourism Association: Our regional tourism association that appreciates the growing contribution of natural, informed adventure tourism.
Canadian Tourism Commission: GeoQwest thanks the international offices of the Canadian Tourism Commission in supporting the GeoQwest travel concept to "Discover Our True Nature".
Adventure Okanagan Coop: A marketing coop helping the promotion of over 20 adventure tourism companies in the Okanagan.

Local Attractions Websites
Club Wine Tours: Ask about their wine tour by boat!
Travelkelowna.com: One of the best search engine positioned websites in the Okanagan.
Wildflowers and Wine Tours, Distinctly Kelowna Tours: The best way to see Kelowna, from Flora to Art to Wines.
Okanagan Wine Country Tours. Now located at the Grand Okanagan Resort.
Scenic Boat Tours of the Okanagan.Ask about the combined GeoQwest Mountain Safari and Scenic Boat Tour.

Heading out of Canada? Our International recommendations:
Africa: African Bundu Safaris. From Cape Town to Kenya, explore South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya and also the islands of Mauritius and Seychelles.
Chile: San Pedro de Atacama: the Heart of the Atacama Desert. Visit northern Chile. You won't regret it!
China: Around China Tours. From Beijing to the Yantze River and more!
New Zealand: Adventure Junkies. Looking for a bit of Southern Hemisphere adrenaline? Try the Junkies!

Coming to Canada?
International Gateway Kelowna Kelowna's Premier ESL Academy

Something a Little Different
Rob Wilkinson's Really Cool Poster of the Kelowna Area