Rare in BC

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 “Rare in BC”

is a curated, purposely small and different travel guide, highlighting relaxing cottages, artisan makers, indie cafés, craft shops, and small-town gems.

We present you places exactly where you chose to be, and then make that place feel richer, more meaningful, more personal. People don’t come to British Columbia to rush. They come to breathe. To reconnect. To feel something real.

 “Rare in BC” is highlighting places that embody genuine hospitality, warm, welcoming, and inspiring.”

We are featuring local makers, chefs, festivals, farm stays, etc. Rare like handcrafted, one-of-a-kind, rooted in place. Taste, touch, and feel some rare flavors of British Columbia.

Rare in BC exists for travelers who already know where they want to be, like Bowen Island, the Sunshine Coast, the Gulf Islands, the quiet corners of Vancouver Island, and want their time there to feel intentional, nourishing, and beautifully uncommon.

Instead of generic travel-guide noise, we offer:

  • Rare places — tucked-away beaches, artisan studios, local-only spots
  • Rare experiences — small, thoughtful, sensory-rich moments that make people feel grounded
  • Rare care — offerings designed to support wellbeing, presence, and connection

Our promise is simple:
Wherever someone chooses to spend their precious time, you help them feel like they chose exactly right.

Coastal Listing

Accommodation and Resort
Telegraph Cove Resort
1610 Telegraph Cove Rd
Info@TelegraphCoveResort.com
Market
Old Country Market
Coombs, BC
2326 Alberni Hwy
Coffee Shop, Bakery and Restaurant
THE GUMBOOT CAFE
Roberts Creek, BC, Sunshine Coast
1053 Roberts Creek Road
thegumboot@yahoo.ca
Bakery
Crazy Red’s Breads
Gibsons BC
473 Gower Point Rd.
crazyred@telus.com

“Rare in BC” – a network of kindred spirited people – a showcase for outstanding businesses

Rare in BC helps travelers feel deeply well, seen, and special in the exact places they’ve chosen — offering curated, uncommon experiences that turn their precious time into something whole, grounded, and memorable.

Interior Listing

Papa Bear’s Kitchen
Golden, BC
901 10th Ave S
papabearskitchengolden@gmail.com
Wandering Fern Cafe
Golden, BC
521 9 Ave N
wanderingferncafe@gmail.com
Johnston’s Landing Retreat Centre
Johnston’s Landing
2240 Kootenay Joe Road
admin@johnsonslandingretreat.bc.ca
Silverton General Store
Silverton, BC
216 Lake Ave
info@silvertongeneralstore.ca

Rare in BC - 2026