Family Vacation Rentals

For families interested in more of a self-sufficient island vacation retreat, we are offering opportunities to rent our Farmhouse accommodation. The cost of a vacation rental includes accommodation and some traditional camp programming.

Accommodation

Farmhouse (Occupancy: 5 people)

The Farmhouse is located on the west side of camp, with a beautiful view of the ocean and its own campfire pit. It has two bedrooms, both with queen-sized beds, as well as a twin-sized pull-out sofa bed. The Farmhouse also has one bathroom and a fully-equipped kitchen, as well as a fully furnished dining and living area. The deck has outdoor patio furniture and a propane BBQ. Bedding and towels are provided. Families are responsible for bringing their own food and beverages, as well as cooking their own meals.

Cottage (Occupancy: 12 people)

The Cottage is located on the west side of camp, with a beautiful view of the ocean and its own campfire pit. It has six bedrooms, one with a queen-sized bed, and five with two twin-sized beds. The Cottage also has three bathrooms and a fully-equipped kitchen, as well as a fully furnished dining and living area. The deck has outdoor patio furniture and a propane BBQ. Bedding and towels are provided. Families are responsible for bringing their own food and beverages, as well as cooking their own meals.

*** Depending on availability, families staying in our Farmhouse or Cottage accommodations may add Food Service to their vacation rental, at a cost of $40.00/day per adult (13+ years) and $30.00/day per child (5+ years). Children 4 and under are free. Email info@fircom.ca to inquire.

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Services for all guests

Whether your family opts for a vacation package or a vacation rental, there are services on site that all guests will be able to enjoy. These include:

GUIDED PROGRAMMING

Camp Fircom is located on Chá7elkwnech, Gambier Island, on the traditional and unceded territories of the Squamish Nation. We invite you to join us for some engaging and immersive activities in this beautiful natural setting.

During our Vacation Getaway sessions, our program staff and volunteers will be offering the following camp programming: canoeing/kayaking/stand up paddle boarding, archery, tie dying, garden workshops and nature hikes. For all programs, only one family (household) will participate at a time. When registering, families may sign up for a maximum of two guided camp programs for a 2-night session, and a maximum of three guided camp programs for a 3-night session

Canoe or Kayak or Stand-Up Paddle Board

Getting on the waters of Halkett Bay is one of the most rewarding experiences that Fircom can offer! For an additional fee, our experienced guides can show your family how to safely enjoy our paddling adventures. First, we'll go through safety procedures and then we'll hop on board and have some fun. Will you see the seals who call Halkett home? Or maybe the tide will be low and we'll get a glimpse of the purple sea stars lining the ocean floor! Please note that there is an additional $40 charge for canoeing/kayaking/paddle boarding sessions, which is payable at time of booking.

Archery

Is your family ready to stretch their competitive edge and try a new challenge? Archery is the activity for you! Suitable for kids ages 6 and up, archery is a fun new skill to learn and a surefire way to have some laughs. In our expansive archery range, our staff will show you how to be safe and hit that bulls-eye! Well, no promises about the bulls-eye, but you will definitely have a blast!

Tie-Dye Session

Ready to get groovy? Bring some white cotton items from home (t-shirts, socks, etc) or buy some white Fircom t-shirts from the Tuck Shop and bring colour into your family's wardrobe! Our tie dye experts will have a kit ready for your family to tie dye whatever you want, and will show you some techniques to bring a rainbow of colour into your life!

Farm Workshop

Come on in and explore the Fircom Farm! The Fircom Farmer will demonstrate the life cycle of waste, including a peek into our compost bin full of worms! Maybe you'll have a chance to explore our historic orchard which is planted with fruit trees and berries. The farm is an educational space where your family can learn about the science behind ethical food systems and food cultivation. Folks of all ages will have the opportunity to wonder at the complexity and interdependence of nature, and maybe taste some of its delicious bounty!

A garden session could also include a visit with our chicken flock … and the possibility of collecting some eggs! Learn how chickens create a closed loop nutrient cycle and reduce our waste here at Fircom. Monitoring chicken behavior and observation will be a participatory learning opportunity. Maybe you’ll even get to feed the chickens!

Nature Walk or Hike

On our guided nature walks we will head into the forest to learn about local plants and their uses, invasive species, and all the creatures who call the woods their home. Depending on your family's interests, we can facilitate a more challenging hike or an easy-going interpretative nature walk more suitable for even the littlest family members, all while staying physically distanced from each other. Our guides can share nature mindfulness activities, plant identification tips, and even some fun games to get energy flowing!

Soapstone Carving

Make your own necklace or mini sculpture! Soapstone is a very soft rock that can be carved with files and sandpaper. Families will be guided in basic carving techniques and can then enjoy the meditative quality of carving while chatting and sharing stories. Everyone will get to take home their creation.

Microworlds

Families will each be given a small area in which to build their own universe. Maybe you will gather crabs, limpets, and snails to re-create the intertidal zone and get to know the inhabitants. Maybe you will use sword fern and salal to build a city for ants full of rock rocket ships! This is a fantastic activity for adults to sink into their imagination and to hear the incredible stories your children create.

Tuck Shop

The Tuck Shop will feature treats like popcorn, cookies and other baked goods, as well as sparkling lemonade and iced chai lattes. In addition, S’mores Kits for evening campfires and Fircom swag (i.e., hoodies, t-shirts, tote bags and toques) will be available for purchase.

Welcome Baskets

Upon arrival, families with children 12 and under will find Arts ‘n Crafts Kits on the tables of their accommodations. These kits will include drawing and crafting materials, a nature scavenger hunt, as well as bracelet making materials.

Transportation

Roundtrip water taxi service from Horseshoe Bay to Camp Fircom will be provided through Cormorant Marine. Water taxis will depart from Horseshoe Bay between 2pm and 3pm on arrival days, leaving Fircom between 12:30pm and 1:30pm on departure days.

A more precise time for your family’s trip will be provided no less than 48 hours prior to departure. We ask that families be prepared to depart Horseshoe Bay at any point during that window of time, as we cannot accommodate individual requests for earlier or later times within the window provided.