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Spirit of the West Adventures, 1313 Cramer Road, Quathiaski Cove, BC (2025)

05/07/2025

Did you know that 89 sea otters were reintroduced to the west coast of Vancouver Island between 1969-1972? 🦦

After being extirpated by extensive hunting during the 18th century fur trade era, sea otters were absent from BC waters for close to two centuries before efforts were made to reestablish these charismatic creatures back into their natural habitat.

Originally from the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, these relocated specimens created the basis for the flourishing population of over 8,000 individuals we see along BC's coast today!

Head to the link below now to read our newest blog on all things sea otters.✨️

📍: Nuchatlitz, west coast Vancouver Island BC
📸 : guest Dave Gillespie, captured with zoom lens + cropped

- Spirit of the West Adventures paddles through and acknowledges the traditional, unceded territory of the Nuu-chah-nulth nation during this tour.

🔗: https://www.kayakingtours.com/2025/05/sea-otters-british-columbia/

05/05/2025

New for 2025, our Wellness in the Wilderness tour will provide a unique opportunity to highlight our connection to the natural world, inspiring you to preserve + appreciate nature for years to come. 🤎🌿✨️

With these views right from our camp, land-based marine mammal viewing provides a spectacular opportunity to witness these magnificent beings in their natural environment— free from disruption or interference. ⁠

Throughout this retreat, you will engage with nature in a way that promotes mindfulness, presence + sense of flow, allowing you to reconnect with yourself while exploring the beauty of the Johnstone Strait + Northern Vancouver Island.

Feeling called to see it for yourself? Head to the link below to explore your wellness retreat in the heart of BC's whale territory. 🫶🏼

📍: Wellness in the Wilderness, Johnstone Strait BC
📸 : guest Josie

- Spirit of the West Adventures paddles in and acknowledges the traditional, unceded territory of the 'Namgis, Mamalilikulla, and Ławitsis nations during this tour.

🔗 : https://www.kayakingtours.com/kayak-trips/british-columbia-kayak-tours/wellness-in-the-wilderness/

04/30/2025

Calling all young adventurers! Did you know we offer unique paddling adventures designed just for young minds? 🌱🌟🐋

Our Ultimate Family Adventure combines on-water excitement, exploring beach wonders, and a cozy camp setting under the stars to create unforgettable family memories.

See what some of our past families have said 👇🏼
〰️ "Beautiful location, amazing guides, abundance of wildlife. Food was abundant and delicious! So much variety of food too! Guides were so informative and answered so many questions - very knowledgeable and fun! They had a great positive attitude and really engaged with our kids in lovely ways." - guest Julia

〰️ "Spirit of the West created the perfect family adventure for us, it was so much more than we dared hope for. Thank you to our guides and all the behind the scene crew. We will be recommending you guys and the wonders of northern Vancouver Island for anyone who’ll listen." - Anonymous Guest

Ready to make a splash? Head to the link below to explore our family-friendly options now. 💚

📍: Ultimate Family Adventure, Johnstone Strait BC
📸 : guide

- Spirit of the West Adventures paddles in and acknowledges the traditional, unceded territory of the 'Namgis, Mamalilikulla, and Ławitsis nations during this tour.

🔗 : https://www.kayakingtours.com/kayak-trips/british-columbia-kayak-tours/orca-family-tours/

04/28/2025

Reconnect to yourself, community, + the natural world. 🤎🌿✨️

Coming this summer, our new Wellness in the Wilderness tour is a thoughtfully-designed retreat in the heart of BC's whale territory!

Wellness Elements 👇🏼
〰️ Connection to Self: This kayak-centred tour, combined with intentional mindfulness practices, allows you to explore your thoughts and emotions, foster deeper self-awareness, and strengthen your emotional wellbeing.

〰️ Connection to Community: Participate in guided reflections to allow thoughts and emotions that arise during the retreat to be explored, fostering a sense of community as you connect with others throughout this experience.

〰️ Connection to the Natural World: Experiencing magical encounters with wildlife and vibrant landscapes serves as a reminder that we are not separate from nature, but instead an integral part of it.

Ready to explore this journey for yourself? Head to the link below to learn more now. 🫶🏼

📍: Wellness in the Wilderness, Johnstone Strait BC
📸 : Christie Fitzpatrick

- Spirit of the West Adventures paddles in and acknowledges the traditional, unceded territory of the 'Namgis, Mamalilikulla, and Ławitsis nations during this tour.

🔗 : https://www.kayakingtours.com/kayak-trips/british-columbia-kayak-tours/wellness-in-the-wilderness/

04/26/2025

Whatever peace I know rests in the natural world, in feeling myself a part of it, even in a small way." - May Sarton 🌅🧡✨⁠
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Sea kayaking is one of the most immersive ways to connect to the natural world around us.

When you get to feel the vast sea moving beneath you, hear the wind rustling through the trees, or see the shorelines + horizon come to life with every eagle, mink, sea star, whale, or bear you come across, it allows you to be fully present amongst these wild spaces. ⁠
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Bring your own immersive adventure to life at the link below. 💫⁠

📍: Desolation Sound Expedition, Cortes Island BC
📸 : guest Eric Thompson

- Spirit of the West Adventures paddles through and acknowledges the traditional, unceded territory of the Homalco and Klahoose nations during this tour.

🔗: https://www.kayakingtours.com/kayak-trips/british-columbia-kayak-tours/kayaking-desolation-sound/

04/24/2025

Last chance to bid on a $3,000 Spirit of the West gift certificate! The 's 2025 Annual Auction closes today, April 24th at midnight. 🌿🦭✨️

As a WTA member, we believe in protecting BC's natural ecosystems and championing sustainable tourism practices. The WTA's advocacy, education and stewardship efforts help ensure that businesses like ours— and the ecosystems we rely on— continue to thrive for future generations.

Head to the link below to browse unique wilderness experiences + get your last-minute bid in now! 💚

📍: Whales & Wilderness Expedition, Broughton Archipelago BC
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- Spirit of the West Adventures paddles in and acknowledges the traditional, unceded territory of the ‘Namgis, Mamalilikulla, Kwikwasut’inuxw, Ławitsis, and Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw nations during this tour.

🔗: https://www.kayakingtours.com/kayak-trips/british-columbia-kayak-tours/johnstone-strait-kayak-expedition/

04/23/2025

Did you know? British Columbia’s coastline is home to countless diverse bird species! 🪶✨️

A true birder's paradise— the BC coast sits in a prime location along the Pacific Flyway, a migratory path taken by tens of millions of birds each year from the southern tip of South America to high up in the Arctic. Other local species, such as ravens, are considered permanent non-migratory residents in their territories and can be seen year-round.

Discover some of the birds you may come across while kayaking the BC coast— pictured here are:
〰️ Common Raven
〰️ Great Blue Heron
〰️ Juvenile Bald Eagle

Head to the link below to read our new blog post on Birds of Coastal BC now. 🦅

📍: Johnstone Strait Ultimate + Whales & Wilderness Glamping, BC
📸 : 1. Stan Bravenec 2. Vy Waller 3. Tyler Rablin

- Spirit of the West Adventures paddles in and acknowledges the traditional, unceded territory of the 'Namgis, Mamalilikulla, and Ławitsis nations during these tours.

🔗: https://www.kayakingtours.com/2025/04/coastal-birds-british-columbia/

04/22/2025

The allure of backcountry expedition camping is similar for many of us: quiet coastal rainforests, abundant wildlife, and peaceful havens that allow us to reconnect with our present self. 🌲🐾💫⁠
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These spaces mean so much to so many, and it's up to us to keep them pristine for generations to come— For , we wanted to share a reminder of Leave No Trace principles, which provide a framework of impact reduction practices and techniques for anyone who spends time in the wilderness and why we do our best to adhere to them on every trip we run. ⁠ ⁠
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The 7 Principles of LNT 👇🏼⁠
〰️ Plan ahead + prepare. ⁠
〰️ Travel + camp on durable surfaces.⁠
〰️ Dispose of waste properly— pack out what you pack in.⁠
〰️ Leave what you find. ⁠
〰️ Minimize campfire impacts. ⁠
〰️ Respect wildlife. ⁠
〰️ Be considerate of others.⁠
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Want to do something meaningful this ? Head to the link in our bio now to take the LNT Pledge for yourself! 💚⁠
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📍: All BC Spirit of the West Tours 🐾⁠
📸 : 1. Flo Rublee 2. Brendan Kowtecky 3. Elizabeth Gadd 4. Bex Dawkes 5. Brendan Kowtecky 6. Ilia Photography 7. Calum MacLean 8. Erin Perotti⁠
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- Spirit of the West acknowledges and operates in the unceded traditional territory of the We Wai Kai, Homalco, Klahoose, Mamalilikulla-Qwe'Qwa'Sot'Em, 'Namgis, Ławitsis, Kwikwasut’inuxw, Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw, Nuu-chah-nulth and Heiltsuk First Nations.

🔗: https://takethepledge.leavenotrace.ca/en

04/19/2025

Are you still dreaming about an unforgettable paddling adventure for this summer? Perhaps somewhere where ancient trees sway in the wind, rafts of sea otters gently float in the swell, and sea wolf tracks line dramatic white sand beaches with each new sunrise... 🦦🐾✨️

We still have space remaining on a handful of our 8-day Great Bear Rainforest expeditions for 2025!

Summer Availability:
〰️ July 2nd-9th: 7 spaces
〰️ July 16th-23rd: SOLD OUT
〰️ July 30th-Aug 6th: 3 spaces
〰️ Aug 13th-18th: 8 spaces

Feeling ready to experience it for yourself? Head to the link below to learn more about this memorable expedition now. 🌿

📍: Great Bear Rainforest Expedition, Bella Bella BC
📸 : guest Dave Gillespie

- Spirit of the West Adventures paddles through and acknowledges the traditional, unceded territory of the Heiltsuk nation during this tour.

🔗: https://www.kayakingtours.com/kayak-trips/british-columbia-kayak-tours/great-bear-rainforest/

04/17/2025

We’re proud to support the 2025 Online Auction! 🌲🌟🐟️

As a WTA member, we believe in protecting BC’s natural ecosystems and championing sustainable tourism practices. The WTA’s advocacy, education, and stewardship efforts help ensure that businesses like ours — and the ecosystems we rely on — continue to thrive for future generations.

Now’s your chance to bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences, including a $3,000 Spirit of the West gift certificate help fund the WTA’s important work.

Let’s protect BC’s wild places—one bid at a time.

Head to the link below to start bidding on your wilderness experience now! Auction is open until May 14th at 7PM. 💚

📍: Whales & Wilderness Expedition, Broughton Archipelago BC
📸 : guest Carlo Alcos

- Spirit of the West Adventures paddles in and acknowledges the traditional, unceded territory of the ‘Namgis, Mamalilikulla, Kwikwasut’inuxw, Ławitsis, and Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw nations during this tour.

🔗 : https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/117647/auctions/180131

04/15/2025

Witnessing wild Pacific White-Sided Dolphins interact with one another is a mesmerizing reminder of the robust biodiversity that exists here in British Columbia.💧🐬🩵
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is the perfect time to reflect on the magic of BC's wilderness and how we can come together to protect this delicate environment for future generations to come.

Looking for some inspo? 🌎️
〰️ Spend time outside! Engaging with our natural world strengthens our connection + inspires action 💚
〰️ Keep an eye out for marine debris on your next beach walk 🐾
〰️ Donate to or volunteer for an environmental cause close to your heart ✨️

Did you know? As part of our commitment to making positive impacts in the areas we operate, we charge a sustainability fee to every booking we take, which is then donated to annual research, conservation + environmental organizations each year! 🫶🏼

Head to the link below now to learn more about the initiatives we take to care for our planet.
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📍: Johnstone Strait Ultimate, Johnstone Strait BC⁠
📸 : guest John⁠
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- Spirit of the West Adventures paddles in and acknowledges the traditional, unceded territory of the 'Namgis, Mamalilikulla, and Ławitsis nations during this tour.

🔗 : https://www.kayakingtours.com/about-spirit-of-the-west-adventures/responsible-kayaking-with-whales-in-bc/

04/13/2025

The 2025 's annual fundraiser is open for just a few more hours! Now's your chance to place a bid on a $1,000 Spirit of the West Adventures gift certificate. 🐋✨️

Each year this auction provides crucial funds that help support the Marine Education + Research Society's activities and core operating costs. Their research and education efforts are directed at the conservation of whales and the marine environment at large.⁠

Head to the link below to view all of the amazing local offerings now.

Auction will be closing tonight, April 13th at 7PM (PST). 💫⁠

📍: Whales & Wilderness Expedition, Broughton Archipelago BC
📸 : guest Katinka Wilson, captured with a zoom lens

- Spirit of the West Adventures paddles in and acknowledges the traditional, unceded territory of the ‘Namgis, Mamalilikulla, Kwikwasut’inuxw, Ławitsis, and Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw nations during this tour.

🔗: https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/39328/auctions/176520/auction_items/5952888

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