Sea Otters in British Columbia
May 7th, 2025
By Josh Silberg To say sea otters are charismatic would be an understatement. These large ocean-going members of the weasel family star in viral YouTube videos, often dunking a basketball, holding hands, or munching on a clam. SEA OTTERS HAVE THE DENSEST FUR IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM In the 18th century, sea otters were famous for another reason: they have…
Coastal Birds of British Columbia
April 23rd, 2025
By Josh Silberg British Columbia’s coastline is home to a plethora of birds, from kaleidoscopic harlequin ducks and majestic sandhill cranes, to flittering western sandpipers. The province 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…
2024 Photo Contest Highlights
November 4th, 2024
Our 2024 Photo Contest Winners Each year our team looks forward to reflecting on the past season through the eyes of our guests. All of these images and videos have a story behind them and we are so glad our guests chose to share those with us! The winning entries are listed below and will be announced on our social…
Kayaking in The Bahamas: A Guide’s Perspective
August 23rd, 2024
Did you know that Spirit of the West offers kayaking trips in the warm, clear waters of the Bahamas? Our guide Al shares some highlights with you about their time in the picturesque Southern Exuma Cays. Stepping off the plane onto the hot tarmac in George Town, Bahamas was as glorious as I had anticipated. The warmth of the clear,…
2023 Photo Contest Highlights
November 2nd, 2023
2023 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS Our annual photo contest provides us the opportunity to reflect on our favourite parts of the summer and hear the stories about what made your tour so special. We want to thank all of our guests for their incredible submissions this year! The winning entries are listed below and will be announced on our social media…
