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    Stories, news & views from the realm of the whales.

    British Columbia’s Intertidal Ecosystem

    April 9th, 2025

    What lives in the shallows of the bc coast? Written by Josh Silberg A myriad of spineless wonders live everywhere you look in British Columbia’s intertidal ecosystem. At low tide, take a peek into a tide pool and count how many different species you can spot. The rocks are crusted with life. HIGHEST DIVERSITY OF SEA STARS EXIST IN BC…

    Humpback Whales in British Columbia

    March 26th, 2025

    Written by Josh Silberg In the channel off in the distance, a heart-shaped blow spouts three meters into the air. The spray lingers for a few fleeting moments before poooosh. There it goes again! What you’re seeing is one of nature’s most charismatic creatures taking a breath.   BC’S REBOUNDING HUMPBACK WHALE POPULATION Humpback whales are a treat to meet…

    Our Two Basecamps in Comparison

    May 22nd, 2024

    Both the Johnstone Strait Ultimate and Whales & Wilderness Glamping tours are excellent choices for sea kayakers of all ability levels. These are our basecamp-style trips, so we carry minimal gear in the kayaks and return to the same comfortable, established camp each night. If you’re new to camping, this is a great way to get a relaxed introduction to…

    Where the Garbage Meets the Sea

    December 20th, 2021

    Picking up garbage in a boat

    I slide my body over the bow of the boat, careful not to catch my coat tails on any hooks or cleats. With my feet dangling, I lower myself onto the slippery shoreline below, trying to judge where the water is shallow enough not to flood my boots. Safely on dry land, I remove my mask and put on my…

    Winners of the 2021 Photo Contest

    December 14th, 2021

    Person standing on the mountain coast as waves splash

    The end of an awesome season… Once the gear has been stacked, the documents filed and the boats have been put to bed, the last task for the Spirit of the West team to complete after a long summer season, is to review the annual submissions to our photo & video contest. This year, even though life felt strange and…

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