The Weight of Water
December 18th, 2025
The Weight of Water Multi-day sea kayaking trips can often feel like a journey of discovery, both into ourselves and the world around us. On day one, the jumbled thoughts and obligations of real life can still linger but as the days go on, they slowly start to fade. This process continues to unfold as the days come, with sea…
All about Wilderness Camping
February 11th, 2021
Smart living in the coastal wild Spirit of the West diligently follows some basic principles that have been established as best practices for wilderness travel. There is a multitude of ways that these principles are put into practice, but we have summarized many of them below to give you an idea of what to expect when you join us on…
Travel Insurance: The Basics
October 19th, 2020
Travel Insurance 101 & Frequently Asked Questions No one wants to think about missing their vacation, but ensuring that you have appropriate travel insurance coverage can really decrease the stress and financial pain of the unexpected! Travel insurance comes in many different shapes and sizes, and it will take some work on your behalf to read through the fine print…
Beautiful Late Summer Paddling
May 21st, 2020
Written by Guide Aleia Wylie It’s as if you have the place all to yourself Close your eyes. Imagine standing on a pebble beach. The crisp morning air on your nose and a mug of hot coffee cupped in your hands as you watch the steam rise in front of the still water before you. Now imagine standing among great…
Coronavirus Planning & Updates 3
May 13th, 2020
Other helpful links: Coronavirus update 2 (April 20th) Coronavirus update 1 (March 14th) Our adapted Terms & Conditions Travel Insurance – The Basics This update is particularly for our guests who have booked from outside of Canada. Thank you for your patience while we, like the rest of the world, have been waiting to see where travel and tourism fits in…
