Sea Wolves of Coastal BC
December 6th, 2022
It’s rare to spot wolves in the wild, let alone ones that leap into the open ocean and swim from one island to the next in search of marine delicacies. Meet the majestic sea wolves of coastal BC. Sea wolves, also known as coastal wolves, are a genetically distinct group of grey wolves unique to the Pacific Northwest. In British…
2022 Photo Contest Highlights
November 15th, 2022
2022 PHOTO & VIDEO CONTEST This summer was a season of abundance: an abundance of take-your-breath-away moments, lasting connections, exceptional paddling days, and appreciation for the world around us. One of the things we love about our annual photo and video contest is the chance to see our trips through your perspective. Thank you to all of our guests for…
Where the Garbage Meets the Sea
December 20th, 2021
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
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…
Falling in Love on the Water
March 26th, 2021
You never know what you might find on a Spirit of the West tour…it could be love! This is Paul and Lori’s story of meeting on our Nuchatlitz Expedition, falling in love, and celebrating their honeymoon on our Great Bear Rainforest tour. Her Story I was living in Vancouver. I had done a couple of overnight kayaking trips and was…
