Box 569 Heriot Bay, British Columbia, Canada V0P 1H0
North America: 1.800.307.3982 | Local & Overseas: 1.250.285.2121


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North America: 1.800.307.3982
Local & Overseas: 1.250.285.2121
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    Stories

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

    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…

    Coronavirus Planning & Updates 2

    April 20th, 2020

    Other helpful links: Coronavirus update 3 (May 13th) Coronavirus update 1 (March 14th) Our adapted Terms & Conditions Travel Insurance – The Basics We hope that you all are staying healthy and managing to be well despite the situation we’re currently presented with. Now that we’re getting closer to the summer and the season’s trips, we wanted to write an update on…

    Coronavirus Planning & Updates 1

    March 14th, 2020

    Other helpful links: Coronavirus update 3 (May 13th) Coronavirus update 2 (April 20th) Our adapted Terms & Conditions Travel Insurance – The Basics The rapidly evolving situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) and public health efforts to contain its spread is on many people’s minds at the moment. The unprecedented measures that are being taken have thrown all our lives into some…

    Overcoming adversity – in a kayak

    March 3rd, 2020

    Karen Lai, long-time guest and friend of Spirit of the West once again successfully applied for MEC’s expedition grant program. We are inspired time and time again by her determination: overcoming adversity and not letting Cerebral Palsy slow her down in the pursuit of adventure. Her nature-loving and strong mind brought her to the heart of the Johnstone Strait in summer 2019….

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