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


We are here to assist you in any way we can.
North America: 1.800.307.3982
Local & Overseas: 1.250.285.2121
[email protected]



    Stories

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

    Memoirs of a Volunteer

    February 20th, 2019

    “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” – Vicki Corona. In search of those moments…I headed to Spirit of the West Adventures, and boy, was I in for a treat! As soon as I arrived on Quadra Island for my volunteer experience on the Whales and Wilderness Glamping trip, I knew I had found…

    What are tides?

    January 20th, 2019

    Picture it: You’ve planned the perfect day of relaxing on the beach. You have your snack packed, your favourite beach towel in tow, and your comfiest pair of flip-flops flip-flopping under your feet. You’ve picked the perfect spot and set up camp among the soft sand and seashells, much closer to the cool, refreshing water than those other chumps lounging…

    The Underwater World of the Orca

    December 20th, 2018

    Have you ever wanted to know what whales experience as they travel through their mysterious underwater realm? Well, read on, because while spotting an orca from your kayak on Vancouver Island is an incredible experience, it only just breaks the surface—literally!—of what makes these amazing creatures so fascinating. Whales communicate in different languages Did you know that different orca clans…

    Our 2018 Donations: $15,000

    December 20th, 2018

    Spirit of the West Adventures has been a proud member of 1% For The Planet since 2007. As part of our commitment to the environment, every year we donate 1% of our sales (not just profits) to organizations dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment and areas we love. Over the years as 1% members, we have donated over $67,000. 1% For The…

    We’re a certified Responsible Travel member!

    December 19th, 2018

    WHO IS RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL & WHAT’S THEIR MISSION? We’ve done the hard work in meeting the criteria to become a part of the responsibletravel.com community and become a member. The work was certainly worthwhile as it is important to us to separate ourselves from tourism businesses who do not do as much (or anything) to minimize environmental impacts or contribute to the…

    Sign up for our Email Newsletter