The advantages of early season travel
February 15th, 2020
The feeling of being the first out there One of my favourite times to go kayaking in British Columbia is during the spring after the winter storms have passed, but before the summer crowds swoop in. It offers a unique opportunity to explore a place for the first time with a heightened sense of calmness and tranquility before the busiest part…
Living in fresh air. Travelling by water.
January 23rd, 2020
We are proud to launch our Stories by Guests series. From the many experiences our guests share with us, we are happy to introduce you to a few personal stories. From the many experiences our guests share with us, we want to share with you some of the unforgettable memories we are touched to have been a part of. Amanda joined…
We have our winners!
October 16th, 2019
Holy paddler! This was another year of spectacular photo submissions. Once more, we are amazed and truly grateful. Kayak photo & video contest winners 2019 A BIG THANK YOU to all participants! It’s the time of the year when the halls of our Spirit of the West base are filled with ‘wows’, ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’! We had another year of absolutely…
Sea Kayak Design 101
March 20th, 2019
On our kayak tours on the B.C. coast, guests are given the opportunity to paddle a variety of different kayaks from most of the major North American manufacturers. The question we get most often about our gear is whether we use single or double boats (we use both!), but there is a lot more to know about kayaks for those…
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…
