Spirit of the West Adventures

TRIP REPORT: July 27th-30th Ultimate Family Adventure w/ Mak, Ali, Rebecca + Jared 🌊 This group started as two separate families but felt like one by the time they left! The three kiddos blended nearly as seamlessly as the adults. We were blessed with a magical orca sighting right from camp very early one morning. On the last day, our boat driver took us on a wildlife detour as we watched multiple humpbacks feed in Blackney Pass followed by a pod of northern resident orca swim right past. We spent a few rainy afternoons at camp in the hot tub, playing jenga, painting rocks and watching the fog pass by. A family trip to remember. 🐋🩵 📍: Ultimate Family Adventure, Johnstone Strait BC 📸 : guide @makinseyshmanka - Spirit of the West Adventures paddles in and acknowledges the traditional, unceded territory of the 'Namgis, Mamalilikulla, and Ławitsis nations during this tour. https://www.kayakingtours.com/kayak-trips/british-columbia-kayak-tours/orca-family-tours/ #KayakRealmOfWhales

TRIP REPORT: July 7th-11th Whales & Wilderness Glamping w/ Mak, Morgan, Sierra, Dom + Maiwenn 🌊 This trip couldn’t have had better weather. We had gorgeous flat calm water filled with wildlife sightings. We learned about humpbacks and the local First Nations while celebrating a happy 38th anniversary for a lovey couple. We were also blessed to have Morgan’s mom with us! Lots of special family moments together including a stunning sunset paddle. Perfect way to spend Sierras first trip as a guide! 🩵 📍: Whales & Wilderness Glamping, Blackfish Sound BC 📽️ : guide @makinseyshmanka / cover photo: @morgsinthewild - Spirit of the West Adventures paddles in and acknowledges the traditional, unceded territory of the 'Namgis, Mamalilikulla, and Ławitsis nations during this tour. https://www.kayakingtours.com/kayak-trips/british-columbia-kayak-tours/whales-wilderness-glamping/

TRIP REPORT: June 28th-July 3rd Nuchatlitz Expedition w/ Mak + Dan 🌊 This group got a little bit of everything and then some on the west coast this week! There was rain, wind and sun— but also incredible amounts of wildlife. Sea birds of all sorts, black bears, sea otters and even a surprise grey whale sighting. We felt super lucky to have such a smooth trip and a helpful, strong group of paddlers. 🩵 📍: Nuchatlitz Expedition, west coast Vancouver Island BC 📸 : guide @makinseyshmanka - Spirit of the West Adventures paddles through and acknowledges the traditional, unceded territory of the Nuu-chah-nulth nation during this tour. https://www.kayakingtours.com/kayak-trips/british-columbia-kayak-tours/west-coast-expedition/

"My trip was the definition of natural splendor. I came expecting some good views and more time in a kayak. I did not expect to have my entire idea of the Pacific Northwest redefined. ⁠ ⁠ Highlights were the entire trip. Every day felt like the best hits of what was possible: we saw orcas, humpbacks, porpoises, seals, sea-lions, birds, fish, sea stars, bioluminescence, sun, rain, fog, clouds…amazing!" - guest Grayson ✨⁠ ⁠ Are you ready to experience the magic of BC's coast? ⁠ ⁠ Our 2024 tour dates are steadily filling up! Head to the link in our bio or email [email protected] to book now. ⁠ ⁠ 📍: Whales & Wilderness Glamping, Blackfish Sound BC⁠ 📸 : @360immersion ⁠ ⁠ - Spirit of the West Adventures paddles in and acknowledges the traditional, unceded territory of the Mamalilikulla, and Ławitsis nations during this tour.

Blackfish Sound is located off the northeastern side of Vancouver Island, surrounded by countless islets, shorelines + inlets ripe for exploring. ✨ What makes it so special? Key features such as current + tidal cycles, deep depths, and cold water temperatures make for an incredibly oxygen-rich environment where species ranging from microscopic to larger-than-life can thrive. 🐋💧🐟️ Have you experienced the magic of British Columbia's coast? 📍: Whales & Wilderness Glamping, Blackfish Sound BC 📸 : @360immersion - Spirit of the West Adventures paddles in and acknowledges the traditional, unceded territory of the Mamalilikulla and Ławitsis nations during this tour. https://www.kayakingtours.com/kayak-trips/british-columbia-kayak-tours/whales-wilderness-glamping/

Our Whales & Wilderness Glamping tour was designed with the idea that adventure, relaxation, and comfort can all exist in one spectacular base camp setting. 🐋✨ This 5-day experience is ideal for those who want to paddle and immerse themselves in the ecologically-rich environment of Blackfish Sound while enjoying some extra special amenities. With a heated waterfront lounge and dining area, our on-site chef to prepare you nourishing and tasty meals, and spacious tents with real beds and linens - this experience truly has it all. Would you come on this adventure? 💙 📍: Whales & Wilderness Glamping, Blackfish Sound BC 📸 : @360immersion - Spirit of the West Adventures paddles in and acknowledges the traditional, unceded territory of the Mamalilikulla, and Ławitsis nations during this tour. https://www.kayakingtours.com/kayak-trips/british-columbia-kayak-tours/whales-wilderness-glamping/

TRIP REPORT: August 10th-15th Johnstone Strait Expedition w/ Mak + Adam 🌊 We were able to tour around so many tiny islands in the archipelago and enjoy the little things before arriving in Blackfish Sound to breaching humpbacks! We learned a lot together about the local First Nations and were able to visit Village Island and see pictographs along the way. 📍: Johnstone Strait Expedition, Broughton Archipelago BC 📸 : guide @makinseyshmanka - Spirit of the West acknowledges and operates in the unceded traditional territory of the We Wai Kai, Homalco, Klahoose, Mamalilikulla-Qwe'Qwa'Sot'Em, 'Namgis, Tlowitsis, Kwikwasut’inuxw, Nuu-chah-nulth and Heiltsuk First Nations. https://www.kayakingtours.com/kayak-trips/british-columbia-kayak-tours/johnstone-strait-kayak-expedition/ #KayakRealmOfWhales #ExploreWildBC

TRIP REPORT: July 12th-15th Johnstone Strait Ultimate w/ PJ, Kevin, Alex W. + Kayla 🌊 Banana dolphins and listening to recordings of orca calls are some of our favourite activities at our JSU base camp! 🐬 📍: Johnstone Strait Ultimate, West Cracroft Island BC 📸 : guide Alex W. - Spirit of the West acknowledges and operates in the unceded traditional territory of the We Wai Kai, Homalco, Klahoose, Mamalilikulla-Qwe'Qwa'Sot'Em, 'Namgis, Tlowitsis, Kwikwasut’inuxw, Nuu-chah-nulth and Heiltsuk First Nations. https://www.kayakingtours.com/kayak-trips/british-columbia-kayak-tours/kayaking-killer-whales/ #ExploreWildBC #KayakRealmOfWhales

TRIP REPORT: July 29th-August 1st Whales & Wilderness Glamping with Rowan CB + Alex S. 🌊 "Breaching humpback whales? Check. Unspoilt wilderness? Check. Luxurious Glamping and incredible food? Check! We’ll be sad to say goodbye to this very special mid-summer trip and the host of characters that made it what it was." 📍: Whales & Wilderness Glamping, Blackfish Sound BC 📸 : guide Rowan CB https://www.kayakingtours.com/kayak-trips/british-columbia-kayak-tours/whales-wilderness-glamping/

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