Highlights from our North Island Field Study with Royal Roads University!
When I was asked to lead the @rru_sthm graduate-level Responsible Tourism Field Study, not only as Tour Leader but also as Associate Faculty, it was an immediate YES!
This opportunity so perfectly aligned with why I started this business - to inspire others to learn, connect, and grow through travel, while leaving a positive impact on the places we visit. It has been such an honour to share my knowledge and experiences in sustainable tourism both in the classroom and then in the field.
And what better place than North Vancouver Island!
On this 5-night trip, we connected with local people and businesses who are living examples of what sustainable, regenerative travel can look like.
From learning about biodynamic farming at @40knotswinery, to understanding Indigenous values and our connection to the land with @homalcotours and @umistasociety, eating locally-sourced, home-cooked delights at @nimpkishhotel, learning about marine mammal conservation with @mersociety, and cleaning up the beaches at San Josef Bay with @coveadventuretours (and everything in between!)
It was certainly a journey of connection and growth for us all.
Keep an eye for more photos and stories in the coming weeks!
#sustainabletravel #regenerativetourism #experientiallearning #transformationaltravel #explorevancouverisland #gonorthisland #indigenousbc
Winter in the Yukon. Waking up to the sunrise over a frozen lake. Snow capped mountains everywhere you look. Dog sledding, snow shoeing, afternoon tea by the fire. Staying up late to catch the Aurora Borealis dance overhead. It’s another world up here…
We’re so excited to launch our first winter tours - coming soon! ❄️
Landscapes like you’ve never experienced! This breathtaking region is home to the largest non-polar ice cap in the world, along with Canada’s highest peak.
📍Scenic flight in Kluane National Park, Yukon Territory.
✈️ Included in our Yukon Explorer 10-day adventure, Sept 2-11, 2024.
Only 4 spots left - reserve yours today!
#ExploreYukon #flightseeing #glaciers #onlyintheyukon
There are so many reasons to love our oceans. The diversity of life, the sheer beauty both above and below the surface, and the endless adventures it brings… just to name a few!
Today is World Oceans Day - an opportunity to celebrate our world’s shared ocean, our personal connection to the sea, and to raise awareness about the crucial role the ocean plays in sustaining life and how we can help protect it.
Did you know?…
🐠 Oceans cover over 70% of the earth’s surface.
🐠 Oceans produce at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen.
🐠 Our oceans are the main source of protein for more than a billion people around the world.
🐠 The ocean is key to our economy with an estimated 40 million people being employed by ocean-based industries by 2030.
Even with all its benefits, the ocean is in need of support. With 90% of big fish populations depleted, and 50% of coral reefs destroyed, we are taking more from the ocean than can be replenished. We need to work together to create a new balance with the ocean that no longer depletes its bounty but instead restores its vibrancy and brings it new life.
To learn more, check out @UNworldoceansday
Credit: @unitednations
Videos: @helloBC
#UNWorldOceansDay2023 #ecotourism #exploreBC
Immersive small-group journeys to discover the wild beauty and unique cultural heritage of Western Canada.
