Spirit of the West Adventures

Exceptional multi-day glamping and expedition-style kayak & whale watching tours in coastal Vancouver Island's wilderness. We're Responsible Tourism certified!

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Reconnect to yourself, community, + the natural world. 🤎🌿✨️

Wellness Elements 👇🏼
〰️ Connection to Self
〰️ Connection to Community
〰️ Connection to the Natural World

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Whatever peace I know rests in the natural world, in feeling myself a part of it, even in a small way." - May Sarton 🌅🧡✨⁠
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Sea kayaking is one of the most immersive ways to connect to the natural world.

Bring your own immersive adventure to life: https://t.co/yuav2Fx7mj

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Last chance to bid on a $3,000 Spirit of the West gift certificate! The @wildernesstourismassociation's 2025 Annual Auction closes today, April 24th at midnight. 🌿🦭✨️

Browse unique wilderness experiences + get your last-minute bid in now! 💚

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Did you know? British Columbia’s coastline is home to countless diverse bird species! 🪶✨️

Discover some of the birds you may come across while kayaking the BC coast— pictured here are:
〰️ Common Raven
〰️ Great Blue Heron
〰️ Juvenile Bald Eagle

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The allure of backcountry expedition camping is similar for many of us: quiet coastal rainforests, abundant wildlife, and peaceful havens that allow us to reconnect with our present selves. 🌲🐾💫⁠
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Take the Leave No Trace Pledge here: https://t.co/N7VO20iB1m #EarthMonth

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Are you still dreaming about an unforgettable paddling adventure for this summer? 🦦🐾✨️

We still have space remaining on a handful of our 8-day Great Bear Rainforest expeditions for 2025!

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We’re proud to support the @WildernessTourismAssociation 2025 Auction! 🌲🌟🐟️

Head to the link in our bio to start bidding on your wilderness experience now, including a $3,000 Spirit of the West gift card! Auction is open until May 14th at 7PM.

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Witnessing intelligent + playful Pacific White-Sided Dolphins interact with one another never fails to be an exhilarating experience. 🐬⁠
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There are an estimated 25,000 Pacific White-Sided Dolphins residing in British Columbia's coastal waters. ⁠

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The 2025 @mersociety's annual fundraiser is open for just a few more hours! Now's your chance to place a bid on a $1,000 Spirit of the West Adventures gift certificate. 🐋✨️

Auction will be closing tonight, April 13th at 7PM (PST). 💫⁠

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@mersociety's fundraising auction is officially live! 🐋✨️

Let's help them reach their fundraising goal! With nearly 150 items to bid on, there is truly something for everyone— including a $1,000 gift certificate from Spirit of the West Adventures.

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Who says you need a backbone to be interesting? Spineless wonders live everywhere you look along the BC coast. 💚

At low tide, take a peek into a tide pool and count how many different species you can spot— the rocks are teeming with life! 🐟️ 🦀 🐚

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Have you been feeling called to reconnect with yourself and the natural world?🌲🌿💚

Our new Wellness in the Wilderness tour is a kayak-centered retreat experience designed to promote wellness through a holistic blend of physical activity, mindfulness, and connection.

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A paddle-accessed campsite like none other. ⁠
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Zoom in to spot the tents + kayaks— would you sleep here? 🌙⁠

📸 : drone shot by guest @kristopherandres

Ready to experience it for yourself? https://t.co/WfkHMsX7up

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The annual auction to support BC's wilderness tourism is LIVE! 🏔️🐋🩵⁠

Planning on joining us for a kayaking adventure? Make your vacation extra impactful! We have donated a $3,000 gift certificate to the auction in support of their important advocacy work in our region. ⁠

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Sea otters (enhydra lutris) are a keystone species, meaning they are an integral part keeping of our coastal ecosystems in balance. ⁠🦦✨️
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It has been such a joy to see these charismatic creatures make a bountiful return to our inside waters! 💚

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Blow: a cloud or column of moist air forcefully expelled through the blowhole when a whale surfaces to breathe 🐋⁠
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Did you know that you can ID a whale based off the shape and size of it's blow along with its visual appearance? ⁠
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Planning on joining us + want the chance to feel even better about your trip? The MERS annual fundraising auction is quickly approaching + Spirit of the West has donated a $1,000 gift certificate! 🐋✨️

The auction is live April 10th-April 13th. 💫⁠

https://t.co/ROz8zNsH7p

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Spy-hopping: a behaviour displayed by many whales to assess their environment above the water line. While orca rely on their incredible echolocation underwater, their strong eyesight comes in quite handy at the surface! 🔎⁠

Interested in joining us? https://t.co/Bc2qMxpDB5

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Our third + final Southern Exuma Cays expedition departed today! 🏝️🐠⁠
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Wishing our lovely guests + guides an unforgettable adventure filled with new experiences, breathtaking scenery and a whole lotta sunshine.

Interested in joining us in 2026?

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“Gliding along Desolation Sound on picture perfect days, sleeping under the stars with a magnificent view, eating amazing food with new friends - what could possibly be better?” - Lorna 🌟⁠
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Relax and immerse yourself in the best that BC has to offer. https://t.co/lDZa1Umzq4