Spirit of the West Adventures - Heriot Bay, British Columbia

Anna T.

We had an absolutely amazing journey with Spirit of the West Adventures in British Columbia — it was the perfect way to celebrate our honeymoon! From our arrival in Bella Bella and the boat ride from Shearwater to Calvert Island, everything was incredibly well organized and breathtakingly beautiful.

We were lucky to have mostly sunny days (just one day of rain!), and even paddling through the ocean swells felt like an exciting challenge thanks to the expert guidance of our phenomenal guides, Bev and Cait. They made the trip unforgettable — from setting up the most scenic campsites, to preparing fresh and delicious meals every day, to creating magical evenings by the driftwood beach fire (so special!).

It was our first time kayaking in the ocean, and we couldn’t have asked for better instruction or support. We felt safe, confident, and thrilled to be out there.

This trip was the best decision we could have made for such a special occasion, and we would recommend Spirit of the West to absolutely anyone looking for an adventure, connection with nature, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Vikki T.

Awesome experience. The glamp was comfortable with the luxury of a hottub to warm up at days end. Food was delicious. Staff were knowledgeable and kind. Wildlife was an amazing bonus with lots of whales, sea lions, seals, eagles...

Joshua M.

Wasn’t on their trip, but bumped into guides Wade and Evelyn out on the water. They were incredibly friendly and I loved chatting with them! More outdoor guides need to take a leaf out of their book! Their welcoming natures helps to foster such a positive culture amongst the sea kayaking community! (They also looked to be taking amazing care of their guests!)

Antonio F.

Highly recommend this marine wilderness life experience.. delightfully thoughtful accommodations, friendly & knowledgeable staff, deliciously prepared meals, and seemingly endless marine habitat to explore by kayak. Everyone can balance physical activity and remote relaxation to suit their personal desire.

AngyBz

Amazing tour company in so many ways. I first went on a kayaking expedition with them 13 years ago and just recently did my second trip. They were every bit as good as I remember and way beyond. This trip I did the Glamping version. It was a phenomenal combination of luxury and location whilst still keeping a good dose of adventure and wilderness. The base set up is every bit as stunning as you'd expect. The staff are exceptional humans. All of it is very worth every penny and every ounce of effort. Highly recommend! If you're on the fence just go for it. The weather isn't always perfect and sometimes you have to put energy into it, but the rewards and the memories are worth their weight in gold!

Judith A.

Spirit of the West is the Best! Really, I had a wonderful experience with our staff of 5. The kayak guides were very helpful and very experienced. Also, younger than my 70+ years and very patient. I completely trusted them on the water with keeping us safe and rounding our experience with kayaking tips as well as their knowledge of the wonderful sea and land species that surrounded us. Our gourmet chef was also fabulous along with her assistant. Could not have had better food, 5+ stars! Everything was clean, well organized and safe.The cabins were warm enough at night and it felt very cozy

Loved listening to the whales breathe as they went by our sight as well as wolves howling at night. Only one thing I was glad to leave behind; the dampness of my clothes and wearing wet gear.

Jayne T.

We recently took part in the Ultimate Patagonia 12-day Sea Kayaking trip with Spirit of the West Adventures. From the moment we booked our trip to our safe and satisfied return home we experienced excellent customer service and professionalism in every aspect of our trip.

The kayaking was exceptional. Their organization of transport to and from airport and between activities was flawless. Food onboard our mothership was excellent and abundant. Gear provided matched the needs for the variable weather conditions.

Our guides were extremely competent, knowledgeable of Chilean culture, and natural history, engaging and responsive to our requests and abilities. They arranged delightful excursions for wine-tasting, selected diverse and delightful restaurants in Santiago, facilitated fishing and picnicking at an estancia as well as informal but informative educational sessions regarding geography and plant and animal life in Patagonia.
We highly recommend this exceptional company

Ben T.

The Whales and Wilderness trip with Spirit of the West Adventures was one of the most memorable trips we’ve ever taken. We were there both as guests and to help capture the experience on camera, to convey the experience in an interactive 360° Virtual Tour, videos, photos, and aerial drone footage.

The glamping experience was next level, with a hot tub that had stunning ocean views, beautiful canvas tents with comfortable beds, outdoor showers, and a Robinson Crusoe-style dining area. The food and wine were also top-notch. But what really made the experience were the amazing guides and staff, and the incredible access to wildlife viewing from the kayaks. We saw all kinds of wildlife such as humpback whales, orcas, dolphins, sea lions, seals, and eagles.

I highly recommend Spirit of the West Adventures for anyone looking for an unforgettable outdoor adventure.