Our Values - Responsible Ecotourism Respecting Community & Place

• Houpsitas - the First Nations village in Kyuquot

  With local First Nations ownership, we are committed to local capacity building, education, and training collaboration with the Ka:'yu:'k't'h' & Che:k:tles7et'h' (Kyuquot & Checleset) First Nations people and the Kyuquot community, including apprenticeship training and student employment opportunities.
• We use high quality and reliable locally-sourced products and services whenever available, suitable, and practical (Kyuquot, Gold River, Campbell River, Comox Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia).
• We are stewards of Kyuquot and Vancouver Island coastal ecosystems, and strive to share this wilderness ethic, sensitivity, and action with our guests and all other visitors to Spring Island and the Kyuquot area.
• We are a local resource for other visitors to Spring Island and the Kyuquot area, happy to share knowledge, suggestions, and safety support whenever needed/requested.
• We are professionals in the sea kayaking, eco-adventure, and Aboriginal tourism sectors, continually working with industry associations toward high standards of safety, service, and standards that are healthy, forward-thinking, and of benefit for our staff, guests, service providers, and associated communities.
• We know that our business success is interwoven with the success of each of the above - and we embrace that challenge!

“My love for this place was secured last year, but I can’t believe how much I’ve added on to it. Visiting Lookout Island again was like discovering it for the first time. I loved the walk above the headlands on Spring Island and can’t wait to do it again and again. The 1000 year old cedar looked older to me, but really, how could one year make a difference? I discovered a connection to Kyuquot and appreciated the arrangements you made for us to meet people from the village. Without the wonderful staff, none of these things would have meant so much. Thank you all for your guiding, and for your warmth, knowledge and good humour. You should advertise yourself as party planners for 60th birthdays!”
- Barbara Dresner
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