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In the Media - West Coast Expeditions and Sea Kayaking in Kyuquot

We're extremely grateful for the many wonderful reviews and stories that include several covers and feature articles in national and provincial media - thank you!

We welcome inquiries from the media and are currently developing media resources.  Please review our "News" items for current happenings, reflections, and story ideas!

Feature Articles, Recommendations, Reflections, Destination Profiles & Experiences


Paddling Magazine   Paddling Magazine, Fall 2022 - Back To The Land by Neil Schulman
     
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Ha-Shilth-Sa, May 18, 2022 - Ka:'yu:'k't'h' / Che:k'tles7et'h' acquire expedition company with 50-year track record by Eric Plummer

     
The West Australian   The West Australian, May 21, 2022 - Wild by name & wild by nature by Suzanne Morphet; Maple Leaf Adventures trip featuring cultural interactions facilitated/hosted through West Coast Expeditions
     
CanGeo Travel logo   CanGeo Travel, August 31, 2021 - Exploring Northern Vancouver Island by Boat with Maple Leaf Adventures by George Kourounis; MLA run amazing expeditions, so we were thrilled to be able to collaborate with them for the second time as part of their "Wild Side" trip experiences and interactions while in the Kyuquot / Checleset area! 
     
logo for CV Collective   CV Collective,  Summer 2020, Vol. 23 - The Fire Issue, The Suspense Won't Kill Us by Andrew Findlay
     
Photo News magazine logo   Photo News, Spring 2018 - Vancouver Island Kayak Adventure (Photo Destination article with kayaking photography tips) by Dr. Wayne Lynch
     
National Geographic Traveller Logo   National Geographic Traveller UK - Luxury Collection, Sept. 27, 2017 - Luxury Canada: West Coast Expeditions
     
British Columbia Magazine logo   British Columbia Magazine, Summer 2017 - Sea Otter Country (cover story) by Isabelle Groc
     
Daily Mail Online logo   Daily Mail, November 24, 2016 - included as "Paddle with sea otters, Vancouver Island" in 16 amazing wildlife experiences you NEED to have in Canada by Ted Thornhill
     
logo for Travel Pulse   Travel Pulse, February 17, 2016 - included as "Kayaking with Black Bears, Bald Eagles and Sea Otters" in Extreme Canada: 11 Adventurous Reasons to Head North by Monica Poling
     
The Guardian logo   The Guardian Travel, November 28, 2015 - included as "Gourmet Kayaking, British Columbia" in Canada's Top 10 Food Festivals and Foodie Experiences by Lindsay Anderson and Dana vanVeller
     
Protico Magazine (U of Guelph) logo   University of Guelph's Alumni Magazine, The Portico, September 10, 2015 - On the Job: an office on the water (Alumni Profile) by Susan Bubak
     
Westjet Magazine logo   Westjet Magazine, July 2, 2015 - included as "Kayaking Paradise" in the Active Traveller section of An Insider's Guide to Vancouver Island by Andrew Findlay
     
Magnetic West Magazine logo   Magnetic West Magazine - Vancouver Island Lifestyle Magazine, Nov. 2014 - Kyuquot: A Sprint to the Beach by Mike Byrne (writer/ photographer) with cover image and lead article in first issue of this online magazine - a "hub for Adventure Tourism on Vancouver Island"
     
underexposed tv logo   UnderEXPOSED TV (on the Aboriginal Peoples' Television Network - APTN, and Outside Television), March 13, 2014 - "Wild Isle" Season 1, Episode 10 [featured starting at 15:45 for approx. 5 min]; or view it on this segment extracted from the full episode
     
Salt magazine logo   Salt - Fine Living and Travel on Vancouver Island, Spring/Summer 2014 - Born To Be Wild by Alex Van Tol
     
Comox Valley Echo logo   Comox Valley Echo, March 4, 2014 - Kayak expedition company turns green to gold by Philip Round, Echo Staff

Comox Valley Echo, Dec.13, 2013 - Valley company's kayak vacations in the international spotlight by Philip Round, Echo Staff; prominent front page story (and page 2)
     
The Province logo   The Province, Nov.19, 2013 - Sea Otters A Sign of Coastal Renewal by Michael McCarthy, The Intentional Traveller
     
Douglas Magazine logo   Douglas Magazine, Oct/Nov 2013 - Business and Pleasure by Kerry Slavens in the "Get Inspired" Meetings & Retreats 2014 Vancouver Island Meeting Planner (Special Insert)
     
Huffington Post logo   Huffington Post, July 22, 2013 - FEAST - Eating the West Coast of Canada by Lindsay Anderson & Dana VanVeller
     
British Columbia Magazine Logo   British Columbia Magazine, Spring 2013 - Spiffy Biffies 'cultural piece'...a true 'destination profile'!!
     
logo for Savour Gourmet Magazine   Savour Magazine, Fall 2012 - Sea Kayak Adventures by Andrew Findlay
     
logo for Coast & Kayak Magazine Coast & Kayak Magazine, Spring 2012 - The Perfect Island by editor John Kimantas
     
Island Parent Magazine logo   Island Parent Magazine, June 2011 - Kayaking in Kyuquot with Sea Otters by Suzanne Ahearne
     
logo for Just For Canadian Doctors Magazine   Just for Canadian Doctors Magazine, Summer 2011 - Kyuquot Sound by Andrew Fidlay
     
Just For Canadian Dentists Magazine logo   Just for Canadian Dentists Magazine, May/June 2011 - Kyuquot Sound by Andrew Findlay
     
The Sunday Telegraph logo   The Sunday Telegraph, April 3, 2011 - Sea Kayaking in Vancouver's Wild Islands by J. Owrid
     
Globe & Mail logo   The Globe & Mail, Aug 13, 2010 - Sea Kayaking on Vancouver Island's Wild West Coast by B. Kirkby
     
Calgary Herald logo   The Calgary Herald, Aug 20, 2010 - Paddling with Otters in Kyuquot Sound by Suzanne Ahearne
     
Westworld Magazine cover logo   Westworld Magazine cover story, Summer 2010 - The Otter Limits by Andrew Findlay; photography by Boomer Jerritt
     
Explore Magazine logo   Explore Magazine, Jan/Feb 1999 - Kyuquot: A Clear Mind by David Pinel
     
Men's Journal logo   Men's Journal, May 2008 - in 10 Real Adventures for Mere Mortals
     
Wavelength Magazine logo   WaveLength Magazine, Summer 2009 - A Worthwhile Mission: Kayaking Kyuquot Sound's Mission Group
     
Wavelength Magazine logo   WaveLength Magazine, April/May 2002 - Nature's Disneyland by Diane Bisaro
     
Wavelength Magazine logo   WaveLength Magazine, Aug/Sept 2000 - Fitness, Health & Spirit:  Seeking Adventure And Spirit by M. Gislason
     
Teacher Newsmagazine logo   Teacher Newsmagazine, vol. 13, no. 1, Sept. 2000 - First Nations Students Explore Cultural Heritage by Jeff Crocker


Sea Otters & Local Ecology

Canadian Wildlife Magazine logo   Canadian Wildlife Magazine cover story, Nov/Dec 2016 - The Two Sides of Sea Otters  by Isabelle Groc
     
Westworld Magazine cover logo   Westworld Magazine cover story, Summer 2010 - The Otter Limits by Andrew Findlay; photography by Boomer Jerritt
     
  Coastlines Magazine, July/Aug 2008 - Sea Otter Odyssey by Isabelle Groc


Safety, Skills, Knowledge & Training Articles in WaveLength Magazine

Kayaking in Tidal Passages by David Pinel
Stay Together! Group Travel Management by David Pinel
First Nations Guiding by David Pinel

Coastal Waters Wilderness Kayaking Adventures at Spring Island on Vancouver Island   Sea Otters Swimming off Vancouver Island, British Columbia   Family Kayaking Adventure Tours with West Coast Expeditions

Family Kayaking Vacation Packages on the Coastal Waters of Vancouver Island   Marine Biology at the Beach on Vancouver Island   Canadian Adventure Travel Tour Packages by West Coast Expeditions