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, Fall 2022 - Back To The Land by Neil Schulman
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, 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, 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!
CV Collective, Summer 2020, Vol. 23 - The Fire Issue, The Suspense Won't Kill Us by Andrew Findlay
Photo News, Spring 2018 - Vancouver Island Kayak Adventure (Photo Destination article with kayaking photography tips) by Dr. Wayne Lynch
National Geographic Traveller UK - Luxury Collection, Sept. 27, 2017 - Luxury Canada: West Coast Expeditions
British Columbia Magazine, Summer 2017 - Sea Otter Country (cover story) by Isabelle Groc
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
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 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
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, 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 - 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 (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 - Fine Living and Travel on Vancouver Island, Spring/Summer 2014 - Born To Be Wild by Alex Van Tol
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)
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, Nov.19, 2013 - Sea Otters A Sign of Coastal Renewal by Michael McCarthy, The Intentional Traveller
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, July 22, 2013 - FEAST - Eating the West Coast of Canada by Lindsay Anderson & Dana VanVeller
British Columbia Magazine, Spring 2013 - Spiffy Biffies 'cultural piece'...a true 'destination profile'!!
Savour Magazine, Fall 2012 - Sea Kayak Adventures by Andrew Findlay
Coast & Kayak Magazine, Spring 2012 - The Perfect Island by editor John Kimantas
Island Parent Magazine, June 2011 - Kayaking in Kyuquot with Sea Otters by Suzanne Ahearne
Just for Canadian Doctors Magazine, Summer 2011 - Kyuquot Sound by Andrew Fidlay
Just for Canadian Dentists Magazine, May/June 2011 - Kyuquot Sound by Andrew Findlay
The Sunday Telegraph, April 3, 2011 - Sea Kayaking in Vancouver's Wild Islands by J. Owrid
The Globe & Mail, Aug 13, 2010 - Sea Kayaking on Vancouver Island's Wild West Coast by B. Kirkby
The Calgary Herald, Aug 20, 2010 - Paddling with Otters in Kyuquot Sound by Suzanne Ahearne
Westworld Magazine cover story, Summer 2010 - The Otter Limits by Andrew Findlay; photography by Boomer Jerritt
Explore Magazine, Jan/Feb 1999 - Kyuquot: A Clear Mind by David Pinel
Men's Journal, May 2008 - in 10 Real Adventures for Mere Mortals
WaveLength Magazine, Summer 2009 - A Worthwhile Mission: Kayaking Kyuquot Sound's Mission Group
WaveLength Magazine, April/May 2002 - Nature's Disneyland by Diane Bisaro
WaveLength Magazine, Aug/Sept 2000 - Fitness, Health & Spirit: Seeking Adventure And Spirit by M. Gislason
Teacher Newsmagazine, vol. 13, no. 1, Sept. 2000 - First Nations Students Explore Cultural Heritage by Jeff Crocker
Sea Otters & Local Ecology
Canadian Wildlife Magazine cover story, Nov/Dec 2016 - The Two Sides of Sea Otters by Isabelle Groc
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 PinelStay Together! Group Travel Management by David Pinel
First Nations Guiding by David Pinel
