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)
		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 Pinel
Stay Together! Group Travel Management by David Pinel
First Nations Guiding by David Pinel