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May 29, 2022
Reconciliation in Action
Thank you to Ha-Shilth-Sa for sharing the good news of WCE having been recently acquired by the local Ka:'yu:'k't'h' / Che:k:tles7et'h' First Nations!
October 8, 2020
The Suspense Won't Kill Us
Thank you to The CV Collective and Andrew Findlay for this article with reflections from WCE Managing Owner and Guide, David Pinel, early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 3, 2020
Exclusive video: Renewal with Wolves & Sea Otters
Enjoy this exclusive documentary-quality footage from our remote location on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
November 13, 2019
Elusive: Coastal Wolf feature
Stunning wolf images taken on Spring Island for feature story about coastal wolves in British Columbia Magazine, Summer 2019, by Isabelle Groc.
April 8, 2018
Photography tips: Vancouver Island Kayaking Adventure
We are happy to share that PHOTO News recently published an article by Dr. Wayne Lynch, featuring his reflections about their experience kayaking with us, some west coast images, and seven tips for safely taking great pictures while sea kayaking.
December 22, 2017
December Newsletter - Handle With Care
Thanking our guests, staff, community, and partners for an amazing 2017, and prompting early booking and group discounts for adventures together in summer '18.
November 2, 2017
Annual Sustainability Award Nonimations Are Now OPEN!
Comox Valley Chamber Sustainability Award Nominations are now OPEN!
November 2, 2017
Recognized as one of Canada's Absolute Best Eco-Adventure Tours
We've been recognized as one of Canada's Absolute Best Eco-Adventure Tours for 2017!
March 21, 2017
Sustainability Award Recipient and Nominees
We feel honoured to support these businesses by recognizing their efforts and excellence in sustainability.
March 15, 2017
Testing the UK waters in National Geographic Traveller
Quick article thanking the photographers who provided us with the images used in this recent full page ad in National Geographic Traveller Magazine (UK).
January 29, 2017
The Nature Junkies' Perspective
Guests Jen and Eric from Maryland share their story of kayaking in BC.
November 24, 2016
Sponsoring Sustainability Award
West Coast Expeditions are pleased to be introducing and sponsoring the Sustainability Award in the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Awards.
February 17, 2016
Employee's Choice Award
We're humbled and grateful for recently receiving the Employee's Choice Award during the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Community Awards Gala Dinner, January 29, 2016.
April 20, 2015
Sunday Bon Voyage at Pacific Paddling Symposium
West Coast Expeditions' (WCE) managing owners, Dave Pinel and Caroline Fisher, are delighted to again sponsor and participate in the Pacific Paddling Symposium at Pearson College, May 2015.
April 12, 2015
Partners in Experiential Regional Geography Course
The Grade 11 Regional Geography course is the first of its kind at Greenwood College School. Fully integrated with the fall outdoor education program,...
January 4, 2015
Your Optimal Edge
Like skiing, paddling a sea kayak can be a relaxing cruise, or similarly on the edge! Physically, the location of WCE's uniquely comfortable base camp is perfectly perched on the outer edge...