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MAPLE LEAF ADVENTURES / DAN BATCHELOR & KAYLEEN VANDERREE

Our members represent a wide range of iconic wilderness tourism experiences across BC — from guest ranches and outdoors spas to kayaking expeditions and wildlife tours.The WTA community is a powerful network of eco-tourism leaders, each with a unique story and connection to the land.

What Makes Our Members Unique

  • Light Environmental Footprint

    Experience all that British Columbia has to offer with minimal carbon footprint — from SUP, to mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, and horseback riding — WTA destinations offer a wide range of eco-friendly wilderness activities for beginners and experts alike.

  • Ethical & Educational Wildlife Viewing

    Learn about the local wildlife of British Columbia with professional and passionate guides, while admiring their beauty from afar. WTA guides will help you understand the species of each area, and the roles they play in their intricate ecosystems.

  • Holistic Learning Experiences

    WTA partners offer immersive holidays with lessons on local history, community, and culture intertwined within your experience. Properties give back to the communities in which they operate by hiring, sourcing and collaborating locally as often as possible.

  • Sustainable Culinary Experiences

    Enjoy a collection of the finest dining in the province, with an orchestration of flavours for all palates. Locally caught seafood, homegrown fruits & vegetables, and farm-to-table proteins are incorporated into meals wherever possible.

  • Authentic Wilderness Accommodations

    Nestle in luxurious glamping tents, cozy cabins, log-built lodges, or intertidal chalets. Whether you’re on the coast or in the mountains, WTA resorts and lodges offer accommodations designed to blend in with the surrounding land.

Wilderness Experiences

  • Clayoquot Wilderness Resort - Row of Waterfront Cabins in Purple Twilight with Forested Landscape

    Tune into your surroundings at a luxury wilderness lodge

    📍 Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge

  • Homalco Wildlife and Cultural Tours - Homalco Community Member on Boat with Small Drum

    Connect with First Nations land and culture through guided tours

    📍 Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours

  • Knight Inlet Lodge - Adult and Cub Grizzly Bears Sitting Peacefully in Tall Green Grass

    Experience awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, from grizzlies to whales

    📍 Knight Inlet Lodge Resort

  • Outer Shores Expeditions - Sailboat in Coastal Landscape

    Embark on a multi-day expedition and drift along the rugged coastline

    📍 Outer Shores Expeditions

Industry & Supporters

Interested in joining the collective?

We actively welcome like-minded organizations with a strong focus on environmental conservation and education — it’s these core interests that set us apart from other tourism businesses in the province.

If your values and practices align with ours, click the button below to become a member and one of our staff will be in touch with you shortly.

BRITISH COLUMBIA RIVER OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION