“Get high, get low, get near, get far,” says Kempner. “Unique angles are always interesting. Capture wide angle shots that show the whole environment, and then move up to capture close detail images.”

“The customers love the whole thing. They’re intrigued by our stories and our language. We always want to educate visitors to our territories, teaching them about our past and what we look forward to.”

“I’ve worked in this industry for more than 30 years. This is the first time I feel like I am building something that will outlive me, and I needed Coach Kat’s help to realize this.”

“The priority is on reacquiring a way of life where our members never worry about where healthy food comes from.” – wickaninnish (Cliff Atleo), Ahousaht Elder.

“We view this move as an opportunity to grow our operations,” says Coltart. “and I wouldn’t discourage competition at all. With multiple operators, you get a buzz happening. People talking about marine tourism in Comox is a win for everyone.”

“There are very few First Nation-led tourism businesses in the territory,” says Gauthier, “so we focused on developing partnerships with existing businesses. We want to help build their capacity. By creating packages, we can make it easier for visitors to experience this beautiful region.”