The most important perspective any adventure vacation company can
and should get, is that of it's clients. We take great interest in what
our customers have to say about their experiences with WeGo Kayaking.
Every WeGo customer receives an optional feedback form at the end of
their trip. This input, right from our valued clients, has helped us
develop into a solid company that pays particular attention to even
the most subtle of details.
Here's what some of our past clients had to say.
Just a short note to thank you for a splendid week. We were very pleased to meet you and all.
The weather gave us a great gift. We were so happy to become intimately acquainted with the islands. Fell in love with the whole place.
The environment would normally be enough to leave us feeling enthralled. Add to the the brilliant competence and delightful personalities of the staff- the experience was as you promised- unforgettable. My personal history includes having herded many young people around in the wilderness, both professionally and as a parent. It was a priceless luxury to be so well-taken care of and forbidden to lift one finger to help with chores or cooking. I must confess that Patrick and I bonded with each one of them- Christy, Mark and Ash. You know how to pick the good ones. Each is so impressive in their own right, with the amount of experience and education they've accrued already in their young lives.
Even though we were too early for orcas and salmon we appreciated having staff and environment almost completely to ourselves. There certainly was no shortage of wildlife to engage with.
We have no substantial suggestions for refinements to your operation. You have obviously learned quite a bit from your years of providing this experience for others. As long as you are astute and fortunate enough to keep grabbing up the best young people to run the camps, you will continue to provide all that you promise.
With deep appreciation and best regards, Mujiba
I think you have already heard from Rosie, but I also wanted to touch base and let you know what a wonderful time we had on our kayaking adventure last week. We were anticipating having fun, but we never imagined how much fun it would really be, or that it would turn out to be quite an "exclusive" tour for us.
The scenery was breathtaking, the kayaking was great fun and both Jamie and Mark did a wonderful job at ensuring that we were well looked after. I have posted several photos of both of them preparing meals and doing dishes, on my fridge at home so that my family knows the level of care and attention I have quickly become accustomed to!! We couldn't have wished for a better trip.
I am enthusiastically recommending Wego Kayaking to all of my friends and colleagues here in Toronto. You may be inundated by registrations from this part of the country. Thanks again for such a great trip. We will look forward to our next kayaking adventure!
Cheers,
Maureen
Just wanted to thank you for a wonderful kayaking holiday. Maureen and I had a such a great time. Mark was fabulous - responsible, knowledgeable, a great cooks, fun to be with - we couldn't have asked for more.
Thank you so much - and please pass along our good wishes to the guys!
Rosemary
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Just wanted to say a big Thankyou for Amys kyak trip. She hasn't spoken to us for long yet, but the main words were Awesome! and Incredible! She sent us an email to thank us for letting her go, because it was 'the best thing she has ever done'
So Thankyou from us all - maybe we will all be over one day! And we will recommend you guys to anyone coming near Canada.
And Christy was an awesome guide also - Amy was most impressed!
She is away at Edmonton for 4 weeks now, then I am sure you will hear from her on her return to Oz.
Roz
We went on the Hot Springs Cove trip and it was amazing! The meals were great. We were all asking for the recipes. And our guides were the best!! Craig and Ali were overly accommodating to our requests. One day they split up so that half the group could stay on land and go to the hot springs, and the other half paddled over to a secluded beach to play in the water! They took us on an evening paddle to watch the sunset one night too! Towards the end of the trip we felt bad having them cater to us so much! We would recommend this trip and this company to everyone!! We can't wait to get back someday!
Jessi and John
Ann Arbour MI USA
Thanks again for all of your help and the humor. I have been extremely
impressed with your prompt responses all through this. If you and
Ann put
the quality of care into your trips that I've seen through all
my
questions - you two must run a fabulous business. I'm already a
satisfied
customer and I haven't even gone anywhere yet! I can't wait for
the trip.
See you in June,
Becky
We recently stayed in your wonderful floating lodge
with your
wonderful guide, Dusty. To say we had a marvelous time is a massive
understatement! We would be immensely remiss if we did not express
our
gratitude to you & yours for employing such a competent and
all around
incredible person as Dusty. You are fortunate indeed to have such
a fine
representative of your company and we feel we've made a great new
friend.
Dusty's presence could have made or broken our experience and you
should
know that he could not have done one single thing more to insure
that we
were unbelievably taken care of. His knowledge of the tides and
his
attentiveness to details also insured our safety as well as providing
great
anectdotes and local lore. Please make sure that you all express
our
gratefulness for his amazing host job. He was delightful.
Thanks
again for a
once in a lifetime experience and you can expect to hear from us
again.
Kevin & Julianne Fitzgerald, Moab Utah
Rosie and I really enjoyed our trip to Johnstone Str.
!! Craig is an enthusiastic guide who gave us lots of opportunities
to paddle ( I think we estimated about 80K. of paddling over the
four days). We saw all kinds of wild life including, Orcas,
a bear cub, baby seal, adult seals, salmon, humpbacks, porpoises,
and many many eagles! Oh and how could I forget those crazy jumping
blue herring!! We loved the night paddle too! What an amazing experience!
The food and the company were great!
Cheers, Margaret Wouters (Kelowna)
I recently took the 5 day Gulf Islands tour and would like to say
that
I had a wonderful time. Dusty is a very good guide and knows his
stuff
and knows how to cook up a storm.
Thank you again
Sohare
My Husband and I took your clayoquat sound trip and had
a wonderful time. Craig and Ali were great! I don't
think they ever had a free moment. The food was great! My
pictures were awesome, and I'm trying to get a group together to
come out there next year.
Thanks Again!
Robin Trunnell
Just wanted to get back to you to let you know how impressed
we were with the whole experience in Johnstone strait. Imagine
our surprise when we saw Orcas on the way out to the lodge! Even
though we had rain most of the time we were there, we still had
a great time. The food was great, our guide was excellent and the
scenery is breathtaking. I would highly recommend this vacation
to all, experienced kayakers or not. There is nothing like a day
of kayaking in the fresh air to heighten your appetite, mood and
improve your sleep! We will definitely be back. I have included
a few pictures, as well there are a couple of good ones of
our guide Craig.
Shelley, Cary and Nicki Newfeldt
Now that we are back in the east, the kids are off at school and we've
had a chance to catch our breath, Allen and I wanted to let you know
what an amazing trip we had, much of it thanks to our guide Stacy. Not
only is she a fabulous cook, no matter what the circumstances, her enthusiasm,
knowledge and obvious love of the area gave us an experience that would
not have been the same without her. In rain that at times seemed as
though it would never stop she remained cheerful, and what's more, made
sure we stayed that way, keeping us dry, warm and fed. This was our
first sea kayak trip, but it will certainly not be the last.
Ola
Thank you again for the wonderful kayaking trip! You really took great
care of us. We enjoyed the day trips – they were a nice combination
of paddling and other activities that allowed us to appreciate the magical
surroundings.
The lodge is fantastic. It’s cozy and comfortable and the setting
is gorgeous. You did a great job of building it, and your barbeque (I
can’t spell “Begobe” (?)) hut and wharves will only
make it better. And we won’t forget the wonderful meals for a
long time (neither will our waistlines).
Say hi to Ann’s Mom and Dad for us – next time you are in
this neighborhood drop by and we’ll let Miss Cleo, Libby and Charlie
play.
Thanks again,
Greg & Laura
Just a quick note to let you know how much I enjoyed my 5 day Clayoquot
Sound trip! Stacy and Celeste are awesome guides and I really enjoyed
their company and expertise. Rounding the point was a thrill I will
not soon forget!
Hope to see you next year! I'm looking at Johnstone Str.
All the best,
Margaret Wouters
Sorry to take so long with this brief thank you- we're still trying
to adapt to work, heat, getting ready for school etc, etc.
The trip with you guys was fantastic, and we've told everyone we could
get to hold still for a minute just how great it was. Thanks for everything-
most especially for the special effort to get us back in touch with
Paul. All in all it was a summer trip we'll never forget.
Please say Hi and thanks to Ann for us,. You make a terrific team, and
getting to visit with Al and Marlene was a special treat. If either
of you is in this neighborhood, give us a shout and we'll throw another
steer on the barbie.
I have some pictures to share, and will try to get them and a copy of
the video (at Village Island) in the mail this week.
Very best wishes, David
Excellent trip! Stacie was great as a lead guide and 'chef'. I would
highly recommend her!
Greg Kuhn
First, we'd like to compliment your company, and especially James for
an awesome kayaking trip. All of our expectations were met and exceeded.
James was a great guide and provided excellent commentary as well as
humor during our trip to the hot springs. As we mentioned to James,
we picked your company because of the hot springs tour and the ability
to travel further without having to paddle back in a redundant loop.
We felt the path was a perfect blend of nature (i.e. Meares Island)
and adventure (paddling around Sharp Point). Additionally, the clarity
and informative nature of your website was an (accurate) sign that you
had it together. Also, the fact that your company provided the essential
gear (sleeping bag, pad, tent, dry bags, paddle jacket, and even a pillow)
was an attractive feature and eliminated a potential headache. As visitors
from the states we did not want to have to bring these items nor did
we want to have to make a separate rental.
Darren and Karen Branch
Albuquerque, NM
The hustle and bustle of everyday life has delayed the writing of this
letter until now.
The trip was an utter success. Even now three months later I still get
excited thinking about it. An obvious experience of a lifetime.
Kristine and I both agree that the success of our trip was because of
Stephan. He was organized, entertaining and professional. After reading
your brochure I had fairly high expectations of what we could expect
and those expectations were easily exceeded. It was pretty evident on
our second day when we were camped next to another kayaking group and
given that it was a little windy that day we decided to share their
sheltered cook site. It was with large grins that we ate our five fruit
salad and berry pancakes with maple syrup while the other group slogged
back porridge and dry English muffins. You could see the envy in their
eyes. It really impressed me that all the meals were incredible. Having
done some camping before, I thought for sure by the fifth day that we
would start to get some mediocre meals but not a chance. I think it
was on the sixth night that we even had Caesar salad which still leaves
me shacking my head because I can't keep lettuce that fresh in my fridge
let alone do it out camping. Amazing.
The paddling and sites that we saw exceeded my every expectation. Paddling
with the Orcas as close as we did will be a memory that I will remember
and cherish for a long time. Stephen's interest and knowledge of the
local floral and fauna really added to the depth and quality of our
trip. He should be commended for the extra effort that he spent to make
this trip so memorable.
Hopefully we will see you in the future for another adventure.
Rob Chapman, CA
Regina, SK
" I had so much fun this past weekend in the Southern Gulf Islands!
Thank you for the experience and I will come again and tell friends
too. The guide was knowledgeable, safety conscience, and candid. The
food was x-cellent, the paddling and singing were x-cellent, the phosphorescence
were like something out of Disneyland and the gear was bomber!"
Best Regards,
Carol Singer
Once again you have outdone yourself. All three kids came back raving
and vowing to return. It might be difficult for the boys coming in from
the Middle East, but you can bet on round three for Amy! Kudos to James
for his expert, fun and informative services. The kids said the food
was FANTASTIC! Given the restrictions we placed on their meal preparation
this is high praise indeed!
Need a reference? You've got it!
With gratitude,
Linda.
James & Christine were a fabulous upbeat & positive set of
guides. I'd love to go back out with either of them. The locations far
exceeded our expectations in both diversity and scenery.
L. Glaser
Olympia, Wash.
I planned a family trip of a lifetime in Johnstone Strait and WeGo
Kayaking delivered - great paddling, superior cuisine, Orcas, bears,
eagles, salmon, more Orcas and the best guides anywhere!
Bob Davis Jr. Pennsylvania, USA
Overall the guide, food, location were all absolutely amazing - an
excellent job well done!
K. Krieger
Saskatoon, Sask.
The guides were very knowledgeable and knew how to handle every possible
situation. The scenery was beautiful and the weather was perfect.
R. Ishmael
Issaquah, Wash.
Steven & James were careful & attentive. Good cooks-easy going
and knowledgeable.
P. Kadur
Morristown, N.J.
Meals were awesome….although it was hard to eat the huge amount
prepared…..I have never eaten this well on a trip!!
A. Giguere
Ottawa, Ont.
Transport to the launch site was a really good idea and travel advice
from the office was useful.
I. Hartwell
Yorkshire, U.K.
Thank you very much for such a great adventure. I will let others know
about you guys for sure!
M. Glasier
Olympia, Wash.
The meals were very good - did have a few things I have never tried
before & enjoyed them. I wasn't expecting cheesecake!! The campsite
was great, the area beautiful; enjoyed the scenery, wildlife and the
trip to Tom's (Mammalilaculla).
M. Roach
Depeu, N.Y.
Thanks for the week WeGo. It was an experience like no other I've
had. I'd consider sending my kids with you.
F. de Martigny
Ottawa, Ontario
The meals were delicious and so much food!! Why was I always taking
one for the team?
J. Fishman
Portland, OR
The guides were outstanding - helpful, enthusiastic, extremely well
prepared & organized. Absolutely no complaints!
D. Pachal
Cobble Hill, B.C.
Great trip! Had an amazing time, great group of people! Thank you.
E. Rose
Yellow Knife, NWT
I would like to thank you again for the great trip I had.... I had
a wonderful time and I could not get a better guide/ cook...
Paulo
Calgary, AB
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