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Experience Vancouver Island in comfort and safety! West Coast Edge Adventures offers the best backcountry tours on Vancouver Island in the Tofino, Ucluelet and Port Alberni areas. Touring through the mountainous temperate rainforests with your local guide via Jeep Wrangler offers you a spectacular opportunity to see and photograph our amazing wilderness. Pacific Ocean, pristine freshwater lakes, rivers, waterfalls, forests, wildlife and mountain viewpoints combine for a once in a lifetime experience for many! Our guides are locals and we bring our experience and local knowledge to every trip. Since 2012 West Coast Edge has been working hard to offer our guests the best experience on Vancouver Island and were just getting started! We treasure the outdoors and want to share this with you. Don't miss out, book your trip today!
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jacieux
Montreal, Canada1 contribution
Jul 2018 • Couples
This tour was by far the highlight of our trip to Vancouver Island. It takes you on logging roads through the Nahmint Valley to some breathe taking views. Our tour guide, Blain, was super knowledgeable and certainly took the “wow” factor of this trip up a notch. Our most cherished memories of this experience are swimming in the crystal-clear glacier waters (yes it was very cold!), eating various wild berries, and relaxing at the beautiful viewpoints. If you are looking for a way to explore Vancouver Island and be one with nature, this is the tour for you. We would do it again in a heartbeat.
Thank you so much Blain (you’re the man!).
Justin, Jacquie, Joanne and Kevin
Thank you so much Blain (you’re the man!).
Justin, Jacquie, Joanne and Kevin
Written July 26, 2018
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SwissMatt_13
Zurich, Switzerland5 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
My wife and I (both 50 years old) spent a brilliant afternoon with Blaine. He adapted the difficulty and speed, so that my wife, who had never driven an ATV before, felt comfortable and safe too. We were lucky with the weather and enjoyed some great views and some great trails. After the thorough and competent introduction and the four hour ride our thumbs were getting sore from operating the throttle, but we had a big smile on our face. It was an all around great adventure that I can fully recommend.
Written September 24, 2014
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Thank you for writing a review for our company!
Written May 11, 2015
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Will V
Duncan, Canada1 contribution
Sept 2014 • Friends
I've done this twice now and both were amazing, but this most recent was definitely the best. Blaine took us to some amazing views and through some really unforgettable terrain. After one spot that required a little Macgyvering with some cedar, we got up to the "Top of the World" and enjoy some seriously panoramic views of both the East and West coast.
Blaine's a great guy that really went out of his way to make the day unforgettable at a stupidly reasonable price. I'll definitely be going again and would recommend to anyone!
Blaine's a great guy that really went out of his way to make the day unforgettable at a stupidly reasonable price. I'll definitely be going again and would recommend to anyone!
Written September 22, 2014
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the world! We look forward to many trips to come.
Written May 11, 2015
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Nihad E. K
Vancouver, Canada16 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
We are a couple who wanted a short wilderness adventure with a bit of a dirt-bike-ish flavor, and we found what we were looking for in the Nahmint Valley half-day ATV tour with West Coast Edge. Our terrific guide, Blain, is affable, knowledgeable, and professional, and provided all the gear, snacks, guidance, and inspiration for a truly memorable experience. We covered dozens and dozens of kilometers in this spectacular territory.
Between the adrenaline-laced traverses on our Polaris RZR ATV, including climbs of many hundreds of vertical feet, Blain stopped frequently in interesting locations where we could recharge, pick Blain’s brain about the valley, mountains, lakes, wildlife, and people, and just soak up the magnificent beauty of the place. An unexpected bonus was the brilliant pictures Blain took of us in various stunning locations, giving us a wonderful record of a great day.
One of the highlights was during one of our stops, high above Nahmint Lake, where we noticed a majestic bald eagle circling hundreds of feet below us, and watched it effortlessly spiral up to us, riding the ridge/thermal lift, and then continue upward until it specked out hundreds of feet above us. Unforgettable!
Thanks a million, Blain, for an amazing experience!
Between the adrenaline-laced traverses on our Polaris RZR ATV, including climbs of many hundreds of vertical feet, Blain stopped frequently in interesting locations where we could recharge, pick Blain’s brain about the valley, mountains, lakes, wildlife, and people, and just soak up the magnificent beauty of the place. An unexpected bonus was the brilliant pictures Blain took of us in various stunning locations, giving us a wonderful record of a great day.
One of the highlights was during one of our stops, high above Nahmint Lake, where we noticed a majestic bald eagle circling hundreds of feet below us, and watched it effortlessly spiral up to us, riding the ridge/thermal lift, and then continue upward until it specked out hundreds of feet above us. Unforgettable!
Thanks a million, Blain, for an amazing experience!
Written July 7, 2019
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It was a pleasure to you guys as my guests.
Written July 26, 2019
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K B
Oakville, Canada44 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
We were a group of 5 ladies on a day trip. We had all kinds of weather and were so glad we wore the rain suits they provided as it did get muddy. Blain was an amazing guide, lots of fun and put up with our gang. He was very knowledgeable and was very safety conscious. I was a bit concerned about being out for 5 hours but it went by so quickly. We stopped at some amazing lookouts and had a campfire and hot chocolate with cookies, cheese and crackers and water. I would highly recommend this for any age group.
Written November 17, 2018
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lkbeck2018
Medicine Hat, Canada15 contributions
Sept 2018
Although it was pouring rain, they were still willing to take us on the tour. Provided us with rain gear and away we went. 80 kilometres later my husband and I had a blast. Blain was a awesome host and we got to see a part of the country you would never see from the highway. Amazing waterfalls, rivers and lakes. An experience we will never forget.
Written September 16, 2018
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Nikki S
Tokyo, Japan52 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
An awesome afternoon spent with Blaine on the ATV tour! Blaine was clearly very experienced as a guide/tour operator and focused on safety from the very beginning. He shared a lot of local knowledge about the areas we drove through. We stopped at a number of points along the way to enjoy the views and to cool down in a couple of fresh water lakes. Blaine catered with plenty of cool water to drink and snacks for the afternoon. He’s the only ATV guide on Vancouver Island and well worth the time! It was and enjoyable journey up through the valley and to the top.
Written July 31, 2018
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Angus G
4 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
What can I say apart from an excellent day was had. Blain was a true gentleman and very knowledgeable about the history and activities that went on in Nahmint valley. Blain's knowledge and coaching of the buggies was superb. Health and safety on driving the buggies was exceptional. We all had a great time with Blain. Great excursion, great day and a brilliant man. I would do this again when we return to Vancouver Island. I highly recommend this excursion to all age groups. Have a great day with a great host.
Written July 23, 2018
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alwatt2016
Surrey, Canada10 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
We had an amazing family trip thanks to Blain and the folks at West Coast Edge. We couldn't have asked for a better time. This was a 3 day custom trip for 6 of us that Blain put together for us including the amazing Chef David who kept us all well fed with his exquisite meals which included Pecan Pie around the fire on Saturday night. The scenery was outstanding, make sure you check out the "Big Tree". Blain is an excellent tour guide who goes above and beyond to ensure everyone is having a great time and is very knowledgeable about every aspect of the areas we rode to. We're already planning a trip back next year.
Written June 27, 2018
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Thanks you so much you guys! We had a great time hosting your family and look forward to seeing you guys again very soon!
Written July 18, 2018
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The_Roaming_Chrome
Halifax, Canada5 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
I had such a fantastic time I was compelled to write my first TripAdvisor review.
My experience was awesome from start to finish. Patricia booked my tour over the phone on short notice, and she was able to pack me a delicious gluten-free lunch & snack because I have Celiac disease - thanks Patricia!
Blain was my guide on March 31, 2018 for the full-day Nahmint Valley Tour. We met at an easy-to-find location in Port Alberni, then drove a short distance to our departure point. Blain gave me a safety orientation & opportunity to practice handling the ATV in a gravel parking lot...she's Voodoo Blue colour, so that's what I nicknamed her. :) Luckily Voodoo was an automatic transmission ATV, and I could tell she was very well-maintained, so I was very comfortable driving her all day. The driver's seat adjusted to accommodate my short legs, and Blain even brought a seat warmer that I used several times throughout the day.
Definitely dress in layers appropriate to the time of year you're visiting, and bring protective storage for your camera, as it will be subjected to the elements.
We covered a lot of distance visiting lookouts over Port Alberni, Sproat Lake & Nahmint Lake, the cabin at Henderson Lake, the Thunderbird's Nest, and many other places. Blain struck a great balance between riding time, photo ops, and breaks.
A lot of other tours & activities I investigated were only open from June - early September, but in retrospect I'm glad, because it allowed me to discover this gem of a family business!
Sure this costs money, but how many people see gorgeous Canadian rainforests (and possibly wildlife) by ATV with a knowledgeable, safety-conscious and fun guide? This was an incredibly unique experience, and I had a blast. Thanks for being such great company Blain - your enthusiasm for the outdoors and zest for showcasing your area is awesome!
If possible I'll be back to visit in the autumn with my Mom in tow. Voodoo's seats were very comfortable, and this experience does not involve rigorous activity or require a high level of physical fitness. Hopefully we'll see the bears feasting on fish before they hit the sack for slumbering.
My experience was awesome from start to finish. Patricia booked my tour over the phone on short notice, and she was able to pack me a delicious gluten-free lunch & snack because I have Celiac disease - thanks Patricia!
Blain was my guide on March 31, 2018 for the full-day Nahmint Valley Tour. We met at an easy-to-find location in Port Alberni, then drove a short distance to our departure point. Blain gave me a safety orientation & opportunity to practice handling the ATV in a gravel parking lot...she's Voodoo Blue colour, so that's what I nicknamed her. :) Luckily Voodoo was an automatic transmission ATV, and I could tell she was very well-maintained, so I was very comfortable driving her all day. The driver's seat adjusted to accommodate my short legs, and Blain even brought a seat warmer that I used several times throughout the day.
Definitely dress in layers appropriate to the time of year you're visiting, and bring protective storage for your camera, as it will be subjected to the elements.
We covered a lot of distance visiting lookouts over Port Alberni, Sproat Lake & Nahmint Lake, the cabin at Henderson Lake, the Thunderbird's Nest, and many other places. Blain struck a great balance between riding time, photo ops, and breaks.
A lot of other tours & activities I investigated were only open from June - early September, but in retrospect I'm glad, because it allowed me to discover this gem of a family business!
Sure this costs money, but how many people see gorgeous Canadian rainforests (and possibly wildlife) by ATV with a knowledgeable, safety-conscious and fun guide? This was an incredibly unique experience, and I had a blast. Thanks for being such great company Blain - your enthusiasm for the outdoors and zest for showcasing your area is awesome!
If possible I'll be back to visit in the autumn with my Mom in tow. Voodoo's seats were very comfortable, and this experience does not involve rigorous activity or require a high level of physical fitness. Hopefully we'll see the bears feasting on fish before they hit the sack for slumbering.
Written April 18, 2018
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was a great ride and adventure, looking forward to seeing you again!
Written May 3, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hello,
I'm interested in booking an overnight tour to the Henderson lake. I will be traveling by myself. Can I still book the tour for just me and maybe you can group me with other people or do I have to have minimum a group of 4?
Also, I will be traveling from Vancouver city to Victoria. I don't have a car and was wondering how to travel from Victoria to the meetup point at Alberni Valley.
Btw, my travel time is June 20-27, 2017
Thank you,
Ngoc
Written May 20, 2017
Hello, Thank you for inquiring with West Coast Edge!
We pride ourselves in being able to customize our tours and would like to put something together for you. We do have some availability during the dates you indicated. Could I ask you to contact us via email so I can provide you with more information on our accommodation and tours along with transportation from Victoria to the Alberni Valley.
We look forward to hearing from you again soon!
Best Regards,
The Owners of West Coast Edge
Written May 20, 2017
Hello we are a family off 5 traveling this area we are looking into a 2 days trip and one night in 17-19 July a bit off swimming and fishing would be great in our tour how much does it cost.
Written February 19, 2017
Hello Elisabet,
Thank you for inquiring with West Coast Edge ATV Adventures!
We do currently have availability during the dates you have indicated.
I have put together some information and pricing for you as requested. Could you please provide us with an email address and I will be happy to send you the details right away.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Best Regards,
Written February 20, 2017
What Time does West Coast Edge overnight tour depart
Written November 2, 2015
Hello Steve,
My apologies as this never came through to my email until now.
Generally our tour will depart at 9am however we are very flexible.
Written November 9, 2015
Anne B
Port Alberni, Canada
Can 11 year olds get a chance to learn to*drive* an age appropriate ATV?
Written August 21, 2015
Hello, at this time we cannot accommodate any operators under the age of 16 with a valid drivers license. With that being said all underage participants are welcome to ride as a passenger in our 4 seater side by sides.
Written August 21, 2015
Two questions here. What is involved in the overnight adventure? Do I have to bring my own camping gear and/or food?
Thanks for any answers!
Written August 17, 2015
The overnight trip includes a full day of riding, upon arrival at our remote and very private 6 bedroom cottage with full amenities you can relax, and enjoy the view from the deck while a salmon dinner is prepared for you. There are opportunities for activities such as swimming,kayaking,canoeing, wildlife viewing, fishing,etc... one of the largest trees in Canada is located just a short walk through old growth forest. If you would like more info please don't hesitate to call me.
Written August 17, 2015
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