FX Gagnon, founder of West Coast Educational
Adventures Ltd., operates as West Coast Canyoning
Adventures. With over three decades of international
guiding experience in activities like skiing, hiking,
kayaking, and canyoning, he focuses on delivering
enriching outdoor experiences. The company offers
avalanche courses and ski guiding in winter, but

specializes in canyoning from mid-May to mid-
October.

Canyoning is a thrilling sport combining swimming,
climbing, and abseiling in hidden canyons, allowing
participants to explore breathtaking landscapes,
natural pools, and narrow gorges. This activity
enhances teamwork and builds cooperative skills
while testing physical and mental strength.
Vision Statement:
"To be a pioneering leader in sustainable adventure
tourism, leveraging our unique position as the first
certified Canyoning Operator on Canada's West
Coast to inspire a global shift towards environmental
stewardship and sustainable practices in adventure
tourism."
Sustainability Goals:
Leadership in Sustainable Practices
As trailblazers in the industry, we aim to set and
evolve global standards for sustainable canyoning,
ensuring that every adventure respects and protects
this unique ecosystem. Our partnership with Leave No
Trace Canada, Birds Canada, The Streamkeepers, the
Sts'ailes FN and Canyon Guides International
exemplifies our commitment to leading-edge
practices and standards.