PROTECT BC’S WILD SPACES
Adventure with a Purpose
MOTHERSHIP ADVENTURES
2026 WTA Online Auction Coming Soon!
Bid on Unforgettable Wilderness Experiences & Support Sustainable Tourism
The Wilderness Tourism Association (WTA) Online Silent Auction will return April 20-30, 2026! This is your chance to score incredible outdoor adventures at great prices while supporting the future of sustainable tourism in British Columbia.
We’re aiming to raise $40,000 to support the WTA, a non-profit working to preserve BC’s ecosystems for future generations of adventure travellers.
Every bid helps protect BC’s wild places. Explore kayaking and wildlife tours to remote lodge stays, sailing expeditions, and more!
CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS RESORT
How The Auction Works
✓ Explore the auction catalog
Browse a range of trips, experiences, and gear donated by top BC wilderness tourism operators.
✓ Place your bid
The highest bidder at the end of the auction wins the experience (often at a discounted rate!).
✓ Support wilderness tourism
100% of proceeds go to WTA’s ongoing efforts to advocate for sustainable tourism and support the industry.
Auction Dates: April 20-30, 2026
Bidding Closes: April 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST
BLUEWATER ADVENTURES
What’s Up for Auction?
Here’s a sneak peek at some of last year’s auction items, and get ready to bid on once-in-a-lifetime wilderness adventures while supporting BC’s wild spaces!
6-Night, All-Inclusive, Broughton Archipelago Sea Kayaking Tour
Mothership Adventures
Retail Value: $12,350 | Starting Bid: $6,175
1-Night, All-Inclusive Luxury Wilderness Stay + Travel from and from Vancouver
Nimmo Bay Resort
Retail Value: $10,216 | Starting Bid: $2,500
3-hr Private Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure for 12 people from Telegraph Cove
Prince of Whales Whale Watching
Retail Value: $2,100 | Starting Bid: $1,500
Choose Your Own Kayaking Adventure – $3,000 Gift Certificate
Spirit of the West Adventures
Retail Value: $3,000 | Starting Bid: $1,500
And many more incredible adventures to bid on!
Auction Dates: April 20-30, 2026
Bidding Closes: April 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST
SPIRIT OF THE WEST ADVENTURES
Why Your Support Matters
The Wilderness Tourism Association (WTA) works year-round to protect, advocate for, and support BC’s wilderness tourism operators. By participating in the online silent auction, you’re helping to:
✓ Strengthen advocacy efforts for sustainable tourism policies in BC.
✓ Build community and networking opportunities among wilderness tourism operators.
✓ Expand marketing support for businesses in our industry.
✓ Ensure financial resiliency to keep WTA thriving for years to come.
Join us in making a difference—every bid counts!
