Articles and Awards

BCAA Westword Magazine, Summer 2007

Why this company? Batstar sets the standard for B.C.'s kayak touring industry. Batstar uses the best gear, pays top wages and benefits and rotates staff to avoid burnout.
Details pay off: B&B overnights both before and after each trip allow guests to re-pack gear into supplied dry sacks. Only Batstar guests have exclusive use of Keith Island, ancestral site of the Tseshaht Band (a big plus in peak season).
Who should go: Beginners and up
Tips: Pack everything on Batstar's excellent gear list; all kayaking, camping and kitchen equipment is provided. September expeditions mean less fog and rain than in summer, fewer kayakers.

From BCAA's Westworld Magazine

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Awards

Small Business of the Year
Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce | Port Alberni, BC | 2006
With the growth of our company we were pleased to be honored for excellence for a small business. We hope that other adventure tour companies look to Port Alberni as a place to base their operations.

Alberni Valley Entrepreneurs of the Year
Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce | Port Alberni, BC | 2006
Winning this award once was gratifying. To win it twice is such an honour. The Alberni Valley is fertile ground for entrepreneurs. We encourage entrepreneurs to look to our area to grow their business.

Tourism & Hospitality Business of the Year
Vancouver Island Business Awards| Victoria, BC | 2006
This prestigious award was unexpected and we were very honoured to win. Just to be considered for this award was wonderful.

Times Colonist Fast 25 Award Winner | Victoria, BC | 2006
Batstar was a selected as a winner in the inaugural TC Fast 25 Awards. The awards celebrate local fast-growing companies of all sizes, was coordinated by the Victoria Times-Colonist, along with partner Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce and sponsors KPMG, the University of Victoria, and Atomic Crayon.

Alberni Valley Entrepreneurs of the Year | Port Alberni, BC | 2004
Rhonda and Blake appreciate the support of the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce. "It's nice to share it with all the local organic producers, suppliers and tourism partners, and artists that we do business with."