Nootka Sound and the Gold River area are places rich in history, beauty, and drama. They are places of towering timber, rain swept mountains, and craggy shorelines. Locked away in this breathtaking landscape are stirring stories of beauty, loss, and courage

DIscriminating tour groups and other visiting organizations recognize the value of a tour guide, a qualified person to help them get the most of their visit to an area. They want someone respectful and knowledgeable. They also want someone lighthearted, enthusiastic, and honest.

Since 2000, a number of tour groups and organizations have chosen Chuck Syme as their tour guide when visiting Gold River and Nootka Sound. Inquire today.  Chuck would be happy to serve you and your group large or small.

 

• Courteous, professional

• College-certified, historical interpreter

• Step-on tour guide for bus groups

• Custom service to groups aboard the MV Uchuck III

• Service into Nootka Sound including Yuquot (Friendly Cove), Gold River & Zeballos

• Service to groups large and small

• Resident of Gold River since 1979

About Chuck Syme

Chuck Syme is a self-employed tour guide in Gold River and Nootka Sound. A graduate of the heritage programme of Selkirk College in 1999, Chuck's focus is on the groups he serves. Chuck has no agenda and has no advocacy other than helping visitors get maximum enjoyment from their visit. While preferring the light-hearted Chuck nevertheless does not shy away from the difficult. He is aware that history can involve serious subject matter and, when questions of this nature do arise, Chuck tries to provide balanced perspectives. Chuck is also aware that certain stories are First Nations oral property and, because of this, he properly refers inquiries of this nature to a Mowachaht / Muchalaht representative. Chuck appreciates the hospitality of Chief Michael Maquinna in traditional territory and the openness of Yuquot (Friendly Cove), a location of tremendous historical importance in British Columbia.

Groups Chuck Has Served

Since 2000 Chuck has had the pleasure of serving the following companies and organizations: The Museum At Campbell River, Campbell River, B.C.; Mandate Tours, South Surrey, B.C.; Elk Falls Social Club, Campbell River, B.C.; Well Gray Tours, Kamloops, B.C.; Jackson Tours Inc., Chilliwack, B.C.;   ETA Bus Tours, Nanaimo, B.C.; Evergreen Seniors Club, Courtenay, B.C.; and Quadra Island Seniors, Quadra Island, B.C.;

...And What They Said

June 26, 2004 (museum-sponsored tour):"very knowledgeable, polite." " Chuck is an informative and interesting presenter and a very nice person"

July 31, 2004 (museum-sponsored tour):" ...had a great selection of visual aids to fit each story / place we visited - excellent" "fantastic" "Tour guide very knowledgeable"

Oct 13, 2004 (guided walk): "I have personally spoken to [names of tour participants] and they expressed a joy and awe while on your guided tour.   Your knowledge and keen sense of appreciation for our area was well received."

August 9, 2007 letter from tour participant: "The information you shared with us made the trip a much more valuable experience."

July 16, 2008 (bus tour group visiting Yuquot / Friendly Cove)"....your knowledge and enthusiasm really enhanced what was a spectacular trip."

Rates and Contact Information

Amounts shown are in Canadian funds.

Note : Charges below include all applicable taxes [5% Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST)]

Phone: 1 (250) 283-7208

Email: csyme@cablerocket.com
Mailing address:
Chuck Syme
Box 973
Gold River, BC
V0P 1G0
Canada

 

Map of Vancouver Island with Service Area Circled