The entire Heliconia team is excited to announce that our founder, and paddling expert Ken Whiting, has been recognized for his outstanding work on his Wild Discovery series. Paddle Canada and the Waterwalker Film Festival, have awarded Ken for the “Best in the Sea Kayaking” Category at this year’s festival for Ken’s Wild Discovery – Kayaking Lake Superior episode.
This recognition celebrates Ken’s creativity, passion, and storytelling that went into bringing the Kayaking Lake Superior adventure to life. Through breathtaking visuals and compelling narratives, the digital episodes highlight not only the spirit of paddling and adventure, but also the natural beauty and cultural significance of Lake Superior and Canada’s waterways.
“The idea behind my Wild Discovery films has always been to share my experiences on some of the world’s most incredible multi-day paddling trips, with the hope of inspiring more people to get out on the water. To now have these films recognized by the world’s longest-running Paddling Film Festival, founded by the legendary Bill Mason, is truly an honour." - Ken Whiting
With Ken leading audiences through some of the world’s most breathtaking paddling destinations, Ken captures not just the scenery but the culture, adventures, and the incredible journeys that paddling has to offer. In addition to Ken’s digital success with the Wild Discovery series, his TV show, Facing Waves, blends expert storytelling, stunning visuals, and authentic connection to the paddling community has resonated with tens of millions of viewers globally.
Watch more of Ken’s paddling adventures on his YouTube channel, Ken Whiting Adventures. You can also watch Ken’s expert paddling tips, gear reviews, and educational content on his other channel, PaddleTV.
Thank you to Paddle Canada and the Waterwalker Film Festival for recognizing Ken for this achievement.
If you’d like to showcase your destination in Ken’s Wild Discovery Series, or in Facing Waves, please get in touch with our Tourism Partnerships Manager, Stefanie Manton.
About Heliconia
Our mission is simple – to ‘Guide People to a Lifetime of Adventure’. Heliconia specializes in creating and producing adventure travel shows like Facing Waves, that are broadcast into over 100M+ US TV households on platforms like FanDuel Sports Network, and OutsideTV. From fishing adventures to urban travel and culinary journeys, our productions inspire audiences to explore the world. Curious about who Heliconia is? Watch our promo reel.