The majestic orca has long been the proud symbol of our incredible city. If you could recommend the best whale watching tour company located on vancouver island, what would it be. Your free offer never expires, and is nontransferable. Every trip is led by a certified marine naturalist whose knowledge and passion for vancouver islands marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry, and every vessel in our fleet is equipped with hydrophones to bring the underwater experience to light. There are three orca pods totaling over 80 whales in victorias waters alone. Explore the water of the salish sea and strait of georgia with an experienced guide who tells you interesting facts about sea life as you search for killer whales, humpback whales, seals, sea lions, and sea birds. August 2011 edited august 2011 in help advice forum. Vancouver is one of the most multicultural cities in the world and has so many fantastic attractions to enjoy. We offer world class tours in the gulf islands with a focus on marine conservation and sustainability in the salish sea. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island. Eagle wing tours gives you more than just a look at whales, they give you the longest and most comprehensive whale watching tours in the industry. The ride can get a little bumpy if we encounter waves or the wakes from large boats.
Become more familiar with whales and other marine life on this whale watching tour from granville island in vancouver. Witness resident killer whales, biggs killer whales, humpback whales, dolphins, bears, wolves, bald eagles and so much more. Whether watching whales, dipping into hot springs cove, or kayaking to a rainforest trail, people of all ages have enjoyed our excursions since 1986. Full day whale watching and wildlife tours vancouver island. Vancouver island tourism vancouver island accommodation. Humpback whales the world over are known for their epic migrations, complex songs, and the acrobatic jumps that earn them their name. Tofino whale watching tours the whale centre, tofino, bc.
Take the water taxi back to campbell river and continue your drive along the eastern shores of vancouver island before travelling back to the mainland. Humpback whales are equipped with a baleen which resembles thick strands of long hair which acts as a strainer to filter out plankton, krill, herring and other small fish. Jul 08, 2019 vancouver island plays host to many exhilarating experiences, but few compare to the thrill of seeing whales in the wild. Big horns intro 2 by audionautix is licensed under a creative commons attribution license s. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. Weather conditions in this area can be extremely variable. They are found under things to do in the sidebar on the left. Sep 03, 2018 whale watching vancouver island from granville island this particular tip was starting from granville island, worth a visit in itself. As members of the pacific whale watching association, were part of a large network of boaters and we are constantly updated with the whales locations. Orca whale watching vancouver island canada youtube. Whale watching vancouver island from granville island this particular tip was starting from granville island, worth a visit in itself. Toprated victoria, british columbia whale watching tours 2020. Bc whale tours victoria aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich.
Visitors with the right plans and a dash of luck can see several whale species, including orca, humpback, grey, and minke whales. In the fall pacific humpbacks are readying for their winter migration to hawaii. Victoria zodiac boat whale watching tour provided by. Steveston seabreeze adventures operates from the charming village of steveston, near richmond and the vancouver international airport.
Expert guides and naturalists, inside and outside seating, complimentary beverages, educational materials, whale sighting guarantee. Daily whale watching tours in tofino, british columbia. In charming british victoria, maybe go whale watching or marvel at worldfamous butchart gardens. Explore vancouver s chinatown, the waterfront, and stanley park with its impressive collection of totem poles on a vancouver tour. Experience some of the best whale watching on vancouver island. Vancouver whale watching tour from granville island 2020. Humpback whales are equipped with a baleen which resembles thick strands of long hair which acts as. Guided walking tours of whale moutohora island sanctuary, a pristine wildlife reserve 9kms from whakatane.
Our whale watching tours are located off the southern coast of victoria, british columbia on vancouver island. Highest killer whale sightings in british columbia. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. Whale watching tours are available from the inner harbour of victoria, sidney, tofino, campbell river, and port hardy, as well as most of the communities on the island. We saw orcas, humpback whales, seals, eagles and magnificent views. Our 2018 whale watching seas apr 10 2018, 0 comments. If seeing orcas is a priority, please keep these dates in mind when you book your tour with us. About bc whale tours leave the crowds behind on our custom made vessels specifically designed for comfort, speed and safety that carry only 12 guests at a time. On vancouver island, youll find reputable whale watching providers to bring you close to the action while respecting the boundaries of these magnificent animals. May 29, 2016 whale watching at the san juan islands from victoria bc on vancouver island canada. Wherever the best experience is, we can head there. Given our flexibility, wed loved some seasoned recos.
Orca whale watch at vancouver island in september 2009. We view transient orca pods, migrating humpback whales, grey whales and other marine animals that reside in our coastal waters. The 5 best whale watching tours from vancouver 2020. Our 2018 whale watching seas a new whale watching season is here. In 2010 she came back to vancouver island to complete high school. I had an amazing day with my buddy at bc whale tours. The rugged beauty of the west coast is something that should be experienced with victorias boutique whale watching company. We have been avidly watching whale reports and sightings over. Stay in the alpine resort of whistler before catching a ferry to vancouver island. The tour includes boat trip to the island, circumnavigation, walking on island to saddle lookout. Whales, bears and vancouver island holiday canadian affair. A lot of tours start from here and long beach and wickaninnish beach are just beautiful. Watch for wildlife along the scenic coast of vancouver island on a 3hour boat tour from victoria with an experienced marine naturalist. Looking for a tour to go on in our winter months nov.
We guarantee youll see a whale, or your next trip is on us. Ocean ecoventures offers whale watching, wildlife encounters and multiday expedition style zodiac marine eco tours exploring the remote waters and wildlife of vancouver island. Our crew bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours. British columbia whale watching in british columbia whaletrips. Majestic mammals and marine wildlife abound in the waters surrounding victoria, including the orca, or killer whale, and gray, humpback, and minke whales. Granville island is really a village, on an island obviously, in the middle of world city vancouver. Toprated british columbia whale watching tours 2020 dolphin. Four days in vancouver island whale watching paradise. The rates for the boating outfits are a joke about a hundreds bucks a person. Campbell river whale watching, grizzly bear, wildlife and ocean rapids adventures tours go wild. For some of the best whale watching in bc, head on the whale watch plus tour. Every orca spirit tour is led by a certified marine naturalist with deep knowledge of vancouver islands marine wildlife. While other vancouver island whale watching tours are heading for shore, our experienced captains and crew are going the extra mile or 50 to show you the gray whale feeding beaches, the eagles nests, the hidden coves and all the other delights.
With a lot of fantastic orcajumps, it was a great experience. See whales and other marine wildlife on a whalewatching tour in vancouver. We saw many humpbacks, dolphins, eagles, and seals and learned a lot from david about ocean depths, creature habits, and even a little canadian history from the area. Whale watching at the san juan islands from victoria bc on vancouver island canada. Orca spirit adventures victoria 2020 all you need to know. Hop aboard and experience orcas, killer whales, gray, humpback, and minke whales up close and personal. The largest whales around vancouver island, the humpback whales vary between 1216 meters 3952 ft and can weigh as much as 36,000 kilograms 79,000lbs. This whale watching boat tour leaves vancouver early in the morning and heads south, in the direction of victoria.
The marine life in the waters of bc is abundant and diverse, but there is no greater creature than the mighty whale. Youll travel by highspeed catamaran with heated indoor cabins and outdoor decks, and scan the water for whales, seals, porpoises, sea lions, and many species of marine birds. Vancouver island plays host to many exhilarating experiences, but few compare to the thrill of seeing whales in the wild. Or travel with us to oxford river for some once in a lifetime grizzly bear viewing. In fact, success rate for finding whales in this region is over 90%. Gift certificates for all of our tours can be purchased online. Are there any really good spots on vancouver island just to go whale watching from land. She later studied criminal justice at camosun college.
Jan 12, 2011 orca whale watch at vancouver island in september 2009. Vancouver island is a great destination for whale watching. Killer whales orcas, gray whales, humpback whales and minke whales ply the waves and perform their watery rituals. Were going to be traveling around the island for two weeks so were not dependent on any specific location. There is a chance of seeing a number of different species of whales including resident and transient orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, and gray whales in addition to other wildlife including but not limited to seals, sea lions, bald eagles, cormorants, and the race rocks. Go sea kayaking, salmon fish for dinner, amazing wildlife. We launch out of tofino in clayoquot sound on the west coast of vancouver island, just minutes from long beach and pacific rim national park. After some searching for the elusive whales, during which we were entertained by seals, eagles, amazing scenery, fishing camps and other boats, we finally came up on a pod of humpbacks. Orca spirits three hour whale watching tours run daily from april through october. The tour guides were very informative and knowledgeable and we saw. Day 2 3 hour whale watching tour by zodiac day 5 and day 7 water taxi transfers from campbell river to sonora resort and return full board at sonora resort starting with dinner on day 5 until lunch on day 7. The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic. Jessicas love of wildlife, and breathtaking vancouver island, brought her to the bc whale tours team in 2017.
Whale watching in july and august vancouver island, british. Small personal tour groups, never more than 12 passengers on our boats. Get out on our open vessels to view grey whales, killer whales and humpback whales. Threehour wildlife whale watching tour for one or two from five star whale watching up to 34% off. Big horns intro 2 by audionautix is licensed under. You will also encounter sea lions, bald eagles, harbor seals, dalls and harbor porpoise as well as a myriad of marine birds on your whale watching ecotour. Situated close to the confluence of the fraser river and the pacific, the whale watching tour has a 95 percent success rate in spotting the mighty mammals. Departing from granville island in downtown vancouver, the wild whales experience allows you to observe the diverse wildlife of the pacific coast in their natural habitat.
Ethical and sustainable whale watching departing from nanaimo, british columbia, canada. Vancouver island british columbia canada tour dates. An alternative is the west of vancouver island with tofino and ucluelet. Allinclusive tours for whale watching and wildlife. To find out more about the whale watching tours we offer on vancouver island, click here. Nic slocum phd frgs whales worldwide have designed the ultimate whale watching holiday and orca viewing adventure to vancouver island, british columbia to view and photograph. We were a family group ranging in age from 7 to 70 and everyone really enjoyed the experience. Captain gordon was very knowledgeable and he definitely knew the ocean very well. Embark on a 34 hour whale watching cruise that will focus on the southern resident orca whales, transient orca whales, humpback whales, grey whales and minke whales. Looking for the best whale watching on vancouver island. Summer sunset whales and wildlife tour in vancouver island. You will also encounter sea lions, bald eagles, harbor seals, dalls and harbor porpoise as well as a myriad of marine birds on your whale watching eco tour. Swim with dolphins in mexico, caribbean and jamaica at dolphin discovery up to 42% off. Whale watching vancouver island news, events, travel.
We offer competitive rates, experienced guides and are locally owned. It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed a lovely scenic boat ride out to the island. Campbell river whale watching tours let visitors see watching killer whales feeding. British columbia is home to dozens of whale species, 23 to be exact, according to the vancouver aquarium. It was a fantastic day with an amazing experience overall. Ocean ecoventures is the most centrally located whale watching company on vancouver island with the highest sighting of orcas and humpback whales every year. Telegraph cove on vancouver island, the orca capital of the world. Whale island tours whakatane 2020 all you need to know. Best whale whale watching discover vancouver island.
Killer whales are best observed from mid july through the first week of september. Whale watching on vancouver island owner direct vacation. Other aquatic neighbours include sea lions, seals, porpoise and many marine birds. Youll see orca whales, migrating humpback whales and much more. Whale watching around vancouver island in british columbia is an exceptional experience that will leave you awestruck after watching whales that weigh thousands of pounds frolic in their natural habitat. We work with remote passages marine excursions to offer our guests the chance to experience the ultimate whale watching adventure in british columbia. Southern vancouver island is the best place to see whales in the wild.
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