Additional highlights on this tour include seals, sea lions, seabirds, and the spectacular vistas of southern vancouver island and the olympic mountains. In addition to whale and wildlife watching, well cruise by the lighthouse at. 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. Departing from downtown victoria aboard a 12passenger openair zodiacstyle boat, this adventure will take you on a 33. Whale watching, grizzly bears, wildlife and ocean rapids. Come celebrate the over 20,000 gray whales that pass by the coast during their winter migration north, and enjoy some fantastic winter whale watching adventures. Eagle wing tours whale watching vancouver island news. Upcoming events calendar check out some cool upcoming events and trips planned by downloading orcas events calendar. Were going to be traveling around the island for two weeks so were not dependent on any specific location. 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. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island, british.
Orca killer whale tour price of wales tours victoria. In the west coast waters near vancouver island and the gulf islands, a large number of orcas reside between here and the san juan islands us, making it the perfect and a popular place to whale watch in canada. Gray whale estrichtius robustus gray whales are usually found in shallow, coastal waters of the north pacific. In 2010 she came back to vancouver island to complete high school. Victoria is one of the top spots for orca killer whale watching on vancouver island but you also have a chance to spot humpback, minke and gray whales. Join us in campbell river and experience the life of the northern resident orca killer whales. At jamies whaling station, our team of local experts has been professionally guiding adventure seekers from around the world to explore the nooks and crannies of clayoquot sound and barkley sound since 1982. Jamies operates our waterfront adventure stations in the hearts of both seaside communities of tofino and ucluelet. Tripadvisor vancouver island, british columbia tripadvisor. Wild whales vancouver is located 5 to 10 minutes from most hotels in the downtown area with easy access to granville island. Vancouver island whale watch vancouver island tripadvisor. Victoria zodiac boat whale watching tour provided by.
The tour includes boat trip to the island, circumnavigation, walking on island to saddle lookout. Vancouver island whale watching october 2010 book tour ocean ecoventures offers whale watching, wildlife encounters and multiday expedition style zodiac marine eco tours exploring the remote waters and wildlife of vancouver island. 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. Plus, you will have plenty of photos and a great new experience to share with others back home. Highest killer whale sightings in british columbia. These are all typical maneuvers you may expect to see while whale watching off the west coast of vancouver island. Toprated british columbia whale watching tours 2020 dolphin. Victoria whale watching adventure harbour air seaplanes. Vancouvers most experienced whale watching company offers 3 to 5hour tours and is the only company from vancouver with zodiacs. Our coastal wilderness is home to killer whales, humpback whales, sea lions, porpoises, seals, eagles, and more.
Should we just plan to do it there or head up to sidney or some other spot. Our 34 hour whale watching tours depart daily from downtown nanaimo bc, apriloctober. Vancouver has some creepy stories, so if you are brave enough, check them out with ghostly vancouver tours. Plus, youll benefit from knowledgeable guides who have. Allinclusive tours for whale watching and wildlife viewing. Become more familiar with whales and other marine life on this whale watching tour from granville island in vancouver. Campbell river whale watching and adventure tours tourism. Killer whale watching in vancouver orca whales in canada. Vancouver is an amazing city with so much to see and do both within the city itself and in the surrounding area. Second choice is stubbs island whale watching from telegraph cove.
Whale watching campbell river, vancouver island, canada. Look for killer whales in their natural habitat on this whale watching adventure near vancouver, british columbia. Or, if youre up for something spooky, try one of the ghost tours. The 5 best whale watching tours from vancouver 2020.
An alternative is the west of vancouver island with tofino and ucluelet. Big orca whale cuts in front of charlotte on a tour with kaikoura kayaks nz duration. Our morning will be spent travelling to the west coast of vancouver island. A lot of tours start from here and long beach and wickaninnish beach are just beautiful.
Embark on a responsible marine tour with prince of whales. The whale centre offers safe and educational tofino hot springs tours, whale watching tours, tofino bear watching tours, bird watching tours and private tours in tofino on vancouver island. The whales are found in the salish sea, the body of water that separates vancouver island from the mainland. For some of the best whale watching in bc, head on the whale watch plus tour. They undergo one of the longest annual migrations of any mammal, travelling up to 8000km per year from breeding lagoons in baja, mexico to feeding grounds in the bering and chukchi seas.
Full day whale watching and wildlife tours vancouver island. For victoria tours, please select either covered vessel tours or zodiac tours. Well take you through the salish sea ecosystem to see whales and other marine life in their natural habitat. The ride can get a little bumpy if we encounter waves or the wakes from large boats. Orca whale watching close encounters vancouver island. Though you may be able to spot whales from the ferry, youll have the best chance of seeing them during an organized whalewatching tour. Four days in vancouver island whale watching paradise.
They swim among bcs gulf islands and the san juan islands of washington state. Hop aboard and experience orcas, killer whales, gray, humpback, and minke whales up close and personal. Ocean ecoventures is the most centrally located whale watching company on vancouver island with the highest sighting of orcas and humpback whales every year. Eagle eye adventures is the most reliable whale watching tours company in canada.
Three pods of about 80 resident orca whales live around the southern tip of vancouver island and in the gulf islands. Whale watching vancouver island is a onceinalifetime exerience. Eagle wing tours specializes in whale watching, marine wildlife viewing, and custom ecoadventure tours on southern vancouver island. We are vancouver island s most diverse marine adventure company offering a wide range of adventures including. We view transient orca pods, migrating humpback whales, grey whales and other marine animals that reside in our coastal waters. Ready for the best that british columbia has to offer. Best whale whale watching discover vancouver island. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc.
The whale centre, tofino, bc tofino whale watching, bear. Our crew bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours. Embark on a responsible marine tour with prince of whales vancouver island plays host to many exhilarating experiences, but few compare to the thrill of seeing whales in the wild. Enjoy a scenic 35 minute float plane ride from vancouver s coal harbour to downtown victoria, then start your southern resident killer whale watching adventure with us. Were planning a visit to victoria and see there are numerous companies there. We regularly see humpback whales, orca, pacific whitesided dolphins, steller sea lions, bald eagles and much much more. Enjoy a 3to5hour, smallgroup adventure, departing from the beautiful town of steveston, located just outside the city of vancouver. Whale watching vancouver island photo tours british.
Weather conditions in this area can be extremely variable. Vancouver whale watching tour from granville island 2020. Sidney whale watching is a family owned and operated company that has been serving sidney and the saanich peninsula for over 20 years. To find out more about the whale watching tours we offer on vancouver island, click here. Orca dreams offers fourday allinclusive tours from our luxury island camp site in the wildlife rich area of northern vancouver island, british columbia, canada. How to go whale watching from vancouver explore bc.
Hop aboard one of our adventurous open boston whalers or a comfortable, heated cabin cruiser. Whale island tours whakatane 2020 all you need to know. Guided walking tours of whale moutohora island sanctuary, a pristine wildlife reserve 9kms from whakatane. We are the most centrally located whale watching company on vancouver island with the highest sighting of orcas and humpback whales every year. We provide whale and grizzly bear tours, and great bear rainforest tours.
The natural beauty of vancouver island in british columbia must be seen to be believed. Our whale watching tours are located off the southern coast of victoria, british columbia on vancouver island. Bc whale tours victoria 2020 all you need to know before. Watch for wildlife along the scenic coast of vancouver island on a 3hour boat tour from victoria with an experienced marine.
Our 34 hour whale watching tours depart daily from downtown nanaimo bc, april through october. We also saw a few harbour seals on the way back in. Small personal tour groups, never more than 12 passengers on our boats. See more of orca camp tours vancouver island bc on facebook. Sep 03, 2018 whale watching near vancouver island, canada september 3, 2018 yup, i have affiliate links on this blog and there may be some in this amazing and completely free content below. Winter and whale watching dont seem like theyd go together, but they do in ucluelet, b. Visitors with the right plans and a dash of luck can see several whale species, including orca, humpback, grey, and minke whales. All week wed been hearing that theres a good chance we wouldnt see killer whales whilst on the island. She later studied criminal justice at camosun college. British columbia whale watching in british columbia whaletrips. Exploring the bay near victoria, on a zodiac boat and.
At orca dreams you have only to peek outside your tent for something to catch your eye a soaring blue heron, a breaching whale, the fluke of a humpback. Book 2 experiences from vancouver island whale watch in vancouver island. The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic. We respect the investment our guests make to join us and we are dedicated to making your trip the experience of a lifetime. Sightseeing tours, guided tours, circle tours, scenic drives, b. Tolles whale watching adventure tofino wildlife tours. May 16, 2014 we decided to go with prince of wales tours in victoria and the tour was very good. Spot dolphins at play, pods of whales, eagles soaring overhead, and all the marine life, birds, and land animals of british columbias coastal waters under the experienced guidance of serengeti charters. Youll see orca whales, migrating humpback whales and much more. Board our 30 rigid hull inflatable zodiacs, or one of our high speed covered family cruisers to enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. From the capital of vancouver island victoria, the best whale watching tours of. 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.
Many tours leave from victoria on vancouver island, but if you want to see whales from vancouver, you have options. Or travel with us to the orford river to see some of the best grizzly bear viewing the west coast has to offer. Whale watching on vancouver island eagle wing tours. Or travel with us to oxford river for some once in a lifetime grizzly bear viewing. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. 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. Campbell river whale watching, grizzly bear, wildlife and ocean rapids adventures tours go wild. 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. Come for the afternoon, or stay a few nights at one of our partner hotels. Campbell river whale watching tours let visitors see watching killer whales feeding. Were in the planning stage of our trip so we can adjust our itinerary. Eagle wing tours offers the most environmentally responsible, professional, thrilling, comfortable and safe whale watching on vancouver island.
The following chart is provided as a guide to help you schedule your whale watching tour to coincide with the marine wildlife you would most like to see. Vancouver island british columbia canada tour dates. On vancouver island, youll find reputable whale watching providers to bring you close to the action while respecting the boundaries of these magnificent animals. Wherever the best experience is, we can head there. Jamies whaling station whale watching and adventure tours. The northern area of vancouver island has a very rich marine ecosystem with killer whales, humpback whales, dalls porpoise, pacific whitesided dolphins, steller sea lions and more. Orca spirit adventures offers a courtesy shuttle service for all guests. Every orca spirit tour is led by a certified marine naturalist with deep knowledge of vancouver islands marine wildlife. Well pick you up at your downtown victoria hoteland when your whale watching adventure is over, well drop you back at the hotel, or if you prefer, anywhere in the victoria city core.
Thank you so much for choosing bc whale tours and for taking the time to share your experience. Within a mile or 2 of victoria harbour we stumbled across a pod of orca. Summer sunset whales and wildlife tour in vancouver island. Killer whales orcas, gray whales, humpback whales and minke whales ply the waves and perform their watery rituals. Go sea kayaking, salmon fish for dinner, amazing wildlife. Where on vancouver island is the best place to go whale watching orcas in the summer. The salish sea waterways surrounding southern vancouver island are home to nearly 200 species of marine mammals and birds. Guided expeditions take you through the san juan and bc gulf islands in search of killer whales and additional marine wildlife, offering an exclusive, educational, and ecofriendly experience. See whales and other marine wildlife on a whale watching tour in vancouver. And, every vessel in our fleet is equipped with a hydrophone to help bring the underwater experience alive. We will take a ferry from vancouver and then drive to the town of tofino, bc, where guests can choose to take a whale watching tour or simply spend the rest of the day relaxing.
Humpback and killer whale watching off vancouver island, british columbia in august 2015. I had an amazing day with my buddy at bc whale tours. This is your chance to sea kayak with killer orca whales or watch them from our boat, the. For the adventure of a lifetime, travel through the spectacular gulf islands and san juan islands to watch the magnificent orcas. The easiest place to find whale watching tours, whale photos, learn about the whale species and the best time to view whales. Victoria, tofino, salt spring island, the gulf islands, and the sunshine coast of bc. We work with remote passages marine excursions to offer our guests the chance to experience the ultimate whale watching adventure in british columbia. Each and every one of our team members loves what we do, and therefore, we strive to make our tours as memorable as possible.
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