Our whale watching tour focuses on magnificent orcas killer whales, majestic humpback whales, and other marine wildlife such as porpoises, sea lions, seals and bald eagles. Whale watching tours whale watching april 1 to october 31. While in vancouver, dont miss the chance to take a whalewatching tour and spot killer whales, porpoises, seals, eagles and other wildlife amid the stunning scenery of canadas southwest coast. The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic.
Experience killer whales in the wild on a vancouver whale watching trip. Join your professional naturalist and board a first class, modern vessel for a 3 to 5hour expedition. Jun 26, 2018 the whale watching tours agencies also operate between march and october. Known as the place to go for the best whale watching in british columbia, vancouver island offers amazing opportunities to witness wild marine life. Wild whales vancouver all you need to know before you go. Be kind to the environment with the most environmentally friendly form of transport between vancouver and the mainland carbon offset levy included.
Orca dreams is the only sea kayaking base camp where we catch our own salmon for dinner. See whales and other marine wildlife on a whalewatching tour in vancouver. Vancouver hotels, restaurants, things to do, events tourism vancouver is the official source of tourist information for vancouver bc canada. Orca dreams offers fourday allinclusive tours from our luxury island camp site in the wildlife rich area of northern vancouver island, british columbia, canada. Killer whales, also known as orcas, call the waters off the coast home, while other majestic creatures pass through the waters of the pacific with regularity and in large numbers. On vancouver island, youll find reputable whale watching providers to bring you close to the action while respecting the boundaries of these magnificent animals. Big horns intro 2 by audionautix is licensed under. Wild whales vancouver is located 5 to 10 minutes from most hotels in the downtown area with easy access to granville island.
Thanks to captain mike and sarah we saw at very close quarters a mother and calf humpback whale family, amazing sight the highlight of our trip to canada, made even better thanks to mikes knowledge. We took a tour with eagle wings tours from victoria fisher mans warff in mid september, it was a great trip with our excellent captain marine biologist geoff. Frequently asked questions bc whale tours victoria. Weather conditions in this area can be extremely variable. You may notice that departure times vary slightly from what is. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. To download the full whaleplanner as a graphic, please just click this link and. Save time and money by going at the end of the day. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. Our whale watching tour focuses on magnificent orcas killer whales, majestic humpback whales, and other marine wildlife such as porpoises, sea lions. Mike and sarah are fantastic guides with a wealth of knowledge about the local marine environment as well as an appreciation for these incredible animals. 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. Luckily, there are a number of boat trips to areas where you can see 30ton marine mammals majestically glide through the open waters of canada. The whale watching tours agencies also operate between march and october.
Maximum weight for our largest flotation suit which must be worn on zodiac tours is 280 lbs 127 kg. Whalewatching tour from vancouver vancouver, canada. Located in the heart of the southern resident killer whales and biggs killer whales travel areas, cowichan bay offers a relaxed experience away from the hustle and bustle. But, every fricken whale watching boat in town was there. Fly from vancouver to victoria on a 35minute flight by seaplane and search for orcas on a whale watching cruise on haro strait. 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. Our 2018 whale watching seas apr 10 2018, 0 comments. We were impressed with the friendly staff from the moment we arrived at their. Our whale watching tour focuses on magnificent orcas killer whales and majestic humpback whales, and other marine wildlife such as porpoises, sea lions, seals and bald eagles. Several whale watching boats at the western edge of the salish sea off jordan river on vancouver island spotted a group of transient orcas surrounding two adult humpback whales and a. Vancouver whale watch provides passengers with the adventure of a lifetime through excellent customer. Orca spirits three hour whale watching tours run daily from april through october. Whale watching tour from granville island in vancouver we set off with what we thought was plenty of time to get form west vancouver to wild whales but we had to notify them that we were running late due to traffic.
Witness resident killer whales, biggs killer whales, humpback whales, dolphins, bears, wolves, bald eagles and so much more. Or maybe some farther down georgia strait where they are more often. The ride can get a little bumpy if we encounter waves or the wakes from large boats. Looks good but then i dont get to see downtown much 3 prince of whales whale watching only. British columbia is home to dozens of whale species, 23 to be exact, according to the vancouver aquarium. Book a whale watching vancouver and discover memorable sights and rich culture of vancouver, canada ok we require some information from you, such as your name and email address, in order to make bookings and fulfill your service requests via the platform. Jul 08, 2019 vancouver island plays host to many exhilarating experiences, but few compare to the thrill of seeing whales in the wild. We are also travelling to vancouver in june 2nd 8th and we are looking at doing a whale watching boat trip. Experience vancouver whale watching in style and comfort. Explore vancouver s chinatown, the waterfront, and stanley park with its impressive collection of totem poles on a vancouver tour.
This is your chance to sea kayak with killer orca whales or watch them from our boat, the tenzing. Vancouver whale watchs explorathor boat is fast and will get you where the whales are quite quickly. Killer whales orcinus orca killer whales, also known as orca, have a widespread distribution. May 29, 2016 whale watching at the san juan islands from victoria bc on vancouver island canada. Seaplane flight to victoria and whalewatching cruise. 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.
I do not want to knock victoria as there is good viewing around there and if travelling further north is. Frequently asked questions bc whale tours victoria whale. In charming british victoria, maybe go whale watching or marvel at worldfamous butchart gardens. In the fall pacific humpbacks are readying for their winter migration to hawaii. Vancouver whale watching adventures are a popular addition to many vacations. Ocean ecoventures offers whale watching, wildlife encounters and multiday expedition style zodiac marine eco tours exploring the remote waters and wildlife of vancouver island. Looking for the best whale watching on vancouver island. Welcome the first gray whales of the season on vancouver island. Each vessel has private washrooms and with a 12 passenger maximum per tour, guests have lots of. Mackay whale watching in bc vancouver island canada. From one of our many shoreline viewpoints you can watch humpback whales feeding. Members of the public are encouraged to download the whalereport app and. This ensures the highest sightings of killer whales on vancouver island every year.
Gray whales migrate northward to the subarctic waters of the bering sea from their breeding grounds in mexico from march until june each year, and then begin the migration back south between september and december. It was a quick start to what turned out to be an unforgettable day. 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. The whaleplanner march a whale watching infographic whaletrips.
Tours bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours. Full day whale watching and wildlife tours vancouver island. Over the next three hours, we must have seen various orca whales breach the surface more than 100 times. Vancouver island plays host to many exhilarating experiences, but few compare to the thrill of seeing whales in the wild.
Greys and humpbacks are off the island and of course the islands robson bight is a protected area where orcas do their famous rub. Out of vancouver means orcas and maybe sams right and there will be some 15 minutes away by fast boat. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. 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. The ones we have chosen is either wild whales which departs from granville island, or prince of whales which departs from near coal harbour. To download the full whaleplanner as a graphic, please just click this link and save the graphic on the next page. To make a booking for a time within the next 24hrs please call for availability. The majestic orca has long been the proud symbol of our incredible city. Parksville qualicum beachs central location makes it the perfect base for whale watching vancouver island. In the event we do not find whales on you tour, bc whale tours is the only company to offer guests a complimentary return tour with us on a standby basis that is good for life as well as a 20% refund of your total tour cost.
See whales and other marine wildlife on a whale watching tour in vancouver. Step aboard the flagship vessel ocean magic in downtown vancouver for the adventure of a lifetime. Oct 19, 2015 i went to vancouver when i was younger, and one of the only things i remember from that trip was when my parents took me whale watching. Youll see orca whales, migrating humpback whales and much more. They all share information and let each other know where the whales are. This document was prepared by the coastal ocean research insti tute at the vancouver aquarium marine science centre. For anyone visiting british columbias west coast, whale watching is a must do activity. They are amongst the most studied cetaceans, thanks in large part to the work of researchers in washington, british columbia and alaska where family groups, known as. Vancouver killer whale watching tours must see vancouver. Come for the afternoon, or stay a few nights at one of our partner hotels.
Big horns intro 2 by audionautix is licensed under a creative commons attribution license s. It wasnt more than 20minutes from the time we left the pier before the first killer whale graced us with its presence. What to bring whale watching vancouver wild whales. So its really a matter of what you want to spend and which boat you like. So, if you choose other months to enjoy holidays in vancouver, you may not get a chance of watching orca whales. For all the details go to our whale guarantee page. Halfday whale watching adventure from vancouver 2020. Victoria is good for orcas but heading further north to telegraph cove andor port mcneill is better for viewing orcas and other wildlife. Whale watching vancouver island why visit parksville.
Custom designed and built by the company owner, captain harold, our vessels offer the latest technology in safety, speed and environmentally friendly design. Visitors with the right plans and a dash of luck can see several whale species, including orca, humpback, grey, and minke whales. We paid for 3 hours but got over 4, during which we saw a pod of about 6 transient orca 1 calf, around 20 resident orca, 2 humpback whales and lots of stellar sealions and californian sealions, we had top class day out with loads of. With a donation or an adoption of a whale you can help to make the world a place where whales and dolphins are free and safe. Whale watching tour from granville island in vancouver this was the last full day of a month in canada, so really wanted it to end on a high with sightings of orcas and humpbacks. We are going to wait until maybe a week before we go to book our trip so that we can check on the weather. Whale watching at the san juan islands from victoria bc on vancouver island canada. They can be found in every ocean basin in the world, both tropical and temperate. We are on the look out for orcas killer whales and or humpback whales and other marine wildlife such as dolphins, black bears, porpoises, eagles, seals and sea lions. This is your chance to sea kayak with killer orca whales or watch them from our boat, the.
I went to vancouver when i was younger, and one of the only things i remember from that trip was when my parents took me whale watching. The killer whales come to this region to feed on the salmon that are returning to the fraser river to spawn. Whale watching vancouver island is a onceinalifetime exerience. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. The port of vancouver, the port of prince rupert, bc coast pilots, bc ferries. I am travelling to vancouver in june, i am hoping to go whale watching but was unsure whether to book online in advance or wait until i get there, also which are the better tour companies to go with as there seems to be a large number of options. Enjoy a scenic 35 minute float plane ride from vancouvers coal harbour to downtown victoria, then start your southern resident killer whale watching adventure with us.
Agencies that offer whale watching tours take you through some of the most scenic places in the west coast. Many of the whale watching tour companies also offer black bear and grizzly bear excursions. Whale watching season april 1 to october 31 vancouver whale watch provides passengers with the adventure of a lifetime through excellent customer service, first class vessels, the highest possible safety standards and added value from an onthewater education of the west coast ecosystem. And a globus canadian rockies tour through western canada also includes unique experiences and encounters you. In true comfort and style, the crew is excited to explore the local waters in search of the majestic wildlife that floods the local waters here in the summer months. Explore the beauty that is british columbia on this halfday whalewatching excursion from vancouver. Experience whale watching with a tour from victoria or vancouver. The marine life in the waters of bc is abundant and diverse, but there is no greater creature than the mighty whale. What a waste of time and money, spent 90 minutes travelling up to see two humpbacks, spent 40 minutes in grey, wet, misty conditions. Ocean ecoventures is the most centrallylocated whale watching company on vancouver island.
Guaranteed sightings, if you dont see a whale the next trip is on us. Humpback whales the world over are known for their epic migrations, complex songs, and the acrobatic jumps that earn them their name. Wild whales 2020 eggbeater creative vancouver whale watching. Vancouver whale watching whale watching tours in vancouver. Whale watching from vancouver vancouver forum tripadvisor. Hi, i am planning to do whale watching from vancouver on 23rd june. Best time place for whale watching experience vancouver forum.
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