Were in the planning stage of our trip so we can adjust our itinerary. On vancouver island, youll find reputable whale watching providers to bring you close to the action while respecting the boundaries of these magnificent animals. Multiday vessel based whale watching tours north island marine. Experience some of the best whale watching on vancouver island. Also the victoria companies work together when they are out on the water to radio to each other when they locate whales. Where on vancouver island is the best place to go whale watching orcas in the summer. Our whale watching tours are located off the southern coast of victoria, british columbia on vancouver island. From there we will explore the many islands that make up the stunning archipelgo. Spring and fall are the best times to view large numbers of.
Are there any really good spots on vancouver island just to go whale watching from land. She later studied criminal justice at camosun college. Salish sea sustainable whale and marine wildlife special, group, private and incentive tour options not individual bookings unless you charter the vessel at eagle wing tours, we provide impeccable service for groups of any size, ensuring quality, flexibility, and personalized attention to every detail. Southern vancouver island is the best place to see whales in the wild. In fact we can even come to vancouver and pick you up there, or just about anywhere on vancouver island. There is no business with a quote lower than a hundred bucks or so well, some go maybe 10 bucks under that. Looking for the best whale watching on vancouver island. 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. You and your family and friends can enjoy a totally private marine adventure of a lifetime. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. Members of some 260 fisheating orcas known as the northern residents are often in the area in pursuit of salmon. 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. British columbia is home to dozens of whale species, 23 to be exact, according to the vancouver aquarium.
Departing from granville island in downtown vancouver, the wild whales experience allows you to observe whales and the diverse wildlife of the pacific coast in their natural habitat. 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. Swim with dolphins in mexico, caribbean and jamaica at dolphin discovery up to 42% off. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island, british. Cross the strait of georgia by ferry to vancouver island for sightseeing, including butchart gardens.
Whale watching tours and marine eco tour adventures provided by west coast wildlife adventures. Experience the best victoria has to offer in a wine and whale tour with eagle wing tours and luxury wine tours. Whale watching vancouver island news, events, travel. Our 4 hour private whale watching charters are perfect for those wanting to have the boat to themselves for that intimate whale watching experience. Fly from vancouvers harbour right to the whale watching boat in victoria and. Our 34 hour whale watching tours depart daily from downtown nanaimo bc, april through october. 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 rates for the boating outfits are a joke about a hundreds bucks a person. Bear and whale watching tours vancouver entree destinations. Vancouver island is a great destination for whale watching. For those visiting vancouver island outside of the summer whale watching season, minke whales, the smallest of the north pacific baleen whales, can be spotted yearround.
Vancouver custom boat tour private charters whale watching. Sound and your luxury retreat on the inside passage of vancouver island. Whalewatching vancouver island vancouver island forum. Killer whales orcas, gray whales, humpback whales and minke whales ply the waves and perform their watery rituals. Orcas come right up to the shore in the robson bight reserve to rub on the gravel beds, but the reserve is apparently off limits even i just just want to go and fucking hike watch whales. Great experience, highly recommend it while in victoria, definitely the highlight of our trip, we got to see a humpback whale the only down size is we were a bit sore the next day but it was well worth the few aches and pains. Our crew bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours.
For the orcas off victoria from april, with an increase in sitings from may you might consider a week. 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. This fourhour tour with an experienced chauffeur includes three different wineries, tasting fees, and lunch at a local bistro along the. Hop aboard one of our adventurous open boston whalers or a comfortable, heated cabin cruiser. We offer private whalewatching tours and ecotours for groups of 35 or less onboard all of our vessels. The whale centre, tofino, bc tofino whale watching, bear. We are open daily for whale watching and wildlife adventure tours from march 1. Whale watching on vancouver island owner direct vacation. Begin in vancouver with a tour of the city, including stanley park, chinatown, the harbor, beaches, and more.
Chances are youve travelled a long way or youre about to and you want nothing more than to fulfill your dream of seeing whales. Private chartered whale watching tours in and around vancouver island. Should we just plan to do it there or head up to sidney or some other spot. Were planning a visit to victoria and see there are numerous companies there. If you could recommend the best whale watching tour company located on vancouver island, what would it be. Vancouver, we offer a wide variety of marine wildlife experiences that range from three hours long to a halfday. Kayaking british columbia, kayak with killer whales and humpback whales, vancouver island british columbia. Lotus tour land company since 1993 vancouver bc the. Here you are truly one with nature witness up to 50 humpback whales feeding off swiftsure bank. Ill be in vancouver in the first couple of weeks of april, and am really keen to see some whales. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching.
All the whale watching companies on vancouver island are competitive. Our company our guarantee conservation download our brochure. Whale watching at the san juan islands from victoria bc on vancouver island canada. From vancouver, youll travel to victoria for more whale watching and to. The more stealthy marine mammaleating population of killer whales know as transients are also often hunting in the area. They are found under things to do in the sidebar on the left. Gray whale eschschrictius robustus each spring, some 20,000 gray whales move passed the western shore of vancouver island, en route to summer feeding grounds in the bering sea.
Voyage into the open waters of the northern pacific on a 3. The majestic orca has long been the proud symbol of our incredible city. August 2011 edited august 2011 in help advice forum. Custom group tours eagle wing tours whale watching victoria. Known as the place to go for the best whale watching in british columbia, vancouver island offers amazing opportunities to witness wild marine life. Campbell river whale watching, grizzly bear, wildlife and ocean rapids adventures tours go wild. The diversity of marine life on vancouver island south western side is unbelievable. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island. Well take you through the salish sea ecosystem to see whales and other marine life in their natural habitat.
Killer whales are best observed from mid july through the first week of september. 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. Ocean ecoventures offers whale watching, wildlife encounters and multiday expedition style zodiac marine eco tours exploring the remote waters and wildlife of vancouver island. Prince of whales whale watching victoria 2020 all you. May 29, 2016 whale watching at the san juan islands from victoria bc on vancouver island canada. 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. Whale watching on vancouver island in victoria, bc. Jessicas love of wildlife, and breathtaking vancouver island, brought her to the bc whale tours team in 2017.
Minke whales have a similar aesthetic to humpback whales, but are are just. Big horns intro 2 by audionautix is licensed under a creative commons attribution license s. A whale watching tour combining cultural discoveries at a local first nation museum with worldclass wildlife watching off northern vancouver island. In 2010 she came back to vancouver island to complete high school. Birds of a feather whalewatching departures can be from victorias inner harbour, from sidney, metchosin, sooke, salt spring island, or anywhere we can trailer the boat. Great experience, highly recommend it while in victoria, definitely the highlight of our trip, we got to see a humpback whale the only down size is we were a bit sore the next day. Start your day at 11 am and visit some of the oldest vineyards on vancouver island. Humpback whales 40 minutes offshore from victoria, bc photo credit jeff lorton. Private whalewatching tours are offered throughout the season but they must be booked well in advance, especially during the peak season july september. A private tour is run exclusively for you, your own families or friends with no. The most celebrated residents of vancouver island north are its marine mammals. Hi karl all the whale watching companies on vancouver island are competitive. Telegraph cove on vancouver island, the orca capital of the world.
Board one of our four vessels at vancouvers unique and historic granville island. Bc whale tours victoria aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. The 30ton giants can be seen from shore, as early as february, with. Vancouver island is worldrenowned for its whale watching, and at the heart of the action is the city of victoria. Hop aboard and experience orcas, killer whales, gray, humpback, and minke whales up close and personal. Enjoy two favorite victoria tours in a single day with this greatvalue combo package. Prince of whales whale watching tourism vancouver island. Whale watching victoria bc marine eco tours private. Our coastal wilderness is home to killer whales, humpback whales, sea lions, porpoises, seals, eagles, and more. Or travel with us to oxford river for some once in a lifetime grizzly bear viewing. In addition to there being more orcas at the north end of the island you also have excellent opportunities to see humpback hales, dalls porpoises, white sided dolphins, seals, sea lions, eagles, sea birds and bears.
Enjoy the breathtaking island world of the canadian pacific coast, located between vancouver and. Bear rainforest family tour whale watching and cultural tour custom and private 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. In addition to our popular whale watching tours, we offer a variety of private charters, photography excursions, corporate team building and custom multiday tours. Ocean ecoventures whale watching cowichan bay 2020 alles. Were going to be traveling around the island for two weeks so were not dependent on any specific location. We make it easy for passengers who are based in staying in vancouver and have a limited amount of time to go whale watching andor explore the gulf and san juan islands by water in the comfort of our luxury zodiac medline iii.
Luckily, there are a number of boat trips to areas where you can see 30ton marine mammals majestically. Aug 15, 2008 whale watching on vancouver island in victoria, bc. Spend a free day in victoria as you pleasefrom whale watching to afternoon tea. Sidney whale watching is located in beautiful sidney, bc only 30 minute drive north from victoria or 5 minute drive from swartz bay ferry terminal and victoria international airport. Tours can be customized to suit your groups needs, please call to enquire. The best page i have found for whale season off tofino is from jamies whale watching. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria.
Sep 03, 2018 whale watching vancouver island from granville island this particular tip was starting from granville island, worth a visit in itself. Halve dag walvis en wildlifetour door vancouver island. Private charters available please call 6042749565 for more information. At your accommodation or private residence in vancouver. The marine life in the waters of bc is abundant and diverse, but there is no greater creature than the mighty whale. Westcoast wilds this private charter takes you into area on the west coast of vancouver island few have seen. Daniel hays, who happens to own an island off the shore of nova scotia, apparently became disenchanted with his life and was able to talk his wife into joining him for one year, with their child actually, daniels step son, and two dogs, and live on this remote hunk of rock. If you could recommend the best whale watching tour company located on vancouver island. Granville island is really a village, on an island obviously, in the middle of world city vancouver. Please download your trip details and joining instructions. When putting together the plan and itinerary for our 20 canada trip, one of the things that were on top of the priority list right from the start was whale watching. Kayaking british columbia, sea kayaking with killer whales. My plan is to head towards tofino, and do a boat tour which will hopefully coincide with the grey whale migration. If seeing orcas is a priority, please keep these dates in mind when you book your tour with us.
The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic. Whales vancouver island news, events, travel, accommodation. Witness resident killer whales, biggs killer whales, humpback whales, dolphins, bears, wolves, bald eagles and so much more. 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. Whale watching and cultural tour sea wolf adventures. Buy a gift certificate for a whale watching adventure. The 30ton giants can be seen from shore, as early as february, with females and calves passing in april and early may. Why victoria has the best whale watching on vancouver island. These are all typical maneuvers you may expect to see while whale watching off the west coast of vancouver island. Threehour wildlife whale watching tour for one or two from five star whale watching up to 34% off. 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. However, if you truly want the best place for whale watching then head to the north end of the island. The marine life in the waters of bc is abundant and diverse, but there is no greater creature than the.