Killer whales attract tourists to vancouver island killer whale or also known as the orca whale often transit the waters of discovery passage between vancouver island and quadra island. We here at seasmoke whale watching hope that you, your friends and family are well despite the challenging circumstances we all currently face. Welcome the first gray whales of the season on vancouver. Whale watching in the west coast of canada is both easy to do, and very accessible too. All around us theyll be vocalizing, hundreds of sea lions growling all through the day and night. Whale watching at the san juan islands from victoria bc on vancouver island canada. Jan 02, 2016 whale watching vancouver june 2015 with apt video camcorder jvc hd memory camera gcpx100 full hd 1920x1080. Whaletrips british columbia whale watching in british. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Whale watching vancouver island news, events, travel. Our location wild whales vancouver is situated on granville island, a 510 minute taxi ride from most downtown hotels. Whale classification breeding patterns of whales whale migration join us british columbia. Ocean ecoventures offers daily whale watching tours departing from cowichan bay, only 45 minute south of nanaimo. The port of vancouver, the port of prince rupert, bc coast pilots, bc ferries, the.
Tours are not recommended for those suffering from neckback. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. Theoretically, you could meet orcas in the waters of british columbia all year long, but the main season is from may to september. Gray whale migration passes vancouver island vancouver. 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. Luckily, if you are staying in vancouver there are plenty of options to get here. Vancouver island is worldrenowned for its whale watching, and at the heart of the action is the city of victoria. Whale watching is mostly a recreational activity cf. Hop aboard and experience orcas, killer whales, gray, humpback, and minke whales up close and personal. Known as the place to go for the best whale watching in british columbia, vancouver island offers amazing opportunities to witness wild marine life. A whale watching trip is a once in a lifetime experience. A short boat journey from the bustling city of vancouver or victoria, the picturesque capital of british columbia, and youre in prime whale watching territory.
Whale watching in ucluelet, whale watching at subtidal. Gray whale off vancouver island, british columbia, canada. Victoria is located on the southern tip of vancouver island, located 112 kilometers across the georgia strait from the city of vancouver. 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. Big horns intro 2 by audionautix is licensed under a creative co. You can even download the files so you can listen to them whenever you want. Our whale watching tour focuses on magnificent orcas killer whales, majestic humpback whales, and other marine wildlife such as porpoises, sea lions. You can choose from various tours around the gulf and san juan islands. Wild whales 2020 eggbeater creative vancouver whale watching. When they first started they operated one vessel that could accommodate 12 passengers and now have three vessels with capacity of 180 passengers per day in peak. For the second time in as many weeks, a group of biggs, or transient killer whales, swam into the vancouver harbour yesterday to hunt seals. For a large part of the year this applies to the killer whale, but tour companies only operate during the late spring to early fall time period.
Coinciding with our last tours of the season, the sea lions return to nearby haulouts with their new pups. These whales are particularly acrobatic, so you might see them splashing about on the surface of the ocean in addition to coming up for air. Well take you through the salish sea ecosystem to see whales and other marine life in their natural habitat. We may even see one devouring a salmon in its own unique way. Every trip is different, as we follow reports of the whales location. See whales and other marine wildlife on a whale watching tour in vancouver. Our 34 hour whale watching tours depart daily from downtown nanaimo bc, april through october. On the west coast, tofino is a quaint town with an embedded orcawatching culture. The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic. These can be kayaking, highspeed zodiac trips, cruises, or even seaplanes. This is the best place in the world to see orcas, the mr. How far in advance of my tour does the shuttle arrive. From common whale spotting sites to what to pack ahead of your seafaring trip, follow our guide to answer everything you want to know about whale watching in canada. The killer whale or orca, is the largest of the dolphins, a predator, feeding on fish, seals, and sometimes whales.
Why victoria has the best whale watching on vancouver island. 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. Our mission we aspire to be the best whale watching company in the area by. Frequently asked questions about whale watching in bc. Vancouver whale watching deals in vancouver, bc groupon. Looking for the best whale watching on vancouver island. Our coastal wilderness is home to killer whales, humpback whales, sea lions, porpoises, seals, eagles, and more. Apr 10, 2018 our 2018 whale watching season has begun. There is no other place where you can rely on seeing orcas as much as here. Harbour air will fly you from downtown vancouver to downtown victoria in just 35 minutes. Southern british columbia is one of the premier areas in the world for whale watching.
With all that coastline, there are plenty of places to go whale watching in canada. Whale watching british columbia vancouver islands watching. Vancouver whale watch provides passengers with the adventure of a lifetime through excellent customer. To download the full whaleplanner as a graphic, please just click this link and. Reports of killer whales were plentiful during our offseason and we are expecting this trend to continue. We had a great time on our trip, and id recommend vancouver whale watch to any other groups, definitely. The main place to see orcas is the area around telegraph cove on the northern end of vancouver island. Theres simply nothing better than a whale watching tour in bc with orca spirit, some prefer viewing beneath the summer sun, while others prefer cooler spring and fall viewings. Killer whale watching on vancouver island, british columbia. Both sides of vancouver island afford primo opportunities.
Our season starts with the longest migration of any mammal, the gray whale. 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 tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. Chances are youve travelled a long way or youre about to and you want nothing more than to fulfill your dream of seeing whales. You can spot various kinds of whales, like humpback whales, orcas, grey whales, and minke whales. We have been avidly watching whale reports and sightings over the winter counting down the days until april 1st. In regards to our 2020 summer season, we are in a holding pattern and will simply have to wait and see how things unfold. 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. Some even come in the winter months for an uncrowded adventure. 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. Where on vancouver island is the best place to go whale watching orcas in the summer. Come for the afternoon, or stay a few nights at one of our partner hotels. The stevestonbased business was the first company to offer tours from the lower mainland and celebrates 15 years in business this year.
Stanley park indigenous walking tour led by a first nations guide. For example, one whale from j pod a resident killer whale is named princess angeline j17 and one whale from a transient pod is named stanley t123a. The main whale watching destinations are in british columbia on the west coast and in newfoundland, quebec, new brunswick, and nova scotia on the east coast. Youll see orca whales, migrating humpback whales and much more. This was taken 42016 on a whale watching tour with wild whales vancouver in bc, canada.
Choose your victoria whale watching adventure just a short cruise from downtown victoria, an ocean wilderness awaits. Killer whales are majestic creatures, who we have the privilege of interacting with. Our fourday tours in this breathtaking wilderness playground begin and end in our wellappointed camp in blackney pass. 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. Each spring, some 20,000 gray whales travel passed the western shore of vancouver island, british columbia, en route to their summer feeding grounds in the bering sea and chukchi sea. 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. March is a great time to visit argentina go for a hike in patagonia and visit valdes. We offer year round whale watching and marine eco tours.
We are the most centrally located whale watching company on vancouver island with the highest sighting of orcas and humpback whales every year in british columbia. Prince of whales is focused on sharing the beautiful and breathtaking coastal waters of british columbia, its vibrant wildlife, and its rich history. Top 10 best whale watching tours in vancouver, bc last. We are proud to announce that in 2016 we had a success rate of 97% for the season. From the commencement of our tour you will see the snow crowned olympic mountains virtually soar from the sea bed. Prince of whales whale watching vancouver 2020 all you. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle.
Join your professional naturalist and board a first class, modern vessel for a 3 to 5hour expedition, starting in the picturesque, historic fishing village of steveston and traveling through the. Although wildlife is the focus of our trip, the scenery along the way is not to be forgotten. Killer whales orcas, gray whales, humpback whales and minke whales ply the waves and perform their watery rituals. Read on for everything you need to know about spotting these graceful marine mammals in british columbia. Members of the public are encouraged to download the whalereport app and. Orca spirit adventures offers a courtesy shuttle service for all guests. Book your tickets online for vancouver whale watch, richmond. O rca dreamsin the broughton archipelago off vancouver islands northeast coast is the place where wildlife adventure meets upscale base camping.
On any given day between april and october, you can witness up to 89 orca whales frolicking in the southern vancouver island waterways. Victoria whale watching tours sea king adventures inc. Wild whales vancouver 2020 all you need to know before you. 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. Over the winter they breed and calve in warm mexican waters then, midfebruary to april moms and calves till june, migrate close by our shore on. May 29, 2016 whale watching at the san juan islands from victoria bc on vancouver island canada. See whales and other marine wildlife on a whalewatching tour in vancouver. Another whale species you might see in the off season is the humpback whale, whose adults range in length from 40 to 50 feet and often appear from april to june. Whale watching vancouver june 2015 with apt video camcorder jvc hd memory camera gcpx100 full hd 1920x1080. The best months to view whales varies by species and region, but in general the whale watching season runs from may to october. The whaleplanner march a whale watching infographic whaletrips.