Our crew bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours. A premiere whale watching company based in victoria, british columbia, canada. Enjoy whale watching and wildlife viewing with serengeti charters. Hold on for an exciting ride through the inside passage of johnstone strait, summer home of the killer whales. This is your chance to sea kayak with killer orca whales or watch them from our boat, the. The whales frolic and rub their bellies along the fine pebbled beaches of robson bight on the vancouver island shore. Jamies operates our waterfront adventure stations in the hearts of both seaside communities of tofino and ucluelet. The natural beauty of vancouver island in british columbia must be seen to be believed. If you could recommend the best whale watching tour company located on vancouver island, what would it be. The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic. Killer whales orcas, gray whales, humpback whales and minke whales ply the waves and perform their watery rituals. Should we just plan to do it there or head up to sidney or some other spot.
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May 29, 2016 whale watching at the san juan islands from victoria bc on vancouver island canada. On any given day between april and october, you can witness up to 89 orca whales frolicking in the southern vancouver island waterways. Observe these fascinating marine mammals in their natural habitat as. A whale watching tour combining cultural discoveries at a local first nation museum with worldclass wildlife watching off northern vancouver island. Whale watching, grizzly bears, wildlife and ocean rapids. Victoria whale watching, butchart and butterfly gardens. There are many different whale watching tours in victoria. 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. 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. May 16, 2014 we decided to go with prince of wales tours in victoria and the tour was very good. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. Every orca spirit tour is led by a certified marine naturalist with deep knowledge of vancouver islands marine wildlife.
Vancouver whale watching tour from granville island 2020. New in 2018, full day 8 hour whale watching and wildlife tours. These are all typical maneuvers you may expect to see while whale watching off the west coast of vancouver island. You can get there by seaplane, ferry, or the whale watching boat itself. 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. Whales, bears and vancouver island holiday canadian affair. 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.
Northern vancouver island and the surrounding smaller islands are home to a wide variety of sea and shore. 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. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island. For some of the best whale watching in bc, head on the whale watch plus tour. 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. Whale watching on vancouver island eagle wing tours.
Sidney whale watching is a family owned and operated company that has been serving sidney and the saanich peninsula for over 20 years. 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. We respect the investment our guests make to join us and we are dedicated to making your trip the experience of a lifetime. Wherever the best experience is, we can head there. Four days in vancouver island whale watching paradise. Full day whale watching and wildlife tours vancouver island. We provide whale and grizzly bear tours, and great bear rainforest tours. Vancouver islands ultimate whale watching day tour.
Springtides whale watching tours will take you through some of the worlds most breathtaking scenery that bc has to offer. Our 34 hour whale watching tours depart daily from downtown nanaimo bc, april through october. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. Go sea kayaking, salmon fish for dinner, amazing wildlife. Campbell river whale watching, grizzly bear, wildlife and ocean rapids adventures tours go wild. Whale island tours whakatane 2020 all you need to know. Board one of our four vessels at vancouvers unique and historic granville island. 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. Orca dreams offers fourday allinclusive tours from our luxury island camp site in the wildlife rich area of northern vancouver island, british columbia, canada. Each and every one of our team members loves what we do, and therefore, we strive to make our tours as memorable as possible.
Jamies whaling station whale watching and adventure tours. Book your tickets online for eagle wing whale watching tours, victoria. Allinclusive whale watching and wildlife viewing charters include accommodations and meals. Become more familiar with whales and other marine life on this whale watching tour from granville island in vancouver. We also saw a few harbour seals on the way back in. Vancouver whale watch provides passengers with the adventure of a lifetime through excellent customer. Our whale watching tours are located off the southern coast of victoria, british columbia on vancouver island. Information on the whales and wildlife found on vancouver island, bc, off west coast british columbia in canada. Sightseeing tours, guided tours, circle tours, scenic drives, b. We decided to go with prince of wales tours in victoria and the tour was very good. Our coastal wilderness is home to killer whales, humpback whales, sea lions, porpoises, seals, eagles, and more. They are found under things to do in the sidebar on the left. Vancouver island orca whale tour tiderip grizzly bear tours. 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.
Killer whales are best observed from mid july through the first week of september. Small personal tour groups, never more than 12 passengers on our boats. Allinclusive tours for whale watching and wildlife viewing. Whale watching vancouver island is a onceinalifetime exerience. Whale watching and cultural tour sea wolf adventures. Our first tour is scheduled for april 1st, and well be offering tours daily until the end of october. About whale island tours guided walking tours of whale moutohora island sanctuary, a pristine wildlife reserve 9kms from whakatane. Big horns intro 2 by audionautix is licensed under a creative co.
Were planning a visit to victoria and see there are numerous companies there. So is it safe to assume that julyaugust is the best time for this trip preferably somewhere in vancouver island is better than tours being run in vancouver mainland. Join us in campbell river and experience the life of the northern resident orca killer whales. Eagle wing tours offers the most environmentally responsible, professional, thrilling, comfortable and safe whale watching on vancouver island. Were going to be traveling around the island for two weeks so were not dependent on any specific location. And, every vessel in our fleet is equipped with a hydrophone to help bring the underwater experience alive.
Threehour wildlife whale watching tour for one or two from five star whale watching up to 34% off. Eagle eye adventures is the most reliable whale watching tours company in canada. Ocean ecoventures offers daily whale watching tours departing from cowichan bay, only 45 minute south of nanaimo we offer year round whale watching and marine eco tours. If you have time to spare, consider combining whale watching with a visit to the charming city of victoria on vancouver island. The tour includes boat trip to the island, circumnavigation, walking on island to saddle lookout. 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. Our full day whale and wildlife tours are perfect for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. Tripadvisor vancouver island, british columbia tripadvisor. Everywhere you turn, the photographic opportunities in vancouver islands marine ecosystem are spectacular. Ocean ecoventures is the most centrally located whale watching company on vancouver island with the highest sighting of orcas and humpback whales every year. Or travel with us to oxford river for some once in a lifetime grizzly bear viewing.
With many years of experience, youll be sure to enjoy this luxury ride. Where on vancouver island is the best place to go whale watching orcas in the summer. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. Vancouver island orca whale tour july 1 to sept 30. Best time place for whale watching experience vancouver forum. Hop aboard and experience orcas, killer whales, gray, humpback, and minke whales up close and personal. Whale watching vancouver island is a once in alifetime exerience. Whale tours in victoria bc springtide whale watching. Plus, you will have plenty of photos and a great new experience to share with others back home. Well take you through the salish sea ecosystem to see whales and other marine life in their natural habitat. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island, british. Campbell river whale watching tours let visitors see watching killer whales feeding. Whale watching tours and wild life tours, bc whale tours is one of victorias finest whale watching companies. Jamies whale watching and adventure tours in tofino bc.
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. Whale watching vancouver island news, events, travel. Whale watching at the san juan islands from victoria bc on vancouver island canada. Swim with dolphins in mexico, caribbean and jamaica at dolphin discovery up to 42% off. 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. Highest killer whale sightings in british columbia. Through the internet, we found several companies offering whalewatching tours, with several types of vessels. New tour is the island 360 tour where we go for a total trip distance of 900 miles 1440 kms in 6 days. Vancouver is one of the most multicultural cities in the world and has so many fantastic attractions to enjoy. In 2010 she came back to vancouver island to complete high school. The 5 best whale watching tours from vancouver 2020. To find out more about the whale watching tours we offer on vancouver island, click here. Victoria, tofino, salt spring island, the gulf islands, and the sunshine coast of bc.
On vancouver island, youll find reputable whale watching providers to bring you close to the action while respecting the boundaries of these magnificent animals. She later studied criminal justice at camosun college. Please download your trip details and joining instructions. An alternative is the west of vancouver island with tofino and ucluelet. Allinclusive tours for whale watching and wildlife. Orca killer whale tour price of wales tours victoria. Or travel with us to the orford river to see some of the best grizzly bear viewing the west coast has to offer.
Wild whales vancouver is located 5 to 10 minutes from most hotels in the downtown area with easy access to granville island. We encourage you to learn more about what we do on our website, or you can always contact us tollfree at 18007089488. We are committed to providing you with a premium whale watching or wildlife tour that you will never forget. Were in the planning stage of our trip so we can adjust our itinerary. Jessicas love of wildlife, and breathtaking vancouver island, brought her to the bc whale tours team in 2017. 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.