Why victoria has the best whale watching on vancouver island. Members of the public are encouraged to download the whalereport app and. Youll see orca whales, migrating humpback whales and much more. Whale watching in bc british columbia travel and adventure. Our crew bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours. 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. Eagle eye adventures is the most reliable whale watching tours company in canada.
During whale watching season, theres nothing like seeing the fluke of a. Our 34 hour whale watching tours depart daily from downtown nanaimo bc, april through october. Ethical and sustainable whale watching departing from nanaimo, british columbia, canada. On the west coast, tofino is a quaint town with an embedded orcawatching culture. All around us theyll be vocalizing, hundreds of sea lions growling all through the day and night. 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. Up and down the coast of british columbia, from victoria to port hardy on vancouver island, from vancouver to the bc gulf islands, and up to haida gwaii queen charlotte islands. The rates for the boating outfits are a joke about a hundreds bucks a person. Ocean ecoventures offers daily whale watching tours departing from cowichan bay, only 45 minute south of nanaimo. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island, british. Oct 22, 2010 whale watching in victoria bc canada on vancouver island. We may even see one devouring a salmon in its own unique way.
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. See whales and other marine wildlife on a whalewatching tour in vancouver. Ive seen deals on the trips out of vancouver in the last two weeks. The best page i have found for whale season off tofino is from jamies whale watching. Tofino focuses on grey whales, and the tours are in the open ocean victoria focuses on orcas killer whales, which are relatively more active than grey whales, as theyre technically not a part of the whale family, but are a part of the dolphin family. The best place to kayak with orcas is the north end of vancouver island in johnstone strait. See whales and other marine wildlife on a whale watching tour in vancouver. Our coastal wilderness is home to killer whales, humpback whales, sea lions, porpoises, seals, eagles, and more.
Wild whales vancouver is located 5 to 10 minutes from most hotels in the downtown area with easy access to granville island. Gray whale migration passes vancouver island vancouver. Luckily, if you are staying in vancouver there are plenty of options to get here. We offer year round whale watching and marine eco tours. Vancouver whale watch provides passengers with the adventure of a lifetime through excellent customer.
May 29, 2016 whale watching at the san juan islands from victoria bc on vancouver island canada. Are there any really good spots on vancouver island just to go whale watching from land. There is no seagoing experience quite like watching, closeup, a sleek whale weighing thousands of pounds frolic like a child in its natural habitat. Jessicas love of wildlife, and breathtaking vancouver island, brought her to the bc whale tours team in 2017. Were in the planning stage of our trip so we can adjust our itinerary. Both sides of vancouver island afford primo opportunities. She later studied criminal justice at camosun college. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria.
Or travel with us to oxford river for some once in a lifetime grizzly bear viewing. Furthermore, if you wait until september maybe there will be deals as tourist season will be over. Should we just plan to do it there or head up to sidney or some other spot. Well take you through the salish sea ecosystem to see whales and other marine life in their natural habitat. Eagle wing whale watching in victoria british columbia canada at fishermans wharf. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching.
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time on the water with us. Were planning a visit to victoria and see there are numerous companies there. In just over an hours drive you can hop on a killer whale watching tour at campbell river. Gray whale off vancouver island, british columbia, canada. Killer whales orcas, gray whales, humpback whales and minke whales ply the waves and perform their watery rituals. 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. Campbell river whale watching, grizzly bear, wildlife and ocean rapids adventures tours go wild. During mating season, the males will sing organized and complex songs with distinct melodies and themes that can be heard over twenty miles away. The resident fish eating orcas are usually not reliably seen until midjuly the last few years it has been between july 7 and 14. Big horns intro 2 by audionautix is licensed under a creative co. Vancouver, bc, canada the city, its people and cultural happenings r vancouver. Vancouver island whale watching beautiful photos, photo gallery. Humpback whales are known to be one of the most playful whales on earth.
Come for the afternoon, or stay a few nights at one of our partner hotels. Also, you should watch sites like groupon or livingsocial for whale watching deals. Harbour air will fly you from downtown vancouver to downtown victoria in just 35 minutes. A war on whale watching has erupted on vancouver island, with one man taking a stand against the popular tourist activity. We provide whale and grizzly bear tours, and great bear rainforest tours. We are located on granville island, 510 minutes from most downtown hotels. Vancouver island whale watching during a vacation on northern vancouver island, british columbia, be sure to book a whale watching tour to see whales, eagles, dolphins and other marine mammals.
Whale watching from steveston, bc retired and travelling. On our trip to horseshoe bay, we had checked out the whale watching options but the trip from there meant a much longer transit to the whale watching location. There are many options for transportation to our office and departure point. We are proud to announce that in 2016 we had a success rate of 97% for the season. Before boarding, we ask all guests to checkin at our office. Whale watching at the san juan islands from victoria bc on vancouver island canada. The whalereport alert system wildwhales bc cetacean. Ill be in vancouver in the first couple of weeks of april, and am really keen to see some whales. Bc whale tours victoria aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. Vancouver island is worldrenowned for its whale watching, and at the heart of the action is the city of victoria. 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. On any given day between april and october, you can witness up to 89 orca whales frolicking in the southern vancouver island waterways. My plan is to head towards tofino, and do a boat tour which will hopefully coincide with the grey whale migration. Whale classification breeding patterns of whales whale migration join us british columbia.
Chances are youve travelled a long way or youre about to and you want nothing more than to fulfill your dream of seeing whales. Whale watching in april vancouver island forum tripadvisor. This is the best place in the world to see orcas, the mr. Frequently asked questions about whale watching in bc. Parksville qualicum beachs central location makes it the perfect base for whale watching vancouver island. Known as the place to go for the best whale watching in british columbia, vancouver island offers amazing opportunities to witness wild marine life. We offer world class tours in the gulf islands with a focus on marine. Leave the crowds behind on our custom made vessels specifically designed for comfort, speed and safety that carry only 12 privileged guests at a time. From there we will provide directions for boarding your boat. Looking for the best whale watching on vancouver island. 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. Victoria is located on the southern tip of vancouver island, located 112 kilometers across the georgia strait from the city of vancouver. British columbia and particularly vancouver island is a brilliant location to spot.
Killer whales are best observed from mid july through the first week of september. Whale watching british columbia vancouver islands watching. Hop aboard and experience orcas, killer whales, gray, humpback, and minke whales up close and personal. We respect the investment our guests make to join us and we are dedicated to making your trip the experience of a lifetime. Where on vancouver island is the best place to go whale watching orcas in the summer. Many of the whale watching tour companies also offer black bear and grizzly bear excursions. It sounds like you had incredible encounters with both killer whales and humpback whales and with other local marine wildlife. For the orcas off victoria from april, with an increase in sitings from may you might consider a week. See the spectacular grey whale migration past vancouver island the west coast of the island is where to catch a glimpse of the grey whales as they migrate between mexico and the bering sea, although they have occasionally been seen on the inner coastline near campbell river and vancouver s false creek. Vancouver island is a great destination for whale watching. Experience some of the best whale watching on vancouver island. Whale watching vancouver island news, events, travel.
Whale watching vancouver island why visit parksville. 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. Whale watching holidays orca watching canadian affair. The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic. The port of vancouver, the port of prince rupert, bc coast pilots, bc ferries, the. Coinciding with our last tours of the season, the sea lions return to nearby haulouts with their new pups. Whale watching on vancouver island owner direct vacation. Where best to whale watch in august tofino vs victoria. I have been bugging david since we had arrived in vancouver about whale watching. Whale watching in june vancouver island forum tripadvisor.