Both sides of vancouver island afford primo opportunities. Granville island is really a village, on an island obviously, in the middle of world city vancouver. Dead fin whale hit by cruise ship spotted in vancouvers. We have been avidly watching whale reports and sightings over. Explore the sparkling waters of victoria and get up close and personal with resident orcas, humpback and minke whales as well as porpoises, sea lions and more.
Once onboard, panoramic views and acres of glass ensure youll never miss a moment of the wilderness. Victoria whale watching package from seattle clipper vacations. Our coastal wilderness is home to killer whales, humpback whales, sea lions, porpoises, seals, eagles, and more. Vancouver island is worldrenowned for its whale watching, and at the heart of the action is the city of victoria. Wild whales 2020 eggbeater creative vancouver whale watching. Killer whales are best observed from mid july through the first week of september. Steveston seabreeze adventures operates from the charming village of steveston, near richmond and the vancouver international airport. 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. Ready for the best that british columbia has to offer. Cruises from vancouver, british columbia royal caribbean. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. Witness resident killer whales, biggs killer whales, humpback whales, dolphins, bears, wolves, bald eagles and so much more. Whale and marine mammals cruise is01 disney cruise line. Whale watching cruise with expert naturalists provided by five star whale watching.
A full day tour combining our two most popular tours, whale watching, and the pender island winery tour. Catch sight of bald eagles soaring overhead as you. We regularly see humpback whales, orca, pacific whitesided dolphins, steller sea lions, bald eagles and much much more. About bc whale tours leave the crowds behind on our custom made vessels specifically designed for comfort, speed and safety that carry only 12 guests at a time. Whale watching campbell river, vancouver island, canada. Spend a day with orcas, humpback, minke whales and more as you cruise through the waters of the salish sea aboard five stars sleek, 40passenger vessel on a victoria whale watching adventure. Well set sail from the harbour on a sixhour boat trip across the waters of campbell river. Known as the place to go for the best whale watching in british columbia, vancouver island offers amazing opportunities to witness wild marine life. The marine life in the waters of bc is abundant and diverse, but there is no greater creature than the mighty whale. Orca dreams offers fourday allinclusive tours from our luxury island camp site in the wildlife rich area of northern vancouver island, british columbia, canada. This tour is ideal for corporate retreats, couples vacations, and honeymooners. This family owned and operated company is sure to deliver a world class marine wildlife viewing experience. Whale classification breeding patterns of whales whale migration join us british columbia. Sep 03, 2018 whale watching vancouver island from granville island this particular tip was starting from granville island, worth a visit in itself.
Our 34 hour whale watching tours depart daily from downtown nanaimo bc, april through october. Begin in vancouver with a tour of the city, including stanley park, chinatown, the harbor, beaches, and more. A 4k video in a super high quality of area28 with english comment. The resident fish eating orcas are usually not reliably seen until midjuly the last few years it has been between july 7 and 14. 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. During your whale watching cruise, watch the waters for elegant whales, seals. Go whale watching, and explore butchart gardens in victoria, vancouver island on this day trip from vancouver. Jessicas love of wildlife, and breathtaking vancouver island, brought her to the bc whale tours team in 2017. I think i heard someone saw a whale from an oak bay beach once.
Whale watching from victoria to vancouver this oneway adventure will take you from downtown victoria to butchart cove aboard a custombuilt catamaran embarking on a 3hour, fullyguided whale watching and marine wildlife viewing tour part 1. On the west coast, tofino is a quaint town with an embedded orcawatching culture. Whale watching vancouver island news, events, travel. We walked to the harbor and decided last minute to book a whale watching tour with a company that we found while walking, orca spirit, it was the best tour i. When is the best time of year to go whale watching in. 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. Oct 22, 2010 eagle wing whale watching in victoria british columbia canada at fishermans wharf.
The best place to kayak with orcas is the north end of vancouver island in johnstone strait. Departing in the morning, spot whales, sea lions, seals, porpoises and more with the help of your expert guide, and arrive in downtown victoria by the afternoon. In the morning, cruise out of the prince of whales adventure center located on granville island in vancouver on the prince of whales salish sea dream and settle in for an exhilarating fourhour adventure crossing to victoria. Our whale watching tours are located off the southern coast of victoria, british columbia on vancouver island. Whale watching british columbia vancouver islands watching. Enjoy two favorite victoria tours in a single day with this greatvalue combo package. Expect guaranteed whales, including orcas and killer whales.
Cross the strait of georgia by ferry to vancouver island for sightseeing, including butchart gardens. Meanwhile in australia, every year, thousands of humpbacks travel from antarctica to. Come for the afternoon, or stay a few nights at one of our partner hotels. Inside passage coastal adventure package bc ferries. During your whale watching cruise, watch the waters for elegant. British columbia is home to dozens of whale species, 23 to be exact, according to the vancouver aquarium.
Exploring the bay near victoria, on a zodiac boat and witnessing three humpback whales, with their flukes. Seattle to victoria day trip with whale watching clipper. Hi john, sounds like a great time on the boat despite the bumpy seas. This is the best place in the world to see orcas, the mr. Spend a free day in victoria as you pleasefrom whale watching to. The main target species from vancouver victoria are orcas and humpback whales, and neither are relieably present in early spring. Our 2018 whale watching seas a new whale watching season is here. Telegraph cove on vancouver island, the orca capital of the world. The majestic orca has long been the proud symbol of our incredible city. She later studied criminal justice at camosun college. The 5 best whale watching tours from vancouver 2020. Chances are youve travelled a long way or youre about to and you want nothing more than to fulfill your dream of seeing whales. Situated close to the confluence of the fraser river and the pacific, the whale watching tour has a 95 percent success rate in spotting the mighty mammals. Fishing, crabbing and prawning are world class, as are the options for accommodation, restaurants, camping, kayak rentals, whale watching, golf, and archaeological tours.
Cruise from victoria to vancouver and admire the native wildlife for which canada is famous on this oneway whalewatching cruise. Bc whale tours victoria aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. Whale watching campbell river, vancouver island, canada ready for the best that british columbia has to offer. Cruise from victoria to vancouver and admire the native wildlife for which canada is famous on this oneway whale watching cruise. Our crew bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours. On vancouver island, youll find reputable whale watching providers to bring you close to the action while respecting the boundaries of these magnificent animals. Come and experience the best that vancouver island has to offer. If seeing orcas is a priority, please keep these dates in mind when you book your tour with us. Or travel with us to oxford river for some once in a lifetime grizzly bear viewing. If youre catching the ferry tofrom the island you might see whales. Minke whales have a similar aesthetic to humpback whales, but are are just. The cruise docks in prince rupert located on kaien island, prince rupert is the cultural centre of the tsimshianspeaking first nations people. Voyage into the open waters of the northern pacific on a 3. Full day whale watching and wildlife tours vancouver island.
Spend an afternoon learning about whales and sealife with a day trip from seattle to victoria, bc to for an exhilarating threehour whale watching tour. Looking for the best whale watching on vancouver island. Prince of whales whale watching tourism 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. Board one of our four vessels at vancouvers unique and historic granville island. Cruise through the waters of the salish sea and experience the wonders of the pacific northwest with an overnight getaway from seattle that includes a victoria whale watching tour. Youll see orca whales, migrating humpback whales and much more. As the only boat service that operates from downtown vancouver, this is the most convenient, scenic and enjoyable way to get from downtown vancouver to your victoria destination. Whale watching vancouver island is a onceinalifetime exerience. Whale watching in june vancouver island forum tripadvisor.
They undergo one of the longest annual migrations of any mammal, travelling up to 8000km per year from breeding lagoons in baja, mexico to feeding grounds in. 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 is a truly unforgettable experience and vancouver, bc is one of the best places in the world to watch their activity. Response from 5starvictoriabc, owner at whale watching cruise with expert naturalists. Photographers can get clear shots from openair decks, with plenty of room to warm up inside if its cool on the water. 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 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.
We view transient orca pods, migrating humpback whales, grey whales and other marine animals that reside in our coastal waters. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island, british. Well take you through the salish sea ecosystem to see whales and other marine life in their natural habitat. Response from 5starvictoriabc, owner at whale watching cruise with expert naturalists responded oct. Gray whale estrichtius robustus gray whales are usually found in shallow, coastal waters of the north pacific. Allinclusive tours for whale watching and wildlife. 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. In 2010 she came back to vancouver island to complete high school. Experience some of the best whale watching on vancouver island. However, if you truly want the best place for whale watching then head to the north end of the island. Indoor and outdoor seating ensure a comfortable trip in any weather. Whale watching from vancouver to victoria oneway 2020.
Our vancouver island whale watching trip trip lasted around 4 hours and i will never forget it. Later that afternoon, sonia and i were sitting on a terrace on granville island, enjoying a beer, and just replaying the images we had seen in our minds eye. The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic. 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. Campbell river whale watching, grizzly bear, wildlife and ocean rapids adventures tours go wild. Whale watching opportunities in march around vancouver island are very limited. Its unusual though maybe 110 or 120 trips i hear a whale announcement. This is your chance to sea kayak with killer orca whales or watch them from our boat, the. Take a seat aboard your cruise boat in downtown victoria and head out onto the waves. We launch out of tofino in clayoquot sound on the west coast of vancouver island, just minutes from. Whalewatching cruise with expert naturalists provided by. Why victoria has the best whale watching on vancouver island.
Hop on a oneway whalewatching cruise from vancouver. Whether watching whales, dipping into hot springs cove, or kayaking to a rainforest trail, people of all ages have enjoyed our excursions since 1986. 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 lighthouse resident sea otter ollie. Come aboard for an adventure in the san juan islands or a fun and relaxing evening on bellingham bay. We launch out of tofino in clayoquot sound on the west coast of vancouver island, just minutes from long beach and pacific rim national park.
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. Watch for orca whales and other marine wildlife on a halfday whale watching cruise from victoria, and learn about the fascinating marine ecosystem from onboard naturalist guides. Vancouver island whale watching tour with stunning shots of orcas and humpback whales. Telegraph cove, at the northern tip of the island, is often described as the orca capital of the world. Big horns intro 2 by audionautix is licensed under a creative commons attribution license s. Southern vancouver island is the best place to see whales in the wild. The carcass of a male fin whale, a threatened species, has washed up in burrard inlet next to downtown vancouver, and officials say it was struck by a cruise ship. Killer whales orcas, gray whales, humpback whales and minke whales ply the waves and perform their watery rituals. Humpback and killer whale watching off vancouver island, british columbia in august 2015.
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. Vancouver, we offer a wide variety of marine wildlife experiences that range from three hours long to a halfday. See whales and other marine wildlife on a whale watching tour in vancouver. On your tour, you will see a wide range of marine wildlife, but throughout the year your chances of seeing whales off the coast vary widely. The rugged beauty of the west coast is something that should be experienced with victorias boutique whale watching company. May 29, 2016 whale watching at the san juan islands from victoria bc on vancouver island canada.
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