Explore the beauty that is british columbia on this halfday whalewatching excursion from vancouver. Whale watching vancouver island is a onceinalifetime exerience. She later studied criminal justice at camosun college. The most commonly spotted whale in this area is the grey whale, but occasional humpbacks and orcas make an appearance, too. Fly from vancouvers harbour right to the whale watching boat in victoria and have a whale. Small personal tour groups, never more than 12 passengers on our boats. Vancouver whale watch provides passengers with the adventure of a lifetime through excellent customer. Well take you through the salish sea ecosystem to see whales and other marine life in their natural. Hi, we party of 2 will be staying 3 days in vancouver as from 2908 until 3108. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for. During mating season, the males will sing organized and complex songs with distinct melodies and themes that can be heard over twenty miles away. Orca dreams offers fourday allinclusive tours from our luxury island camp site in the wildlife rich area of northern vancouver island, british columbia, canada.
Uk 0203 424 9698 download brochure send an enquiry request a. All of our vessels are custom made by titan marine and hand designed by the owner of the bc whale tours, harold. Not only will you miss out on peak season crowds and prices, but it marks the beginning of whale watching season. This was taken 42016 on a whale watching tour with wild whales vancouver in bc, canada. Step aboard the flagship vessel ocean magic in downtown vancouver for the adventure of a lifetime. Frequently asked questions about whale watching in bc. Whale classification breeding patterns of whales whale migration join us 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.
Killer whales orcas, gray whales, humpback whales and minke whales ply the waves and perform their watery rituals. Vancouver, british columbia is one of the best places to go whale watching. Each vessel has a private washroom and has a maximum capacity of 12 guests per trip. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria.
Why victoria has the best whale watching on vancouver island. Whale watching british columbia vancouver islands watching. Our crew bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours. Spring is one of the best times to travel to vancouver. Chances are youve travelled a long way or youre about to and you want nothing more than to fulfill your dream of seeing whales. Four days in vancouver island whale watching paradise. Watch for orca whales and other marine wildlife on a halfday whale watching tour in vancouver. Mackay whale watching in bc, port mcneill since 1981. The main place to see orcas is the area around telegraph cove on the northern end of vancouver island.
Im sommer sind samtliche kusten nordamerikas ein guter ort fur whale watching. Observe these fascinating marine mammals in their natural habitat as. See whales and other marine wildlife on a whale watching tour in vancouver. Highest killer whale sightings in british columbia. Vancouver tips for 1st timers everything you need to. There is no seagoing experience quite like watching, closeup, a sleek whale weighing thousands of pounds frolic like a child in its natural habitat. During this period thousands of whales migrate through these waters. The main target species from vancouver victoria are orcas and humpback whales, and neither are relieably present in early spring. This is your chance to sea kayak with killer orca whales or watch them from our boat, the. Oct 15, 2015 with our large number of vessels, locations in both victoria and vancouver, and almost 50 staff in peak season, prince of whales is now the largest whale watching and ecoadventure company in. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. Vancouver whale watching deals in vancouver, bc groupon.
Locate and compare whale watching in sunshine coast bc, yellow pages local listings. Hi, i am planning to do whale watching from vancouver on 23rd june 1 wild whales vancouver this is sold out. On the 30th or 31st we would like to do a whale watching excurison. Both sides of vancouver island afford primo opportunities.
Vehicle access to tofinoucluelet from vancouver includes a crossing with bc ferries, or arrive more quickly on a seaplane. Theoretically, you could meet orcas in the waters of british columbia all year long, but the main season is from may to september. If youre a serious lover of whales, this is one of the best times to visit orca dreams. Vancouver whale watch celebrates over 20 years of showing our magnificent whales to people from all over the world. In true comfort and style, the crew is excited to explore the local waters in search of the majestic wildlife that floods the local waters here in the summer months. Experience bc s most sustainable whale watching on an unforgettable day at sea aboard our open zodiacstyle boat or our semicovered vessel. Whale watching tours in tofino, bc they dive, spout, breach, spyhop and lobtail. Halfday whale watching adventure from vancouver provided. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island, british. Meanwhile on vancouver island, canada, the people of tofino and ucluelet. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle. On board hydrophones allow you to hear firsthand the wild calls of the orcas and sightings are guaranteed. Whale watching in british columbia mainly boils down to whale watching on vancouver island, even if you can also book tours directly from vancouver.
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. Thank you for a great 2019 season please check this page again in march for the 2020 season which begins april 1st, for coupons, specials and our calendars of events. Vancouver island is worldrenowned for its whale watching, and at the heart of the action is the city of victoria. Halfday whale watching adventure from vancouver 2020. Top 10 best whale watching tours in vancouver, bc last. There is no other place where you can rely on seeing orcas as much as here. Most voyages include a trip to race rocks ecological reserve, the southernmost part of vancouver island and canada on the pacific coast. Book a whale watching holiday in canada with canadian affair for the chance. Whale watching vancouver island news, events, travel. Each passes through the seas at slightly different times of the year but overall whale watching season is considered to run from march to october.
Some even come in the winter months for an uncrowded adventure. Whale watching from vancouver vancouver message board. Onboard naturalist guides will fill you in on animal identification, natural history, and more. Nothe fraser river is the main salmon producing watercourse in the province and the various orca pods gravitate there late in summer often forming whats called a superpodthis past august we saw them countless times feeding on hordes of returning pink salmonits a sight most people in the city wontcant believe in because its only a 15 minute fast boat ride away from downtown. Reports of killer whales were plentiful during our offseason and we are expecting this trend to continue. Blackney pass, johnstone strait and queen charlotte strait are rich with both humpback whales and orcas. I have found 3 companies that operate from granville island or from richmond, but i have no clue which one to choose. Youll see orca whales, migrating humpback whales and much more. Our whale watching season usually starts in mid february and lasts until the end of october. Ethical and sustainable whale watching departing from nanaimo, british columbia, canada. A group of 8 mountain bikers zoomed passed them at very close proximity, almost pushing them to a ditch. Should there be no success on your first try, most companies that offer orca watching tours in vancouver will allow you to repeat the tour as many. Whale watching in vancouver in winter march vancouver.
There are also restaurants and cafes right there beforeafter the trip. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island. Every orca spirit tour is led by a certified marine naturalist with deep knowledge of vancouver islands marine wildlife. 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. We offer various morning, midday, and afternoon departures. See whales and other marine wildlife on a whalewatching tour in vancouver.
Killer whale watching in vancouver orca whales in canada. Vancouver, bc, canada the city, its people and cultural. The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic. Stanley park indigenous walking tour led by a first nations guide. British columbia and particularly vancouver island is a brilliant location to. We have been avidly watching whale reports and sightings over the winter counting down the days until april 1st. With our large number of vessels, locations in both victoria and vancouver, and almost 50 staff in peak season, prince of whales is now the largest. Wild whales vancouver is located 5 to 10 minutes from most hotels in the downtown area with easy access to granville island. Apr 10, 2018 our 2018 whale watching season has begun.
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. Tours depart from the historic fishing village of steveston. Read on for everything you need to know about spotting these graceful marine mammals in british columbia. Mackay whale watching in bc vancouver island canada. Looking for the best whale watching on vancouver island. Aboard the salish sea dream passengers explore the georgia strait and gulf islands in search of whales and other marine wildlife. 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. Whale watching opportunities in march around vancouver island are very limited. Our mission we aspire to be the best whale watching company in the area by. Tour operators, both on the mainland and the island, have specialized on orcas another highlight is the migration of the gray whales past the western part of the island. Our whale watching tour focuses on magnificent orcas killer whales, majestic humpback whales, and other marine wildlife such as porpoises, sea lions. Apr 25, 2016 this was taken 42016 on a whale watching tour with wild whales vancouver in bc, canada. On any given day between april and october, you can witness up to 89 orca whales frolicking in the southern vancouver island waterways.
The whaleplanner march a whale watching infographic whaletrips. Go sea kayaking, salmon fish for dinner, amazing wildlife. We are on board a bc whale watching vessel which has brought us to see the killer whales of johnstone strait, british columbia, canada. The bonus of leaving from steveston seabreeze or vancouver whale watch is that you depart from the historic village of steveston in the fraser river estuary, home to canadas largest fishing fleet, and home to many marine birds and wildlife and a different ecosystem.
Come for the afternoon, or stay a few nights at one of our partner hotels. Whale watching in bc british columbia travel and adventure. Looks good but then i dont get to see downtown much 3 prince of whales whale watching. Shuttle service from vancouver and richmond available. On the west coast, tofino is a quaint town with an embedded orcawatching culture. Johnstone strait is a waterway that lies between the mainland of bc and the east coast of northern vancouver island. Ocean ecoventures is the most centrally located whale watching company on vancouver island with the highest sighting of orcas and humpback whales every year.
Whale watching, oneway harbour air, oneway bc ferries and coach transportation. Jessicas love of wildlife, and breathtaking vancouver island, brought her to the bc whale tours team in 2017. The killer whales come to this region to feed on the salmon that are returning to the fraser river to spawn. Whale watching vancouver vancouver forum tripadvisor. What a great first experience on this bc, british columbia whale watching adventure. This evening my elderly parents one is 75 and the other is 85 were enjoying a walk on a trail in northern coquitlam, like they do everyday. Whale watching tours and marine eco tour adventures provided by west coast wildlife adventures. The main target species from vancouvervictoria are orcas and humpback whales, and neither are relieably present in early spring.
When is the best time of year to go whale watching in. Whaletrips british columbia whale watching in british. This is the best place in the world to see orcas, the mr. So it adds an extra dimension to the whale watching trip. March to october is the season for orcas, minke, grey, and humpback whales. Our location wild whales vancouver is situated on granville island, a 510 minute taxi ride from most downtown hotels. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. Whale watching in vancouver in winter march vancouver forum. Our whale watching tour focuses on magnificent orcas killer whales, majestic humpback whales, and other marine wildlife such as porpoises, sea lions, seals and bald eagles. A whale watching trip is a once in a lifetime experience. Welcome the first gray whales of the season on vancouver island or try your luck with the blue whales of chile. In 2010 she came back to vancouver island to complete high school. Many varieties of whales pass through the waters of vancouver s west coast including humpbacks, orcas, grey whales and minke whales. We offer world class tours in the gulf islands with a focus on marine conservation and sustainability in the salish sea.
These are all typical maneuvers you may expect to see while whale watching off the west coast of 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. Aboard the salish sea dream passengers explore the georgia strait and gulf islands in. Whale watching, one way harbour air, oneway bc ferries and coach transportation. Known as the place to go for the best whale watching in british columbia, vancouver island offers amazing opportunities to witness wild marine life. If you have never seen whales before, the waters near vancouver are one of the best places in the world for this activity. Whale watching holidays orca watching canadian affair. During whale watching season, theres nothing like seeing the fluke of a humpback whale. Southern british columbia is one of the premier areas in the world for whale watching. 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. Humpback whales are known to be one of the most playful whales on earth.