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. North island tours offers zodiac tours guided by a lifelong north island resident. Experience some of the best whale watching on vancouver island. Vancouver island whale watching tours by ocean ecoventures. Victoria zodiac boat whale watching tour provided by. 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 the other delights. Or travel with us to oxford river for some once in a lifetime grizzly bear viewing. 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. 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. The 30ton giants can be seen from shore, as early as february, with females and calves passing in april and early may.
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. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island, british. These are all typical maneuvers you may expect to see while whale watching off the west coast of vancouver island. Ill be in vancouver in the first couple of weeks of april, and am really keen to see some whales. Go sea kayaking, salmon fish for dinner, amazing wildlife. Board one of our four vessels at vancouvers unique and historic granville island. After some searching for the elusive whales, during which we were entertained by seals, eagles, amazing scenery, fishing camps and other boats, we finally came up on a pod of humpbacks. Should we just plan to do it there or head up to sidney or some other spot. Of course, you will most likely need to take one of those two ways back to vancouver unless you plan on staying in victoria and exploring it further.
Canada road trip vancouver island by iridescent studios. On vancouver island, youll find reputable whale watching providers to bring you close to the action while respecting the boundaries of these magnificent animals. With vancouver island, however, we made an exception for years. Whale watching vancouver island news, events, travel. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. Granville island is really a village, on an island obviously, in the middle of world city vancouver. Killer whales are best observed from mid july through the first week of september. Ocean ecoventures is the most centrallylocated whale watching company on vancouver island. The majestic orca has long been the proud symbol of our incredible city. Our first tour is scheduled for april 1st, and well be offering tours daily until the end of october. The best page i have found for whale season off tofino is from jamies whale watching.
Whale watching in april vancouver island forum tripadvisor. Our 34 hour whale watching tours depart daily from downtown nanaimo bc, april through october. Kayak and seaplane trips even the bc ferry ride to victoria are other ways to see the whales and wildlife. A whale watching tour combining cultural discoveries at a local first nation museum with worldclass wildlife watching off northern vancouver island. Whale watching trip options range from highspeed zodiac trips in fullon survival suits to covered boats that can seat a larger number of people and travel at a slower speed. Campbell river whale watching tours let visitors see watching killer whales feeding. The marine life in the waters of bc is abundant and diverse, but there is no greater creature than the mighty whale. Explore the wonders of the salish sea and see different species of whales in their natural environment on a halfday cruise. Whale watching vancouver island is a onceinalifetime exerience. The tour guides were very informative and knowledgeable and we saw. There are three orca pods totaling over 80 whales in victorias waters alone.
Were planning a visit to victoria and see there are numerous companies there. Choose from a diverse range of tours on land, water and air. Unleash your spirit, renew your love affair with the great outdoors and get up close and personal with the rugged landscapes and majestic wildlife of vancouver 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. Bc whale tours victoria aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. Here are some of our favourite whale watching routes you can follow on a canada driving holiday or escorted tour.
The trip from vancouver to victoria takes approximately 4 hours and is a much better way to spend your time traveling to victoria than waiting on a plane or ferry. Whale watching and cultural tour sea wolf adventures. Its unusual though maybe 110 or 120 trips i hear a whale announcement. Our coastal wilderness is home to killer whales, humpback whales, sea lions, porpoises, seals, eagles, and more.
Our 2018 whale watching seas a new whale watching season is here. Cruise with local certified naturalists and experts for a guided marine adventure to. 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. Both northern resident orca killer whales and transient biggs orca can be found hunting in the waters of the orca realm of johnstone strait, discovery passage and the salish sea of eastern vancouver island. May 29, 2016 whale watching at the san juan islands from victoria bc on vancouver island canada. 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. 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. Every trip is led by a certified marine naturalist whose knowledge and passion for vancouver island s marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry, and every vessel in our fleet is equipped with hydrophones to bring the underwater experience to light. Jul 08, 2019 vancouver island plays host to many exhilarating experiences, but few compare to the thrill of seeing whales in the wild. Download your 3page trip itinerary on vancouver island north. I think i heard someone saw a whale from an oak bay beach once. Visitors with the right plans and a dash of luck can see several whale species, including orca, humpback, grey, and minke whales.
If you could recommend the best whale watching tour company located on vancouver island, what would it be. Watch for wildlife along the scenic coast of vancouver island on a 3hour boat tour from victoria with an experienced marine naturalist. The rugged beauty of the west coast is something that should be experienced with victorias boutique whale watching company. Vancouver island plays host to many exhilarating experiences, but few compare to the thrill of seeing whales in the wild. 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. Experience whale watching with a tour from victoria or. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria.
Four days in vancouver island whale watching paradise. Kom aan boord in een van onze drie boten, aangemeerd in histories granville island. 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. We provide whale and grizzly bear tours, and great bear rainforest tours. If seeing orcas is a priority, please keep these dates in mind when you book your tour with us. Gray whale eschschrictius robustus each spring, some 20,000 gray whales move passed the western shore of vancouver island, en route to summer feeding grounds in the bering sea. Located in the heart of the southern resident killer whales and biggs killer whales travel areas, cowichan bay offers a relaxed experience away from the hustle and bustle. British columbia is home to dozens of whale species, 23 to be exact, according to the vancouver aquarium. Tours bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours. This ensures the highest sightings of killer whales on vancouver island every year. Ocean ecoventures offers whale watching, wildlife encounters and multiday expedition style zodiac marine eco tours exploring the remote waters and wildlife of vancouver island. Big horns intro 2 by audionautix is licensed under a creative commons attribution license s. Almost 200 species of mammals and birds call the salish sea waterways surrounding southern vancouver island home, relying on.
We saw many humpbacks, dolphins, eagles, and seals and learned a lot from david about ocean depths, creature habits, and even a little canadian history from the area. Were going to be traveling around the island for two weeks so were not dependent on any specific location. Whales vancouver island news, events, travel, accommodation. If youre catching the ferry tofrom the island you might see whales. Whale watching holidays orca watching canadian affair. However, if you truly want the best place for whale watching then head to the north end of the island. Whale watching tours and marine eco tour adventures provided by west coast wildlife adventures. Eagle eye adventures is the most reliable whale watching tours company in canada. Campbell river whale watching, grizzly bear, wildlife and ocean rapids adventures tours go wild. Telegraph cove on vancouver island, the orca capital of the world. Wild whales vancouver is located 5 to 10 minutes from most hotels in the downtown area with easy access to granville island. We respect the investment our guests make to join us and we are dedicated to making your trip the experience of a lifetime. My plan is to head towards tofino, and do a boat tour which will hopefully coincide with the grey whale migration.
It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed a lovely scenic boat ride out to the island. Weve been there three times so far, but this wont be enough. Fly from vancouvers harbour right to the whale watching boat in victoria and have a. Embark on a whalewatching excursion onboard a small zodiac boat that allows upclose encounters with marine life. Orca spirits three hour whale watching tours run daily from april through october. We have been avidly watching whale reports and sightings over. With each new day on the campbell river, the possibilities for exhilarating adventures and new discoveries are endless. Were in the planning stage of our trip so we can adjust our itinerary. Established in 2003, ocean ecoventures has been creating life experiences ever since. Please download your trip details and joining instructions. 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. Sail to see whales, dolphins, porpoise, sea birds and grizzly bears of knight inlet.
Looking for the best whale watching on vancouver island. Youll travel by highspeed catamaran with heated indoor cabins and outdoor decks, and scan the water for whales, seals, porpoises, sea lions, and many species of marine birds. The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic. We were a family group ranging in age from 7 to 70 and everyone really enjoyed the experience. Wild whales vancouver 2020 all you need to know before you. Sep 03, 2018 whale watching vancouver island from granville island this particular tip was starting from granville island, worth a visit in itself. British columbia whale watching in british columbia whaletrips. Well take you through the salish sea ecosystem to see whales and other marine life in their natural habitat. Wij vertrekken vanuit granville island, gelegen in het centrum van vancouver. Witness resident killer whales, biggs killer whales, humpback whales, dolphins, bears, wolves, bald eagles and so much more. We depart from campbell river, vancouver island, british columbia, one of the best regions in world to see humpback whales and orca whales killer whales. At the northern end of vancouver island lies a maze of islands and waterways, full of wildlife. Where on vancouver island is the best place to go whale watching orcas in the summer. Killer whales orcas, gray whales, humpback whales and minke whales ply the waves and perform their watery rituals.
For the orcas off victoria from april, with an increase in sitings from may you might consider a week. The 5 best whale watching tours from vancouver 2020. Known as the place to go for the best whale watching in british columbia, vancouver island offers amazing opportunities to witness wild marine life. Skilled in many fields, dave is your local connection to the land, sea, and all things north island. This is your chance to sea kayak with killer orca whales or watch them from our boat, the.
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