May 16, 2014 we decided to go with prince of wales tours in victoria and the tour was very good. 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. Whale watching from vancouver to victoria oneway 2020. Or travel with us to the orford river to see some of the best grizzly bear viewing the west coast has to offer. About 15 million people are doing a whale watching trip each year, numbers steadily increasing.
Kayaking with orcas, humpback whales and other wildlife in. Hop on a oneway whalewatching cruise from vancouver. Well take you through the salish sea ecosystem to see whales and other marine life in their natural habitat. Hop aboard and experience orcas, killer whales, gray, humpback, and minke whales up close and personal. Join us in campbell river and experience the life of the northern resident orca killer whales. 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. Oct 22, 2010 whale watching in victoria bc canada on vancouver island eaglewingtours. For some of the best whale watching in bc, head on the whale watch plus tour. Allinclusive whale watching and wildlife viewing charters include accommodations and meals. Or travel with us to oxford river for some once in a lifetime grizzly bear viewing. This six day and five night kayak tour starts with a water taxi ride to an island campsite. Were in the planning stage of our trip so we can adjust our itinerary.
If you could recommend the best whale watching tour company located on vancouver island, what would it be. Eagle wing tours whale watching vancouver island news. Where on vancouver island is the best place to go whale watching orcas in the summer. Should we just plan to do it there or head up to sidney or some other spot. Every orca spirit tour is led by a certified marine naturalist with deep knowledge of vancouver islands marine wildlife. All week wed been hearing that theres a good chance we wouldnt see killer whales whilst on the island. Visit colombia, take a whale watching vacation to colombia, and enjoy a whale watching trip in colombia. We work with remote passages marine excursions to offer our guests the chance to experience the ultimate whale watching adventure in british columbia. Were going to be traveling around the island for two weeks so were not dependent on any specific location. Our whale watching season usually starts in mid february and lasts until the end of october.
Vancouver island plays host to many exhilarating experiences, but few compare to the thrill of seeing whales in the wild. 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. The whaleplanner march a whale watching infographic whaletrips. Humpback whales the world over are known for their epic migrations, complex songs, and the acrobatic jumps that earn them their name. Were planning a visit to victoria and see there are numerous companies there. Go whale watching, and explore butchart gardens in victoria, vancouver island on this day trip from vancouver. And, every vessel in our fleet is equipped with a hydrophone to help bring the underwater experience alive. We also saw a few harbour seals on the way back in. Our whale watching tours are located off the southern coast of victoria, british columbia on vancouver island. Thanks to captain mike and sarah we saw at very close quarters a mother and calf humpback whale family, amazing sight the highlight of our trip to canada, made even better thanks to mikes knowledge. About whale island tours guided walking tours of whale moutohora island sanctuary, a pristine wildlife reserve 9kms from whakatane. Whale watch tours from anacortes wa island adventures. Whale watching on vancouver island eagle wing tours. The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic.
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Allinclusive tours for whale watching and wildlife viewing. Meanwhile on vancouver island, canada, the people of tofino and ucluelet celebrate. Our coastal wilderness is home to killer whales, humpback whales, sea lions, porpoises, seals, eagles, and more. Guided expeditions take you through the san juan and bc gulf islands in search of killer whales and additional marine wildlife, offering an exclusive, educational, and ecofriendly experience. She later studied criminal justice at camosun college. Allinclusive tours for whale watching and wildlife. Threehour wildlife whale watching tour for one or two from five star whale watching up to 34% off. If you continue from the argentinean atlantic coast to the chilean pacific coast, you. Highest killer whale sightings in british columbia.
Enjoy whale watching and wildlife viewing with serengeti charters. Whale island tours whakatane 2020 all you need to know. In alaska you can meet orcas, gray whales and humpbacks. A lot of tours start from here and long beach and wickaninnish beach are just beautiful. Embark on a responsible marine tour with prince of whales. With many years of experience, youll be sure to enjoy this luxury ride. Campbell river whale watching and adventure tours aktuelle. Orca dreams offers fourday allinclusive tours from our luxury island camp site in the wildlife rich area of northern vancouver island, british columbia, canada. Information on the whales and wildlife found on vancouver island, bc, off west coast british columbia in canada. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria.
They have private washrooms and have a maximum of 12 passengers per trip ensuring no crowds. 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. Kayaking with whales whales and wilderness explorer kayak tour. Choose among several professionallyguided 48 day bc kayak tours for all experience levels around vancouver island.
Visitors with the right plans and a dash of luck can see several whale species, including orca, humpback, grey, and minke whales. We encourage you to learn more about what we do on our website, or you can always contact us tollfree at 18007089488. British columbia is home to dozens of whale species, 23 to be exact, according to the vancouver aquarium. Island adventures offers premier orca whale watching in the waters of the san juan islands, wa. Killer whales orcas, gray whales, humpback whales and minke whales ply the waves and perform their watery rituals.
Eagle wing tours specializes in whale watching, marine wildlife viewing, and custom ecoadventure tours on southern vancouver island. Hop on a oneway whale watching cruise from vancouver. Orca killer whale tour price of wales tours victoria. British columbia whale watching indigenous tourism bc. We respect the investment our guests make to join us and we are dedicated to making your trip the experience of a lifetime. New in 2018, full day 8 hour whale watching and wildlife tours. 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. The tour includes boat trip to the island, circumnavigation, walking on island to saddle lookout. Whale watching tours and wild life tours, bc whale tours is one of victorias finest whale watching companies. Experience some of the best whale watching on vancouver island.
Campbell river whale watching, grizzly bear, wildlife and ocean rapids adventures tours go wild. Orca waters explorer kayak tour northern resident killer whales, also called orcas. 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. Wild whales vancouver is located 5 to 10 minutes from most hotels in the downtown area with easy access to granville island. Board one of our four vessels at vancouvers unique and historic granville island. Eagle wing tours offers the most environmentally responsible, professional, thrilling, comfortable and safe whale watching on vancouver island. We are the most centrally located whale watching company on vancouver island with the highest sighting of orcas and humpback whales every year. The whale guarantee program is the most valuable in the industry with free trips on a standby basis if you dont see whales the first time. 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. Mar 3, 2014 join australis on an expedition voyage to observe the humpback whale in its natural habitat, as we journey through the spectacular sights of the strait of magellan and the beagle channel down to cape horn. Experience a full 8 hours with the whales and wildlife of the salish sea. Jessicas love of wildlife, and breathtaking vancouver island, brought her to the bc whale tours team in 2017. Visit chile, take a whale watching vacation to chile, and enjoy a whale watching trip in chile. It sounds like you had incredible encounters with both killer whales and humpback whales and with other local marine wildlife.
To find out more about the whale watching tours we offer on vancouver island, click here. Sidney whale watching is located in beautiful sidney, bc only 30 minute drive north from victoria or 5 minute drive from swartz bay ferry terminal and victoria international airport. In the fall pacific humpbacks are readying for their winter migration to hawaii. Our whale watching tours just off the coast of victoria, british columbia view residential and transients orca pods, migrating humpback whales, grey whales and other marine animals. Your experience on our tours will be a private one with our 12 passenger maximum capacity. In 2010 she came back to vancouver island to complete high school. Best whale whale watching discover vancouver island. On vancouver island, youll find reputable whale watching providers to bring you close to the action while respecting the boundaries of these magnificent animals. Explore the wonders of the salish sea and see different species of whales in their natural environment on a halfday cruise. This is your chance to sea kayak with killer orca whales or watch them from our boat, the. The northern area of vancouver island has a very rich marine ecosystem with killer whales, humpback whales, dalls porpoise, pacific whitesided dolphins, steller sea lions and more. Our full day whale and wildlife tours are perfect for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts.
See pods of orcas and other whales as they glide through the salish sea off vancouver island, before you fly north to the yukon. Victoria is one of the top spots for orca killer whale watching on vancouver island but you also have a chance to spot humpback, minke and gray whales. Within a mile or 2 of victoria harbour we stumbled across a pod of orca. Mike and sarah are fantastic guides with a wealth of knowledge about the local marine environment as well as an appreciation for these incredible animals. Full day whale watching and wildlife tours vancouver island. Enjoy an exclusive whale watching adventure with custom made vessels that all are high speed, comfortable, and safe. Whale watching, wildlife tours and sea kayaking tours located in the beautiful seaside town of sidney, british columbia on vancouver island. Discover the rich wilderness and beautiful coast of vancouver island on this. Toprated victoria, british columbia whale watching tours 2020. Three pods of about 80 resident orca whales live around the southern tip of vancouver island and in the gulf islands. Book your tickets online for eagle wing whale watching tours, victoria. We view transient orca pods, migrating humpback whales, grey whales and other marine animals that reside in our coastal waters.
These are all typical maneuvers you may expect to see while whale watching off the west coast of vancouver island. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. Victoria whale watch cruise by covered boat tour trailfinders. On our whale watching and wildlife tours you may see orcas, grey whales, sea lions, porpoises, minke whales, bald eagles, and much more. Its not all just kangaroos and koalas in australia, but also a great place to meet humpback whales along the east coast. An alternative is the west of vancouver island with tofino and ucluelet. Second choice is stubbs island whale watching from telegraph cove. The majestic orca has long been the proud symbol of our incredible city.
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