Whale watching vancouver island news, events, travel. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. Vancouver whale watch provides passengers with the adventure of a lifetime through excellent customer. See whales and other marine wildlife on a whalewatching tour in vancouver. Killer whales orcas, gray whales, humpback whales and minke whales ply the waves and perform their watery rituals. 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. Oct 07, 20 the other whale was bcy0324 after writing this blog post, whale names like j2 seem so much more manageable. The killer whales come to this region to feed on the salmon that are returning to the fraser river to spawn. With a donation or an adoption of a whale you can help to make the world a place where whales and dolphins are free and safe. British columbia is one of the worlds best locations for whale watching. Whale watching from vancouver vancouver message board. 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 the bering and chukchi seas. 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. If no one is able to help, plug whale watching and october into the search engine for the victoria forum.
Members of the public are encouraged to download the whalereport app and report their. Stanley park indigenous walking tour led by a first nations guide. We are thrilled to hear that you found our crew pleasant and that they made your trip enjoyable for you. While in vancouver, dont miss the chance to take a whalewatching tour and spot killer whales, porpoises, seals, eagles and other wildlife amid the stunning scenery of canadas southwest coast. Uk 0203 424 9698 download brochure send an enquiry request a callback. Is it worthwhile to go whale watching then and if so, can anyone recommend a. The port of vancouver, the port of prince rupert, bc coast pilots, bc ferries, the. May 29, 2016 whale watching at the san juan islands from victoria bc on vancouver island canada. Looks good but then i dont get to see downtown much 3 prince of whales whale watching only. These can be kayaking, highspeed zodiac trips, cruises, or even seaplanes. From december to april, blue whales give birth to their calves in the gulf of corcovado. I went whale watching in october 2 years ago with a vancouver based whale watch co. Book a whale watching vancouver and discover memorable sights and rich culture of vancouver, canada. Oct 21, 2010 vancouver island whale watching october 2010.
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. 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. In the fall pacific humpbacks are readying for their winter migration to hawaii. With all that coastline, there are plenty of places to go whale watching in canada.
Read on for everything you need to know about spotting these graceful marine mammals in british columbia. Every trip is different, as we follow reports of the whales location. A whale watching trip is a once in a lifetime experience. Looks good but then i dont get to see downtown much 3 prince of whales whale watching. Whale watching season april 1 to october 31 vancouver whale watch provides passengers with the adventure of a lifetime through excellent customer service, first class vessels, the highest possible safety standards and added value from an onthewater education of the west coast ecosystem. Gray whale estrichtius robustus gray whales are usually found in shallow, coastal waters of the north pacific. British columbia and particularly vancouver island is a brilliant location to spot orcas. Members of the public are encouraged to download the whalereport app and. For whale watchers, quebec is the centre of canada with the most whales and tour operators. Orca spirit adventures is victorias premier whale watching company offering carbon neutral covered vessel and zodiac tours led by certified marine naturalists whose knowledge and passion for vancouver islands marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry. Our location wild whales vancouver is situated on granville island, a 510 minute taxi ride from most downtown hotels. You can spot various kinds of whales, like humpback whales, orcas, grey whales, and minke whales.
Whale watching in mid september vancouver message board. To download the full whaleplanner as a graphic, please just click this link and save. 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. April to october 35 minutes from vancouver shuttle buses available free allday. Tours depart from the historic fishing village of steveston. Five dead as whale watching boat with 27 on board sinks off.
All of our vessels are custom made by titan marine and hand designed by the owner of the bc whale tours, harold. We have been avidly watching whale reports and sightings over the winter counting down the days until april 1st. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle. With 600700 hp powering our vessels, bc whale tours offers guests one of the longest ranges for whale watching tours in all of the victoria whale watching industry. Although wildlife is the focus of our trip, the scenery along the way is not to be forgotten. Big horns intro 2 by audionautix is licensed under a creative co. Victoria is located on the southern tip of vancouver island, located 112 kilometers across the georgia strait from the city of vancouver.
Join us for a whale watching holiday of a lifetime. Steveston seabreeze adventures, whale watching tours. But the other provinces along the east coast nova scotia, new brunswick, new brunswick and labrador offer a lot of opportunities for whale watching, too. Seeing wild orcas has been a dream of mine since i first saw the movie free.
January february march april may june july august september october november december. In addition to understanding noise impacts on the southern resident killer whales habitat, and to promote overall greater understanding of these whales, the government of canada is organizing a symposium in vancouver on october 1112, 2017. Whale watching in mid september vancouver forum tripadvisor. 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. Bc whales have been identified in british columbia, and are given an x, y, or z depending on the amount of white on their flukes. Killer whales are best observed from mid july through the first week of september. Each vessel has a private washroom and has a maximum capacity of 12 guests per trip. From may 1 through late october we offer fourday whale watching and sea kayaking tours around vancouver.
Killer whale watching in vancouver orca whales in canada. 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. Top 10 best whale watching tours in vancouver, bc last. Digital orca vancouver, british columbia atlas obscura. Whaletrips quebec the best tips for whale watching in. We require some information from you, such as your name and email address, in order to make bookings and fulfill your service requests via the platform. Cetacean sightings network launched an alert system that broadcasts. Hi, i am planning to do whale watching from vancouver on 23rd june 1 wild whales vancouver this is sold out. These are all typical maneuvers you may expect to see while whale watching off the west coast of vancouver island. Prince of whales whale watching vancouver all you need.
Island adventures guarantees whale sightings on all of our tours and will not compromise your tour due to. Discover digital orca in vancouver, british columbia. Whale watching holidays orca watching canadian affair. Our whale watching tour focuses on magnificent orcas killer whales, majestic humpback whales, and other marine. We will be in vancouver for a few days the beginning of october. Southern british columbia is one of the premier areas in the world for whale watching. Harbour air will fly you from downtown vancouver to downtown victoria in just 35 minutes. There is no seagoing experience quite like watching, closeup, a sleek whale weighing thousands of pounds frolic like a child in its natural habitat. Prince of whales is focused on sharing the beautiful and breathtaking coastal waters of british columbia, its vibrant wildlife, and its rich history. Many whale species use these northern waterways as their feeding. The other whale was bcy0324 after writing this blog post, whale names like j2 seem so much more manageable.
Vancouver whale watch celebrates over 20 years of showing our magnificent whales to people from all over the world. If the fuel price drops to normal levels, island adventures will remove this charge. Vancouver whale watching deals in vancouver, bc groupon. On board hydrophones allow you to hear firsthand the wild calls of the orcas and sightings are guaranteed. There have been a few comments in the past about whale watching in october. The greatest variety is observed between midjuly and october. Shuttle service from vancouver and richmond available. A canadian whalewatching company has told how its crew had no time to react as their boat sank off vancouver island, killing five british passengers and leaving an australian missing. Vancouver whale watch is a great a memorable tour if you want a nice boat with multiple whale sightings as well as sea lions, porpoises, seals and eagles. Oct 26, 2015 a canadian whale watching company has told how its crew had no time to react as their boat sank off vancouver island, killing five british passengers and leaving an australian missing. Youll see orca whales, migrating humpback whales and much more.
The main whale watching destinations are in british columbia on the west coast and in newfoundland, quebec, new brunswick, and nova scotia on the east coast. Vancouver whale watch richmond updated march 2020 top. A pixel art killer whale is frozen midleap in this vancouver square. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. British columbia is one of the worlds most famous places for whale watching and the city of vancouver is the perfect place to start your whale watching tour during the summer months, whether you take a trip from downtown or a scenic suburb near vancouver international airport.
Come for the afternoon, or stay a few nights at one of our partner hotels. Book a whale watching holiday in canada with canadian affair for the. Thousands of whales migrate through the vancouver coastal waters every year from march to october. Our mission we aspire to be the best whale watching company in the area by. One year of whale watching in just one infographic. The boats were very respectful and the animals in the mood to show off. Reports of killer whales were plentiful during our offseason and we are expecting this trend to continue. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island, british. Whale watching in bc british columbia travel and adventure. The port of vancouver, the port of prince rupert, bc coast pilots, bc ferries, the canadian. Five dead as whale watching boat with 27 on board sinks. Hi, i am planning to do whale watching from vancouver on 23rd june. Whale watching at the san juan islands from victoria bc on vancouver island canada.
You can choose from various tours around the gulf and san juan islands. Is it worthwhile to go whale watching then and if so, can anyone recommend a good whale watching tour. Steveston seabreeze adventures, whale watching tours, at steveston village, vancouver, british columbia, canada. Luckily, if you are staying in vancouver there are plenty of options to get here. Apr 10, 2018 our 2018 whale watching season has begun. Join your professional naturalist and board a first class, modern vessel for a 3 to 5hour expedition, starting in the picturesque, historic fishing village of steveston and traveling through the. Frequently asked questions about whale watching in bc. Oct 26, 2015 five britons have died and another person is still missing after a whale watching boat with 27 people on board sank off vancouver island in canada as darkness forced rescue helicopters, planes.