After about a minute i saw a large black and white whale about 30 ft long jump so that it was completely out of the water. Situated in a sheltered inlet at the northern end of johnstone strait, across from the broughton archipelago, telegraph cove is a famed starting point for wilderness tours. For some of the best whale watching in bc, head on the whale watch plus tour. Humpback whales wow tourists with earlymorning show. Campbell river whale watching, grizzly bear, wildlife and ocean rapids adventures tours go wild. Stubbs island charters limited has closed business effective december 2108. The rugged beauty of the west coast is something that should be experienced with victorias boutique whale watching company. Memories of your whale watching experience will last a lifetime.
Killer whales are best observed from mid july through the first week of september. Downtown whalewatching tours operate from granville island, coal harbour and richmonds steveston village out to the southern gulf and san juan islands. Whale, dolphin or porpoise sightings from our coastal waterways in british columbia. Bc is renowned for the quality of its whale watching tours.
Canada whalewatching tour boat sinking mystery baffles. 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. Jennifer karren, from calgary, was on a snorkeling trip off cabo san lucas, when a whale breached and hit. Vancouver to victoria whale watching and sightseeing day.
Whales are drawn to these nutrientrich waters after long migrations. Each vessel has a private washroom and has a maximum capacity of 12 guests per trip. Quebec, british columbia, new england, washington and oregon are among the best places in the world for whale watching. Bc whale watching and ecotourism vacations on vancouver island, bc. Humpback whales their spectacular bubble net feeding is truly a wonder to behold and this behaviour is often observed from the decks of the thunder 1 during our whale watching adventure tours. Washingtons 20192020 fishing regulations now available. Bc whale watching whale watching in british columbia.
The natural beauty of this charming seaside village is impressive. Ecotourism vacations in bamfield, vancouver island, bc. Gray whale estrichtius robustus gray whales are usually found in shallow, coastal waters of the north pacific. Tofino, british columbia investigators are trying to unravel the mystery of what caused a whale watching boat with 27 people on board to capsize off vancouver island in seemingly calm weather. Whale watching tours in johnstone strait are available from telegraph cove, alert bay, port hardy, port mcneill and sayward, each community is fringed by the pristine waters of the inside passage route.
British columbia is one of the best places in the world to view orcas, humpback whales, gray whales, and other marine species. Whale watching and guided whale watching tours of prince rupurt, british columbia, canada. Orcas killer whales, minke whales and mighty humpback whales frequent the protected waters of chatham sound literally on the doorstop of prince rupert harbour, where our whale watching tours are based whale watching takes place throughout the summer season with the best. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island. 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. If you do not see a whale on one of our whale watching tours we invite you to come again for free. Campbell river whale watching and adventure tours 2020.
We extend a free standby tour to the few passengers who do not see whales on their tour. Whale watching tours in johnstone strait are available from telegraph cove, alert bay, port hardy, port mcneill and sayward, each community is fringed. Marg leehane, coowner of great bear lodge north of port hardy, b. Whaletrips british columbia whale watching in british. Whale watching every year 20,00025,000 gray whales migrate past barkley sound on their way to rich feeding grounds in alaska. This ensures the highest sightings of killer whales on vancouver island every year. Prince rupert adventure whalewatching tour experience magnificent displays of wildlife. Yes, victoria is just a short 45 minute float plane ride from downtown seattle with kenmore air offering multiple daily departures throughout the year. Steveston seabreeze adventures, whale watching tours. Whale watching in british columbia mainly boils down to whale watching on vancouver island, even if you can also book tours directly from vancouver.
The wonders of whale watching on australias fraser island. Aug 17, 20 memories of your whale watching experience will last a lifetime. Go on a guides tour or rent a sea kayak and paddle with the orcas. Experience the thrill of encountering the majestic whales that inhabit the coast of british columbia. Depending on the season, you may encounter grey whales feeding around kelp beds, humpback whales flashing their tails as they dive to feed, orca whales following the migrating salmon, or porpoises playfully gliding alongside the boat. F all is the time of year where the wildlife is very active particularily the humpback whales and sea lions. The village of horseshoe bay is the perfect place to spend a day. Bc orca is not just the average whale watching rhib rigid hull inflatable boat that you see on the west coast. It is a quick 20minute drive from downtown vancouver. The city of victoria in particular, on the southern tip of vancouver island, is globally renowned for orca sightings and is the ultimate destination for bc whale watching. Bc whale tours victoria all you need to know before you. Tours are three hours in length, with april through october being the ideal whale watching months. Steveston, a historic village on the southwest tip of lulu island in richmond, is named for manoah steves. In 1878, manoah and martha steves and their six children were the first nonaboriginal family to settle in the area after purchasing 121 hectares of land north of garry point.
After spending a short period of time in the whitsunday area the whales start the long journey south. Humpback whales wow tourists with earlymorning show on. Combine four great experiences for the ultimate day trip departing from vancouver downtown. Steveston seabreeze adventures, whale watching tours, at steveston village, vancouver, british columbia, canada. Experience some of the best whale watching on vancouver island. 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. Stubbs island whale watching vancouver island home. Come and watch these magnificent giants as they feed, dive and play. We are so pleased to hear that you had an incredible killer whale encounter with multiple pods.
If seeing orcas is a priority, please keep these dates in mind when you book your tour with us. 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. 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. Whale watching boat tours coasts of british columbia. Just by looking at it you can tell it is something special. Really odd killer whale draws a crowd in comox harbour cbc. Our fleet bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours. 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. Enjoy whale watching, birding, and nature like dolphins, sea lions, otters, seals, bald eagles and more. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island, british. 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. We monitor and publish numbers, species, sightings and behaviour of cetaceans to raise public awareness, respect and enthusiasm for the protection of our coastal wildlife and marine ecosystems.
Whale watching at prince rupurt, british columbia, canada. We gaurantee that your experience on orca will be unforgettable. Witness resident killer whales, biggs killer whales, humpback whales, dolphins, bears, wolves, bald eagles and so much more. The girls at the check in booth were welcoming and promptly answered any questions with a smile it was great meeting you megan. Our whale guarantee is a complimentary, nontransferable and. Whale watching tour end of july to the end of september 4 hr. Campbell river whale watching and adventure tours 2020 all. Firstly, bc orca has seating for 12 people on the bow of the boat, with space to move around beside the seats. Whale watching dates in the fall, vancouver island, bc. Ideal for active and adventurous vacationers, british columbia holidays usually include a blend of wilderness experiences and tours of urban attractions. Besides the majestic killer whales, we also can see bowriding dalls porpoises, sea.
About campbell river whale watching and adventure tours as campbell rivers largest tour operator, we offer excursions on and off the water. One of the places they like to linger and play is platypus bay, off the northwestern coast of fraser island, in hervey bay marine park, where the calm and safe waters provide a great environment for resting, socialising and playing with their calves. Whale watching takes place throughout the summer season with the best viewing in late august and september. Whale watching from steveston, bc retired and travelling.
Stubbs island whale watching vancouver island, telegraph cove, bc. Sep 25, 2011 killer whales hunting near granite bay bute inlet bc canada. The main target species from vancouvervictoria are orcas and humpback whales, and neither are relieably present in early spring. Ocean ecoventures is the most centrallylocated whale watching company on vancouver island. The killer whales come to this region to feed on the salmon that are returning to the fraser river to spawn. Whale watching season runs from may to october, and a comfortable, modern fleet of watercraft set out daily in pursuit of resident and migratory orcas, humpbacks, dolphins. I have been bugging david since we had arrived in vancouver about whale watching. We work with remote passages marine excursions to offer our guests the chance to experience the ultimate whale watching adventure in british columbia. Whale watching in steveston west coast living canada.
Lucky for us some of these gray whales choose to stay in the barkley sound area for the summer, and can be seen here frequently from mayseptember. In this peak season, orca spirit adventures boasts a greater than 95% success rate of spotting whales, including humpback whales, biggs and resident orcas killer whales, and gray whales. Whale watching seattle or victoria eagle wing tours. We had also considered going to victoria on vancouver island for a whale watching trip. The prince rupert area is home to some of the most spectacular whale watching in the world. All of our vessels are custom made by titan marine and hand designed by the owner of the bc whale tours, harold. Thank you so much for choosing bc whale tours and for taking the time. Most visitors come here to kayak, whale watch, ski, snowboard, golf, fish, surf, and hike through 4 national parks and 140 ecological reserves. 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 in bc is an unforgettable experience. Your trip certainly sounds like it was a special experience. Whale watching in howe sound west coast living canada. Whale watching in vancouver in winter march vancouver.
A canadian family is mourning after a young woman died while on vacation in mexico. As we move into mid september we see fewer resident killer whales however with the abundant sea lion population that moves into the area, we see more transients as sea lions are a favorite food source for his subspecies of orca. Whale watching in tofino pacific gray whales the pacific gray whale eschrichtius robustus gray whale facts. Vancouver whale watchingvancouver, 3 to 5 hour whale watching tour includes a professional naturalist and usually travels through the spectacular gulf islands. Ocean ecoventures offers whale watching, wildlife encounters and multiday expedition style zodiac marine eco tours exploring the remote waters and wildlife of vancouver island. Killer whales hunting near granite bay bute inlet bc canada.
Bc whale tours provides an incredible experience from start to finish. Take a whalewatching cruise from vancouver to victoria, sightsee around victoria at your own pace, explore the beautiful butchart gardens, and top it off with a relaxing sunset cruise back to vancouver. On our trip to horseshoe bay, we had checked out the whale watching options but the trip from there meant a much longer transit to the whale watching location. Includes hecate strait and queen charlotte islands. Whale watching in bc british columbia travel and adventure. Stubbs island whale watching vancouver island facebook. May 16, 2018 whale, dolphin or porpoise sightings from our coastal waterways in british columbia. This is the most scenic and convenient way to explore victoria in one day from downtown vancouver. Start planning for your next fishing trip with the 20192020 washington sport fishing rules pamphlet, now available from the washington department of fish and wildlife wdfw. I started to paddle towards it quickly thinking i really wanted to get a closer look. To find out more about the whale watching tours we offer on vancouver island, click here.
We can show you the most stunning and magnificent displays of wildlife in and around the north coasts sheltered inside passage. Whale watching in tofino pacific gray whales in tofino, bc. Prince rupert adventure whalewatching tour bc ferries. Whale watching boat tours and adventure cruises aboard the great bear ii. Bc whale tours victoria all you need to know before. Then i realized it was a whale and could see it blowing steam in the air. Killer whales hunting near granite bay bute inlet bc. Tour operators, both on the mainland and the island, have specialized on orcas. Or travel with us to oxford river for some once in a lifetime grizzly bear viewing. 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. Operators work together, alongside the victoriabased companies, to find the best spots, giving them an orca and humpbacksighting success rate of around 90%. Another highlight is the migration of the gray whales past the western part of the island. Whale watching tours whale watching april 1 to october 31.
Ocean ecoventures guarantees whale sightings yearround. There is no seagoing experience quite like watching, closeup, a sleek whale weighing thousands of pounds frolic like a child in its natural habitat. Accidents involving whales rare but incidents can be. With a spacious 14passenger van, we run guided hikes, and winery, distillery, and brewery tours.