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  • Ocean Outfitters

    368 Main Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0
    • 250-725-2866

    Ocean Outfitters offers nature lovers and adventure seekers the opportunity to experience the spectacular scenery of the Pacific Rim and go whale and bear watching Read more about Ocean Outfitters

  • Steveston Seabreeze Adventures

    12551 Number One Road, Richmond, BC V7E 1T7
    • 604-272-7200

    Steveston Seabreeze Adventures, located in the historic Steveston Village in Richmond, is an eco-tourism company offering whale watching excursions, marine tours, fishing charters Read more about Steveston Seabreeze Adventures

  • Sewell's Marina

    6409 Bay Street, West Vancouver, BC V7W 3H5
    • 604-921-3474

    Located in Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver, Sewell’s Marina offers high-speed wildlife eco tours, sea safaris, boat rentals, fishing charters, as well as moorage and marina services Read more about Sewell's Marina

  • Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours

    Fisherman's Wharf, Near Pier #2, 12 Erie Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4X5
    • 250-384-8008

    Offering marine wildlife trips, Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours, located at historic Fisherman's Wharf, is Victoria's 1st carbon neutral company with low impact eco-tours and a Guaranteed Sightings Read more about Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours

  • April Point Fishing & Marine Adventures

    April Point Resort & Spa, 900 April Point Rd, Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island, BC V0P 1N0
    • 250-285-2222

    April Point Resort & Spa is located on the coast of idyllic Quadra Island in BC's Discovery Passage, offering a balance between tranquility, retreat, invigoration, fishing and marine adventures Read more about April Point Fishing & Marine Adventures

  • Discovery Marine Safaris

    Coast Marina, 1003 North Island Hwy., Campbell River, BC V9W 2C4
    • 250-287-7008

    Discovery Marine Safaris, located in Campbell River on the east side of Vancouver Island, offers marine and wildlife expeditions along the beautiful Discovery and Inside Passages Read more about Discovery Marine Safaris

  • Canadian Princess Fishing & Marine Adventures

    Canadian Princess Resort, 1943 Peninsula Rd, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0
    • 250-726-7771

    Canadian Princess Resort is based in Ucluelet on Vancouver Island's west coast, offering ultimate sport fishing adventures in one of British Columbia's most scenic settings on the Pacific Rim Read more about Canadian Princess Fishing & Marine Adventures

  • The Whale Centre & Museum

    411 Campbell Street, Box 111, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0
    • 250-725-2132

    The Whale Centre, based in Tofino, offers the opportunity to observe marine mammals, bears and other sea and land animals thriving in their natural habitat Read more about The Whale Centre & Museum

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Whale Watching in British Columbia

Whale watching is very popular in British Columbia providing amazing experiences enjoyed by many with various tours and excursions on open-air and covered vessels. Here's your guide to whale watching on BC's west coast and around Vancouver Island.

Sightings may include orcas (killer whales), minke, gray and humpback. There are resident orcas in southern Vancouver Island, as well as transient whales migrating along the BC coastline from and to Alaska and Mexico. Sitting safely in a boat it can be quite a humbling experience getting up-close to these large, majestic mammals. In BC efforts are made to encourage environmentally safe practices with guidelines for responsible whale watching in order to provide maximum respect and safety to these creatures, while sustainably protecting their environment. Local guides are constantly keeping an eye out for pods and their movement along BC waters so that you are guaranteed to see the whales when you head out onto the water. The best time for whale watching is between May and October. Guided tours are offered on open-aired zodiacs or small cruise vessels. Whales aren’t the only creatures you will encounter on these expeditions, other wildlife such as porpoises, seals, and sea birds are common sightings.

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