Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. Book your tickets online for vancouver whale watch, richmond. Join us for immersive tours enhanced by an indigenous perspective that include bear and marine wildlife viewing with first nations culture and history. 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 trips, sea lion and birding tours, and nature and historical tours. Four days in vancouver island whale watching paradise. In the west coast waters near vancouver island and the gulf islands, a large number of orcas reside between here and the san juan islands us, making it the perfect and a popular place to whale watch in canada. We extend a free standby tour to the few passengers who do not see whales on their tour. Offering a delightful experience, these tours are all you need to enjoy your visit to the fullest.
Travel from seattle to vancouver, bc on a scenic amtrak cascades train ride for a whale watching tour that will also afford time to explore victoria. How far in advance of my tour does the shuttle arrive. 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. Wild whales vancouver 2020 all you need to know before. Vancouver whale watch richmond all you need to know.
The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic. Whale watching holidays orca watching canadian affair. Steveston seabreeze adventures vancouver whale watching. Jul 08, 2019 vancouver island plays host to many exhilarating experiences, but few compare to the thrill of seeing whales in the wild. We are vancouver islands most diverse marine adventure company offering a wide range of adventures including. Whale watching vancouver vancouver forum tripadvisor. Great canadian rail journey cz day tour from toronto to vancouver. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island, british. The best time to see killer whales is from may to october. Explore vancouver s chinatown, the waterfront, and stanley park with its impressive collection of totem poles on a vancouver tour.
Seasonal, guided tours led by professional naturalists. We respect the investment our guests make to join us and we are dedicated to making your trip the experience of a lifetime. Wild whales vancouver 2020 all you need to know before you. In addition to our popular whale watching tours, we offer a variety of private charters, photography excursions, corporate team building and custom multiday tours. Our notes and travel notes are the ideal companion for your next whale watching trip. 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. Its an incredible experience to see these beautiful whales off the coast of vancouver and theres really no better place to see them in the wild. On our last trip of the week, we saw transient orca whales hunting for their lunch. Or its metropolitan feel with artsy granville island, bustling chinatown, and the famous capilano bridge. There are plenty of whale watching trips that depart from vancouverthese excursions last anywhere from three hours to a full day and often feature an onboard naturalist who can tell you about british columbias ecology. 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. Overall great time and the staff were so nice and informative. 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.
In true comfort and style, the crew is excited to explore the local waters in search of the majestic wildlife that floods the local waters here in the summer months. Humpback whales the world over are known for their epic migrations, complex songs, and the acrobatic jumps that earn them their name. Visitors with the right plans and a dash of luck can see several whale species, including orca, humpback, grey, and minke whales. Eagle wing tours is motivated to provide our guests with more than just a look at the whales. The 5 best whale watching tours from vancouver 2020. A professional naturalist accompanies you to the best sighting locations and helps you spot a variety of marine creatures. Victoria whale watching adventure harbour air seaplanes. Killer whale watching in vancouver orca whales in canada. You and your family and friends can enjoy a totally private marine adventure of a lifetime.
Prince of whales whale watching vancouver 2020 all you. Come for the afternoon, or stay a few nights at one of our partner hotels. In the fall pacific humpbacks are readying for their winter migration to hawaii. The whale centre, tofino, bc tofino whale watching, bear. Could it be the natural beauty of stanley park, grouse mountain, and nearby whistler. It was an incredibly lucky day for everyone on the water. Uk 0203 424 9795 download brochure send an enquiry request a callback. The bonus of leaving from steveston seabreeze or vancouver whale watch is that you depart from the historic village of steveston in the fraser river estuary, home to canadas largest fishing fleet, and home to many marine birds and wildlife and a different ecosystem. Cruise the salish sea and get acquainted with a vast array of wildlife on board a 3hour covered or zodiac vessel whale watching tour followed by an extended panoramic seaplane tour 45 minutes in length with 35 minute flight time, looping wider than the classic panorama tour with an even more scenic. British columbia and particularly vancouver island is a brilliant location to spot.
Whale watching vancouver or victoria eagle wing tours. 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. Tofino whale watching tours the adventure of a lifetime. Experience vancouver whale watching in style and comfort. The whale centre offers safe and educational tofino hot springs tours, whale watching tours, tofino bear watching tours, bird watching tours and private tours in tofino on vancouver island. These are all typical maneuvers you may expect to see while whale watching off the west coast of vancouver island. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. And what is even better is that once you arrive in downtown victoria, eagle wing tours is located at fishermans wharf, just minutes away from what can be the start of an exceptional k iller whale watching opportunity. If you have time to spare, consider combining whale watching with a visit to the charming city of victoria on vancouver island. Take a break from city life on a halfday whale watching cruise through the beautiful vancouver gulf islands. Join your professional naturalist and board a first class, modern vessel for a 3 to 5hour expedition, starting in the picturesque, historic fishing villag. During whale watching season, theres nothing like seeing the fluke of a. Travel from toronto to vancouver on this 14day canadian rail tour from globus.
We hope this website will be a good inspiration for a great trip. Yes, victoria can be just a short 35 minute floatplane or helicopter ride from downtown vancouver with both offering multiple daily departures throughout the year. Youll see orca whales, migrating humpback whales and much more. 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. Apr 18, 2020 vancouvers best whale watching experience. Enjoy a scenic 35 minute float plane ride from vancouvers coal harbour to downtown victoria, then start your.
Start your whale watching adventure with a journey on one of our new shuttle buses. Stay in the alpine resort of whistler before catching a ferry to vancouver island. Marvel at the spectacular landscapes and wildlife that make tofino so special. 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. Top 10 best whale watching tours in north vancouver, bc. 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. Our knowledgeable drivers will give you a guided tour of vancouver and richmond as we take you to our destination, the charming historical fishing village of steveston, locally known as the gateway to the whales. Tours bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours.
On vancouver island, youll find reputable whale watching providers to bring you close to the action while respecting the boundaries of these magnificent animals. From the capital of vancouver island victoria, the best whale watching tours of. Choose from either our covered or open boat tour options, both with on board washrooms. In charming british victoria, maybe go whale watching. So it adds an extra dimension to the whale watching trip. The full day tour enables us to explore parts of the salish sea that most people dont get to experience. Killer whales are best observed from mid july through the first week of september. Enjoy a scenic 35 minute float plane ride from vancouver s coal harbour to downtown victoria, then start your southern resident killer whale watching adventure with us. Prince of whales in telegraph cove is the best place to go for whale watching. Furthermore, if you wait until september maybe there will be deals as tourist season will be over.
Steveston seabreeze adventures offers vancouver whale watching tours from april 1st to october 31st. Book a whale watching holiday in canada with canadian affair for the chance to. Campbell river whale watching, grizzly bear, wildlife and ocean rapids adventures tours go wild. Experience some of the best whale watching on vancouver island. The return journey consists of a 35minute oneway seaplane flight from victoria to vancouver. Hop aboard one of our adventurous open boston whalers or a comfortable, heated cabin cruiser.
Go sea kayaking, salmon fish for dinner, amazing wildlife. Vancouver whale watch provides passengers with the adventure of a lifetime through excellent customer. Tripadvisor whalewatching tour from vancouver provided. Whale watching trips can be a magical experience and its a great way to get out into nature, see some scenery, and possibly catch a glimpse of some big incredible animals. Halfday whale watching adventure from vancouver 2020. Join your professional naturalist and board a first class, modern vessel for a 3 to 5hour expedition. Were in the planning stage of our trip so we can adjust our itinerary. What is it about vancouver that so captures the worlds imagination. Day tours and safari camps like orca dreams run throughout the spring, summer and autumn months. If luck, weather, and the almighty universe conspire against usand you dont see the wildlife you came forwe will give you the tofino promise, a raincheck that will not expire, and. Known as the place to go for the best whale watching in british columbia, vancouver island offers amazing opportunities to witness wild marine life.
We were impressed with the friendly staff from the moment we arrived at their. Should we just plan to do it there or head up to sidney or some other spot. Well pick you up at your downtown victoria hoteland when your whale watching adventure is over, well drop you back at the hotel, or if you prefer, anywhere in the victoria city core. Board one of our four vessels at vancouver s unique and historic granville island. Meanwhile on vancouver island, canada, the people of tofino and ucluelet. Ive seen deals on the trips out of vancouver in the last two weeks. The killer whales come to this region to feed on the salmon that are returning to the fraser river to spawn. Board one of our four vessels at vancouvers unique and historic granville island. 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.
It wasnt more than 20minutes from the time we left the pier before the first killer whale graced us with its presence. Were planning a visit to victoria and see there are numerous companies there. Whale watching vancouver prince of whales wildlife. Full day whale watching and wildlife tours vancouver island. For anyone visiting british columbias west coast, whale watching is a must do activity. Our whale guarantee is a complimentary, nontransferable and. 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. One year of whale watching in just one infographic.
Considering the wild and unpredictable nature of vancouver islands west coast, we are really proud of this. Where on vancouver island is the best place to go whale watching orcas in the summer. Tofino whale watching tours west coast aquatic safaris. Gray whales migrate northward to the subarctic waters of the bering sea from their breeding grounds in mexico from march until june each year, and then begin the migration back south between september and december.
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. Steveston village is a destination not to be missed and is home to a myriad of shops and restaurants for all tastes, a perfect location to begin and end your vancouver whale watching adventure. Whale watching tours whale watching april 1 to october 31. See whales and other marine wildlife on a whalewatching tour in vancouver. Orca spirit adventures offers a courtesy shuttle service for all guests. Highest killer whale sightings in british columbia. This customizable round trip adventure will take you from downtown vancouver to victoria aboard a custombuilt catamaran, embarking on a 4hour, fullyguided whale watching and marine wildlife viewing tour part 1. We provide thrilling whale watching adventures and harbour cruises amidst stunning scenery and wildlife. Ocean ecoventures is the most centrally located whale watching company on vancouver island with the highest sighting of orcas and humpback whales every year. Enjoy a scenic 35 minute float plane ride from vancouvers coal harbour to downtown victoria, then start your southern resident killer whale watching adventure with us.
It was an amazing experience and we saw up to 30 orcas at a time. Wild whales vancouver is located 5 to 10 minutes from most hotels in the downtown area with easy access to granville island. Explore the beauty that is british columbia on this halfday whale watching excursion from vancouver. Our full day whale and wildlife tours are perfect for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. The shores around vancouver also prove a practical. If you do not see a whale on one of our whale watching tours we invite you to come again for free. Step aboard the flagship vessel ocean magic in downtown vancouver for the adventure of a lifetime. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. Hop aboard and experience orcas, killer whales, gray, humpback, and minke whales up close and personal. New in 2018, full day 8 hour whale watching and wildlife tours. 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. Ocean ecoventures guarantees whale sightings yearround.
Your tour director suggests an optional wildlife and whale watching trip. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle. See whales and other marine wildlife on a whale watching tour in vancouver. White rock sea tours vancouver whale watching tours. Also, you should watch sites like groupon or livingsocial for whale watching deals. While in vancouver, dont miss the chance to take a whale watching tour and spot killer whales, porpoises, seals, eagles and other wildlife amid the stunning scenery of canadas southwest coast. Or travel with us to oxford river for some once in a lifetime grizzly bear viewing.
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