Jessicas love of wildlife, and breathtaking vancouver island, brought her to the bc whale tours team in 2017. Eagle wing tours is motivated to provide our guests with more than just a look at the whales. Toprated vancouver whale watching tours 2020 dolphin tours. Vancouver killer whale watching tours must see vancouver. Book your tickets online for vancouver whale watch, richmond. Become more familiar with whales and other marine life on this whale watching tour from granville island in vancouver. Klm travel guide whale watching tours from vancouver island. 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. Welcome the first gray whales of the season on vancouver island. For anyone visiting british columbias west coast, whale watching is a must do activity. Vancouver whale watch, 12240 2nd ave suite 210 steveston, richmond, british columbia v7e 3l8 canada this is our office where you can get information about our excursions, and also check in for your tour. Come for the afternoon, or stay a few nights at one of our partner hotels. It wasnt long before a black dorsal fin broke through the water.
We were impressed with the friendly staff from the moment we arrived at their. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. 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. Wild whales vancouver wild whales vancouver groupon. Agencies that offer whale watching tours take you through some of the most scenic places in the west coast. We work with remote passages marine excursions to offer our guests the chance to experience the ultimate whale watching adventure in british columbia. The most popular month to go is august, which has the most number of tour departures. The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic. 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. To find out more about the whale watching tours we offer on vancouver island, click here. Whale watching vancouver vancouver forum tripadvisor.
Whale watching on vancouver island has become an extremely popular attraction. Whale watching vancouver island is a onceinalifetime exerience. Whale watching in british columbia mainly boils down to whale watching on vancouver island, even if you can also book tours directly from vancouver. Kayak with whales, go whale watching and wilderness camping on your vancouver island adventure. The whaleplanner march a whale watching infographic whaletrips. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. The ride can get a little bumpy if we encounter waves or the wakes from large boats. Wild whales vancouver all you need to know before you go. Experience vancouver whale watching in style and comfort. Youll enjoy upclose views of grizzly bears, orcas, sea lions, dolphins and more. Please note the price listed is an estimate, based on availability of room types and all service providers. Offering a delightful experience, these tours are all you need to enjoy your visit to the fullest.
Whale watching tour from granville island in vancouver. Orca dreams offers fourday allinclusive tours from our luxury island camp site in the wildlife rich area of northern vancouver island, british columbia, canada. Vancouver whale watch richmond 2020 all you need to. Vancouver whale watching tour from granville island 2020. Weather conditions in this area can be extremely variable. Thank you so much for choosing bc whale tours and for taking the time. See whales and other marine wildlife on a whalewatching tour in vancouver. In 2010 she came back to vancouver island to complete high school. A premium version of the traditional service, our tour celebrates vancouvers unique neighbourhoods with stops focused on the downtown core and stanley park. Embark on a whalewatching excursion onboard a small zodiac boat that allows. Prince of whales is focused on sharing the beautiful and breathtaking coastal waters of british columbia, its vibrant wildlife, and its rich history. British columbia whale watching in british columbia whaletrips. 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 the 30th or 31st we would like to do a whale watching excurison.
There were a number of pacific whitesided dolphin pods observed with the largest pod numbering around 50 members. Start your whale watching adventure with a journey on one of our new shuttle buses. The coastline around vancouver island is the scene of a large whale migration that moves through the pacific ocean. Small personal tour groups, never more than 12 passengers on our boats. This is your chance to sea kayak with killer orca whales or watch them from our boat, the. Whale watching trips, sea lion and birding tours, and nature and historical tours. So it adds an extra dimension to the whale watching trip. Three of us chose this outfit to go whale watching while in. Our tours are located in steveston, it is a small scenic fishermen village. The killer whales come to this region to feed on the salmon that are returning to the fraser river to spawn. She later studied criminal justice at camosun college. The whale watching tours agencies also operate between march and october. There are three orca pods totaling over 80 whales in victorias waters alone. Day whale watching tours in victoria, bc eagle wing tours.
Vancouver tours, excursions and activities landsea tours. Youll see orca whales, migrating humpback whales and much more. A premium version of the traditional service, our tour celebrates vancouvers unique neighbourhoods with. Full day whale watching and wildlife tours vancouver island. We are so pleased to hear that you had an incredible killer whale encounter with multiple pods. Burnaby bc, coquitlam bc, richmond ca, vancouver bc available days. One grey whale was reported off saratoga beachoyster river area about 2 weeks ago and over the past weekend, two grey whales were reported near comox. Our 34 hour whale watching tours depart daily from downtown nanaimo bc, april through october.
These are all typical maneuvers you may expect to see while whale watching off the west coast of vancouver island. In addition to our popular whale watching tours, we offer a variety of private charters, photography excursions, corporate team building and custom multiday tours. Whalewatching tour from vancouver on the go tours uk. We are the most centrally located whale watching company on vancouver island with the highest sighting of orcas and humpback whales every year. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. Victoria whale watching packages and deals eagle wing tours. And also home to disneys world of storybrooke, the setting for the famous tv series once. Our crew bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours. Jun 26, 2018 the whale watching tours agencies also operate between march and october. Orca spirit adventures offers a courtesy shuttle service for all guests. Cruise with local certified naturalists and experts for a guided marine adventure to.
Bc whale tours victoria 2020 all you need to know before. 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. Fly from vancouvers harbour right to the whale watching boat in victoria and have a whale watching adventure of a lifetime. Like a sharp blade, it sparkled as the sunlight hit the beads of water falling from the fin and back into the pacific ocean. Longer tours to ensure maximum viewing time with the whales and wildlife. Vancouver whale watch provides passengers with the adventure of a lifetime through excellent customer. So, if you choose other months to enjoy holidays in vancouver, you may not get a chance of watching orca whales. 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 tour from granville island in vancouver wild whales vancouver. 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. Explore the water of the salish sea and strait of georgia with an experienced guide who tells you interesting facts about sea life as you search for killer whales, humpback whales, seals, sea lions, and sea birds.
Whale watching around vancouver island is a thrilling adventure at any age. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle. Tripadvisor whalewatching tour from vancouver provided. How far in advance of my tour does the shuttle arrive. 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. I have found 3 companies that operate from granville island or from richmond, but i have no clue which one to choose. Although we would love to make our tours cheaper it is just not possible with the costs of running the actual tour fuel, staff etc. Wild whales vancouver is located 5 to 10 minutes from most hotels in the downtown area with easy access to granville island. Vancouver whale watching a magical orca experience. Hi, we party of 2 will be staying 3 days in vancouver as from 2908 until 3108. Enjoy a scenic 35 minute float plane ride from vancouvers coal harbour to downtown victoria, then start your southern resident killer whale watching adventure. Kayak with us in johnstone strait, the broughton archipelago, desolation sound and the great bear rainforest. Your trip certainly sounds like it was a special experience.
Learn more about our trusted partners and additional activities for your excursion. Our whale watching tour focuses on magnificent orcas killer whales and majestic humpback whales, and other marine wildlife such as porpoises, sea lions, seals and bald eagles. Bear and whale watching tours vancouver entree destinations. Well take you through the salish sea ecosystem to see whales and other marine life in their natural habitat.
Victoria zodiac boat whale watching tour provided by. To download the full whaleplanner as a graphic, please just click this link and. Book a whale watching vancouver and discover memorable sights and rich culture of vancouver, canada ok 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. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. It wasnt more than 20minutes from the time we left the pier before the first killer whale graced us with its presence. For some of the best whale watching in bc, head on the whale watch plus tour. 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. You and your family and friends can enjoy a totally private marine adventure of a lifetime. Explore the waters off the coast of british columbia on this whale watching tour to see killer whales, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, porpoises, marine birds and more. Top 10 best whale watching tours in vancouver, bc last. From vancouver, youll travel to victoria for more whale watching and to explore canadas most english city. Our coastal wilderness is home to killer whales, humpback whales, sea lions, porpoises, seals, eagles, and more.
Grab a life jacket, hang on tight and keep your eyes open. Choose from either our covered or open boat tour options, both with on board washrooms. Vancouver whale watch richmond all you need to know. Whale watching tours whale watching april 1 to october 31. Thank you so much for choosing bc whale tours and for taking the time to share your experience. The following chart is provided as a guide to help you schedule your whale watching tour to coincide with the marine wildlife you would most like to see. 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. Rates and departures subject to change without notice. It was an incredibly lucky day for everyone on the water. 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.
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