Wild whales vancouver all you need to know before you go. Before boarding, we ask all guests to checkin at our office. Gray whale estrichtius robustus gray whales are usually found in shallow, coastal waters of the north pacific. Humpback whales are known to be one of the most playful whales on earth. Whale watching holidays orca watching canadian affair. Hi, i am planning to do whale watching from vancouver on 23rd june. From march until the middle of may, both steller and california sea lions visit the fraser river estuary. You can choose from various tours around the gulf and san juan islands. Here is a look at your options for getting to vancouver island by water. Orca whale watch at vancouver island in september 2009.
After enjoying the beautiful sights of whales, sea lions, marine birds, and these beautiful gardens, you will hop aboard a gulf island tour for the 2 hour and 30 minute boat ride back to vancouver. Halfday whale watching adventure from vancouver provided by. Enjoy a 3to5hour, smallgroup adventure, departing from the beautiful town of steveston, located just outside the city of vancouver. Looks good but then i dont get to see downtown much 3 prince of whales whale watching. Whale watching from vancouver vancouver forum tripadvisor. Whale watching adventure semienclosed vessel 2020 vancouver. 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. Ill be in vancouver in the first couple of weeks of april, and am really keen to see some whales. We provide whale and grizzly bear tours, and great bear rainforest tours. Humpback whales the world over are known for their epic migrations, complex songs, and the acrobatic jumps that earn them their name. The port of vancouver, the port of prince rupert, bc coast pilots, bc ferries. Whale watching vancouver vancouver forum tripadvisor.
Join us for an exciting 2 hour trip to see these marine mammals. Then ill go to victoria and do a whale watching tour, before either heading back to vancouver or straight to seattle. Spend 4 hours on the water, keeping your eyes peeled for orcas and other marine wildlife. Our company our guarantee conservation download our brochure our gift. We had a great time on our trip, and id recommend vancouver whale watch to any other groups, definitely. May 16, 2017 the vancouver aquarium is weighing its options, including possible legal action, in response to a controversial ban on whales, dolphins and porpoises in city parks. Whale watching is popular and reliable from bcs capital, victoria at the southern tip of vancouver island, and from surftown tofino on the west coast of the island. Digital orca vancouver, british columbia atlas obscura. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle. How far in advance of my tour does the shuttle arrive.
With the vancouver tours, you may spend 1 2 hours travelling to where the orcas are, then 1 2 hours travelling back to vancouver, so you may be on the water for 5 hours, youre still saving time and money in the big picture. Onboard naturalist guides will fill you in on animal identification, natural history, and more. During the 4 hour cruise from vancouver, youll see the whales crossing the georgia strait and witness them breaching the surface of the water. Discover digital orca in vancouver, british columbia. A whale watching trip is a once in a lifetime experience. Known as the place to go for the best whale watching in british columbia, vancouver island offers amazing opportunities to witness wild marine life. Orca whale watching vancouver island canada youtube. From there we will provide directions for boarding your boat. The powder coated aluminium sculpture on a stainless steel frame is owned by pavco, a crown corporation of british columbia which operates bc place stadium and the vancouver convention centre. Jul 08, 2018 how to get to vancouver island by sea.
On the 30th or 31st we would like to do a whale watching excurison. Whale watching victoria trip and return via seaplane. Jun 22, 2015 a pod of orcas show up a lunchtime in vancouvers coal harbour. However, your best bet is to head a little further afield to vancouver island.
See whales and other marine wildlife on a whale watching tour in vancouver. A pixel art killer whale is frozen midleap in this vancouver square. Vancouver whale watch provides passengers with the adventure of a lifetime. Eagle eye adventures is the most reliable whale watching tours company in. Digital orca is a 2009 sculpture of a killer whale by douglas coupland, installed next to the vancouver convention centre in vancouver, british columbia, canada. Members of the public are encouraged to download the whalereport app and. Join our professional wildlife guides for a 3 to 5 hour whale watching tour. 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. Big horns intro 2 by audionautix is licensed under a creative co. Many people opt to travel to vancouver island by sea, especially for those living elsewhere in british columbia or along the west coast of the united states. Whale watching from vancouver vancouver message board.
Head out into the canadian gulf islands and beyond in search of wild killer whales, humpback whales, seals, sea lions, porpoises, and more. The whaleplanner march a whale watching infographic whaletrips. Sep 03, 2018 our vancouver island whale watching trip trip lasted around 4 hours and i will never forget it. Youll see orca whales, migrating humpback whales and much more. Look for killer whales in their natural habitat on this whale watching adventure near vancouver, british columbia. Whale watching in april vancouver island forum tripadvisor. In the fall pacific humpbacks are readying for their winter migration to hawaii.
Our explorathor ii open and express semicovered vessels use water jets. During peak viewing months, our success rate for sighting orcas is almost 100%. Toprated vancouver whale watching tours 2020 dolphin tours. Fly from vancouvers harbour right to the whale watching boat in victoria and have a whale watching adventure of a lifetime. The wild whales experience begins by offering unparalleled views of the vancouver city skyline from english bay. Whale watching in bc is easily accessible, with tours even going from 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. Sign up for our newsletter and discover travel experiences youll really want to try. New whales, dolphins banned from vancouver aquarium the. Although wildlife is the focus of our trip, the scenery along the way is not to be forgotten. Plus, you will have plenty of photos and a great new experience to share with others back home. 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. This 11 hour whale watching expedition combines two of the most popular activities in vancouver whale watching and seaplane adventures. Everyone deserves to treat themselves every once in a while so head to wild whales vancouver, bc today and have some fun.
Return to vancouver by ferry while cruising through active pass. During mating season, the males will sing organized and complex songs with distinct melodies and themes that can be heard over twenty miles away. We went a few years ago, as i am a rubbish sailor husband went and enjoyed loads of orcas. Whale watching in vancouver, canada the ultimate guide. From march to october each year, thousands of whales migrate through the waters near vancouver, making it one of the worlds best locations for whale. My plan is to head towards tofino, and do a boat tour which will hopefully coincide with the grey whale migration. 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. Explorathor ii open air covered convertable with observation deck. Looks good but then i dont get to see downtown much 3 prince of whales whale watching only. Reviews for 2day vancouver island and tofino whale watching. Welcome the first gray whales of the season on vancouver island or try your luck with the blue. With limited time, id go with a stevestonbased company, like steveston seabreeze adventures or vancouver whale watch. Our location wild whales vancouver is situated on granville island, a 510 minute taxi ride from most downtown hotels. See whales and other marine wildlife on a whalewatching tour in vancouver.
Orca spirit adventures offers a courtesy shuttle service for all guests. Prince of whales is focused on sharing the beautiful and breathtaking coastal waters of british columbia, its vibrant wildlife, and its rich history. These can be kayaking, highspeed zodiac trips, cruises, or even seaplanes. Top 10 best whale watching tours in vancouver, bc last. I have found 3 companies that operate from granville island or from richmond, but i have no clue which one to choose. Book your tickets online for vancouver whale watch, richmond.
Youll arrive in victoria just in time for lunch and be. Our morning will be spent travelling to the west coast of vancouver island. If you click on them i might receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. You can spot various kinds of whales, like humpback whales, orcas, grey whales, and minke whales. As you head out to explore our coastal islands, youll search for dolphins, porpoises, seals, otters, sea lions, bald eagles and more on your way to whales. Our mission we aspire to be the best whale watching company in the area by. With a lot of fantastic orcajumps, it was a great experience. Get up close with the killer whales between vancouver and victoria, british columbia on this. We will take a ferry from vancouver and then drive to the town of tofino, bc, where guests can choose to take a whale watching tour or simply spend the rest of the day relaxing. Apr 01, 2020 2 in canada north america a guide to whale watching in vancouver for nature lovers last updated on apr 1, 2020 its pretty likely that this article contains affiliate links. Come for the afternoon, or stay a few nights at one of our partner hotels. Unlike openair speed boats, this heated whale watching boat has indoor and outdoor viewing decks so youll enjoy a comfortable trip in any weather.
For example, one whale from j pod a resident killer whale is named princess angeline j17 and one whale from a transient pod is named stanley t123a. Watch for orca whales and other marine wildlife on a halfday whale watching tour in vancouver. Vancouver whale watch richmond all you need to know. There are many options for transportation to our office and departure point. Whale watching at the san juan islands from victoria bc on vancouver island canada. May 29, 2016 whale watching at the san juan islands from victoria bc on vancouver island canada. We stayed in vancouver and we thought the trip would go from there, but up very early, coach to ferry to vancouver island 2 hours poss.
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