The prime whale watching season in british columbia is between april and late october. Youll see orca whales, migrating humpback whales and much more. Harbour air will fly you from downtown vancouver to downtown victoria in just 35 minutes. In the fall pacific humpbacks are readying for their winter migration to hawaii. Why you should go whale watching in november sustainable. Whale watching in vancouver steveston seabreeze adventures. A pair of humpback whales feeding outside of victorias harbour. Whale watching in the waters around tofino is a particularly popular way to. Humpback whales this species of whales migrate to tofino from hawaii and mexico. Most sightings happen from july to october and, as the whales tend to come very close to the coast, you can. The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic.
A whale watching trip is a once in a lifetime experience. Book a whale watching holiday in canada with canadian affair for the. Two passengers on board the whale watching boat that sank off the coast of vancouver island in october 2015 have launched a class action. When youve finished your bibliography, copy and paste it into your paper or, if you upgrade to our fancy cite this for me premium subscription, you can download it to microsoft word. Get tools and addons to further enhance your research. 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. Whale watching in mid september vancouver message board. The ride can get a little bumpy if we encounter waves or the wakes from large boats. While out on the water, a couple of fishermen came across a humpback whale who had become entangled in a buoy and finally managed to release it. Bear watching on vancouver island discover vancouver. Times are tough for the travel community right now. And within this, chances to see them, camera in one hand, binoculars in the other, are almost limitless. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching.
March to october is the season for orcas, minke, grey, and humpback whales. Can recommend this company they operate from steveston, about 25 minutes from downtown vancouver. We will be in vancouver for a few days the beginning of october. A vessel from local company wild whales vancouver sent out a mayday call at 11.
When is the best time of year to go whale watching in. Humpback whales the world over are known for their epic migrations, complex songs, and the acrobatic jumps that earn them their name. 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. During this period thousands of whales migrate through these waters. 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. Each passes through the seas at slightly different times of the year but overall whale watching season is considered to run from march to october. If no one is able to help, plug whale watching and october into the search engine for the victoria forum. 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. 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. For more accessible wildlife encounters, head to vancouver island in march and april to see the gray whale migration, or from may through september when the orca are at their most plentiful. While the chances of seeing many whales is less than at peak season, there is still the possibility, also, you will see the other marine wildlife. Theres no such thing as bad weather in vancouver, just bad clothing choices. Over 30 people were rescued earlier today when a whale watching boat caught fire in the strait of georgia between vancouver and nanaimo. I went whale watching in october 2 years ago with a vancouver based whale watch co.
Frequently asked questions about whale watching in bc. The rarity of local sightings make for an exciting show if one is lucky. Bear watching on vancouver island bears are an iconic canadian creature and vancouver island has more than its fair share of these beautiful beasts that play within plain sight. 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. British columbia and particularly vancouver island is a brilliant location to spot orcas. You can spot various kinds of whales, like humpback whales, orcas, grey whales, and minke whales. A killer whale called luna a life does not have to be human to be.
May until october is the prime time to see the southern pod of resident orcas feeding on salmon in the gulf islands and the strait of georgia near vancouver. British columbia is one of the worlds best locations for whale watching. The worlds 8 best destinations for whale watching and. Is it worthwhile to go whale watching then and if so, can anyone recommend a.
There have been a few comments in the past about whale watching in october. Steveston seabreeze adventures offers vancouver whale watching tours from april 1st to october 31st. Wild whales vancouver 2020 all you need to know before. See whales and other marine wildlife on a whale watching tour in vancouver. These can be kayaking, highspeed zodiac trips, cruises, or even seaplanes. Whale watching tours whale watching april 1 to october 31. Because of this, its no surprise that bear watching tours are one of the top things to do on vancouver island. Your support will go a long way in helping tour operators worldwide get back on their feet down the road. Uk 0203 424 9790 download brochure send an enquiry request a callback. Gray whale estrichtius robustus gray whales are usually found in shallow, coastal waters of the north pacific. You can choose from various tours around the gulf and san juan islands. While the climate is relatively mild compared to the rest of canada, youll definitely want to pack wisely. In steveston village, just south of the bustling city of vancouver, you will plunge right into a whale watching journey.
Vancouver, british columbia is one of the best places to go whale watching. The west coast is most famous for viewing the gray whales as they migrate close to the vancouver island shore in the spring and fall. Is it worthwhile to go whale watching then and if so, can anyone recommend a good whale watching tour. Vancouver whale watch provides passengers with the adventure of a lifetime through excellent customer.
Many varieties of whales pass through the waters of vancouver s west coast including humpbacks, orcas, grey whales and minke whales. Relax on your whale watching trip as we transport you through the fraser river, strait of georgia and gulf islands in search of some of the many species found along our coast. Best place to go whale watching in british columbia. 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. 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. Chance of spotting rarer species add an extra thrill to whale watching when whale watching near victoria, keep an eye out for the lesser known minke whale. Steveston seabreeze adventures vancouver whale watching. Thousands of whales migrate through the vancouver coastal waters every year from march to october. Over 30 rescued after whale watching boat catches fire on. Because the season is slowing down, there are less boats on the ocean. On top of downloading citations to microsoft word, you will be able to save your work, create as many bibliographies as you want, and work faster with no ads. Visit this page from a desktop computer to download our applications. Perched on the western edge of vancouver island, the village of tofino may be small but it is an easily accessible gateway to raw beauty, unique heritage, outdoor adventure and fascinating wildlife.
These gentle giants are a common sight from march until late october. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island. Weather conditions in this area can be extremely variable. On vancouver island, youll find reputable whale watching providers to bring you close to the action while respecting the boundaries of these magnificent animals. If you have never seen whales before, the waters near vancouver are one of the best places in the world for this activity.
Victoria is located on the southern tip of vancouver island, located 112 kilometers across the georgia strait from the city of vancouver. Whale watching vancouver prince of whales wildlife. Our whale watching tour focuses on magnificent orcas killer whales, majestic humpback whales, and other marine. Over the summer there are also humpbacks, minke, fin. The vancouver whale watch team 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. The killer whales come to this region to feed on the salmon that are returning to the fraser river to spawn.
These small baleen whales can be seen around the globe, but are often more elusive in the vancouver island area. Layer up for an october vacation in vancouver as youll want to stay dry and comfortable. Luckily, if you are staying in vancouver there are plenty of options to get here. There are still whale watching tours aoperating until the end of october. From a cedar strip canoe, i was resting at a point betwn grebe islets and eagle harbour, offshore about 1 km in west vancouver. These enormous, majestic whales are fond of breaching and watching them shattering the surface of the water is a truly unforgettable sight. The whaleplanner october a whale watching infographic. Here are three reasons why you should go whale watching in november. Orca spirit adventures offers a courtesy shuttle service for all guests.
Based on the below it seems youre more likely to see whales up in vancouver in late decemberjanuary going south, and late marchmay going north. Download microsoft whale communications intelligent. The port of vancouver, the port of prince rupert, bc coast pilots, bc ferries, the. This customizable roundtrip 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. Telegraph cove on vancouver island, the orca capital of the world. The greatest variety is observed between midjuly and october. Known as the place to go for the best whale watching in british columbia, vancouver island offers amazing opportunities to witness wild marine life. Microsoft whale communications intelligent application gateway iag 2007 service pack 2 sp2 with application optimizers provides secure socket layer ssl virtual private network vpn, a web application firewall, and endpoint security management that enable access control, authorization, and content inspection for a wide variety of lineofbusiness applications. Whale watching holidays orca watching canadian affair. Members of the public are encouraged to download the whalereport app and. The return journey consists of a 35minute oneway seaplane flight from victoria to vancouver. The humpback whales are already here feeding, the salmon runs are beginning to peak, and by.