Orca dreams offers twenty years experience hosting people from around the world in the wildliferich waters of johnstone strait and broughton archipelago, off the east coast of vancouver island, british columbia. British columbia whale watching in british columbia whaletrips. Victoria is the capital of british columbia, although vancouver overtook it to become a larger and more significant commercial city over time. Canadas luxury whale watching base camp in british columbia. It is the largest island on the west coast of the americas. Whale tours in victoria bc springtide whale watching. The city has a population of 85,792, and the greater victoria area has a population of 367,770. The camp is located on a remote island off the north inner coast of vancouver island, a place famous for its large concentrations of killer whales orcas as well as the summer feeding grounds of humpback whales.
If reserving on line please use the promotion code emp1. The greater victoria area, nestled in beautiful, rugged west coast terrain, is home to dozens of gardens and provincial, regional and municipal parks, including some of the most famous in canada. Whale watching in victoria, british columbia traveling canucks. There may still be gray whales migrating up the coast in late may out in tofino the slower mothers and calves, most likely and usually a few gray whales stick. The waters around the canadian vancouver island are the worlds pivotal. Five star is a family business, and they are proud to offer you unparalleled service as you join them in discovering the picturesque west coast of canada, and vancouver island, home to one of the largest population of killer orca whales in the world.
Victoria zodiac boat whale watching tour provided by. Each time we went out was an unforgettable experience we saw two pods of transient orcas one of which had a unique silver calf and the other a very playfultail. Everywhere you turn, the photographic opportunities in vancouver islands marine ecosystem are spectacular. Victoria bc whale stock photos download 36 royalty free photos. On my recent trip to victoria i had the pleasure of going out with bc whale tours on three separate occasions. At the end of the boardwalk you will find our sandwich board with instuctions on meeting our water taxi. Hop aboard your opentop boat in victoria harbour and cruise out into the rolling waves with your guide. Download 36 victoria bc whale stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. Prince of whales whale watching 812 wharf st victoria bc v8w 1t3 canada. There are three orca pods totaling over 80 whales in victorias waters alone. Located in the heart of victorias beautiful inner harbour, prince of whales is the largest yearround whale watching and ecoadventure company in victoria, british.
Go on a guides tour or rent a sea kayak and paddle with the orcas. Day whale watching tours in victoria, bc eagle wing tours. Eagle wing whale watching in victoria british columbia canada at fishermans wharf. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in victoria, canada on tripadvisor.
Most visitors to nimmo bay, british columbia, expect to get up close and personal with black bears while exploring on foot. Other aquatic neighbours include sea lions, seals, porpoise and many marine birds. Youll discover museums, heritage and historic buildings, statues and sites that echo eras, industries and people of the past. Call or click to make a reservation now and mention you are staying at the empress hotel to get a special rate. Bc is renowned for the quality of its whale watching tours. Springtides whale watching tours will take you through some of the worlds most breathtaking scenery that bc has to offer. The 15 best things to do in victoria for travel after. Description the humpback whale is black with white patches on the flippers, bottom surface of the tail flukes and body. Hosting the mildest climate in canada, this fair weather city has many things to do yearround within walking distance of. Orcas, humpback, minke and gray whales are in their natural habitat on this exciting 3hour whale watching tour. Whale watching with first nation guides in victoria, bc. We walked to the harbor and decided last minute to book a whale watching tour with a company that we found while walking, orca spirit, it was the best tour i. Orca dreams now offers canadas first whalewatching camp, with bc packages that include 4 days of luxury camping.
Welcome to vancouver, british columbia, often called canadas most beautiful city, and surely one of the worlds most stunning. Killer whales are best observed from mid july through the first week of september. The cruise ship terminal is at ogden point, not far from downtown and inner harbour attractions. From ziplining through treetops to crescent moon kayaking, diving, hiking or cycling, visitors. Bc whale tours victoria all you need to know before. Majestic mammals and marine wildlife abound in the waters surrounding victoria, including the orca, or killer whale, and gray, humpback, and minke whales. Five people died after a whalewatching tour boat carrying 27 people sank off the coast of tofino, british columbia, on sunday, rescue coordinators said. We went on this tour in october and saw a number of humpback whales and large numbers of two types of sea. Join david roberts and james rogers, as they guide a group through the waters off of victoria, british columbia, to experience the thrill of whale watching. With growing passenger traffic in recent years, the victoria cruise port is now the busiest cruise ship portofcall in all of canada. Our company utilizes stateoftheart, custom designed, locally built vessels that are leading in the industry for safety. Read the page whale watching in british columbia for more information regarding orcas. Whale watching in british columbia mainly boils down to whale watching on vancouver island, even if you can also book tours directly from vancouver. It sounds like you had incredible encounters with both killer whales and humpback whales and with other local marine wildlife.
Whale watching in july and august vancouver island. Whale watching from victoria british columbia, canada. In western canada, resident killer whales feed on salmon and therefore follow the salmon run. All you need to know about whale watching in british columbia. Bc whale tours victoria aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. Surrounded by killer whales in victoria, british columbia. Each vessel has a private washroom and has a maximum capacity of 12 guests per trip. Tour operators, both on the mainland and the island, have specialized on orcas another highlight is the migration of the gray whales past the western part of the island. Prince of whales whale watching victoria 2020 all you.
Travel to the beautiful coastal town of victoria, british columbia, canada to embark on an incredible whale watching tour, all the while learning from the songhees nation what it means to be a first nation tribe in bc. Orcas with whale watching boat victoria canada stock photo istock. Victoria whale watching tours sea king adventures inc. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time on the water with us. Everywhere you turn, there is grand mountain and ocean scenery, yet its also a cosmopolitan city with a wealth of cultural attractions and fine restaurants, leading some to compare it to manhattan but with mountains. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. Arriving in victoria by ship is a fantastic introduction to the british columbian capital city.
Our whale watching tours located off the southern coast of victoria, british columbia consist of viewing transient orca pods, migrating humpback whales, grey whales and other marine animals that reside in our coastal waters. In eastern canada, killer whale movements are often a response to seal and rorqual monodontidae whale migrations. The most important city of the island is victoria in the south. Humpback whale the humpback whales of british columbia. Founded in the 1840s by british settlers who named it after queen victoria, it grew rapidly during the canadian gold rush as a key port serving the fortunehunting miners and industry. Avoid the crowds and travel straight to the whales on this 3hour whalewatching cruise and return to victorias inner harbor as the sun is setting. All of our vessels are custom made by titan marine and hand designed by the owner of the bc whale tours, harold. This family owned and operated company is sure to deliver a world class marine wildlife viewing experience. The island is 460 kilometres 290 mi in length, 100 kilometres 62 mi in width at its widest point, and 32,4 km 2 12,407 sq mi in area. Aspringtide whale watching delta victoria 45 songhees road victoria, british columbia canada, 123456 phone. Victoria, bc is the best place on earth to view whales in the wild. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle.
In victoria, you can meet the chefs, meet the farmers and visit the farms. The rugged beauty of the west coast is something that should be experienced with victorias boutique whale watching company. Download this orcas with whale watching boat victoria canada. First nations, british and asian cultural histories make modern victoria a vibrant, diverse and funtodiscover city. From the commencement of our tour you will see the snow crowned olympic mountains virtually soar from the sea bed. Kayaking with killer whales in british columbia, canada. British columbia, canada1 contribution1 helpful vote. If seeing orcas is a priority, please keep these dates in mind when you book your tour with us. Only adding to the allure is the fact that there are a variety of whale types that visitors to the regions coast can expect to see.
As early as february, blooms spring up across the victoria while much of canada is still covered in snow. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. Admire native marine wildlife in the waters of british columbia on this 3hour whalewatching adventure in victoria. Choose your victoria whale watching adventure just a short cruise from downtown victoria, an ocean wilderness awaits. April to october join our comfortable 61 ft covered. Instrumental in establishing whale watching in victoria, five star whale watching has been turning heads since 1985. Gray whales migrate up and down the pacific coast between the baja, where they birth their young, and the coast of alaska, where they feed. British columbia whale watching is something that any and all outdoor enthusiasts should enjoy, and there is plenty of time to enjoy it in this region known for its excellent wildlife.
Prince of whales whale watching in victoria british. Victoria has more boats departing for whale watching than any place on vancouver island and most companies guarantee whale sightings. After our unsuccessful search for whale sharks in belize a few months ago, we were thrilled to be invited by tourism victoria to go on a whale watching tour with prince of whales. Vancouver island is in the northeastern pacific ocean, part of the canadian province of british columbia. Orca dreams is canadas first whale watching luxury base camp.
Your vessel, a zodiac speedboat, is built with stability in. Experience the thrill of encountering the majestic whales that inhabit the coast of british columbia. Victoria is the 7th most densely populated city in canada with 4,405. Toprated victoria, british columbia whale watching tours 2020. Once in telegraph cove follow the boardwalk through the historic old town of telegraph cove. Victoria bc is an international destination for people seeking anything from culture, fun and food, to outdoor adventures or vibrant night life. After all, the luxe, timberframed lodge on canadas pacific coast is. About bc whale tours leave the crowds behind on our custom made vessels specifically designed for comfort, speed and safety that carry only 12 guests at a time. Bc whale watching whale watching in british columbia.
Like the birds, these migrations are on a regular seasonal cycle that is fairly predictable. Five star whale watching is the fairmont empress hotel inhouse whale watching company, and as a guest of the hotel we have a special offer for you. Whale watching activity around vancouver island, victoria, b. This tour departs shortly after dinner time, allowing you to view the whales and wildlife with fewer boats, fewer people. Prince of whales is focused on sharing the beautiful and breathtaking coastal waters of british columbia, its vibrant wildlife, and its rich history.
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