Tofino whale watching companies provide zodiacs and comfy cruises. Our bear watching tours cruise through the protected and calm waters surrounding meares island and other scenic small islands throughout the sound. Offering daily ecofriendly whale watching, bear watching and hot springs tours for over 30 years from beautiful tofino, british columbia. Whale watching around vancouver island in british columbia is an exceptional experience that will leave you awestruck after watching whales that weigh thousands of pounds frolic in their natural habitat. We have a strong sense of urgency and duty to the community. We must stay close to home if we want to keep our citizens safe.
Jamies whaling station expands its fleet with the 60 m. Tolles whale watching adventure tofino wildlife tours. Enjoy nature sans arboreal attire with todays groupon for a tour from the whale centre in tofino. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in tofino. Year round whale watching and a whale watch guarantee available. Off the coasts of california, there is no shortage of whale watching tours available for whale season. Our plan was to try whale watching in victoria with tofino as a backup if the sightings were not really good, that is before i realised it is a fairly pricey trip, so, what would you guys who know go for as the better experience, victoria or tofino. Like juniorhigh drama club, wildlife observation requires the patience to sit still for long periods of time in a tree costume. Whale classification breeding patterns of whales whale migration join us british columbia. Depending on the season, you may encounter grey whales feeding around.
Whale watching tofino and ucluelet bc humpback, grays. The whale centre invites you to join us for an exciting sea adventure in pristine coastal ecosystems. Where best to whale watch in august tofino vs victoria. I am a bit biased as i live here but september usually has good numbers of orcas in the area plus high numbers of humpback whales. It starts with a mind boggling 20,000 gray whales swimming past our shores in spring on their annual migration from birthing waters by the baja peninsula north to the bering strait by alaska. The whale centre tour guide tofino, british columbia. The tofino whale watching season begins in march with the pacific rim whale festival and lasts into autumn with peak sightings in spring during the gray whale northward migration and throughout the summer months culminating in. Tofino whale watching remote passages, tofino, british columbia.
Tofino boat chartersair charters explore clayoquot sound. Tofino fishing tofino fishing charters have expert experienced guides here. In the waters around tofino, you can see gray whales quite. Tofino whale watching tours discover tofino bc canada. The whale report remote passages whale watching, tofino, bc. On the west coast, tofino is a quaint town with an embedded orcawatching culture. The main whale watching destinations are in british columbia on the west coast and in newfoundland, quebec, new brunswick, and nova scotia on the east coast. Both sides of vancouver island afford primo opportunities. Whale watching tofino and ucluelet west coast motel. Whale watching british columbia vancouver islands watching. Killer whales orcas, gray whales, humpback whales and minke whales ply the waves and perform their watery rituals.
For example, jamies does tours out of both ucluelet and tofino, however in tofino they also offer a hot springs tour and a flight seeing tour. The chatter on the local radio channel is about to pick up as whale watching boats start heading out from the docks in tofino for another season. If you want to get out on the ocean and enjoy some wildlife viewing, a whale watching tour is a must. Hopping aboard a specialized whale watching boat is the best way to see these majestic creatures. Tofinos clayoquot sound offers the most incredible coastline for viewing black bears. Whale watching holidays orca watching canadian affair. Jamies whaling station and adventure centres tofino. Tofino whale watching tours the whale centre, tofino, bc. I just wanted to check whether there was much difference in the tours going out of tofino compared to those from ucluelet. Tofino is definitely worth a visit and has lots to offer but if you have the time the best whale watching at that time of year in my opinion is at the north end of island. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best tofino cruises around. These small baleen whales can be seen around the globe, but are often more elusive in the vancouver island area.
Whale watching, victoria or tofino canada lonely planet. Whale watching vancouver island news, events, travel. Whale watching tofino vs ucluelet tofino forum tripadvisor. They conduct research of the marine ecosystems, monitor marine life and promote public awareness of the marine environment in clayoquot sound. They travel 10,00012,000 miles round trip every year between their winter calving lagoons in the warm waters of mexico and their summer feeding grounds in the cold arctic seas. The history of jamies whaling station jamies whaling. Whale watching in tofino with jamies full time canada. A study prepared for international fund for animal welfare in 2009 estimated that million people went whale watching globally in 2008. Up to 51% off wildlife tour in tofino the whale centre. The whale centre, tofino, bc tofino whale watching, bear. Some of these massive mammals stay in our waters for the summer, giving ample opportunities for viewing. We offer tofino whale watching tours, bear watching tours, bird watching tours and hot springs cove tours on both open boston whaler and covered. March was fantastic for orca sightings already as well as the grey whales which are the primary whales in the area at this time.
With all that coastline, there are plenty of places to go whale watching in canada. Tofino surfing surfing waves for beginners and experts. Over the winter they breed and calve in warm mexican waters then, midfebruary to april moms and calves till june, migrate close by our shore on the way to cold alaskan waters, where the food is. Uk 0203 424 9698 download brochure send an enquiry request a callback. Tofino bears, whales and hot springs tours the whale.
For the grey whale migration past tofino, youll need to go in march. Whale watching season resumes in tofino following leviathan. With so many larger tour operators already established in tofino, my goal was to provide a different wildlife experience for my guests, tours in smaller groups and with a more personal touch. Theres simply nothing better than a whale watching tour in bc with orca spirit, some prefer viewing beneath the summer sun, while others prefer cooler spring and fall viewings. Black bear guesthouse luxurious self catering suits with stunning views of the tofino inlet and close to the beach. Jul 05, 2015 whale watching out of tofino british columbia. Some even come in the winter months for an uncrowded adventure. Zodiac whale watching in tofino, british columbia, canada west coast.
Whales and bears a trip to the broken group islands part of pacific rim national park, with a focus on bear and whale watching. Hi, im visiting victoria, tofino and cmpbell river next mount and i am wanting to do some whale watching im wondering what everyone would recommend between the three, as tofino looks more picturesque and slightly cheaper, but is it true orcas are more prominent closer to victoria or cmpbell river. Typical tofino whale watching tours take 2 to 3 hrs. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. Remote passages brings many years of experience and a responsible approach to whale watching in tofino on the west coast. Remote passages whale watching tours from tofino, bc, vancouver island, canada. Operating since 1982 jamies boasts many firsts for tofino and the whale watching industry in british columbia. Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. Aug 15, 2012 a young humpback whale entertains tourists very closely. Tofino has a long whale watching season, running from march through to late november. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. If any cancellations are received, including a reduction in the passenger numbers, within 48 hours of the tour departure then the full amount of the reservation will be charged to the credit card used to secure the booking. Tofinos bear watching season runs from april 1st until the end of october. 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.
Whale watching in tofino can be done from march to september. Youll see orca whales, migrating humpback whales and much more. A whale watching tour in tofino is a fullon seafari. Our tofino whale watching, tofino bear watching and hot springs cove tours have a 48 hour cancellation policy. The hot springs tour is not a whale watching trip although you may see some, but a neat option never the less. One christmas eve, whale harbor is visited by a man who thinks hes jesus and claims to be looking for a game of poker. Clayoquot sound is very popular with gangs of transient killer whales that are on the hunt for food.
He made his passion to his career in the year of 2007 when he moved to tofino and started adventure tofino wildlife tours. Tofino whale watching remote passages, tofino, british. Call us at 18006669833 to request a star light departure for your whale watch plus or hot springs explorer marine adventure. Choose to go whale watching in an open style zodiac boat or enclosed boat. Ocean outfitters donates this amount, plus the majority of our corporate. Welcome the first gray whales of the season on vancouver island or try your luck with the blue whales. Over the winter they breed and calve in warm mexican waters then, midfebruary to april moms and calves till june, migrate close by our shore on. In tofino whale watching has been underway for several months now has has been really excellent. The rarity of local sightings make for an exciting show if one is lucky.
During whale watching season, theres nothing like seeing the fluke of a humpback. Whale tours leave from the harbour downtown tofino bc. Whale watching tofino vs victoria tofino forum tripadvisor. From 2hour trips to multiday cruises, whale watching during whale season is a highly popular activity. Whale watching in tofino head out on the pristine waters of clayoquot sound in search of mighty gray and humpback whales. Tofino bears, whales and hot springs tours the whale centre faq. Join us for a whale watching tour aboard one of our 30 zodiacs or covered boats in. Whale watching in ucluelet, whale watching at subtidal. With so many larger tour operators already established in tofino, my goal was to provide a different wildlife experience for my guests, tours in. The whaleplanner march a whale watching infographic whaletrips.
Ucluelet and tofino whale watching tours explore both the sheltered waters. The history of jamies whaling station whale watching and. Take a look at our california whale watching seasons and pricing information for your trip. Launching from tofino takes you into clayoquot sound. We went in the end of coho season and he warned us it might be slow but even so he put us on fish and was. Our season starts with the longest migration of any mammal, the gray whale. As mentioned above, if you are heading to tofino, it is really a different show than victoria and ideally i would do both. Both places can have good whale watching depending on the time of year. Acsla at march 1220 tofino gray whale migration update. A young humpback whale entertains tourists very closely. It starts with a mind boggling 20,000 grey whales swimming past our shores in spring on their annual migration from birthing waters by the baja peninsula north to the bering strait by alaska. The whale centre tofino all you need to know before you. Hi, im visiting victoria, tofino and cmpbell river next mount and i am wanting to do some whale watching im wondering what everyone would recommend between the three, as tofino looks more picturesque and slightly cheaper, but is it true orcas are more prominent closer to. However, it is important to do your research before embarking, as not all whale watching tours are created.
Jamies offers tours in tofino and ucluelet on highspeed, zodiacstyle vessels for those craving adventure, or board our large cruiser style whale watching. Tofino whale watching whales and other wildlife love tofino. This is the best place in the world to see orcas, the mr. See whales and other marine wildlife on a whalewatching tour in vancouver.
Lukwa, in time for its 38th whale watching season in tofino, bc february 26, 2019. With a significant focus on marine ecosystems and coastal life education, the pacific rim whale festival celebrates the continued protection and annual return of migrating pacific grey whales to the coastal waters of the communities of tofino, ucluelet and pacific rim national park reserve. Hi there, the whale watching can be great in either location. Our whale watching season usually starts in mid february and lasts until the end of october. Jamies whaling station is a company comprised of close to 50 west coast residents during our peak season. Tofino has a long whale watching season, running from march sometimes late february through october. The district of tofino, tourism tofino, and the tofino chamber of commerce has asked visitors to follow the directive of the federal and provincial governments. Hi all, were staying in tofino for 4 days in mid june and are planning on taking a whale watching tour. Whether we are exploring in our open zodiac or from the comfort of our coveredpanoramic view cruiser, the stellar sea, its easy to provide an enjoyable experience in the serene inlet waters of clayoquot sound in search for the distinguished black bear. Whales can be spotted year round in the pacific ocean off the west coast of vancouver island. Jamies whaling station whale watching and adventure tours in.
Annually we also enjoy record numbers of humpback whales and our summer resident gray whales. Welcome aboard the whale watch plus program remote passages brings many years of experience and a responsible approach to whale watching in tofino on the west coast. Welcome aboard our vessels tofino whale watching, bear. We offer various morning, midday, and afternoon departures.
The whale centre tofino all you need to know before. We offer a halfday whale watching program that travels to gray whale feeding areas near tofino, and a combination package which includes the thermal pools at hot springs cove. Book a whale watching holiday in canada with canadian affair for the chance to. There are several great companies in tofino including ocean outfitters, jamies whaling station, and the whale centre, but also an amazing company in ucluelet called aquamarine adventures local company, with the owner running the boat himself outstanding experience. The tofino whale watching season begins in march with the pacific rim whale festival and lasts into autumn with peak sightings in spring during the gray whale northward migration and throughout the summer months culminating in their southbound return in early september. Celebrating over 33 years of operation on the west coast of vancouver island, the whale centre continues to venture out into clayoquot sound, off the coast of tofino, bc, taking passengers on whale watching tours, bear watching tours, hot springs cove tours, bird watching tours, pelagic. Tofino whale watching is an amazing up close and personal view of whales. Whale watching is mostly a recreational activity cf. Some operators offer limited boat trips during the winter months, but the whale watching season starts in earnest in the month of march with the pacific rim whale festival.
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