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Prince Rupert, Whale Watching
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When in Prince Rupert, one of the best things you can possibly do is go whale watching. Seeing the whales out in the ocean free and enjoying life is an amazing experience. Two really great companies that I talked to out there were Seashore Charters and then also Prince Rupert Adventure Tours. They both had incredible friendly staff and were willing to do just about anything to make your experience out on the ocean with them as memorable as possible.
We were able to see many things while out on the boat. The low level clouds and mist on the ocean in the early morning made for some incredible pictures. Shortly after leaving the harbour we spotted a young wolf running along the coast after our boat. Whether he was running with the boat or actually away from us along the coast is uncertain, but it was pretty neat to see. Along with numerous bald eagles, a few porpoises, and a few rocks full of large sea lions, we were very fortunate in seeing many awesome animals while out on the ocean.
I recommend making your Prince Rupert experience very memorable with a Whale Watching tour out on the ocean next time you are out there!
August 09, 2011 | Tips from Travellers >
Prince Rupert, Whale Watching
Find more information about Prince Rupert - Whale Watching
As the fog lifted off the Pacific Ocean on the coast of Prince Rupert, BC, a charter from Seashore Charters set sail to find orca whales and humpback whales!
Prince Rupert is one of the most recommended places to go for whale watching, as many will migrate to the areas of water around Prince Rupert. On most occasions, you will be lucky enough to catch glimpse of a whale breaching or even a tail come out of the great depths of the ocean.
On the tour that we joined, along the coastline briefly after taking off, a wolf appeared and ran along the shore as the charter boat moved along with it. We also got the chance to see a porpoise in the water and a rock packed full of sea lions! The guides are very knowledgeable and will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have about the animals or the areas they tend to call home.
I recommend a whale watching tour with any of the companies in Prince Rupert for any ages and international travelers to get a great view of one of many locations on the British Columbia shore line!