Wildlife Tours

Are you ready for awe-inspiring whale watching memories from Vancouver Island? Ocean EcoVentures' high quality whale watching excursions depart daily from the seaside village of Cowichan Bay. Our whale watching tours focus on the southern resident orca whales, humpback whales, grey whales & minke whales. You will also encounter sea lions, bald eagles, harbour seals, Dall's & harbour porpoise, as well as a myriad of marine birds on your whale watching eco tour. Ocean EcoVentures is committed to providing you with an intimate & informative whale watching experience. Small tour groups - a maximum of 12 passengers on each tour. Whales are our passion!

Discover the story behind Vancouver Island's ancient rainforests of giant trees, alpine flower meadows & turquoise mountain lakes; ocean tide pools; marine & other wildlife; salmon & bird watching areas. Year-round personal nature tours with a biologist trained by Interpretation Canada. Get to the right place in less time so you can spend more time exploring, learning, exercising & experiencing. Find secret places & special moments off the beaten path & discover the hidden creatures others don't know about. Have an authentic vacation that tells the story behind the scenery through thought-provoking & interactive programs. Snowshoeing & hiking tours.

Plan an afternoon adventure. Located in the Yellow Point area of Ladysmith, our studio & gift shop is an experience worth seeing. We are a working studio with two International award winning Artist in house. We focus mainly on functional & decorative glass art, but also have gifts in our shop. The studio is located on a 5 acre estate with expansive gardens & a trout filled lake. Bring a sack lunch, see the gallery & then wander the gardens & rest on the provided picnic tables. The wild birds abound & seasonally.