Whale Watching

Since 1996 Great Pacific Adventures has operated whale watching & marine wildlife tours from Victoria's Inner Harbour & we're passionate about what we do. Our team of university educated Marine Naturalists enlighten visitors on the many inhabitants of our marine community and the importance of environmental sustainability. Choose your adventure from a zodiac or a 14 m (45 ft) ocean cruiser offering indoor/outdoor seating.

In operation since 1982, Jamie's Whaling Station & Adventure Centres have all the activities you're looking for. Whale Watching on our 65 ft cruisers or high speed zodiacs. We also offer bear watching & sea lion tours. All guaranteed sightings! Hot Springs Cove, Sea to Sky hot springs, kayaking, Meares Island hiking, sunset & harbour cruises, scenic flights & more. Check out the West Coast's first whale watching company & check into some fun. Gift shops & lots of free parking (including motorhome/RV parking) at either of our Tofino or Ucluelet locations. Complimentary dog kennels too. Book your next adventure today.

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!

Join Ocean Outfitters for adventures in Clayoquot Sound, including guaranteed whale watching, bear watching, coastal hot springs tours, sea to sky tours, Meares Island walks &Lone Cone hikes. Exclusive offerings of customized private charters. Heated, covered cabin vessels or a large zodiac, all with washrooms. While waiting for your tour to commence, have an organic coffee drink from our in-house espresso bar & browse our gift shop & sister boutique Covet for unique handcrafted items & urban apparel. Open year-round.

World-class whale watching & marine wildlife tours. The clear, nutrient rich waters of Juan de Fuca & Haro Strait support an amazingly rich & diverse animal ecosystem & have been rated as one of the best places to view killer whales in the wild. On-board biologists with extensive knowledge of both local waters & marine habitat make this an educational experience you'll never forget. Complimentary shuttle service from all downtown locations & free vehicle parking. Victoria's only liquor licensed whale watching vessels. Reservations are highly recommended. Ask about our "Whale Guarantee".

Thousands of clients & perfect safety record! Sea kayaking with killer whales on our Nomadic Orca Expedition, a 4 or 5 day sea kayak trip that winds you amongst channels & islets on a journey of discovery through the best area in the world for killer whales. This is an area featured by National Geographic & Huffington Post as the place to kayak in BC.

Desolation Sound sea kayaking expedition. Explore one of the prettiest sea kayaking destinations in British Columbia through our unique route & exploration of experiential discovery.

Prince of Whales is British Columbia's largest marine adventure company & has been providing premier whale watching experiences for almost 20 years. With offices in Vancouver & Victoria, Prince of Whales is the number one choice for whale watching on the West Coast. Guests traveling to Victoria can choose from our Zodiac Adventure tours or our Ocean Magic Cruiser tours. Join us from June through August, out of Vancouver, as we depart on our Ultimate Day Tour. Enjoy comfort and convenience, as well as spectacular views, as we travel through the Gulf Islands on route to Victoria & the Butchart Gardens.

We are committed to preserving the ecological value & timeless wonder of Clayoquot Sound. We strive to help visitors appreciate the coastal environment through fun, educational outings. Our programs emphasize the many connections between forest & ocean ecosystems.

Whether whale watching, bear watching, dipping into Hot Springs Cove or sea kayaking to a rainforest trail, people of all ages have enjoyed our excursions since 1986.

We launch out of Tofino, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, just minutes from Long Beach & Pacific Rim National Park. Tofino is part of Clayoquot Sound, a temperate rainforest area of beaches & fjord inlets.

An Eco-tour with the viewing of orcas, humpback & minke whales, numerous other marine mammals & seabirds while touring through the protected waters of Johnstone Strait & the Broughton Archipelago.

Departures are from: Alert Bay on Cormorant Island & the Alder Bay Resort on Vancouver Island. Our 4-5 hr "Sail with the Whales" tour offers exceptional service & value to individuals, families & small groups and includes fresh baked muffins & Devonshire Tea.

If you are looking for a unique and Eco-friendly experience, join us, our carbon footprint is very small. There is no other whale-watching tour like it on the BC coast!

SpringTide's 61' Marauder IV provides the perfect platform for whale viewing & photography with 360° viewing decks & a terrific sound system to capture underwater vocalizations. Biologists provide informative lectures, while you enjoy free hot beverages, comfortable indoor/outdoor seating & spacious washroom facilities. Charter Marauder for your private events. Just for the thrill of it, suit-up for a Zodiac tour! Naturalist interpretations throughout your excursion covering biology & behaviour of whales, marine mammals & birds. 3 hour tours from April through October. Day trips, including transportation &/or hotels are available from Vancouver & Seattle. Sportfishing Charters Available on 42' Sportfish Yacht.