Its precisely that reason why i dont really think it matters too much when you want to visit, unless you have a specific goal in mind ie. We offer tofino whale watching tours, bear watching tours, bird watching tours and hot springs cove tours on both open boston whaler and covered. We had a hire car and took it on the ferry from horseshoe bay to nanaimo. Jamies whaling station expands its fleet with the 60 m. Guide to whale watching hotspots around vancouver island, bc at this time of the year, people from all over the world flock to vancouver island, bc to witness up close and personal the sheer beauty and majestic view of different species of whales. Whale watching british columbia vancouver islands watching. The offerings of tofino whale watching operators are as diverse as the companies. Some even come in the winter months for an uncrowded adventure. This oceanfront resort overlooks cox bay, on the edge of the pacific rim national park. While exploring the rugged coastal shoreline near tofino be ready for more than just whales. We are proud leaders in responsible whale watching, bear watching and wildlife viewing and have a strong passion for educating guests about the wonders and the fragility of clayoquot sound and tofino. Ask about our specialized pelagic bird watching tours and private tours in clayoquot sound. Whale watching off tofino, ucluelet, and vancouver island.
Zodiacs and larger boats they have a very popular tour islands, whales and bears a trip to the broken group islands part of pacific rim national park, with a focus on bear and whale watching. Whale watching tofino and ucluelet west coast motel. Enjoy miles of spectacular scenery aboard our luxury covered boats, or for a real thrill jump aboard one of our zodiacs and experience the wildside. The whale report remote passages whale watching, tofino, bc. On the west coast, tofino is a quaint town with an embedded orcawatching culture. Tofino bear watching bears and birds love tofino and clayoquot sound. It is a part of vancouver islands pacific rim, which includes ucluelet, the alberni valley, clayoquot sound, long beach, and more. Most common in this area are the summer resident gray whales. We then drove to tofino via port alberni with the mountains in our sights on route 4 from tofino, we were able to walk through the forest to get to the beach which we had to ourselves. Some of these massive mammals stay in our waters for the summer, giving ample opportunities for viewing. From exciting fast zodiac visits to the whales to more leisurely cruises on large comfortable vessels, also in combination to a visit to the hot springs.
Tofinos only cookyourcatch fishing trip diving whale and bear watching plus hot springs cove trip. When visiting the area, victoria and nanaimo are among the ideal jump off point to getting in and around the whale watching locations. The whale watching boat that capsized near tofino, b. Tofino whale watching inc discover tofino bc canada. Oct 28, 2012 whale watching in tofino, vancouver island, bc remote passages more videos, photos and information about bc from. Acsla at march 1220 tofino gray whale migration update. Tofino has a long whale watching season, running from march through to november. Hopping aboard a specialized whale watching boat is the best way to see these majestic creatures. Mar 17, 2018 add to calendar whale watching in tofino 03172018 08. Whale watching in tofino, vancouver island, bc remote passages more videos, photos and information about bc from. 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.
Aug 26, 2017 add to calendar whale watching in tofino 08262017 08. Whale watching in to fino, british columbia, canada. 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. Know the famous whale hotspots in vancouver island, bc. Tofino is a district of approximately 1,932 residents on the west coast of vancouver island in the canadian province of british columbia. Tofino surfing surfing waves for beginners and experts. Whale watching tofino and ucluelet bc humpback, grays.
Whale watching tours in tofino, bc they dive, spout, breach, spyhop and lobtail. Humpback whale breaching off the coast of tofino, bc. 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. We offer various morning, midday, and afternoon departures. Whale watching in april vancouver island forum tripadvisor. The best page i have found for whale season off tofino is from jamies whale watching. Tofino on vancouver island offers visitors off season relaxation and pacific northwest beauty. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for. Whale watching tours tofino the whale centre, tofino, bc.
Then we had a great walk through the rain forest for a soak in a hot spring then. Tofino bears, whales and hot springs tours the whale centre. The whale centre tofino all you need to know before. Lukwa, which will join jamies varied fleet of nine whale and wildlife viewing vessels in. 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. 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. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. The whale centre tofino 2020 all you need to know before. You will also see lots of sea birds, eagles seals and steller sea lions and probably dalls. Tofino weddings go all the way in tofino and get married. The history of jamies whaling station jamies whaling. Annually we also enjoy record numbers of humpback whales and our summer resident gray whales. We frequently encounter sea lions, otters, porpoises, seals, bald eagles, and much more. Clayoquot sound is very popular with gangs of transient killer whales that are on the hunt for food.
Lukwa, which will join jamies varied fleet of nine whale. People from all parts of the world come here to watch these magnificent creatures of the deep. Tofino has a long whale watching season, running from march sometimes late february through october. Tofino marine tours, fishing charters and other tours. Im sorry, i know similar questions have been raised before, but i still cant decide. The district is located at the western terminus of highway 4 on the tip of the esowista peninsula at the southern edge of clayoquot sound a popular tourist destination in the summer, tofino s population swells to many times its winter size. No visit to tofino is complete without a trip on a whalewatching tour. Unfortunately, due to the inherent nature of viewing wild animals in their natural habitat, we cannot guarantee with 100% certainty that there will be sightings on every tour. Choose from redone standalone beach houses great for larger groups and families, lodge suites, or couple up and get cozy in either the beachfront or lighthouse suites. The whale centre enjoys a sightings success rate of over 95% for both whale watching tours and bear watching tours throughout our season. Tofino whale watching tours the whale centre, tofino, bc.
Both places can have good whale watching depending on the time of year. The gray whale migration from baja california, mexico begins to arrive along the west coast of vancouver island in february and continues through late april. Zodiac whale watching in tofino, british columbia, canada west coast. Whale watching tours let our seasoned guides show you to clayoquot sounds resident whales, sea otters and other marine wildlife. The whale centre tofino all you need to know before you. 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. Among them the humpback and grey whale, both of which are still commonly seen in this area. Lukwa, in time for its 38th whale watching season in tofino, bc february 26, 2019 jamies whaling station is excited to announce the acquisition of the 60 vessel, m. There are two places to whale watch from the pacific rim. When the time came to hunt, the canoe or canoes would leave the shore early, arriving at the hunting grounds at dawn. In addition to their sheer size we are also awed by the graceful movements, epic migrations, and complex and lively social interactions of. During your trip to vancouver island, it is well worth taking in one of the many tours available along the coast of vancouver island and keeping your full attention on the water.
Whale watching in tofino, vancouver island, bc remote. Best tofino activities best tofino surfing, whale watching. Jamies offers tours in tofino and ucluelet on highspeed, zodiacstyle vessels for those craving adventure. The whale centre has over thirty years experience in sharing tofino and clayoqout sounds ecosystems with guests from all over the world. Whale classification breeding patterns of whales whale migration join us british columbia.
Black bear watching tours operate from april through october. Tlaoquiaht whale hunt tashii paddle school and tofino sup. Garry henkel, aboriginal journeys whale and grizzly bear tours. Tofino whale watching cruiser tour jamies whaling station. The whale centre in tofino offers whale, bear and bird watching tours but it also is a centre for marine mammal rescue. A whale watching tour in tofino is a fullon seafari. Book your adventure tour online with jamies whaling. Make sure to stop in to see the whale museum, featuring local marine natural history including a grey whale skeleton and a great selection of gifts.
Whale watching in tofino, whale watching at remote passages. Join us for a whale watching tour aboard one of our 30 zodiacs or covered boats in the some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Locate and compare whale watching in to fino bc, yellow pages local listings. Apart from the whales in tofino, it is just an amazing experience to be at the edge of the pacific rim in that part of vancouver island. Teachers can download information as needed for classes. All of these areas offer great off season things to do as well. Whale watching in tofino international education viu. A wonderful whale watching trip on a jamies zodiac boat in the clayoquot sound area near tofino, in the hearth of the pacific rim national park.
From the safety of our boats you can respectfully watch gray whales, humpbacks, biggs orca killer whales, black. The history of jamies whaling station whale watching and. With whale watching, bear watching, hot springs cove, kayaking, and hiking. In both cases if no whales are found then you typically receive a free pass for another try. Whale watching opportunities in march around vancouver island are very limited. Frequently asked questions about whale watching in bc. Remote passages whale watching tours from tofino, bc, vancouver island, canada. Oct 26, 2015 whalewatching tragedy in tofino, british columbia ari sarsalari reports on the tragedy that happened while whalewatching tofino, british columbia.
Whale watching in vancouver in winter march vancouver. Oct 27, 2015 rcmp dive team prepare to depart tofino, b. Tofino whalewatching boat modifications raise concerns cbc. I also want to say that the pacific ocean is freezing, so tofino s not a beach destination if youre into sunbathing and swimming. Tofino has a long whale watching season, running from march through to late november. Our whale watching season runs from early march until the end of october.
After reading dozens of comments i originally planned to go whale watching in telegraph cove but then unfortunately learned they are closed in october. Tofino and ucluelet are the two favourite northern gray whale watching communities on the west coast of vancouver island. Whales can be spotted year round in the pacific ocean off the west coast of vancouver island. March 15th to october 12th in clayoquot and barkley sounds, we most often view pacific gray whales. These are all typical maneuvers you may expect to see while whale watching off the west coast of vancouver island. Jul 05, 2015 whale watching out of tofino british columbia. Whale watching tofino west coast aquatic safaris, tofino. For the orcas off victoria from april, with an increase in sitings from may you might consider a week. Black bear guesthouse luxurious self catering suits with stunning views of the tofino inlet and close to the beach. Whale watching in tofino, british columbia, canada youtube. Tolles whale watching adventure tofino wildlife tours. Tofino is a popular surfing and whale watching resort near the clayoquot area. Both sides of vancouver island afford primo opportunities. Fantastic zodiac boat trip both ways where we saw whales, sea otters, a loon and 3 black bears on shore one with a cub.
Pacific sands beach resort is located about 10 minutes drive from tofino s town, so convenience is key. Kayak clayoquot sound, meares island, broken islands. These are all typical whale maneuvers you may expect to see off british columbias west coast. If seeing whales in their natural habitat is something you have always wanted to do, then planning a trip to do so is easier than you might think. 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. Book your adventure tour online with jamies whaling station.
Experience tofinos rugged west coast jamies whaling station. Tofino whale watching tofino accommodations on chesterman. Please check under book now for specific daily departure times on our covered and zodiac boats. The whale centre has over thirty years of experience in offering eco friendly and safe whale watching, bear watching and hot spring cove tours in tofino, british columbia. The whale centre, tofino, bc tofino whale watching, bear. From pacific rim national park to cox bay, experience some of canadas most beautiful beaches and wild, rugged coastlines.
This is the best place in the world to see orcas, the mr. Tours from tofino go into the open ocean where large humpback whales can also be found. The main target species from vancouvervictoria are orcas and humpback whales, and neither are relieably present in early spring. Launching from tofino takes you into clayoquot sound.
If you love adrenaline, i definitely recommend doing the zodiac boat, the thrill is super cool, the views of nature are simply breathtaking, hot springs cove is a hike and water is warm. Our whale watching season usually starts in mid february and lasts until the end of october. Tofino whale watching of all the sights and experiences nature offers, few are more thrilling than a close encounter with the largest animals on the planet. 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. Offering whale watching, bear watching and hot springs tours daily. Most of the passengers and crew on the whale watching boat that capsized near tofino, b. Ocean outfitters is the perfect place to set off on all of your tofino activities. Faq whale watching and adventure tours in tofino bc. The whale centre invites you to join us for an exciting sea adventure in pristine coastal ecosystems. Tofino whalewatching boat capsized after wave struck. Tofino whale watching tours discover tofino bc canada. Whale watching in tofino, whale watching at remote. Tofino, but the crew also went above and beyond to make the experience fun, safe, full of sightings with the utmost respect for all the wildlife along the way and so very informative. Whalewatching tragedy in tofino, british columbia the.
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