Its common name, recognized by many people, is killer whale originally called whale killer by spanish whalers. Aug, 20 thirtythree whale species call canadas waters homeand depending on where you are, chances are a short boat trip will bring you into close contact with these mostly gentle giants. April to october join our comfortable 61 ft covered. From common whale spotting sites to what to pack ahead of your seafaring trip, follow our guide to answer everything you want to know about whale watching in canada. In fact we can even come to vancouver and pick you up there, or just about anywhere on vancouver island. Orca spirit adventures is victorias premier whale watching company, offering carbon neutral tours led by captains and naturalists whose knowledge and passion for vancouver islands marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Visitors to victorias inner harbour get rare orca whale.
However, a total of 68 killer whales were livecaptured in the coastal waters of washington and british columbia between 1962 and 1977 for exhibition in aquaria. Two orca killer whales blowing and swimming in blue ocean. Orca spirit marine services operates bcs largest fleet of transport canadacertified crew boats and passenger vessels, providing yearround personnel and light cargo transportation services along the entire coast of british columbia. Voyage into the open waters of the northern pacific on a 3. Being february in canada i knew it would be cold but didnt expect the trip to be. Noisy navy is letting off blasts too close to orcas, victoria. Aug 06, 2010 a group of 3 orcas spotted off the coast of vancouver island. This is your chance to sea kayak with killer orca whales or watch them from our boat, the. Fin whales are the second largest animal on earth, only being surpassed by the blue whale. Kayaking with killer whales is a thrill of a lifetime. An orca whale shows off in victorias inner harbour on june 7, 2018.
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Some feed exclusively on fish, while others hunt marine mammals such as seals and other species of dolphin. The best months to view whales varies by species and region, but in general the whale watching season runs from may to october. Orca spirits three hour whale watching tours run daily from april through october. Orca dreams offers fourday allinclusive tours from our luxury island camp site in the wildlife rich area of northern vancouver island, british columbia, canada. And search more of istocks library of royaltyfree stock images. Departing in the morning, spot whales, sea lions, seals, porpoises and more with the help of your expert guide, and arrive in downtown victoria by the afternoon. Orca spirit authentic whale watching tours from victoria.
We respect the investment our guests make to join us and we are dedicated to making your trip the experience of a lifetime. Eagle wing whale watching in victoria british columbia canada at fishermans wharf. Our whale watching tours located off the southern coast of victoria, british columbia consist of viewing transient orca pods, migrating humpback whales, grey whales and other marine animals that reside in our coastal waters. Humpback whales 40 minutes offshore from victoria, bc photo credit jeff lorton. Killer whales have a diverse diet, although individual populations often specialize in particular types of prey. Whale watching packages and fees springtide whale watching.
It sounds like you had incredible encounters with both killer whales and humpback whales and with other local marine wildlife. Hop aboard and experience orcas, killer whales, gray, humpback, and minke. Around mid to late fall, the whales start their 5000mile journey south to baja california. If reserving on line please use the promotion code emp1. Whale watching victoria with orca spirit whale adventures. British columbia whale stock photos download 412 royalty free. Whale watching vancouver island is a onceinalifetime exerience. Packages include complete roundtrip transportation from vancouver, plus an exciting threehour whale watching tour on your choice of springtides 61. Whale watching from vancouver to victoria oneway 2020.
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Other aquatic neighbours include sea lions, seals, porpoise and many marine birds. While watching in the waters off northern vancouver island in british columbia, canada, you can not ask for a better photo than this. Its nothing like whale watching in victoria or the san juan. Killer whales are best observed from mid july through the first week of september. Kayaking with killer whales in british columbia, canada.
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Swim with killer whales in iceland or norway or watch them from a ship in canada. Here are some of the best places to watch whales in canadafrom sea to sea to sea. You can even download the files so you can listen to them whenever you want. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle.
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The large male orca aptly named captain hook with the bent dorsal fin has become somewhat of a celebrity in the coastal water of. A whale watching boat is in the background two orca or killer whales. Looking for the best whale watching on vancouver island. Vancouver island is worldrenowned for its whale watching, and at the heart of the action is the city of victoria. The killer whale or orca orcinus orca is a toothed whale belonging to the oceanic dolphin family, of which it is the largest member.
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