Get out on our open vessels to view grey whales, killer whales and humpback whales. During march and april we see these migrating whales travelling by our coast. Tofino whale watching in zodiac remote passages tofino bc. Hopping aboard a specialized whale watching boat is the best way to see these majestic creatures. Tofino whale watching whales and other wildlife love tofino. Whale watching adventure tofino wildlife tours zodiac.
Ucluelet whale watching zodiac tour feel the adventure get in the zode mode aboard on of our open zodiac style vessels rhib as we search for whales in ucluelet please read our zodiac warning at the bottom of this page before making a reservation. Martin said two people were brought in on a zodiac, where workers tried to resuscitate them but eventually covered them with blankets. Ucluelet fishing charters and whale watching aboard cameron ocean adventures in ucluelet bc on the. On the back to the harbour, we alive this incredible adventure with a humpback whale. Tofino marine tours, fishing charters and other tours. Tofino surfing surfing waves for beginners and experts. Daily whale watching tours in tofino, british columbia. Ucluelet whale watching zodiac tour feel the adventure get in the zode mode aboard on of our open zodiacstyle vessels rhib as we search for whales in ucluelet please read our zodiac warning at the bottom of this page before making a reservation. Tofino whale watching tours discover tofino bc canada. Some of these massive mammals stay in our waters for the summer, giving ample opportunities for viewing.
Zodiac or motor boat whale watching in ucluelet, broken group islands, british columbia, canada west coast. We offer zodiac tours for whale watching, bear watching and hot springs cove tours. Tofino whale watching zodiac tour jamies whaling station. Subtidal adventures cruise with whales and bears from ucluelet, bc, vancouver island, canada.
For example, jamies does tours out of both ucluelet and tofino, however in tofino they also offer a hot springs tour and a flight seeing tour. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. Zodiac speedboat an openbacked speedboat which cruises at speeds of. Take our onsite shuttle to explore pacific rim national park, or watch the sunset at long beach. Whale watching in ucluelet, whale watching at subtidal. Tofino whale watch tour by zodiac tour trailfinders. No visit to tofino is complete without a trip on a whalewatching tour. A stop in downtown tofino reveals a quaint surfer town. In fact, gray whales and humpback whales are in such abundance they they are usually spotted every day on this strip of pacific coastline. 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. Or travel with us to oxford river for some once in a lifetime grizzly bear viewing. Gray whales migrate northward to the subarctic waters of the bering sea from their breeding grounds in mexico from march until june each year, and then begin the migration back south between september and december. There are two places to whale watch from the pacific rim.
The whalewatching boat accident that claimed the lives of five british nationals has many in the small town of tofino, b. Experience some of the best whale watching on vancouver island. For those seeking an exciting west coast experience, with a real connection to the elements, join us on one of our fastpaced zodiac tours and become one with. Zodiac boats are a great choice if youre looking for excitement in your whale watching tour. Captain zodiac whale cruise is located in the scenic fishing village of cheticamp, at the base of the cape breton highlands national park. Check out popular vessels for vancouver island whale watching. Tolles whale watching adventure tofino wildlife tours. My family of 4 adults has a whale watching tour in a zodiac booked at 1. Theyre faster than regular vessels and they cut through the waves in ways that other boats dont. With a significant focus on marine ecosystems and coastal life education, the pacific rim whale festival celebrates the continued protection and annual return of migrating pacific grey whales to the coastal waters of the communities of tofino, ucluelet and pacific rim national park reserve. Here at orca spirit adventures, we like to give you choices for your victoria whale watching tour. Whale watching in tofino international education viu. 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. Enjoy the boat ride out on the open pacific ocean in search for whales, sea lions, sea otters and other wildlife.
Experience the west coast on a 3 hour whale watching tour through the islands around the tofino area. Tofino whale watching inc discover tofino bc canada. We offer whale watching and bear watching tours based out of tofino, bc. Zodiac whale watching in tofino, british columbia, canada west coast. Join our whale watching tour on board our open zodiac. With so many larger tour operators already established in tofino, my goal was to provide a different wildlife experience for my guests, tours in smaller groups and with a more personal touch. Adventure tofino wildlife tours offers personalized zodiac tours in small groups for whale watching, bear watching and hot springs tours. Wildlife, ocean, beautiful forests, hot springs and more. We wanna go on a whale watching tour in tofino, british columbia. Tofinos clayoquot sound offers the most incredible coastline for viewing black bears.
Onsite dining features woodfired pizzas and craft beer on three different patios, an oceanfront restaurant, and tofinos only pub. Our bear watching tours cruise through the protected and calm waters surrounding meares island and other scenic small islands throughout the sound. Remote passages brings many years of experience and a responsible approach to whale watching in tofino on the west coast. Both places can have good whale watching depending on the time of year. From pacific rim national park to cox bay, experience some of canadas most beautiful beaches and wild, rugged coastlines. The whale centre, tofino, bc tofino whale watching, bear. He made his passion to his career in the year of 2007 when he moved to tofino and started adventure tofino wildlife tours.
Our plan is to eat a good lunch about an hour before. Whale watching tofino vs ucluelet tofino message board. The offerings of tofino whale watching operators are as diverse as the companies. Launching from tofino takes you into clayoquot sound. On exhibit is an assortment of traditional native jewelry, cedar baskets, paddles, sea life, local artifacts from traditional whaling equipment to original navigation charts of the area, and a complete 40 gray whale skeleton. On board our open zodiac you will feel closer to nature and wildlife and our experienced guides will be. Choose from a range of vessels offered by our member outfitters, from the windinyourhair zodiac boat.
Kseniya and i spent the day on a high speed zodiac boat in search of gray whales and orca killer whales. Ucluelet whale watching zodiac tour jamies whaling. Dress warmly for the zodiac long sleeves, pants, fleece or sweater. Remote connects you with wilderness in the unesco biosphere reserve. Remote passages marine excursions in tofino is the zodiac specialists. Clayoquot sounds resident bears come down to the beaches at low tide to forage for such beach delicacies. Please read our zodiac warning at the bottom of this page before making a reservation for those seeking an exciting west coast experience, with a real connection to the elements, join us on one of our fastpaced zodiac tours and become one with nature.
We offer competitive rates, experienced guides and are locally owned. Campbell river whale watching, grizzly bear, wildlife and ocean rapids adventures tours go wild. The hot springs tour is not a whale watching trip although you may see some, but a neat option never the less. Tofino whale watching remote passages, tofino, british. Safety issues remain, 17 years after last whalewatching death. The whale centre maritime museum offers a display of artifacts collected and donated by tofino locals over the past twenty five years. We offer a halfday whale watching program that travels to gray whale feeding areas near tofino, and a combination package which includes the thermal pools at hot springs cove. Whale watching tofino and ucluelet bc humpback, grays. Whale watching tofino west coast aquatic safaris, tofino.
Ive just read more than one account of people being nauseous after their zodiac tours. 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. The gray whale is the most common sighting here, most recognizable by its encrusted barnacles. The whale centre has over thirty years experience in sharing tofino and clayoqout sounds ecosystems with guests from all over the world. We also take guests to hot springs cove, meares island big tree trail, and fishing. On board our open zodiac and guided by an experienced local guide, this will be a unique wildlife experience. The district of tofino, tourism tofino, and the tofino chamber of commerce has asked visitors to follow the directive of the federal and provincial governments. Migrating humpbacks join resident grays from march to. We search the waters off cape breton island for migratory whales returning to feed each season. April 12 2014 long beach tofino, bc gray whale, close encounter zodiac boat.
Jamies whaling station whale watching and adventure tours in. Whale watching tours in tofino, bc they dive, spout, breach, spyhop and lobtail. These are all typical maneuvers you may expect to see while whale watching off the west coast of vancouver island. During the high season, we have several whale watching tour departures every day, so you can choose the one that suits your schedule best. Tiffany crawford and jeff lee, the vancouver sun 10. We have a strong sense of urgency and duty to the community. About whale watching in tofino you cant leave vancouver island without visiting the west coast. Tofino boat chartersair charters explore clayoquot sound. 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.
To find transportation options for getting to the various island whale hotspots, check out our vancouver island travel page. Zodiacs seat 12 passengers and are our fastest boats. Remote passages whale watching tours from tofino, bc, vancouver island, canada. Tofino has a long whale watching season, running from march through to late november. Choose from a range of vessels offered by our member outfitters, from the windinyourhair zodiac boat to a covered vessel. Ucluelet fishing charters and whale watching aboard cameron ocean adventures in ucluelet bc on the west coast of vancouver island. Jamies whaling station whale watching and adventure tours in tofino bc.
In small groups and guided by one of our experienced guides, this will be a unique wildlife experience. Whales can be spotted year round in the pacific ocean off the west coast of vancouver island. Tofino whale watching tours the whale centre, tofino, bc. Reserve petfriendly oceanview lodging, surf rentals, whale watching, bear watching, fishing, and hotspring tours. Tofino fishing tofino fishing charters have expert experienced guides here. Tofino whale watching tofino whale watching tours tofino whale articles. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site.
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