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Note: Sightings are posted 5-7 days after the trips.

 

Current schedule: Daily departures at 10:30AM and 3:30PM on our Semi-covered Vessel and our Open Zodiac Vessels

 
 
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June 14, 2019 - T124C, T124A's and Harbour Porpoises near Snake Island!
June 14, 2019 - T124C, T124A's and Harbour Porpoises near Snake Island!

Adventures with the orcas and the porpoises!

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Jilann LechnerJune 17, 2019orca, west coast, bc, canada, whale watching, killer whales, vencouver, nananimoComment
June 13, 2019 - T49A's in the Belle Chain Inlets, Humpbacks in the Strait!
June 13, 2019 - T49A's in the Belle Chain Inlets, Humpbacks in the Strait!

Double whale day with orcas and humpbacks!

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Jilann LechnerJune 15, 2019orca, humpback, canada, west coast, whale watching, killer whales, nananimoComment
June 12, 2019 - T124C and T124A2's in English Bay
June 12, 2019 - T124C and T124A2's in English Bay

Whales in False Creek, Vancouver.

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Jilann LechnerJune 14, 2019orca, bc, canada, vancouver, vanisle, whale watching, nanaimoComment
June 11, 2019 - T101's in one of the most beautiful places of the Salish Sea
June 11, 2019 - T101's in one of the most beautiful places of the Salish Sea

T101’s in gorgeous Howe Sound.

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Jilann LechnerJune 14, 2019Comment
June 10, 2019 - Sidney, Stanley, Lucky and Darcy (T123's) on the Strait of Georgia
June 10, 2019 - Sidney, Stanley, Lucky and Darcy (T123's) on the Strait of Georgia
Jilann LechnerJune 12, 2019Comment
June 9, 2019 - Heather and Raptor; Best Friends of the Salish Sea!
June 9, 2019 - Heather and Raptor; Best Friends of the Salish Sea!

Heather and Raptor have been travelling together a lot lately when we end up finding them. There may be many reasons for this, but no matter the reason its amazing to see these two gentle giants!

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Jilann LechnerJune 11, 2019 Comment
June 8, 2019 - The best of both worlds!
June 8, 2019 - The best of both worlds!

We got the best of both world on our trip on the 8th as we got to not only see three humpback whales we also got to see a lone male orca, Cooper!

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Jilann LechnerJune 11, 2019Comment
June 7, 2019 - T137s and T65Bs in the Strait
June 7, 2019 - T137s and T65Bs in the Strait

June 7th we were lucky enough to find the T137s and T65Bs travelling together in the Strait of Georgia. These two pods both contain orca who have very distinct dorsal characteristics used for Identification.

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Jilann LechnerJune 10, 2019Comment
June 6, 2019 - Trio of Humpbacks off Galiano Island!
June 6, 2019 - Trio of Humpbacks off Galiano Island!

Slate, her calf, and Corona join us today by Active Pass! Thumbnail by passenger Murray.

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Jilann LechnerJune 9, 2019humpback, ocean, british columbia, canada, Salish seaComment
June 4, 2019 - T-Party near Halibut Island!
June 4, 2019 - T-Party near Halibut Island!

Three pods of orcas, seals, an oyster catcher… and a surprise encounter!

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Jilann LechnerJune 8, 2019orca, seal, porpoise, ocean, british columbia, canada, wild Comment
June 3, 2019 - Two pods right outside Nanaimo!
June 3, 2019 - Two pods right outside Nanaimo!

We were lucky enough to spend time with the T101s and T46Bs on the 3rd! There was lots of surface behaviour and fun to be had!

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Jilann LechnerJune 7, 2019Comment
June 2, 2019 - T46Bs outside Nanaimo Harbour!
June 2, 2019 - T46Bs outside Nanaimo Harbour!

Whales right outside of Nanaimo! We found the T46B outside of the Nanaimo Harbour again and got to see 8 orca travelling, including Kanaka the white whale!

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Jilann LechnerJune 6, 2019Comment
June 1, 2019 - Hanging out with the T101's
June 1, 2019 - Hanging out with the T101's
Jilann LechnerJune 5, 2019Comment
May 31, 2019 - T101's and T124C in Howe Sound
May 31, 2019 - T101's and T124C in Howe Sound

Great day out on the water with the T101’s in Howe Sound!

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Jilann LechnerMay 31, 2019Comment
May 30, 2019 - A perfect tour with one Humpback and a Orca Party!
May 30, 2019 - A perfect tour with one Humpback and a Orca Party!
Jilann LechnerMay 31, 2019 Comments
May 29, 2019 - T-Party just outside of Nanaimo!
May 29, 2019 - T-Party just outside of Nanaimo!
Jilann LechnerMay 29, 2019Comment
May 28, 2019 - Rare WHITE whale right outside Nanaimo!
May 28, 2019 - Rare WHITE whale right outside Nanaimo!

Amazing day out on the water when we found a rare white orca right outside of Nanaimo! Not only did we see that rare whale we got to see two humpbacks as well.

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Jilann LechnerMay 29, 2019 Comments
May 27, 2019 - T87 and the T90s in Cowichan Bay!
May 27, 2019 - T87 and the T90s in Cowichan Bay!
Jilann LechnerMay 27, 2019Comment
May 26, 2019 - Humpback whale research and the T101s.
May 26, 2019 - Humpback whale research and the T101s.

A full day of research and whale watching out on the water! Guests for to see Heather, Raptor and the T101s.

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Jilann LechnerMay 27, 2019Comment
May 24, 2019 - T86A's Travelling Around Entrance Island!
May 24, 2019 - T86A's Travelling Around Entrance Island!
Jilann LechnerMay 26, 2019Comment
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