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

 

Current schedule: Daily departures at 11:00AM on our Semi-covered Vessel

 
 
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March 16, 2022 - So many pinnipeds!
March 16, 2022 - So many pinnipeds!

It was an adventurous day on the water when our two boats braved the weather in search of whales. We ended up seeing a ton of seals, sea lions, and other wildlife!

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Jilann LechnerMarch 23, 2022Comment
March 15, 2022 - Touring the Gulf Islands
March 15, 2022 - Touring the Gulf Islands

It was an amazing day spent searching in the Salish Sea! We saw every type of weather we thought possible and got to see harbour seal and sea lion galore!

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Jilann LechnerMarch 23, 2022Comment
March 13, 2022 - A Brand New Baby!
March 13, 2022 - A Brand New Baby!

During our trip on the 13th we got to see the T049As again with their new baby travelling along the Gabriola shoreline! There was also plenty of seals, sea lions, and bad eagles seen along the way.

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Jilann LechnerMarch 22, 2022Comment
March 11, 2022 - T18's near Saanich Inlet/ Cowichan Bay
March 11, 2022 - T18's near Saanich Inlet/ Cowichan Bay

The T018’s had a late lunch in the Saanich Inlet while we were visiting them today!

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Jilann LechnerMarch 18, 2022Comment
March 10, 2022 - Wild Goose Chase and a lot of eagles!
March 10, 2022 - Wild Goose Chase and a lot of eagles!

It was a beautiful day when we set out on our tour on the 10th of March. We ended up seeing a ton of wildlife including Steller sea lions, harbour seals, California sea lion, and a huge group of bald eagles!

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Jilann LechnerMarch 15, 2022Comment
March 7, 2022 - T-party near Denman Island!
March 7, 2022 - T-party near Denman Island!

family reunion as the T36’s and the T137’s get together for some hunting near Denman Island

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Jilann LechnerMarch 13, 2022Comment
March 6, 2022 - T049A's near Lantzville
March 6, 2022 - T049A's near Lantzville

For our tour on March 6th we journeyed up north to the Nanoose Bay / Lanzville area where we managed to find the T049s! They had a brand new baby with them which we always enjoy seeing!

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Jilann LechnerMarch 10, 2022Comment
March 5, 2022 - Gulf Island Seals and Sea Lions
March 5, 2022 - Gulf Island Seals and Sea Lions

We had a beautiful search through the southern gulf islands and got to see seals, sea lions, and a ton of gulls feeding in active pass!

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Jilann LechnerMarch 10, 2022Comment
March 4, 2022 - T18's Right Outside Nanaimo
March 4, 2022 - T18's Right Outside Nanaimo

After a long search through the southern gulf islands we ended up finding the T018s right outside Nanaimo! This impressive pod of 4 were hunting sea lions and then continued their journey up north.

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Jilann LechnerMarch 9, 2022Comment
March 1, 2022 - A journey through the Strait of Georgia
March 1, 2022 - A journey through the Strait of Georgia

Today we visited creatures on both sides of the Strait!

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Jilann LechnerMarch 7, 2022Comment
February 27, 2022 - Pinnipeds and Eagles along the Coast
February 27, 2022 - Pinnipeds and Eagles along the Coast

Tons of Surf Scoters, Seagulls, Sealions and Eagles were spotted on today’s tour!

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Jilann LechnerFebruary 28, 2022Comment
February 25, 2022 - Sea lion Experience!
February 25, 2022 - Sea lion Experience!

Our Sealion Experience today saw lots of seals and sealions while they adventured around the gorgeous coastline of Nanaimo and Gabriola.

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Jilann LechnerFebruary 28, 2022Comment
February 23, 2022 - Sealions and Mirages
February 23, 2022 - Sealions and Mirages

Today’s trip was full of excitement! We ended up finding lots of sea lions and seeing some beautiful scenery around the Winchelsea Island Archipelago and Lasqueti island. We even saw a Mirage!

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Jilann LechnerFebruary 28, 2022Comment
February 22, 2022 - Sealion Experience on a Sunny February day
February 22, 2022 - Sealion Experience on a Sunny February day

This sea lion experience got to see a whole lot of Pinnipeds! They saw groups of both Stellers and California sea lions as well as some harbour seals!

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Jilann LechnerFebruary 28, 2022Comment
February 18, 2022 - Sealion Experience... with whales!
February 18, 2022 - Sealion Experience... with whales!

Today we set off on our Signature Sealion Experience, excited to see some frolicking pinnipeds… and we stumbled on a couple pods of Biggs orca along the way too!

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Jilann LechnerFebruary 25, 2022Comment
February 17, 2022 - There's always a chance to find whales
February 17, 2022 - There's always a chance to find whales

The T036’s and T137’s were playing round Cedar when we found them today. There were also loads of sealions and eagles spotted during the trip!

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Jilann LechnerFebruary 22, 2022Comment
February 10, 2022 - T37As just around the corner!
February 10, 2022 - T37As just around the corner!

We were thrilled to find the T037As travelling together just off of entrance island on the 10th of February! They seemed to be on a mission as they moved north through the Strait of Georgia. We also saw lots of Sea Birds and some Seals and Sea Lions as well!

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Jilann LechnerFebruary 12, 2022Comment
January 29, 2022 - Seals and Sea Lions throughout the Southern Gulf Islands
January 29, 2022 - Seals and Sea Lions throughout the Southern Gulf Islands

Spend the day travelling through the Southern Gulf islands getting to see sea lions, harbour seals, bald eagles, and other wildlife!

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Jilann LechnerJanuary 31, 2022Comment
January 23, 2022 - T-Party in the Saanich Inlet!
January 23, 2022 - T-Party in the Saanich Inlet!

The 23rd was spent down in Saanich where there was a T-party going on! 11 orca from three pods (T087, T090s, and T124As) were having a blast playing and socializing as they travelled through the inlet.

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Jilann LechnerJanuary 26, 2022Comment
January 22, 2022 - T18s hunting outside Nanaimo!
January 22, 2022 - T18s hunting outside Nanaimo!

We got to see the T018s finishing up a hunt outside of Nanaimo after a nice boat ride beforehand. The 4 pod members travelled south through Dodd Narrows and continued through the gulf islands without us as we checked out some seals and sea lions. It was a great trip!

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Jilann LechnerJanuary 23, 2022Comment
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