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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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May 31, 2023 - Humpback Soup!
May 31, 2023 - Humpback Soup!

Our tour got to see a whole lot of humpbacks, in a grand total of about 5 whales in the area, we spent time with Kelpie, Ghosts 2021 calf, KEX0046, and one other who we have yet to ID!

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Jilann LechnerMay 31, 2023WhalesComment
May 30, 2023 - T-party in the Strait!
May 30, 2023 - T-party in the Strait!

Big T-party time! We had the T018s, T023s, T100s, T101s, and T124A1 partying it up in the Strait of Georgia.

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Jilann LechnerMay 30, 2023WhalesComment
May 29, 2023 - A day with the Gentle Giants of the Pacific Northwest
May 29, 2023 - A day with the Gentle Giants of the Pacific Northwest

Humpbacks all over! Today we saw 9 different humpbacks: Kelpie (KEZ0009), Cirque (BCY1059), Lorax (BCX1602), Anvil (BCZ0410), Graphite (KEX0059), BCX1275, Dandelion (BCY1107), Prowler (BCX1660), and KEY0046!

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Jilann LechnerMay 29, 2023WhalesComment
May 28, 2023 - T101s and a healthy dose of Humpback Soup
May 28, 2023 - T101s and a healthy dose of Humpback Soup

Double species day! We not only got to spend some time with 4 humpback whales (Anvil, Corona/Phi, Prowler, and KEY0046) but also got to see the T101s travelling north in the Strait.

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Jilann LechnerMay 28, 2023WhalesComment
May 27, 2023 - T124A2's and T090C off of Parksville
May 27, 2023 - T124A2's and T090C off of Parksville

Fantastic day spent off Nanoose Bay with the T124A2s and T090C Tigger!

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Jilann LechnerMay 27, 2023WhalesComment
May 26, 2023 - T100's, T123's, T124A's, and T124A1 travelling through Pylades Channel
May 26, 2023 - T100's, T123's, T124A's, and T124A1 travelling through Pylades Channel

The T100's, T123's, T124A's, and T124A1 were all travelling through Pylades Channel - in total, we saw 14 different orca!

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Jilann LechnerMay 26, 2023WhalesComment
May 25, 2023 - T101s off of Crofton and 4 Humpbacks North of Entrance Island
May 25, 2023 - T101s off of Crofton and 4 Humpbacks North of Entrance Island

Double species day! The T101s travel around Crofton. Scuba, Schooner, Lorax, and KEY0042 were busily feeding in the Strait!

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Jilann LechnerMay 25, 2023WhalesComment
May 24, 2023 - Smiley Lunge feeding and a Mystery Whale in Howe Sound
May 24, 2023 - Smiley Lunge feeding and a Mystery Whale in Howe Sound

Smiley (BCY0995) was lunge feeding today! What a sight to see! There was also a second shy Unknown humpback spotted as well.

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Jilann LechnerMay 24, 2023WhalesComment
May 23, 2023 - T123s near Dodd Narrows and T137s near Sansum Narrows
May 23, 2023 - T123s near Dodd Narrows and T137s near Sansum Narrows

We saw the T123’s close to Nanaimo, as well as the T137’s in Stuart Channel! Other wildlife along the way in combination with the orca made this an unforgettable experience.

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Jilann LechnerMay 23, 2023WhalesComment
May 22, 2023 - A scenic tour around the Southern Gulf Islands
May 22, 2023 - A scenic tour around the Southern Gulf Islands

Seals, sea lions and Harbour Porpoise all made appearances while we searched the Southern Gulf Islands for Whales! We also got to see a large congregation of Dinoflagellates during the tour!

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Jilann LechnerMay 22, 2023Comment
May 21, 2023 - Afternoon tour with Zephyr and a sunset tour with KEY0042, Lorax and an unknown!
May 21, 2023 - Afternoon tour with Zephyr and a sunset tour with KEY0042, Lorax and an unknown!

4 humpbacks in one day? Must be getting into humpback season! We saw Zephyr, KEY0042, and two mystery whales today!

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Jilann LechnerMay 21, 2023Comment
May 20, 2023 - T101's, Scuba, and Schooner
May 20, 2023 - T101's, Scuba, and Schooner

We found both the T101s and humpback whales Scuba and Schooner in the Strait of Georgia today!

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Jilann LechnerMay 20, 2023WhalesComment
May 19, 2023 - Scuba, Schooner, and an Unknown humpback feeding away along the Mainland
May 19, 2023 - Scuba, Schooner, and an Unknown humpback feeding away along the Mainland

Scuba (BCX1193's 2019 calf) and Schooner (BCX1193’s 2021 calf) were lunge feeding by Keats Island! There was also a third shy Humpback travelling solo by Roberts Creek.

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Jilann LechnerMay 19, 2023WhalesComment
May 18, 2023 - T065B's and T124A2's socializing by the Ballenas Islands
May 18, 2023 - T065B's and T124A2's socializing by the Ballenas Islands

The T065B’s and T124A2’s were happily celebrating by the Ballenas Islands today - likely excited after a successful hunt!

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Jilann LechnerMay 18, 2023Whales Comments
May 17, 2023 - T101's cruise by Bowyer Island
May 17, 2023 - T101's cruise by Bowyer Island

The T101’s continue their adventures in the waters off of the mainland of BC.

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Jilann LechnerMay 17, 2023WhalesComment
May 16, 2023 - BCX1275 lunge feeding by Valdes Island
May 16, 2023 - BCX1275 lunge feeding by Valdes Island

Humpback whale BCX1275 was lunge feeding away off of Valdez Island’s coastline!

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Jilann LechnerMay 16, 2023WhalesComment
May 15, 2023 - T099's by Prevost Island, HB out of Porlier Pass
May 15, 2023 - T099's by Prevost Island, HB out of Porlier Pass

The T099’s make a splash by Prevost Island, and a lone humpback is spotted in the Strait of Georgia.

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Jilann LechnerMay 15, 2023WhalesComment
May 14, 2023 - T099's on a summery Sunday
May 14, 2023 - T099's on a summery Sunday

We celebrated Mother’s Day by watching the T099’s near Ladysmith!

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Jilann LechnerMay 14, 2023Comment
May 13, 2023 - T065B's celebrate after lunch
May 13, 2023 - T065B's celebrate after lunch

It’s always a special time when we get to see the orca hunting! The T065Bs hunted and celebrated their success during the tour!

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Jilann LechnerMay 13, 2023WhalesComment
May 12, 2023 - Indy-pendant
May 12, 2023 - Indy-pendant

What a day spent with little Indy-pedant T065A5, the T065Bs, and the T099s north of Parksville!

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Jilann LechnerMay 12, 2023WhalesComment
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