A day of exploration from Texada to Gabriola Island brought sightings of Steller sea lions, surf scoters, a briefly spotted humpback whale, and an unforgettable encounter with bald eagles hunting among nesting cormorants.
Read MoreOn this sunny afternoon tour, we encountered a variety of wildlife including Harbour Seals, Steller Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, and several bird species, before meeting up with the T075Bs and humpback whale Incognito. From playful sea lion antics to a surprise eagle sighting and interesting whale activity, it was an unforgettable day on the water.
Read MoreToday was very whale-filled, getting to spend time with 9 humpback whales (Niagara, Beak, Incognito, Coyote, Chi, Chandelle, Camelot, Crenel, and Dalmatian) and a pod of 4 orca, the T075Bs!
Read MoreAnother Double Species Day! More Humpback Soup (featuring Poptart’s 2023 calf (BCY1014 calf 2023), Graphite (BCX2077), Mammoth/Ocean (BCY1710), Checkmate (BCY1104), and Achilles (BCX2075 calf 2023)) off of Bowen Island, as well as the T046B1s and T046C2 outside Porlier Pass.
Read MoreThe T046B1s and T046C2 were inside the Southern Gulf islands and we also found a very elusive humpback who we identified as Ocular (BCX1705)!
Read MoreOrcas and humpbacks! The T123s were travelling close to UBC, and we had a number of humpbacks spotted in the Strait of Georgia as well!
Read MoreHurrah for Humpbacks! We found KEY0058, Dalmatian (BCY0994), and a couple mysterious Unknowns!
Read MoreWe had a double species afternoon with visits from humpbacks Spock, Beak and Kraken, followed by our local celebrity orca Chainsaw and his mother Whidbey ll.
Read MoreThey are returning Spock, Beak, Spotlight, Windy, Slits and 2 unknown friends galavanting around the Strait!
Read MoreIt was a amazing day spent with Graphite who was lunge feeding in the middle of the Strait of Georgia! In addition to the very hungry Graphite, we saw Steller Sea Lions, and some very interesting Eagles!
Read MoreCirque, Kata, Astroboy and a friend hanging around the Strait!
Read MoreHumpbacks everywhere you look! Today we found Beak (BCX1606), Yakima (BCX2182), Ocular (BCX1705), Hendrix (BCY1278), and Chandelle (BCX2140)!
Read MoreIt was a great trip, spending time with humpback whales Achilles and Turkey in Stuart Channel, as well as an assortment of other wildlife along the way!
Read MoreYou know what’s better than one pair of humpbacks? TWO pairs of humpbacks! We found Iota (BCY1466) and Lure (BCY1248) resting near Gabriola Island, and Spock (BCY1134) and Kelpie (BCY1276) were feeding nearby as well!
Read MoreIt was a wonderful day getting to explore the Southern Gulf Islands, drinking in the sunshine and getting to see a whole lot of wildlife!
Read MoreA thrilling day on the water brought us face-to-face with the T002C orca family, including their newest calf, alongside sea lions, seabirds, and a bald eagle chick, showcasing the rich marine life of the BC coast.
Read MoreWe spent the day with a pair of young humpbacks identified as Harpy (BCZ0503) and Anvil’s 2022 calf (BCZ0410 calf 2022)!
Read MoreDeca (BCY1229) and Camelot (BCY1458) doing deep dives together, and Iota (BCY1466) was foraging alone!
Read MoreA sunny and wavy day touring the Gulf Islands with sea lions, harbour seals and lots of other amazing wildlife!
Read MoreThe T101s were busy travelling. The humpbacks were full of energy, with both pairs (Spock (BCY1134) and Calypso (BCY1226), Malachite (BCY1463) and Wisp (BCY1464)) breaching up a storm!
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