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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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August 29, 2023, 3:30 PM - Half the T018s travelling with Neftali, as well as Humpback Chi
August 29, 2023, 3:30 PM - Half the T018s travelling with Neftali, as well as Humpback Chi

We saw Esperanza, Spouter, and Neftali travelling together near Nanoose Bay, as well as getting the double species day by finding Chi feeding near Gabriola Island.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 29, 2023whalesComment
August 29, 2023, 10:30 AM - Mischievous Chi
August 29, 2023, 10:30 AM - Mischievous Chi

It was a lovely morning spent with three different humpback whales in the Strait of Georgia: Chi, Geometry, and (suspected) Vivaldi.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 29, 2023WhalesComment
August 28, 2023, 3:30 PM - Orca in Departure bay and MMX0355 continues the solo life
August 28, 2023, 3:30 PM - Orca in Departure bay and MMX0355 continues the solo life

We saw an interesting group of orca including the T099s, T038C Borrowman, and T038E Hocker. MMX0355 continues to travel solo.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 28, 2023WhalesComment
August 28, 2023, 10:30 AM - A trio of Humpbacks and a feisty family of orca!
August 28, 2023, 10:30 AM - A trio of Humpbacks and a feisty family of orca!

A triumphant trio of humpbacks is spotted! Strike (BCX1675), her 2023 calf, and MMX0355 were feeding. We also found the T037As close to home!

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Jilann LechnerAugust 28, 2023WhalesComment
August 27, 2023, 3:30 PM - T023s Hunting, and a Honu/MMX0355 Hang Out
August 27, 2023, 3:30 PM - T023s Hunting, and a Honu/MMX0355 Hang Out

The T023s hunt some Sea lions near Lantzville, and we go check out Honu (BCX1856) and MMX0355, including a newly scarred dorsal from Honu.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 27, 2023Whales Comments
August 27, 2023, 10:30 AM - A Chainsaw T-Party, and a pair of Hawaiian Humpbacks
August 27, 2023, 10:30 AM - A Chainsaw T-Party, and a pair of Hawaiian Humpbacks

Party time with our best male T063 Chainsaw, his mother T065 Whidbey II, the T037As, and the T101s! We also saw Vivaldi (BCX1704) and Geometry (BCZ0338)!

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Jilann LechnerAugust 27, 2023WhalesComment
August 26, 2023, 3:30 PM - T-Party time!
August 26, 2023, 3:30 PM - T-Party time!

We meet up with Windy the Humpback for a little hangout, and then join up with the orca for an action-packed T-party featuring the T002Cs, T023s, T037As (probable), and T137s! We also had a brief encounter with T019 Nootka and T019B Galiano.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 26, 2023WhalesComment
August 26, 2023, 10:30 AM - T023s and T018s hunting close to home, Squirrel the Humpback, and a surprise encounter with the T065As
August 26, 2023, 10:30 AM - T023s and T018s hunting close to home, Squirrel the Humpback, and a surprise encounter with the T065As

So many orca today! The T018s, T023s, and the T065As were in the area, as well as our favourite humpback - Scorch/Smoke/Squirrel!

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Jilann LechnerAugust 26, 2023Whales Comment
August 25, 2023, 3:30 PM - T099s with T038C together plus Snoopy with Vivaldi
August 25, 2023, 3:30 PM - T099s with T038C together plus Snoopy with Vivaldi

We caught up with the T099s and T38C as they had a successful hunt west of Richmond, and then hung out with Snoopy and Vivaldi before finishing up with the Stellar Sea Lions at Stinky Rocks.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 25, 2023WhalesComment
August 25, 2023, 10:30 AM - The T075Bs and T077D close to home, and lots of Humpback Whales!
August 25, 2023, 10:30 AM - The T075Bs and T077D close to home, and lots of Humpback Whales!

It was a fantastic morning spent with the T075Bs who are still travelling with T077D. We also headed out and found 5 different humpback whales hanging out in the Strait of Georgia!

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Jilann LechnerAugust 25, 2023WhalesComment
August 24, 2023, 3:30 PM - Humpbacks, but you'll have to take our word for it
August 24, 2023, 3:30 PM - Humpbacks, but you'll have to take our word for it

It was a wonderful day getting to see five different humpback whales with Geometry being the star of the show, slapping the water with his Pectoral fins with each surface.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 24, 2023Comment
August 24, 2023, 10:30 AM - T099s and lots of HB friends
August 24, 2023, 10:30 AM - T099s and lots of HB friends

T099s party it up off the North Arm. We also had a whole gaggle of humpbacks including Kelpie (KEZ0009), MMY0223, Niagara (BCY0057), and Snoopy (BCY0770)!

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Jilann LechnerAugust 24, 2023WhalesComment
August 23, 2023, 3:30 PM - The T037As and Squirrel the humpback!
August 23, 2023, 3:30 PM - The T037As and Squirrel the humpback!

The T037As were celebrating inside the Gulf Islands, and later travelled north through Dodd Narrows. Squirrel/Smoke/Scorch (KEX0066) was curiously creeping the Flat Top Islands’ shorelines.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 23, 2023WhalesComment
August 23, 2023, 10:30 AM - Half the T018s hunt, T065A5 Indy is alone, and a handful of humpbacks!
August 23, 2023, 10:30 AM - Half the T018s hunt, T065A5 Indy is alone, and a handful of humpbacks!

T019 Nootka and T019B Galiano catch some lunch, T065A5 Indy (as per usual) is spotted darting around the Strait of Georgia, a shy Kappa (BCX0158) and an Unknown fluke by Halibut Bank, and Zig Zag (BCX1193) and her 2023 calf snooze by Thrasher Rock!

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Jilann LechnerAugust 23, 2023WhalesComment
August 22, 2023, 3:30 PM - Double species day with Beak, Raccoon, Split Fin, and the T137s!
August 22, 2023, 3:30 PM - Double species day with Beak, Raccoon, Split Fin, and the T137s!

Double species day! Beak/Nuage (BCX1606) was travelling by himself and Raccoon (BCX1233) and Split Fin (BCZ0298) buddied up to feed in the Strait. The T137s were spotted inside the Southern Gulf Islands.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 22, 2023WhalesComment
August 22, 2023, 10:30 AM - Squirrel swimming in the Salish Sea
August 22, 2023, 10:30 AM - Squirrel swimming in the Salish Sea

What a morning spent with Squirrel (KEX0066) the humpback whale! Squirrel is interesting since they chose to have BC as their feeding grounds instead of Alaska like their mom. That’s what makes seeing them so special!

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Jilann LechnerAugust 22, 2023WhalesComment
August 21, 2023, 3:30 PM - Whales, Whales, Whales
August 21, 2023, 3:30 PM - Whales, Whales, Whales

17 whales! In one trip! Woah! We saw: Dalmatian (BCY0994), Geometry (BCZ0338), Niagara (BCY0057), Split Fluke (BCX1068), Two Spot (BCZ0432), and Valiant (BCX1773), the T018s, T037As, T065A5, and T077C!

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Jilann LechnerAugust 21, 2023WhalesComment
August 21, 2023, 10:30 AM - Neowise, Squirrel, and Beak the Humpbacks
August 21, 2023, 10:30 AM - Neowise, Squirrel, and Beak the Humpbacks

It was great spending some time with Neowise (KEX0068), Beak (BCX1606), Squirrel (KEX0066) and an unknown in the Strait of Georgia on the morning of the 21st.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 21, 2023WhalesComment
August 20, 2023, 3:30 PM - An uncommon Humpback AND an uncommon pod of orca in one trip!
August 20, 2023, 3:30 PM - An uncommon Humpback AND an uncommon pod of orca in one trip!

We had two separate fascinating encounters featuring uncommon whales: Fallen Knight’s 2019 calf (BCY1223) by Valdez Island and the T073As by Harmac!

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Jilann LechnerAugust 20, 2023WhalesComment
August 20, 2023, 10:30 AM - A delightful duo of Humpbacks
August 20, 2023, 10:30 AM - A delightful duo of Humpbacks

Stripe (BCZ0004) and MMX0306 were feasting away during our trip.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 20, 2023WhalesComment
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