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Current schedule: Daily departures at Noon on our Semi-covered Vessel and our Open Zodiac Vessels

 
 
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April 17, 2024 - The T049As travelling off North Nanaimo
April 17, 2024 - The T049As travelling off North Nanaimo

The T049As (-A1 + A2) were close to Nanaimo!

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Jilann LechnerApril 17, 2024WhalesComment
April 16, 2024 - Our Whales were elusive yet again, but we did spot some other Salish Sea friends!
April 16, 2024 - Our Whales were elusive yet again, but we did spot some other Salish Sea friends!

Although we didn’t see whales today we saw a lot of other critters enjoying the sunshine such as Harbour Seals, Sea Lions, and Bald Eagles!

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Jilann LechnerApril 16, 2024Comment
April 14, 2024 - Wild Whale Chase!
April 14, 2024 - Wild Whale Chase!

A beautiful sunny day out on the water getting to see Sea Lions, Harbour Seals, Bald Eagles, and more!

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Jilann LechnerApril 14, 2024Comment
April 13, 2024 - Curious Pinnipeds around the Southern Gulf Islands
April 13, 2024 - Curious Pinnipeds around the Southern Gulf Islands

Our pinnipeds were extra inquisitive during today’s trip!

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April 12, 2024 - A Sunny stroll through the Islands
April 12, 2024 - A Sunny stroll through the Islands

The sun was shining as we navigated through the Southern Gulf Islands!

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April 11, 2024 - T-party in the Strait, and a surprise pod close to home!
April 11, 2024 - T-party in the Strait, and a surprise pod close to home!

The T036As, T063, T065, and the T137s were partying in the Strait - and we had a second surprise encounter with the T046B1s and T046C2 Sam near Nanaimo!

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Jilann LechnerApril 11, 2024WhalesComment
April 9, 2024 - T101s, T100s, T036As and T049A3 having a T-party
April 9, 2024 - T101s, T100s, T036As and T049A3 having a T-party

We had Whale soup today, Orca everywhere! Today we had the T036As, T100s (-E), T049A3, and the T101s!

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Jilann LechnerApril 9, 2024WhalesComment
April 7, 2024 - T065, T063, T018 and T019C travelling together in Howe Sound
April 7, 2024 - T065, T063, T018 and T019C travelling together in Howe Sound

Another moody West Coast day, spent with some old friends in the Salish Sea!

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Jilann LechnerApril 7, 2024WhalesComment
April 6, 2024 - T018s inside the Southern Gulf Islands
April 6, 2024 - T018s inside the Southern Gulf Islands

The T018s are back together again!

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Jilann LechnerApril 6, 2024WhalesComment
April 5, 2024 - T018 and T019C by North Saanich
April 5, 2024 - T018 and T019C by North Saanich

T018 Esperanza and T019C Spouter were speedily heading southbound when we saw them today.

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Jilann LechnerApril 5, 2024Comment
April 3, 2024 - The T137s Snack on a Porpoise!
April 3, 2024 - The T137s Snack on a Porpoise!

What an amazing day spent with the T137s hunting a porpoise, and then Seals, Sea Lions, and some Feasting Bald Eagles!

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Jilann LechnerApril 3, 2024WhalesComment
April 1, 2024 - No Joke, it was an amazing day with the T049As!
April 1, 2024 - No Joke, it was an amazing day with the T049As!

You can’t ask for much of a better day than this! We got to watch the T049As (-A1 & A2) hunting close to home, as well as seeing a variety of other wildlife!

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Jilann LechnerApril 1, 2024WhalesComment
March 31, 2024 - A sunny day spent with Seals, Sea Lions, and more!
March 31, 2024 - A sunny day spent with Seals, Sea Lions, and more!

We got to see so much wildlife as we travelled throughout the Salish Sea in search of whales, including Harbour Seals, Steller Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, River Otters, and more!

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Jilann LechnerMarch 31, 2024Comment
March 30, 2024 - The T-party continues with Chainsaw and tons of friends!
March 30, 2024 - The T-party continues with Chainsaw and tons of friends!

Fins up, socializing, there’s a party in the Salish Sea! Today we saw the T036As, T063, T065, T100s (-E), T123s, T124As, T124A1s, and the T124A4s - 20 whales in total!

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Jilann LechnerMarch 30, 2024WhalesComment
March 29, 2024 - An orca extravaganza!
March 29, 2024 - An orca extravaganza!

First we found the T123s by North Nanaimo! Then we found a T-party (T100s, T124As, and the T036As) a bit further north for a total of 21 different orca today!

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Jilann LechnerMarch 29, 2024WhalesComment
March 26, 2024 - Spending time with the T124As, T124A4s, and T124A1s (with the new baby!)
March 26, 2024 - Spending time with the T124As, T124A4s, and T124A1s (with the new baby!)

Come and meet the new baby!

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Jilann LechnerMarch 26, 2024WhalesComment
March 25, 2024 - T023 in Malaspina Strait
March 25, 2024 - T023 in Malaspina Strait

We crossed the Strait of Georgia to Malaspina Strait where we found T023 Janice/Warmsprings! She was hanging out in the same spot and we could hear her vocalizing!

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Jilann LechnerMarch 25, 2024WhalesComment
March 24, 2024 - Foggy Adventures to the north
March 24, 2024 - Foggy Adventures to the north

We headed northwards in search of whales today!

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Jilann LechnerMarch 24, 2024Comment
March 23, 2024 - The T036As right off Piper's Lagoon!
March 23, 2024 - The T036As right off Piper's Lagoon!

Our whales were even closer to home port than we expected! The T036As were just outside Piper’s Lagoon!

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Jilann LechnerMarch 23, 2024WhalesComment
March 22, 2024 - The T090s and T124A2s sleepily cruise through Howe Sound
March 22, 2024 - The T090s and T124A2s sleepily cruise through Howe Sound

The T090s and T124A2s were slowly travelling along Gambier Island!

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Jilann LechnerMarch 22, 2024Whales Comments
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