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

 

Current schedule: Daily departures at 10:30AM and 3:30PM on our Semi-covered Vessel and our Open Zodiac Vessels

 
 
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July 16, 2024, 10:30 AM - Gentle Giants in the Strait
July 16, 2024, 10:30 AM - Gentle Giants in the Strait

Today we saw BCX1416 Phi/Corona and calf, BCY1107 Dandelion and BCX1565 Crater travelling and feeding in the Strait of Georgia.

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Jilann LechnerJuly 16, 2024Whales Comment
July 15, 2024, 3:30 PM - A Whale-y great afternoon!
July 15, 2024, 3:30 PM - A Whale-y great afternoon!

Humpback Whales Smiley, Valiant, Trooper, a little yearling, and a rare peek at Harbour Porpoises!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 15, 2024WhalesComment
July 15, 2024, 10:30 AM - We had a double double this morning, not the coffee, but the species!
July 15, 2024, 10:30 AM - We had a double double this morning, not the coffee, but the species!

Spending time with the T083A3s and T124A2s as well as some gentle giants including Dalmatian, Dandelion, and an Unknown friend!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 15, 2024WhalesComment
July 14, 2024, 3:30 PM - A peaceful evening with double species
July 14, 2024, 3:30 PM - A peaceful evening with double species

The T101s continue adventuring in our area! We also run into Dandelion the Humpback and a little Unknown humpback too!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 14, 2024WhalesComment
July 14, 2024, 10:30 AM - Orca Off to the Races!
July 14, 2024, 10:30 AM - Orca Off to the Races!

We get to watch three speedy orca (the T101s) racing though the Gulf Islands!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 14, 2024WhalesComment
July 13, 2024, 3:30 PM - The T101s in Stuart Channel
July 13, 2024, 3:30 PM - The T101s in Stuart Channel

The T101s continue galivanting around Stuart Channel!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 13, 2024WhalesComment
July 13, 2024, 10:30 AM - T101s spending time in the Strait, and a mini family reunion with the T075Bs and T077s
July 13, 2024, 10:30 AM - T101s spending time in the Strait, and a mini family reunion with the T075Bs and T077s

We were lucky enough to spot two different groups of Transient Orca during our morning tours today, the T101s by themselves, and the T075Bs travelling with the T077s!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 13, 2024WhalesComment
July 12, 2024, 3:30 PM - Some Very Happy Orcas
July 12, 2024, 3:30 PM - Some Very Happy Orcas

A family reunion? The T075Bs and T077s splashing around near Nanoose Bay.

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Jilann LechnerJuly 12, 2024Whales Comments
July 12, 2024, 10:30 AM - Sunny day on the water!
July 12, 2024, 10:30 AM - Sunny day on the water!

We explored the Strait of Georgia and Southern Gulf Islands in search of whales!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 12, 2024Comment
July 11, 2024 - Last minute success!
July 11, 2024 - Last minute success!

We had to do some searching, but we found Dalmatian (BCY0994) munching away in the Strait of Georgia!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 11, 2024WhalesComment
July 10, 2024, 3:30 PM - A tail slapping good time!
July 10, 2024, 3:30 PM - A tail slapping good time!

The T099s and T036s continue adventuring around!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 10, 2024WhalesComment
July 10, 2024, 10:30 AM - The T036s and T099s together, and the T065Bs afterwards!
July 10, 2024, 10:30 AM - The T036s and T099s together, and the T065Bs afterwards!

The T036s and T099s were hanging out together! We also found the T065Bs later in the day.

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Jilann LechnerJuly 10, 2024WhalesComment
July 9, 2024, 3:30 PM - Two Pairs of Humpback Whales in the Strait
July 9, 2024, 3:30 PM - Two Pairs of Humpback Whales in the Strait

We got to spend time with two different pairs of humpback whales in the Strait of Georgia today. It was Dalmatian and Split Fluke travelling together, and then Dandelion and Backsplash together.

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Jilann LechnerJuly 9, 2024WhalesComment
July 9, 2024, 10:30 AM - Spending Time with 5 Humpback Whales in the Strait of Georgia
July 9, 2024, 10:30 AM - Spending Time with 5 Humpback Whales in the Strait of Georgia

It was a great day spent with 5 humpback whales spending time in the Strait of Georgia; Incognito, Smiley, Split Fluke, Crater, and Beak!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 9, 2024WhalesComment
July 8, 2024, 3:30 PM - The T086A3s and T124A2s at UBC, and some Humpbacks on the way home!
July 8, 2024, 3:30 PM - The T086A3s and T124A2s at UBC, and some Humpbacks on the way home!

The T086A3s and T124A2s busily travel off of the UBC shoreline! We also had Divot, her 2024 calf, and Backsplash nearby, who ended up being joined by Dandelion and Split Fluke!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 8, 2024WhalesComment
July 8, 2024, 10:30 AM - Humpbacks in the Strait
July 8, 2024, 10:30 AM - Humpbacks in the Strait

It was a wonderful morning getting to spent time in the Strait of Georgia with humpback whale Beak, as well as a quick look at two pairs of humpback whales on the way home!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 8, 2024WhalesComment
July 7, 2024, 3:30 PM - the T037As right outside Nanaimo and 6 different humpback whales!
July 7, 2024, 3:30 PM - the T037As right outside Nanaimo and 6 different humpback whales!

We found the T037As right outside the Nanaimo harbour and then humpback whales Valiant, Niagara, Spector, Constellation, Anvil, and her 2024 calf spread across the Strait of Georgia!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 7, 2024WhalesComment
July 7, 2024, 10:30 AM - A sunshine-y day along the Sunshine Coast
July 7, 2024, 10:30 AM - A sunshine-y day along the Sunshine Coast

Seven Humpback Whales and five Orca - a trip total of twelve whales including a baby of each species!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 7, 2024WhalesComment
July 6, 2024, 3:30 PM - An Afternoon With Gentle Giants
July 6, 2024, 3:30 PM - An Afternoon With Gentle Giants

An afternoon spent with humpbacks Poptart (BCY1014), Neptune (BCY1021), Big Mama (BCY0324), BCZ0180 Kraken, and sea lions!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 6, 2024WhalesComment
July 6, 2024, 10:30 AM - Humpback Whale Kraken Playing in the Waves
July 6, 2024, 10:30 AM - Humpback Whale Kraken Playing in the Waves

During this trip, we got to see a ton of wildlife, including Humpback Whale Kraken splashing in the waves, some sea lions, harbour seals, and Bald Eagles!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 6, 2024WhalesComment
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