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Current schedule: Daily departures at 10:30AM and 3:30 PM aboard our Semi-covered Vessel, Kula and Open Zodiac Vessels, Cascadia and Keta

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June 19, 2026 - T124As and T124A4s spending time down south
June 19, 2026 - T124As and T124A4s spending time down south

Sharing a meal in the sheltered waters.

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJune 19, 2026WhalesComment
June 18, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T124A2s right outside of Nanaimo!
June 18, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T124A2s right outside of Nanaimo!

The T124A2s were traversing the waves just outside of the Nanaimo Harbour, plus we saw the eagle nest and pinnipeds at Stinky Rock!

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Author: Val WatsonJune 18, 2026WhalesComment
June 18, 2026, 10:30 AM - Exploring the Gulf Islands
June 18, 2026, 10:30 AM - Exploring the Gulf Islands

It was a great morning spending time with the Bald Eagle chick near Gabriola. Stinky Rock sported a wide variety of other wildlife, such as Harbour Seals, Sea Lions, and even a pair of Caspian Terns!

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Author: Val WatsonJune 18, 2026Comment
June 17, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T046Bs travelling with T049C Neilson
June 17, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T046Bs travelling with T049C Neilson

It was an excting afternoon, getting to spend time with the T046Bs and T049C, plus humpback whales Chi, Beak, and Forge feeding in the Strait.

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Author: Val WatsonJune 17, 2026WhalesComment
June 17, 2026, 10:30 AM - Food for everyone!
June 17, 2026, 10:30 AM - Food for everyone!

Humpback Whale, Chi (BCZ0575), getting some grub near Galiano Island

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Author: Hayleigh HilbertJune 17, 2026WhalesComment
June 16, 2026, 3:30 PM - Searching the Southern Gulf Islands
June 16, 2026, 3:30 PM - Searching the Southern Gulf Islands

It was a beautiful day to search through the Southern Gulf Islands, seeing Seals, Sea Lions, and a variety of birds along the way!

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Author: Val WatsonJune 16, 2026Comment
June 16, 2026, 10:30 AM - A morning exploring the wild wonders of the Salish Sea
June 16, 2026, 10:30 AM - A morning exploring the wild wonders of the Salish Sea

A search around the Salish Sea with seals, sea lions and seabirds galore!

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJune 16, 2026Comment
June 15, 2026, 3:30 PM - T-party in Howe Sound
June 15, 2026, 3:30 PM - T-party in Howe Sound

An afternoon T-party with the T100s, T124As, T124A2s, T124A4s, and the T123s in Howe Sound, plus Humpback Whale Beak (BCX1606) feeding at Halibut Bank!

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Author: Val WatsonJune 15, 2026WhalesComment
June 15, 2026, 10:30 AM - The T046B1s playing in the Strait of Georgia
June 15, 2026, 10:30 AM - The T046B1s playing in the Strait of Georgia

It was a beautiful day to spend on the water, travelling with the playful T046B1s in the Strait of Georgia.

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Author: Val WatsonJune 15, 2026WhalesComment
June 14, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T-party continues
June 14, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T-party continues

Party, party, party! The T046B1s, T086As, T123s, T124As, T124A2s, and T124A4s continue their whimsy travels. Checkmate (BCY1104) the humpback whale is spotted feeding off of Gabriola Island.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJune 14, 2026WhalesComment
June 14, 2026, 10:30 AM - Brawling it up: Humpbacks versus Orca
June 14, 2026, 10:30 AM - Brawling it up: Humpbacks versus Orca

This fintastic morning was spent watching an interspecies interaction between Bigg’s/Transient Orcas and Humpback Whales! Humpbacks Incognito (BCX2053), BCX2504, and KEX0087 were seen chasing around the T046B1s, T086As, T123s, T124As, T124A2s, and the T124A4s!

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Author: Jordan RobinsonJune 14, 2026WhalesComment
June 13, 2026, 3:30 PM - Crossing to Delta for orca!
June 13, 2026, 3:30 PM - Crossing to Delta for orca!

The T123s and T124A4s travel together near Delta. 4 humpback whales are also spotted, including Kappa’s 2022 calf (BCX2492) travelling solo by Active Pass and Zig Zag (BCX1193) and an Unknown humpback whale travelling together in the Strait of Georgia!

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Author: Jordan RobinsonJune 13, 2026WhalesComment
June 13, 2026, 10:30 AM - Trip to the southern region for orca
June 13, 2026, 10:30 AM - Trip to the southern region for orca

The T086As and T124As celebrate together near Moresby Island!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJune 13, 2026WhalesComment
June 12, 2026, 3:30PM - From Otter to Orca: Wildlife Around Every Corner
June 12, 2026, 3:30PM - From Otter to Orca: Wildlife Around Every Corner

From a curious dockside otter to breaching orcas and travelling humpbacks, today's adventure showcased the incredible diversity of the Salish Sea. Guests were treated to spectacular wildlife encounters from the Gulf Islands to the Strait of Georgia.

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Author: Evan HesselsJune 12, 2026Whales Comments
June 12, 2026, 10:30 AM - A little whale near Saltspring!
June 12, 2026, 10:30 AM - A little whale near Saltspring!

Lizard travelling close to shore in the Southern Gulf Islands

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJune 12, 2026WhalesComment
June 11, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T101s plus Chi and Coyote!
June 11, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T101s plus Chi and Coyote!

It was a beautiful afternoon spent with the T101s travelling through the calm Strait of Georgia. We also saw humpback whales Coyote and Chi plus a lot of other wildlife along the way.

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Author: Val WatsonJune 11, 2026WhalesComment
June 11, 2026, 10:30 AM - A big bowl of humpback soup in the Strait!
June 11, 2026, 10:30 AM - A big bowl of humpback soup in the Strait!

The noodles in the soup were Zig Zag, Split Fin, Valiant, Incognito, Kraken, Bagheera, Beak, Watson and Seltzer.

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJune 11, 2026WhalesComment
June 10, 2026, 3:30 PM - Winding through the islands for a double species day!
June 10, 2026, 3:30 PM - Winding through the islands for a double species day!

Windy (BCY0893) is spotted diving off of Valdez Island. The T101s are seen napping near Wallace Island.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJune 10, 2026WhalesComment
June 10, 2026, 10:30 AM - Humpback Soup!
June 10, 2026, 10:30 AM - Humpback Soup!

Humpback Whales Helen (BCX2494) and Achilles (BCX2500) moseying south in Stuart Channel while Prowler (BCX1660), Forge (BCX2499), Scuba (BCY1225), Hendrix (BCY1278) and Dalmatian (BCY0994) assemble as soup in the Strait of Georgia.

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Author: Hayleigh HilbertJune 10, 2026WhalesComment
June 9, 2026 - Building relationships
June 9, 2026 - Building relationships

The T090s venture through Trincomali Channel, hunting as they go. Several humpbacks are also spotted, including Crackle (BCY1227), Scuba (BCY1225), Yakima (BCX2182), Hendrix (BCY1278), and an Unknown!

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Author: Aly KohlmanJune 9, 2026WhalesComment
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