There is no seagoing experience quite like watching, closeup, a sleek whale weighing thousands of pounds frolic like a child in its natural habitat. Effective march 12, 2020, the government of british columbia is asking anyone who chooses to travel outside of canada to stay away from work or school for 14 days upon their return. Whale watching, wildlife tours and sea kayaking tours located in the beautiful seaside town of sidney, british columbia on vancouver island. In 1987 we established the stranded whale and dolphin program of b. One grey whale was reported off saratoga beachoyster river area about 2 weeks ago and over the past weekend, two grey whales were reported near comox. Whale watching trip in the gulf islands discover salt spring. Contact eagle wing tours to learn more about the best whale watching tours in.
Enjoy the speed, comfort and excitement of these two custom built whale watching vessels. Up and down the coast of british columbia, from victoria to port hardy on vancouver island, from vancouver to the bc gulf islands, and up to haida gwaii queen charlotte islands. The best spot for whale watching is the gap, an ocean cliff on the south head peninsula. In canada, under the fisheries act, whalewatchers must reduce their speed when they are less than 300 metres from an animal, and must not go closer than 100. Once youve had a chance to get your bearings and explore some local artwork, you may want to enjoy some of sidney s recreation activities. Prince of whales is focused on sharing the beautiful and breathtaking coastal waters of british columbia, its vibrant wildlife, and its rich history. Sidney whale watching sidney, bc 1052537 beacon ave. Sidney island is one of the southern gulf islands located between the southwest coast of british columbia, canada and vancouver island, bc, near james island. Childs work is tied to his ancestors traditions of coastal conservation and respect for marine life, which is one of the reasons sidney whale watching has. All of our vessels are custom made by titan marine and hand designed by the owner of the bc whale tours, harold. Gray whale estrichtius robustus gray whales are usually found in shallow, coastal waters of the north pacific. Great special offers available and timetable and port information. Although we focus on seeing whales, we also make every effort to encounter the. Sidney whale watching has been in operation for two decades, but its roots go back much, much farther.
As well as orcas, there are often sightings of minke, humpback and grey whales. A whale watching trip around salt spring island, off canadas west coast. Mar 12, 2015 in canada, under the fisheries act, whalewatchers must reduce their speed when they are less than 300 metres from an animal, and must not go closer than 100 metres of a whale although if the. Tour operators, both on the mainland and the island, have specialized on orcas another highlight is the migration of the gray whales past the western part of the island. Occasionally gray whales and killer whales can be seen from sidneys waterfront. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island, british. Local area activities sidney waterfront inn sidney canada. We are open daily for whale watching and wildlife adventure tours from march 1 october 31.
Sidney whale watching 2020 all you need to know before you. Information about novel coronavirus covid19 sidney. We are so pleased to hear that you had an incredible killer whale encounter with multiple pods. Researchers focus on northern resident and transient orca, humpback whales, and fin whales. Females are generally larger than males and can be up to 30 meters 100 ft. Sooke whale watching sooke whale watching vancouver island. Sidney whale watching 1052537 beacon ave, sidney, bc. Book a minimum 2 night bc ferries vacations package and receive your whalewatching tour with orca spirit adventures at 50% off. Sidney whale watching is a family owned and operated company that has been serving sidney and the saanich peninsula for over 20 years.
From the commencement of our tour you will see the snow crowned olympic mountains virtually soar from the sea bed. Board kko, our 30 foot walk around seating whale watching vessel or our 30 foot zodiac. Accidents involving whales rare but incidents can be. Found at 2537 beacon avenue, the small size of sidney whale watching means that youll instantly feel welcome, unlike some larger tours. Orca whale watching in bc, british columbia canada johnstone strait, northern vancouver island is one of the best locations for whale watching tours in bc, british columbia canada killer whales orca whales, humpback whales, bald eagles and more. Bc whale tours victoria 2020 all you need to know before.
The government of canada and the government of british columbia are recommending against all nonessential travel outside of canada, including to the united states. Owner mike child is a member of the kwakiutl tribe, and his company now operates within the territory of the coast salish peoples. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. The north coast cetacean society nccs is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the research and protection of whales along the northern coast of bc. Springtides whale watching tours will take you through some of the worlds most breathtaking scenery that bc has to offer. Victoria whale watching tours sea king adventures inc. The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic. Choose your victoria whale watching adventure just a short cruise from downtown victoria, an ocean wilderness awaits. Bc whale tours is a premium whale watching company based out of victoria on vancouver island, bc.
Sidney whale watching formerly seaquest and emerald sea is located in the cannery building at the foot of beacon avenue, offers three to three and a half hour tours and they start right from sidneys waterfront. Aug 12, 2010 august 12th proved to be another successful whale watching trip with sooke coastal explorations. We are small groups so we have the opportunity to be flexible and take advantage of what is best for all. Eventually, sealand captured a female whale named nootka ii for his mate. Each and every one of our team members loves what we do, and therefore. With 600700 hp powering our vessels, bc whale tours offers guests one of the longest ranges for whale watching tours in all of the victoria whale watching industry. Cameron ocean adventures in ucluelet offers a unique west coast whale watching experience. With sidneys moderate climate, protected harbour, calm seas, and beautiful gulf islands right off shore its no wonder why sidney is one of the best places in the world to depart for a whale watching adventure. Sidney whale watching formerly seaquest and emerald sea is located in the cannery building at the foot of beacon avenue, offers three to three and a half hour tours and they start right from sidney s waterfront. Thank you so much for choosing bc whale tours and for taking the time to share your experience. Sidney is a town located at the northern end of the saanich peninsula, on vancouver island in. The rugged beauty of the west coast is something that should be experienced with victorias boutique whale watching company. The friendly and easygoing staff are locals to the area which increases the authenticity and personal touch of the tour. February, 1994, institute of ocean sciences, sidney, b.
Rough waters didnt deter us or jeevan, our fearless captain, who was able to get us to a pod of orcas for a truly memorable experience. Contact eagle wing tours victoria bc and vancouver island. We are a small family run company that offers whale watching out of sidney, bc. The blue whale is a baleen whale in the rorqual group. Found at 2537 beacon avenue, the small size of sidney whale watching means that youll instantly feel welcome, unlike some larger tours where the guides are too rehearsed and distant as a result. It is the largest animal that has ever lived on the planet. Leave the crowds behind on our custom made vessels specifically designed for comfort, speed and safety that carry only 12 privileged guests at a time. This is a good time to explore the countless islands by sea kayak, search out for some nearby whale activity on our whale watching boat, visit ancient first nations village sites and take some time to relax around camp. Victoria may be the capital of british columbia, but a departure from the sleepy hub of sidney will allow you quicker access to a world where eagles, humpback and orca whales, porpoises and seals roam free.
Canadian wildlife service technical report series no. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters. The waters off of sidney, british colombia are teeming with rich amounts of sea life, including several types of beautiful whales. They are bigger than the dinosaurs that previously roamed the earth. Sidney whale watching all you need to know before you go. Book a minimum 2 night bc ferries vacations package and receive your whale watching tour with orca spirit adventures at 50% off. Sidney whale watching is the closest company to the whale foraging grounds which means less travel time and more whale time. Whale beach is located 40 kilometres north of the sydney central business district, in the local government area of northern beaches council, in the northern beaches region. It is located just east of the town of sidney which is on the east coast of the saanich peninsula. Description the grey whale is mottled grey with numerous white, yellow or orange patches of barnacles and parasites around the blowhole, on top of the head, and on the fore part of the back. Whale tours in victoria bc springtide whale watching. Along with tours and private charters, sidney whale watching, located in the town of sidney, b. Each vessel has a private washroom and has a maximum capacity of 12 guests per trip. Whale and wildlife tours victoria, bc sidney whale watching.
Sooke coastal explorations sooke whale watching will take you on an exhilarating west coast marine adventure that will thrill your senses and leave you with a deep appreciation for the enchanting creatures that inhabit our local waters. Sidney whale watching is located in beautiful sidney, bc only 30 minute drive north from victoria or 5 minute drive from swartz bay ferry terminal and victoria. Reservations are however required from the orcas to sidney bc, and they are available only through washington state ferries at 2064646400. Whale beach is a northern beachside suburb of sydney, in the state of new south wales, australia. Whaletrips british columbia whale watching in british. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle. Come join the adventure with sidney whale watching. Everywhere you turn, the photographic opportunities in vancouver islands marine ecosystem are spectacular. Sealand of the pacific was a public aquarium in south oak bay at the oak bay marina, near the city of victoria, in british columbia, canada. They undergo one of the longest annual migrations of any mammal, travelling up to 8000km per year from breeding lagoons in baja, mexico to feeding grounds in the bering and chukchi seas. Today lpod was spotted near san juan island, so we left sooke with poor visibility because of the. Search from 30 top sidney british columbia pictures and royaltyfree images from istock. Each and every one of our team members loves what we do, and therefore, we strive to make our tours as memorable as possible. There were a number of pacific whitesided dolphin pods observed with the largest pod numbering around 50 members.
Whale watching in bc british columbia travel and adventure. Here is some clips that have been shot and edited by one of our captains over his various trips. Sidney whale watching 1052537 beacon ave sidney, bc. Whale watching adventures, charters and guided whale watching tours in british columbia, canada. Eastsound with a performing arts center, wonderful dining, boutiques and art galleries is the center of island activity. Opened from march to november every year, sidney whale watching is a familyrun business that offers customers the chance to get close to these majestic creatures. Ferry anacortes, 90min north of seattle, to sidney, 30min south of victoria. Great operation we went whale watching with bc whale tours twice. Rough waters didnt deter us or jeevan, our fearless captain, who was able to. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions. This is a good time to explore the countless islands by sea kayak, search out for some nearby whale activity on our whale watching boat, visit ancient first nations. View orcas, humpbacks, dolphins, seals, sea lons and hundreds of other marine life in the salish sea.
Offer valid for bookings made before july 21, 2014 and travel prior to september 7, 2014. Whale watching vancouver island news, events, travel. August 12th proved to be another successful whale watching trip with sooke coastal explorations. Grey whale the grey whales of british columbia, canada. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. Sidney whale watching is located in beautiful sidney, bc only 30 minute drive north from victoria or 5 minute drive from swartz bay ferry terminal and victoria international airport. Orcas island is made up of small towns and villages. Our first adventure was an evening trip on the bc nova. Selfguided sculpture, art, and historical walking tour map. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for. Whale watching trip in the gulf islands visit salt spring and watch for passing whales. Sidney whale watching tours the very best prices on victoria whale watching tours. Your trip certainly sounds like it was a special experience. Best adventure in sidney bc sidney whale watching, sidney.
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