Join tofino whale watching inc on a wildlife safari for orca, humpback, and grey whales aboard our spacious, high speed, cabinstyle cruisers. Whale watching tours in tofino, bc they dive, spout, breach, spyhop and lobtail. Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for sea lions, sea birds and resident bald eagles. It starts with a mind boggling 20,000 grey whales swimming past our shores in spring on their annual migration from birthing waters by the baja peninsula north to the bering strait by alaska. May, june, september and october are great months to go whale watching in tofino. Some of these massive mammals stay in our waters for the summer, giving ample opportunities for viewing. Whalewatching tragedy in tofino, british columbia the. The month of november alone brings more precipitation to tofino than that received.
A stop in downtown tofino reveals a quaint surfer town. Whale watching in tofino with jamies full time canada. Tofino whale watching companies provide zodiacs and comfy cruises. February to november the longest wildlife viewing season on b. These small baleen whales can be seen around the globe, but are often more elusive in the vancouver island area. Tofinos clayoquot sound offers the most incredible coastline for viewing black bears. Tofino is a popular surfing and whale watching resort near the clayoquot area. The only opportunity to see bears in april would be on a wildlife tour which might depart daily for a 4 hour trip, depending on the companies from campbell river. Zodiac or motor boat whale watching in ucluelet, broken group islands, british columbia, canada west coast. Tolles whale watching adventure tofino wildlife tours. The whale centre maritime museum offers a display of artifacts collected and donated by tofino locals over the past twenty five years. Tofino whale festival calendar of events 2016 march 1227, 2016. Whalewatching tragedy in tofino, british columbia ari sarsalari reports on the tragedy that happened while whalewatching tofino, british columbia.
The tofino whale watching season begins in march with the pacific rim whale festival and lasts into autumn with peak sightings in spring during the gray whale northward migration and throughout the summer months culminating in. We must stay close to home if we want to keep our citizens safe. Whale watching in tofino, whale watching at remote. Choose from a range of vessels offered by our member outfitters, from the windinyourhair zodiac boat to a covered vessel. Guided whale watching in tofino is possible from february to november. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc.
The whale centre tour guide tofino, british columbia. Remote passages brings many years of experience and a responsible approach to whale watching in tofino on the west coast. The whale centre, tofino, bc tofino whale watching, bear. Zodiacs and larger boats with washrooms on board with trips from ucluelet or tofino. Tofino has a long whale watching season, running from march through to late november. For two weeks, nearly 20,000 grey whales pass by the coast in what is one of the largest sea mammal migrations in the world.
The research station is very important to clayoquot sound. Jamies operates our waterfront adventure stations in the hearts of both seaside communities of tofino and ucluelet. Offering daily ecofriendly whale watching, bear watching and hot springs tours for over 30 years from beautiful tofino, british columbia. Chance of spotting rarer species add an extra thrill to whale watching when whale watching near victoria, keep an eye out for the lesser known minke whale. Whale watching in tofino, british columbia, canada. Tofino whale watching remote passages, tofino, british. Uk 0203 424 9698 download brochure send an enquiry request a callback. The whale centre has over thirty years experience in sharing tofino and clayoqout sounds ecosystems with guests from all over the world. These are all typical maneuvers you may expect to see while whale watching off the west coast of vancouver island. My husband and i will be visiting tofino in mid november for some quiet time and storm watching. Tsimka martin speaks about first nations culture of whale hunting on the west coast of vancouver island. It depends what kind of whales that you want to see.
Whale watching in ucluelet, whale watching at subtidal. Jamies offers tours in tofino and ucluelet on highspeed, zodiacstyle vessels for those craving adventure, or board our large cruiser style whale watching vessels to find comfort and relax. Whale watching tofino and ucluelet book tofino hotel. Our bear watching tours cruise through the protected and calm waters surrounding meares island and other scenic small islands throughout the sound. Tofino whale watching tours the whale centre, tofino, bc. Tofino whale watching is an amazing up close and personal view of whales. Launching from tofino takes you into clayoquot sound. Jamies whale watching and adventure tours in tofino bc.
Ten reasons to visit tofino in the winter tofino info. Subtidal adventures cruise with whales and bears from ucluelet, bc, vancouver island, canada. Each spring 25,000 grey whales pass through the sound. Tofino, british columbia, canada monthly weather accuweather. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. In the waters around tofino, you can see gray whales quite regularly, as well. Both places can have good whale watching depending on the time of year. Im afraid that you cant really kayak to the whales from tofino. Whale watching in tofino pacific gray whales in tofino, bc. Tofino is a village of about 1,650 residents on the west coast of vancouver island, in british columbia, canada, located at the western terminus of highway 4, on the tip of the esowista peninsula, at the southern edge of clayoquot sound. We are proud leaders in responsible whale watching, bear watching and wildlife viewing and have a strong passion for educating guests about the wonders and the fragility of clayoquot sound and tofino.
Whale watching in tofino international education viu. This is when the weather is warmest and whale sightings are highest. From pacific rim national park to cox bay, experience some of canadas most beautiful beaches and wild, rugged coastlines. On exhibit is an assortment of traditional native jewelry, cedar baskets, paddles, sea life, local artifacts from traditional whaling equipment to original navigation charts of the area, and a complete 40 gray whale skeleton. The rarity of local sightings make for an exciting show if one is lucky. Charting the course for responsible wildlife viewing since 1982. Tofino is a district of approximately 1,932 residents on the west coast of vancouver island in the. The festival runs nightly from 5pm 9 pm, november 29th, 2019 january 5th, 2020.
With a significant focus on marine ecosystems and coastal life education, the pacific rim whale festival celebrates the continued protection and annual return of migrating pacific grey whales to the coastal waters of the communities of tofino, ucluelet and pacific rim national park reserve. With a significant focus on marine ecosystems and coastal life education, the pacific rim whale festival celebrates the continued protection and annual return of migrating pacific grey whales to the coastal waters of the communities of tofino, ucluelet and pacific rim national park. Wildlife and whale watching in tofino, bc travel for wildlife. Whale watching tofino and ucluelet bc humpback, grays. The tofino whale watching season begins in march with the pacific rim whale festival and lasts into autumn with peak sightings in spring during the gray whale northward migration and throughout the summer months culminating in their southbound return in early september. Humpback may to september and gray whales march to november. Remote passages whale watching tours from tofino, bc, vancouver island, canada. Whale watching in april vancouver island forum tripadvisor.
See more ideas about tofino, types of whales, vancouver island. Our whale watching season runs from early march until the end of october. Zodiac whale watching in tofino, british columbia, canada west coast. My husband and i will be visiting tofino in midnovember for some quiet time and storm watching. The deadly capsizing of a whalewatching vessel off vancouver island last year was an act of god that could not have been reasonably predicted nor prevented, says the owner of a. The district of tofino, tourism tofino, and the tofino chamber of commerce has asked visitors to follow the directive of the federal and provincial governments.
Whale watching tofino west coast aquatic safaris, tofino. For the grey whale migration past tofino, youll need to go in march. Hot springs tours the whale centre located in tofino, british columbia has offered whale watching, bear watching, bird watching and hot springs tours in clayoquot sound to the ecominded explorer for over 33 years. Whale watching in tofino pacific gray whales the pacific gray whale eschrichtius robustus gray whale facts. The 4th annual tofino winterlights festival is a celebration of light and art presented by tofino botanical gardens. From november to may chances are good, to meet the giant blue whales in the. Oct 26, 2015 whalewatching tragedy in tofino, british columbia ari sarsalari reports on the tragedy that happened while whalewatching tofino, british columbia.
In late september, this hatchery near ucluelet is a busy place for. Get the monthly weather forecast for tofino, british columbia, canada, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Tofino whale watching inc discover tofino bc canada. Jul 05, 2015 whale watching out of tofino british columbia. A 53 ft cabin cruiser the longest cruise and most luxurious boat. Whale watching season in tofino begins in march and ends in late october. Could anyone recommend the best place to stay for stormwatching a fireplace would be nice. The whaleplanner december a whale watching infographic. Humpback whales laten zich ook graag zien van juni tm september.
At jamies whaling station, our team of local experts has been professionally guiding adventure seekers from around the world to explore the nooks and crannies of clayoquot sound and barkley sound since 1982. A popular destination for visitors in the summer, tofinos population swells to many times its winter size. The gray whale is the most common sighting here, most recognizable by its encrusted barnacles. Experience the west coast on a 3 hour whale watching tour through the islands around the tofino area. What makes tofino a hot spot for whale watching is the migratory. Listings of entertainment events in tofino, ucluelet and the pacific rim national park reserve. We have a strong sense of urgency and duty to the community. Grayshumpbacks whales are more prominent in tofino area even though you will miss the annual gray whale migration.
Most common in this area are the summer resident gray whales. There are two places to whale watch from the pacific rim. A popular destination for visitors in the summer, tofino s population swells to many times its winter size. Whalewatching tour company calls fatal capsizing in. The best time of year to go whale watching in tofino. Tofino has a long whale watching season, running from march through to november. The whaleplanner november a whale watching infographic. Whale watching holidays orca watching canadian affair. Apr 14, 2017 whale watching in tofino, british columbia, canada. They conduct research of the marine ecosystems, monitor marine life and promote public awareness of the marine environment in clayoquot sound.
Peak whale watching ever so fond of festivals, tofino, along with ucluelet, celebrate the grey whale migration every march during the pacific rim whale festival. On the west coast of vancouver island, tofino is a remote destination where. About whale watching in tofino you cant leave vancouver island without visiting the west coast. Book a whale watching holiday in canada with canadian affair for the chance to see. Hello, you can go on whale watching tours from victoria year round, and we begin our tours from campbell river in may, as well as stubbs island from telegraph cove. Whale watching in tofino head out on the pristine waters of clayoquot sound in search of mighty gray and humpback whales.
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