Tofino

Whale Watching | Fishing | Hot Springs Tour | History Tour

Clayoquot Wild specializes in custom and wildlife tours in local Ahousat waters. Hosted by elder Moses Martin, these small-group tours depart from the dock in Tofino. Discover the wild of Clayoquot Sound with our local experts. Encounters may include gray whales, humpback whales, orcas, sea lions, eagles, sea otters, harbour porpoises, puffins and varieties of marine birds. Spend time in sacred pools cooled by the Pacific in their Hot Springs & Wildlife Tour.

Port Hardy

Whale Watching | Wildlife Watching | Grizzly Bear Tours | Otter Tours

Coastal Rainforest Safaris delivers exciting wilderness experiences rooted in the territories of the Kwakwaka’wakw people. Explore the diverse wildlife of British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest from rigid hull inflatable viewing boats. Their current Whales, Otters, and Grizzly Bears package combines a six-hour sea otter viewing and whale watching tour from Port Hardy, a day of grizzly bear viewing from Port McNeill, and two nights accommodation at the Kwa’lilas Hotel in Port Hardy.

Campbell River

Whale Watching | Grizzly Bear Tours | Cultural Tours

Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours invite you to explore the Salish Sea in search of humpbacks, orcas, dolphins, sea lions, other marine mammals, and various sea birds in their natural habitat. The Whales, Wildlife, and Culture experience includes a skipper and an Indigenous guide to provide a full First Nation experience right from Campbell River. Tours depart from the Coast Marina in Campbell River, BC.

Port McNeill

Grizzly Bear Tours | Whale Watching | Otter Viewing

Sea Wolf Adventures offers whale-watching tours through the Broughton Archipelago and the Great Bear Rainforest on Northern Vancouver Island, with opportunities to learn about the traditions and history of the Kwakwaka’wakw People. The Whales, Otters, and Grizzly Bears package combines a six-hour Sea Otter Viewing and Whale Watching tour from Port Hardy with Coastal Rainforest Safaris, a day of grizzly bear viewing from Port McNeill with Sea Wolf Adventures, and two nights of accommodation at the Kwa’lilas Hotel in Port Hardy.

Sidney

Whale Watching | Wildlife Watching

Sidney Whale Watching operates on WSANEC First Nation territory and the Salish Sea. Orca, humpback whales, grey whales, minke whales, porpoises, sea lions, seals, river otters, and a huge variety of seabirds are just a few of the many marine animals you may see. The company’s three-hour whale watching tour runs through the beautiful Gulf Island Archipelago every day from March to October.

Tofino

Whale Watching | Wildlife Watching

Ahous Adventures provides eco-tours led by Indigenous guides that explore the incredible biodiversity of Vancouver Island. Their Whale Watching Tours operate on 12-passenger vessels with the option to choose between a Zodiac or a Covered Cruiser. The 2.5-3 hour tour allows guests to view gray whales, humpback whales, and transient orcas in the wild. Watch for sea otters, seals, sea lions, and several seabirds, including bald eagles, murrelets, and tufted puffins. Ahous’ expert guides share their knowledge of the local marine life and stories passed down through generations about Ahousaht haḥuułii.