There are two places to whale watch from the pacific rim. Tofino, british columbia tofino is prime whale watching territory, as grey whales migrate north from the baja peninsula to alaska in march and south again in october. Churchill in manitoba plays host every summer to 60,000 elegant beluga whales, which. Home port is tofino british columbia on the west coast of vancouver island. Welcome aboard the whale watch plus program remote passages brings many years of experience and a responsible approach to whale watching in tofino on the west coast. Our most recent tofino whale watching experience was with the adventure centre at tofino. Tofino whale, sea otter and walrus watching designside. Spacious, modern and well set up modern harbourside condo. Tofino surfing surfing waves for beginners and experts. Whale watching in bc is easily accessible, with tours even going from vancouver.
Situated on the traditional territory of the tlaoquiaht first nation, were surrounded by the vast, breathtaking expanse of the unesco clayoquot sound biosphere regiona region cherished for its profound biodiversity and environmental culture. For those wanting a place to rest while experiencing all tofino has to offer, the tofino travellers guesthouse is for the budgetconscious traveller seeking the simplicity and affordability of a hostel but not the environment typical of a hostel. Full service family fishing trips, fishing charters in beautiful tofino, bc. Jamies whale watching and adventure tours in tofino bc. Vancouver whale watching deals in vancouver, bc groupon. Ucluelet whale watching covered tour jamies whaling. Whale watching in tofino with jamies full time canada. 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. If any cancellations are received, including a reduction in the passenger numbers, within 48 hours of the tour departure then the full amount of the reservation will be charged to the credit card used to secure the booking. You can find the cheapest flights to tofino by using skyscanners flight search feature. The aquarium has produced a life history manual which you may be interested in downloading lots of great info on the local marine environment along with. Launching from tofino takes you into clayoquot sound. In the waters around tofino, you can see gray whales quite regularly, as well. Independent travellers, families and groups will find a secure and comfortable stay at hi tofino, whalers on the point guesthouse, tofino hostel.
The whale centre maritime museum offers a display of artifacts collected and donated by tofino locals over the past twenty five years. Visitors to tofino can enjoy hiking, camping, surfing, fishing, whale watching, bird watching and even bear watching from the safety of a boat tour. Ucluelet whale watching covered tour search for whales and other extraordinary wildlife aboard a cruiser vessel in ucluelets barkley sound. Tofino whale watching tofino accommodations on chesterman. Tolles whale watching adventure tofino wildlife tours. Located in ucluelet, whale s tail guest suites is in the city center and near the beach.
Local businesses contacts for whale watching in tofino. 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. So, with heavy hearts, we feel it is our responsibility to postpone the pacific rim whale festival for march 2020. The whale centre, tofino, bc tofino whale watching, bear. Enjoy the boat ride out on the open pacific ocean in search for whales, sea lions, sea otters and other wildlife. Whale watching tours in tofino, bc they dive, spout, breach, spyhop and lobtail. Whether youre looking for adventure, relaxation or an unforgettable dining experience, tofino wont disappoint. Departures available from mid march to mid october for those wanting to watch the majestic whales in their natural environment from the protection of mv chinook princess. Our tofino whale watching, tofino bear watching and hot springs cove tours have a 48 hour cancellation policy.
Theres always something new to see and hence why we keep going back. Join the fun on vancouver islands wild west coast, as we celebrate the arrival of nearly 20,000 grey whales on their migration from the baja peninsula to alaskas bering strait. Cheapest flights to tofino yaz airfares to tofino from. Experience the 33rd annual pacific rim whale festival, taking place in tofino and in pacific rim national park. Kids activities in and around tofino long beach lodge resort. Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for sea lions, sea birds and resident bald eagles. 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. Join our whale watching tour on board our open zodiac. Whale watching tofino vs ucluelet tofino forum tripadvisor. Tofino whale watching is an amazing up close and personal view of whales. Aug 15, 2012 a young humpback whale entertains tourists very closely. Whale watching is popular and reliable from bcs capital, victoria at the southern tip of vancouver island, and from surftown tofino. Find cheap flights to tofino airport with skyscanner.
Best tofino activities best tofino surfing, whale watching. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. A whale watching tour in tofino is a fullon seafari. Tofino hostels where to stay on a budget in tofino, b.
Two nights accommodation at the tofino resort and marina in a queen standard room. Whale watching in tofino, whale watching at remote. Hi all, were staying in tofino for 4 days in mid june and are planning on taking a whale watching tour. Tofino and ucluelet are both oceanfront villages located on the west coast of vancouver island, 25 minutes apart by car. Our baja kayaking and whale watching trips combine two of the very best natural experiences in baja kayaking the beautiful loreto bay national marine park in the sea of cortez and whale watching in magdalena bay, an ecological reserve and the gray whale calving lagoon on bajas pacific coast. Their tanks are seasonally stocked from the waters around ucluelet and tofino, and after a period on display, all the sealife is safely returned to the wild. Get great deals on hotel rates by booking a package including accommodation.
Tofino fishing tofino fishing charters have expert experienced guides here. Marvel at the spectacular landscapes and wildlife that make tofino so special. Enjoy nature sans arboreal attire with todays groupon for a tour from the whale centre in tofino. Oct 26, 2015 whalewatching tragedy in tofino, british columbia ari sarsalari reports on the tragedy that happened while whalewatching tofino, british columbia. These are all typical maneuvers you may expect to see while whale watching off the west coast of vancouver island. How to get from vancouver to tofino by plane, ferry, bus. Tofino whale watching inc discover tofino bc canada. It starts with a mind boggling 20,000 gray 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. We offer tofino whale watching tours, bear watching tours, bird watching tours and hot springs cove tours on both open boston whaler and covered. Tofino whale watching tours are unforgettable adventures for all ages.
We offer a halfday whale watching program that travels to gray whale feeding areas near tofino, and a combination package which includes the thermal pools at hot springs cove. Whales tail guest suites in tofino cheap hotel deals. Tofino long beach airport yaz is a small international airport located 11 km southeast of tofino. Tofino is definitely worth a visit and has lots to offer but if you have the time the best whale watching at that time of year in my opinion is at the north end of island. Housed in the pacific cost of vancouver island, this enthralling destination is also known for whale watching, surfing and numerous camping activities. I just wanted to check whether there was much difference in the tours going out of tofino compared to those from ucluelet. Jamies operates our waterfront adventure stations in the hearts of both seaside communities of tofino and ucluelet.
Book cheap hotels in tofino, british columbia cheapoair. Remote passages whale watching tours from tofino, bc, vancouver island, canada. Download the skyscanner mobile app to make sure you stay connected to the best. Wildlife, ocean, beautiful forests, hot springs and more. The whale centre maritime museum tofino vancouver island. Stanley park indigenous walking tour led by a first nations guide.
Ucluelet and tofino whale watching tours explore both the sheltered waters. 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. Enjoy miles of spectacular scenery aboard our luxury covered boats, or for a real thrill jump aboard one of our zodiacs and experience the wildside. Bear watching in clayoquet sound, tofino, vancouver island. Whale watching tofino and ucluelet west coast motel. Like juniorhigh drama club, wildlife observation requires the patience to sit still for long periods of time in a tree costume. Renowned for its surf and spectacular west coast beauty, the charming community of tofino is located on the remote west coast of vancouver island. Tofino boat chartersair charters explore clayoquot sound.
Tofino whale watching tours the adventure of a lifetime. Reasons to book cheap tofino flights tofino is a popular ecotown and a fishing village that enthralls large number of vacationers. We have been whale watching in tofino and each tour has been exciting and enchanting in a different way. Tofino retreat the wickaninnish inn beach level frank island suite 2 nights. If you want to whale watch, may oct is the best time for that. We booked a whale watching cruise out of tofino and after getting kitted up in survival suits fit for the surface of mars, we got out on the water in a whaler with 2 suzuki 175 horse power outboard motors. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. Julyaugust would be the best time in terms of warmer temperatures and sunshine but you really never know. It attracts surfers, hikers, nature lovers, bird watchers, campers, whale watchers, fishers, or anyone just looking to be close to nature. Up to 51% off wildlife tour in tofino the whale centre. Apr, 2014 april 12 2014 long beach tofino, bc gray whale, close encounter zodiac boat.
Our bear tours cruise through the protected and calm waters surrounding scenic meares island, in search of bears who come down to the beaches at low tide to forage for rock crab, starfish and even a bit of kelp. I am a bit biased as i live here but september usually has good numbers of orcas in the area plus high numbers of humpback whales. The whale centre has over thirty years experience in sharing tofino and clayoqout sounds ecosystems with guests from all over the world. Jamies whaling station and adventure centres tofino. Complimentary parking for bc ferries vacations guests round trip on bc ferries from metro vancouver to vancouver island for two adults and one car. Whale watching tofino and ucluelet bc humpback, grays. Went on the whale watching tour with captain jackie and julia we saw minke, grey, humpback whales, as well as seals, mula mula, harbour porpoises and dog fish. Whale watching in tofino pacific gray whales the pacific gray whale eschrichtius robustus gray whale facts. This property is more of a midrange hotel but sometimes offers good deals. Whale watching holidays orca watching canadian affair. Whalewatching tragedy in tofino, british columbia the. Popular attractions huumeesmaas native art gallery and ucluelet aquarium are located nearby. Tofino whale watching tours west coast aquatic safaris. View from wickinninnish beach, long beach unit, pacific rim national park 10 minutes by car from the whales tail.
Both places can have good whale watching depending on the time of year. The hymax is a very solid spacious, fully equipped highend fishing and cruising machine. We are often graced with either the members of the southern resident killer whale community fish eaters, biggs transient killer whales mammal eaters, gray. Charting the course for responsible wildlife viewing since 1982. Chesterman beach and clayoquot sound reflect the areas natural beauty and area attractions include alternative tofino s indoor climbing gym and tofino bike park. Ocean outfitters is the perfect place to set off on all of your tofino activities. A popular tourist destination in the summer, tofino s population swells to many times its winter size. Hidden in an ancient landscape on the west coast of british columbia is the village of tofino. Enjoy 2 bathrooms, 1 a living room, and 2 bedrooms. The whale centre in tofino offers whale, bear and bird watching tours but it also is a centre for marine mammal rescue.
Pacific rim whales and bears canada holidays wildlife tours. Black bear guesthouse luxurious self catering suits with stunning views of the tofino inlet and close to the beach. Zodiacs and larger boats they have a very popular tour islands, whales and bears a trip to the broken group islands part of pacific rim national park, with a focus on bear and whale watching. Find the best cheap hotels in tofino, british columbia and save more with our hotel deals in tofino. Choose from a range of vessels offered by our member outfitters, from the windinyourhair zodiac boat to a covered vessel. Whales tail guest suites tofino 2020 updated prices. Book the spacious, modern and well set up modern harbourside condo in relaxing ucluelet stay at this romantic condo in ucluelet. 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. With a little effort, tofinos food scene can be surprisingly cheap. The multiple tour discount is only available on hot springs, whale watching, bear watching and bird watching tours. Tofino has a long whale watching season, running from march sometimes late february through october. Sobo is west coast cuisine at its finest think spicy salmon chowder and salads loaded with grated beets and carrots.
However, your best bet is to head a little further afield to vancouver island. For the grey whale migration past tofino, youll need to go in march. It is situated between the two centers of tofino and ucluelet. Want to enjoy the beauty of tofino without blowing the. Tofino whale watching whales and other wildlife love tofino. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. The gray whale is the most common sighting here, most recognizable by its encrusted barnacles. They conduct research of the marine ecosystems, monitor marine life and promote public awareness of the marine environment in clayoquot sound. Hymax charters homeport tofino, british columbia, canada. Resident orca found in victoria area are fisheating orcas that reside in the strait of georgia. The areas natural beauty can be seen at pacific rim national park reserve and ucluelet big beach, while huumeesmaas native art gallery and wickaninnish interpretive center are cultural highlights. Book great deals at whale s tail guest suites with. Join us and the group in a short 2 day yet exciting trip and visit the vancouver island using b.
Whale watching in tofino head out on the pristine waters of clayoquot sound in search of mighty gray and humpback whales. On the west coast of vancouver island, tofino is a remote destination where. There are several great companies in tofino including ocean outfitters, jamies whaling station, and the whale centre, but also an amazing company in ucluelet called aquamarine adventures local company, with the owner running the boat himself outstanding experience. Ferry ride, visit to tofino, inflatable boat adventure cruise, mcmillan park, coombs town, qulicum beach, and parksville. We must stay close to home if we want to keep our citizens safe. Tofino whale watching remote passages, tofino, british. Many companies will take visitors out to the pods that spend summer in nearby clayoquot sound, using zodiacs or.
As mentioned above, if you are heading to tofino, it is really a different show than victoria and ideally i would do both. All you have to do is tell it when you want to fly. Tofino, but the crew also went above and beyond to make the experience fun, safe, full of sightings with the utmost respect for all the wildlife along the. Tofino whale watching companies provide zodiacs and comfy cruises. At this time all scheduled events have been cancelled. Where best to whale watch in august tofino vs victoria. Evidently, last years whale watching trip on the bay of fundy was not enough to cure me of doing it all over again on the west coast. Tofino is your gateway to the pacific rim national park and the rest of clayoquot sound. Black bears, humpback whales, oraca and other marine wildlife can all be seen on this.
Whale watching in tofino pacific gray whales in tofino, bc. Tofino bears, whales and hot springs tours the whale centre faq. Clayoquot sound offers the most incredible coastline for viewing black bears. Tofino hostels are a cheaper way to enjoy the west coast and meet some other travelers around the world. Tofino even hosts a whale watching festival in early march, timed to coincide with the return of the gray whales from their winter calving grounds in mexico. In small groups and guided by one of our experienced guides, this will be a unique wildlife experience. Ucluelet whale watching covered tour jamies whaling station.
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