A WHALE OF A TIME
Best viewed between March and October, the waters off the
coast of Vancouver and Vancouver Island offer some of the best
whale watching anywhere. Your clients can expect to see Orcas,
dolphins, and grey, minke and even humpback whales.
ADVENTURES ON WATER
Marine Adventures
Popular destinations for scuba diving enthusiasts include the artificial reef
created by sunken ships at Porteau Cove Provincial Park and the waters off
Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver. Travellers can also enjoy an eco-tour
on a thrilling and scenic Sea Safari with Sewell's Marina. If your clients
are looking for more of a cultural experience by boat, have them join
Takaya Tours, hosted by guides from the Coast Salish Nation, as they
sing traditional songs, share legends and point out ancient village sites.
Boat and Yacht Tours
It doesn't matter what time of year your clients visit, it's always boating
season in Vancouver. You can choose from a wide variety of harbour tours,
charter and sightseeing excursions, sunset dinner cruises and guided
educational cruises that highlight wildlife and local history. Harbour
Cruises and Events offers a range of cruises, including a scenic luncheon
cruise that travels up the Indian Arm, a dramatic coastal mountain fjord,
while Magic Yacht Charters offers a luxury experience on the water.
March to October: Grey whales migrate through the Tofino/
Ucluelet area of Vancouver Island. The San Juan Islands are
prime territory for spotting migrating humpback whales.
April to October: Southern resident Orcas feed on salmon
in the Strait of Georgia and the Gulf Islands. Small pods of
mammal-eating transient Orcas migrate along the Pacific coast.
July to September: Northern resident Orcas feed in
Johnstone Strait.
For more information visit:
• Prince of Whales Whale Watching: princeofwhales.com
• Steveston Seabreeze Adventures: seabreezeadventures.ca
• Vancouver Whale Watch: vancouverwhalewatch.com
• Wild Whales Vancouver: whalesvancouver.com
Sea Kayaking
There's nothing like exploring Vancouver in a kayak – natural wonders,
exciting wildlife and breathtaking views are all to be expected. Visitors
can take guided tours from Granville Island, English Bay and Jericho Beach
with Ecomarine Kayak, or explore the Indian Arm fjord with Deep
Cove Canoe & Kayak.
Whale Watching
Sewell's Marina Sea Safari Eco-Tour in Horseshoe Bay
TVan photos: Coast Mountain Photography; Tourism Victoria
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