10 Dolphin & Whale Watching in Victoria That You Shouldn't Miss

October 11, 2021 Velvet Mowry

Victoria is a thriving city of heritage architecture and time-honored traditions like afternoon tea. With the ocean at its doorstep and wilderness in its backyard, it’s also a perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts. You can find everything from a world-class science and natural history museum to a blooming public park where peacocks roam freely, plus a range of unique shops, cafes and restaurants. And more cycling routes than any other Canadian city, providing a great way to explore the scenery.
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1. Eagle Wing Whale & Wildlife Watching Tours

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Eagle Wing Whale & Wildlife Watching Tours

Eagle Wing Tours is an award-winning Victoria-based ecotourism company offering year-round whale and wildlife watching tours. Our mission is to protect marine wildlife and the ocean environment through direct support of conservation and research activities, to build ocean awareness through education and outreach programs, and to promote environmental stewardship through industry-leading sustainability initiatives. We are a long-time member of 1% for the Planet, we’re Canada’s first and only third-party verified 100% carbon neutral whale watching company.

2. SpringTide Whale Watching & Charters

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SpringTide Whale Watching & Charters

WHALE WATCH with SpringTide on the 84 passenger, 61-foot Marauder. Experience the joy, excitement and wonderful memories of our mammals, whales, porpoise, seals and marine birds! Enjoy complimentary beverages while listening to professional biologists provide informative narrations. Or, join an exhilarating excursion onboard one of our high-speed, open Zodiacs. SPORTFISH year round for Salmon & Halibut on SpringTide’s 42’ Sportfisher.

3. Ocean Rambler Fishing Charters

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Ocean Rambler Fishing Charters

Fantastic salmon and halibut fishing is just one part of your experience with us on Vancouver island, BC. You will also have the opportunity to view some of British Columbia's most amazing wildlife. Whales, eagles and black bears are just some of the most common wildlife you will see on your adventure with us!

4. BC Whale Tours

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BC Whale Tours

Leave the crowds behind on our custom made vessels specifically designed for comfort, speed and safety that carry only 12 guests at a time. The rugged beauty of the West Coast is something that should be experienced with Victoria’s boutique whale watching company. The wildlife and limitless adventure that the Salish Sea has to offer is easily enjoyed when experienced in the comfort of our state-of-the-art vessels! Our knowledgeable crew ensure that each and every trip is an inspiring and educational experience.

5. First Class Fishing Charters and Adventures

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First Class Fishing Charters and Adventures

FIRST CLASS FISHING CHARTERS & ADVENTURES, VICTORIA, BC First Class Fishing Charters & Adventures is Located on the southern most part of beautiful Vancouver Island where the Pacific Ocean and Juan De Fuca Strait meets. Come Experience Roche Harbour located on the Northwest side of the San Juan Islands in San Juan County, Washington along the Haro Strait bordering Canada and The United States. Roche Harbour was named after Richard Roche who served under the British Captain Henry Kellett in 1846. Lime production was a major industry in Roche Harbour back in 1886. The Roche Harbour Marina is a designated port of entry for pleasure crafts and is considered one of the best marinas in the Western United States. The Haro Hotel is considered to be one of the focal points on the Island. Spend the day walking around the Rosort or rent a Moped and cruise to the other side of the Island where you'll find Friday Harbour. First Class Fishing Charters & Adventures - Victoria, BC Outdoor enthusiast or not, come explore parts of Southern British Columbia's rugged coast lines, including the breath taking San Juans and Gulf Islands, a part of the world we are very proud to call home. We offer a wide range of Adventures including Fishing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Scuba Diving, Sightseeing and more. Whether you're planning an extended adventure or just in Victoria,BC for the day, give us a call and let us help build your guided ocean fishing adventure or come explore the beautiful waters off the Southern West Coast of Vancouver Island. We recommend bringing your video & digital camera's along to record your memories. Share your Ocean Adventure ideas with us

6. Fantasea Charters

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Fantasea Charters

Fantasea Charters: Ultimate Victoria fishing charters and sightseeing tours on Vancouver Island. We offer a variety of services including party cruises, dinner cruises, fishing charters, whale watching, marine wildlife tours, stag and stagette cruises, and memorials. Cruise in comfort as you enjoy Victoria's ultimate party boat.

7. Prince of Whales Whale Watching

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Prince of Whales Whale Watching

Prince of Whales is the largest and most environmentally sustainable whale & wildlife eco-adventure company operating out of Victoria, Vancouver and Telegraph Cove. With a fleet of both open and covered boats, we are perfectly able to match a tour to your desires! Join us out of Victoria for a fun and adventurous Zodiac tour or climb aboard our brand new catamaran the Salish Sea Eclipse. Both of these tours operate for 3-4 hours. We also offer float plane options allowing you to travel from Vancouver to Victoria, saving you time and energy planning!

8. Sea King Adventures

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Sea King Adventures

Deadliest Catch NEW 42 Foot Sports Fishing Vessel for trips like the Deadliest Catch Show We are going to be fishing for Crabs & Prawns with traps on the Ocean Floor and while we wait for them to soak in the water for about 2 to 3 hours we will be fishing for Halibut or Salmon Tours will be 6 to 7 hours long We can take 17 passenger so it will be like Commercial Fishing with 100 traps on board

9. Orca Spirit Adventures

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Orca Spirit Adventures

Orca Spirit Adventures is Victoria's premier whale watching company, offering carbon neutral tours led by captains and naturalists whose knowledge and passion for Vancouver Island’s marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry. April through October are the peak whale watching months and during this time we boast a greater than 95% success rate of spotting whales, including humpback whales, transient & resident orcas, minke, & gray whales! Other wildlife you may encounter include Dall’s and harbour porpoises, harbour and elephant seals, otters & marine birds such as cormorants and bald eagles. Unlucky tour? Join us again using our WHALE GUARANTEE for a complimentary tour to bring your dreams of seeing these magnificent animals to life. Choose between a covered vessel with indoor and outdoor viewing areas and the 12-passenger zodiac vessel, for the more wild at heart. For all guests we offer complimentary shuttle pick up from all hotels in downtown Victoria. Tour length is 3-hours.

10. Ocean Explorations Whale Watching

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Ocean Explorations Whale Watching

Join us for the adventure of a lifetime on an exciting expedition in search of Killer Whales and other marine wildlife. These waters are an ocean crossroads, a chance for meetings and experiences not to be missed! Ocean Explorations offers world class whale watching from beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Ocean Explorations features Large Safe Zodiacs, Professional Guide/Naturalists and a Highly successful Whale Search Network.Your safety and comfort is our top priority. Our boats are purpose built for the demands of whale watching, they are Coast Guard inspected annually and are always maintained in top condition. Passengers are supplied with Coast Guard approved stay-warm flotation suits to protect against cool air and ocean spray. Ocean Explorations staff are correctly trained tomake your experience safe and enjoyable

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