Top 10 Nature & Wildlife Tours in Victoria, Vancouver Island

May 13, 2022 Brandee Mangan

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 River Sports

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Ocean River Sports

Come enjoy the ultimate Victoria Kayaking Experience with Ocean River Adventures. Located in Victoria’s Inner Harbour, kayaking is a great way to explore our historic city. Join us on one of our Harbour Kayak tours or Sunset Tours. We also offer an Oak Bay Shoreline Kayaking Tour as well as our unique Discovery Island Kayak Tour, recognised as one of the top tours in Victoria. Offering expeditions, tours and courses throughout the Vancouver Island region, our guests will experience all the wild West Coast has to offer. Hands-on education about water and marine conservation is a key theme and we only employ certified guides that respect sensitive ecosystems and species while teaching about the importance of ocean sustainability, preservation and conservation. Victoria’s premier paddling and outdoor adventure company. Want to try something different? We are also a premium stand up paddle tour operator in the southern Vancouver Island and Victoria region.

4. Sidecar Victoria

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Sidecar Victoria

Touring Victoria BC in a vintage style motorcycle with sidecar. Private city sightseeing tours, restaurant foodie tours, brewery pub tours,Butchart Gardens tours, cruise ship special tours

5. Beyond the City Tours

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Beyond the City Tours

Customized private tours near Victoria, BC (max. 6 people). Choose from one of our sample tours or let us design one just for you. • Full- or half-day tours with pick up and drop off in the Greater Victoria area. • I look forward to meeting you!

6. BMW Tour

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BMW Tour

My trips guarantee an action-packed itinerary, while delivering a truly authentic travel experience. BMW Tour offers a variety of tour packages, all promising that added personal touch. Put your luggage in the trunk, and enjoy the wonderful tour after you arrive. Pick up and drop off at any sites in Victoria and surrounding areas. Best customer service guaranteed Reasonable price

7. Victoria Waterfront Tours

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Victoria Waterfront Tours

We are located in the best location to kayak Victoria's Outer Harbour! Avoid busy downtown harbour traffic and quickly paddle with amazing Olympic Mountain vistas, harbour seal colonies, blue herons, eagles, jellies, star fish and kelp forests just around the headland from our shop. We offer several guided sea kayaking tours that range from an Inner Harbour paddle to a true West Coast paddling experience on a full day kayaking tour to a historic lighthouse. Enjoy the flavor of a local marina and paddle with us in Victoria's amazing ocean environment. Our tours include a lesson at the beginning of each tour as well as all of the kayakiing equipment needed. We look forward to exploring with you!

8. 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.

9. Island Outfitters

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Island Outfitters

If it’s a fantastic fishing adventure that you’re after, look no further than Island Outfitters. We have been in business since 1993 and offer both saltwater and freshwater fishing charters twelve months of the year. Whether you are looking to fish out of Victoria or Port Renfrew, heart-pounding Chinook Salmon from 20-60 pounds are waiting to challenge you. Or, fish for acrobatic Coho salmon, some of the most sought-after angling species on the West Coast. Ranging from 5-20+ pounds, Coho salmon offer limitless excitement for novice and veteran anglers alike. With over twenty years experience, our well-trained guides know how to make your experience on the water one you won’t forget. Thank you for considering us and we would be thrilled to guide you out on the water for an experience of a lifetime.

10. MB Guiding

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MB Guiding

Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) certified Hiking Guide located in Victoria, British Columbia. West Coast Trail, North Coast Trail, Nootka Trail, Cape Scott Provincial Park, Strathcona Provincial Park, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Canadian Rockies National Parks.

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