Tofino whale watching tours the whale centre, tofino, bc. Please read our zodiac warning at the bottom of this page before making a reservation for those seeking an exciting west coast experience, with a real connection to the elements, join us on one of our fastpaced zodiac tours and become one with nature. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best tofino cruises around. With predictably sunny weather, warm clear water and great wildlife baja is the best place in north america to enjoy a sun drenched winter kayaking trip. Join us for a whale watching tour aboard one of our 30 zodiacs or covered boats in the some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. 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. Discounts only apply on adult rates and can not be combined with any other discount. Officials said 21 people had been rescued and one was.
The boat with 27 people on board sank off tofino, british columbia, west of vargas island. It starts with a mind boggling 20,000 grey 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. Encounters may include gray whales, humpback whales, orcas, sea lions, eagles, sea otters, harbour porpoise, puffins and many varieties of marine birds and much more. Whale watching in tofino, british columbia, canada youtube. Tofino whale watching is an amazing up close and personal view of whales. Whales can be spotted year round in the pacific ocean off the west coast of vancouver island. Tofino whale watching tours discover tofino bc canada. Your visit will not be complete without going on one of the many tofino tours. Tofino whale watch tour by covered boat tour trailfinders.
Charting the course for responsible wildlife viewing since 1982. We all had a great time and saw an impressive range of wildlife of which the crew were always willing to talk about and provide information. Tofino has a long whale watching season, running from march sometimes late february through october. Hot springs tours the whale centre located in tofino, british columbia has offered whale watching, bear watching, bird watching and hot springs tours in clayoquot sound to the ecominded explorer for over 33 years. Contact us, browning pass charters, tofino wildlife cruises. Whether on a zodiac or cruiser vessel, our wildlife tours are outstanding. The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01032020 to 31102020. Whale watching tour operators also bear watching we are within walking distance either steps away at the dock outside or 5 minutes walk to the whiskey dock to your tour guide. Tofino, bc, vancouver island, british columbia, canada, whale watching tour boat trip leaving tofino harbour, harbor, west coast bfy48t from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. Climb aboard the linda jean with up to 6 guests for an unforgettable. Rescue personnel mounting a search for victims of a capsized whale watching boat park on a wharf in tofino, british columbia october.
Tofino bears, whales and hot springs tours the whale centre faq. Adventure tofino wildlife tours offers whale watching, bear watching and hot springs tours in small groups for an unforgettable adventure. Our morning will be spent travelling to the west coast of vancouver island. Five britons dead after canadian whalewatching boat sinks. Whale watching tofino vs ucluelet tofino forum tripadvisor. On board our open zodiac you will feel closer to nature and wildlife and our experienced guides will be happy to share their knowledge and passion with you. Tofino whale watching zodiac tour jamies whaling station. Each year the skilled and friendly west coast aquatic safaris team help thousands of people like you claim front row seats for this unforgettable and onceina. The boat was a zodiac and we were taken out by the owner jens. At least 5 dead after whale watching tour boat sinks the boat with 27 people on board sank off tofino, british columbia, west of vargas island. We dont take any payment in advance and your discount will be applied at the time of payment in our office on the day of your tour. Whale watching, bear watching, hot springs, kayaking and. Whale watching boat in the harbor of tofino, vancouver. Zodiac or motor boat whale watching in ucluelet, broken group islands, british columbia, canada west coast.
At jamies whaling station, we pride ourselves on getting. Located on the beautiful vancouver island, tofino is favored by locals as a great place to surf and spend some time in the great outdoors. Whalewatching boat adrift after capsizing off vancouver. Choose your adventure select a tour from the list to find out more information and get on your way to the adventure of a lifetime. Take a water taxi to meares island and hike the big tree trail or take a whale or bear watching tofino adventure tour.
Most common in this area are the summer resident gray whales. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in tofino. 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. Apr, 2014 april 12 2014 long beach tofino, bc gray whale, close encounter zodiac boat. Oct 27, 2015 rcmp dive team prepare to depart tofino, b. Five dead as whale watching boat with 27 on board sinks. Enjoy a scenic boat ride on the calm waters of the clayoquot sound inlets to watch the black bears turning huge rocks to find crab underneath. Whale watching tofino west coast aquatic safaris, tofino.
Whale watching in ucluelet, whale watching at subtidal. Marvel at the spectacular landscapes and wildlife that make tofino so special. Bear watching, whale watching, hot springs cove tours and private charters. Zodiac whale watching in tofino, british columbia, canada west coast. Tofino whale watching tours west coast aquatic safaris. Microsoft whizz and his down syndrome son who drowned in whale boat tragedy two britons who died when the doomed whalewatching boat sank off the coast of western canada have been named. Tofino whale watching remote passages, tofino, british. We took both the whale and bear tours with west coast aquatic and they were great. This is our 33rd season of guiding baja kayaking trips and tours in the gulf of california sea of cortez, a place that jaques cousteau called, the worlds aquarium. We offer zodiac tours for whale watching, bear watching and hot springs cove tours. From exciting fast zodiac visits to the whales to more leisurely cruises on large comfortable vessels, also in combination to a visit to the hot springs. At least 5 dead after whale watching tour boat sinks youtube. Whale watching boat with 27 people aboard capsizes off.
Guided tofino kayaking day tours and hot springs cove trips. Whale watching boat with 27 people aboard capsizes off british columbia coast, at least five fatalities confirmed the leviathan ii, a whale watching tour boat. Spot cetaceans, and learn about the regions dynamic ecosystems. At least 5 dead after whale watching tour boat sinks abc news. The whale centre, tofino, bc tofino whale watching, bear.
Vancouver five people died after a whale watching tour boat carrying 27 people sank off the coast of tofino, british columbia, on sunday, rescue coordinators said. 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. Adventure tofino wildlife tours the official tourism tofino. Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. Tofino whale watching companies provide zodiacs and comfy cruises. Tofino whalewatching boat modifications raise concerns cbc. Five british nationals died when the whale watching boat leviathan ii sank off the coast of tofino, b. Tolles whale watching adventure tofino wildlife tours. Whale watching in tofino can be done from march to september. 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.
Jamies whaling station and adventure centres tofino. Bear watching tours in tofino, bc tofino s clayoquot sound offers the most incredible coastline for viewing black bears. Take in scenic vistas on your way to whalefeeding grounds near flores, vargas and long beach. Now until march, jamies whaling station will be running a special nature tour. Subtidal adventures cruise with whales and bears from ucluelet, bc, vancouver island, canada. Leviathan ii whalewatching boat sinks off tofino, killing.
The whalewatching boat accident that claimed the lives of five british nationals and left another person missing has many in the small town of tofino, b. Search under way after whale watching boat sinks in canada. Oct 26, 2015 whale watching boat adrift after capsizing off vancouver island video mobile phone footage of a canadian whale watching tour boat seen floating after it sank off the resort town of tofino in. Join our whale watching tour on board our open zodiac. Dec 24, 2006 a wonderful whale watching trip on a jamies zodiac boat in the clayoquot sound area near tofino, in the hearth of the pacific rim national park. A 53 ft cabin cruiser the longest cruise and most luxurious boat. Remote passages whale watching tours from tofino, bc, vancouver island, canada. Clayoquot wild homepage for whale watching and first. The boat carrying 27 people sank near tofino, a popular tourist area on vancouver island, on sunday afternoon, killing a woman and four men.
Take a scenic boat ride up the calm inlet waters surrounding tofino. Choose from a range of vessels offered by our member outfitters, from the windinyourhair zodiac boat to a covered vessel. 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. Hopping aboard a specialized whale watching boat is the best way to see these majestic creatures. Survivors looked shocked after deadly tour boat sinking. Tofino hot springs cove tours the whale centre, tofino, bc. The guides were very knowledgable, the boat was comfortable, quick and offered excellent viewing. A whale watching tour in tofino is a fullon seafari. Browning pass charters offers boat cruises for all occasions including.
We specialize in bear watching tours within the calm waters of clayoquot sound. West coast aquatic safaris were the only company that had big enough boats. Choose to go whale watching in an open style zodiac boat or enclosed boat. Whale tours leave from the harbour downtown tofino bc.
Whale watching in tofino, whale watching at remote passages. The whalewatching boat that capsized near tofino, b. Join us for a true tofino adventure to the famous hot springs cove. Tofino tours hot springs, kayak, whale, bear, fishing, sup. Tofino whale watching tours the adventure of a lifetime. Watch the power and majesty of a humpback whale shattering the waters surface or the fascination of black bears fishing, feasting and playing along the pacific oceans rocky shores.
We will take a ferry from vancouver and then drive to the town of tofino, bc, where guests can choose to take a whale watching tour or simply spend the rest of the day relaxing. Whale watching tours in tofino, bc they dive, spout, breach, spyhop and lobtail. He made his passion to his career in the year of 2007 when he moved to tofino and started adventure tofino wildlife tours. Browning pass charters all tours from wildlife to weddings, browning pass charters offers a sweet ride and an exciting time. Our bear watching tours cruise through the protected and calm waters surrounding meares island and other scenic small islands throughout the sound. Booked with adventure tofino for the bear trip and also the hot springs tour. These are all typical maneuvers you may expect to see while whale watching off the west coast of vancouver island. They leave their winter breeding grounds of mexico early in the year to begin their long migration on their way to alaska. Tofino, bc, vancouver island, british columbia, canada. Hop aboard one of our adventurous open boston whalers or a.
Whale watching boat adrift after capsizing off vancouver island video mobile phone footage of a canadian whale watching tour boat seen floating after it sank off the resort town of tofino in. The hot springs cove tour is offered year round, depending on weather and sea conditions. Over the course of the tour, explore waterfalls, a national park, beaches, local markets, and participate in optional activities like whale. Jamies whale watching and adventure tours in tofino bc. Adam chiltonreuters the mayor of tofino described the mood in the town as tense but commended local people for their help. Whales are not guaranteed on this tour but we often see grey whales, sea lions and sea otters on this tour and we will do our best to show you as much wildlife as we can. The whale centre has over thirty years experience in sharing tofino and clayoqout sounds ecosystems with guests from all over the world. He added that local first nations people and other whale watching tour boats. Our tofino whale watching, tofino bear watching and hot springs cove tours have a 48 hour cancellation policy.
Whale watching tofino and ucluelet west coast motel. Bear watching, hot springs cove, whale watching and private charters. Hi all, were staying in tofino for 4 days in mid june and are planning on taking a whale watching tour. Whale watching boat in the harbor of tofino, vancouver island, british columbia, canada dfg4t1 from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. The pacific ocean brims with orcas, grey and humpback whales. 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. John forde, who owns the tofino whale centre and is a captain at the local fire department, was on a hot springs tour with customers when he heard about the mv leviathan ii. I just wanted to check whether there was much difference in the tours going out of tofino compared to those from ucluelet.
Clayoquot wild homepage for whale watching and first nations. Whalewatching tour boat sinks off british columbia. Jamies offers tours on stateoftheart, highspeed rhibs for those who crave adventure rigidhulled inflatable boats zodiacs, or find comfort and relax aboard the west coasts largest cruiser style whale watching vessels. Clayoquot sound offers the most incredible coastline for viewing black bears. Enjoy the boat ride out on the open pacific ocean in search for whales, sea lions, sea otters and other wildlife. Bear watching whale watching evening cruise wedding cruise. 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.
The gray whale is the most common sighting here, most recognizable by its encrusted barnacles. The offerings of tofino whale watching operators are as diverse as the companies. No visit to tofino is complete without a trip on a whalewatching tour. Our incredible crab supper at 1909 kitchen, tofino why go whale watching in tofino. At least 5 dead after whale watching tour boat sinks off. In small groups and guided by one of our experienced guides, this will be a unique wildlife experience. C inside the sinking of leviathan ii by nancy macdonald february 26, 2016 the leviathan ii whale watching ship capsized last october, killing six. Typical tofino whale watching tours take 2 to 3 hrs. 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.