Whale Watching, Haida Gwaii, Queen Charlotte Islands, BC, Canada
BC
Whale Watching Adventures
Situated
off the northern most region of British Columbia is Haida
Gwaii, formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands, an
exceptionally beautiful and isolated location. This archipelago,
made up of 150 islands, has a population of approximately 4,000
people and famous as the home of the Haida people and their culture.
This very special place is shrouded in mist, storm ridden but filled
with archaeological treasures, marine wildlife is abundant and wilderness
abounds.
The ancient forests are home to some of the largest trees on earth.
More than 200 bird species live on the islands and so do half B.C.'s
population of sea lions. Marine wildlife in the waters off Haida
Gwaii include Dall's
porpoises, Pacific
white-sided dolphins, harbour seals, California
sea lions and Steller's sea lions.
During
herring spawning in February,humpback
whales arrive and stay until fall, they can be found on
both sides of the islands. Gray
whales during their northward migrate from March to June,
swim on both sides of the Islands, and are often sighted as they
feed and socialize. If lucky, you might see a blue or fin whale
off the West Coast and occasionally in Hecate Strait. Resident and
transient pods of orcas
like these rich waters and may be spotted anytime of the year. Located
across the Hecate Strait is the port city of Prince
Rupert, the northern terminus for BC Ferries and many fishing
and whale watching boat charters that ply the waters between the
mainland and around Haida Gwaii.
BC
Whale Watching Companies: Tours & Charters
BC Rockies
ROAM (Rivers Oceans and Mountains): Experience the most unique vacations with whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, whale watching, heli-hiking and multi-sport activities. We offer unprecedented access to pristine wilderness environments and places no other adventure companies dare to venture. more
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
ROAM (Rivers Oceans and Mountains): Experience the most unique vacations with whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, whale watching, heli-hiking and multi-sport activities. We offer unprecedented access to pristine wilderness environments and places no other adventure companies dare to venture. more
Northern BC
Haida Fishing Charters: We offer salmon fishing and saltwater sport fishing charters in Haida Gwaii. Haida Gwaii is rich in sport fishing and Haida cultural tradition and natural treasures! more
ROAM (Rivers Oceans and Mountains): Experience the most unique vacations with whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, whale watching, heli-hiking and multi-sport activities. We offer unprecedented access to pristine wilderness environments and places no other adventure companies dare to venture. more
Vancouver Island
Blind Channel Resort: Unique BC Coastal Vacations, oceanfront cottages, fine dining, coastal tours, marina and store. A convenient destination for coastal mariners just three nautical miles off Johnstone Strait. more
Eagle Wing Whale Watching: Guided Whale Watching Tours & Wildlife Viewing.Trip Advisor's top-rated whale-watching experience in Victoria since 2007. Killer whales, Grey, Minke and Humpback whales, seals, sea lions & porpoise. As industry leaders, they go the extra mile (or 50!) to give... more
Mothership Adventures: Join us for a luxury, multiday, sea kayaking experience using the elegant mothership, “Columbia III” as our travelling home. We’ll kayak through pristine, coastal wilderness, paddling glacier-fed waters amongst lushly forested islands while observing abundant ... more
Orca Dreams: Orca Dreams is located on a remote rainforest Island off northern Vancouver Island. Watch breaching humpback whales, orcas or dolphins pass by your tent while sipping on your morning coffee. more
ROAM (Rivers Oceans and Mountains): Experience the most unique vacations with whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, whale watching, heli-hiking and multi-sport activities. We offer unprecedented access to pristine wilderness environments and places no other adventure companies dare to venture. more
Sea Kayak Adventures: For 20 years we've offered sea kayak wilderness vacations for active outdoor-minded travelers -- a combination of fun, challenge and excitement. Join us to seek beautiful places to get away from it all, and once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters. more
Spirit of the West Adventures: We offer sea kayaking tours to the Johnstone Strait & the largest pods of killer whales on the BC coast – Desolation Sound, Quadra Island, & Campbell River - & guided excursions to explore ancient native villages. Set a course for a one of a kind wilderness a... more
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Blind Channel Resort: Unique BC Coastal Vacations, oceanfront cottages, fine dining, coastal tours, marina and store. A convenient destination for coastal mariners just three nautical miles off Johnstone Strait. more
ROAM (Rivers Oceans and Mountains): Experience the most unique vacations with whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, whale watching, heli-hiking and multi-sport activities. We offer unprecedented access to pristine wilderness environments and places no other adventure companies dare to venture. more
Steveston Seabreeze Adventures: Experience our warmth and hospitality as we share with you the pristine BC West Coast wilderness. Our love is to observe marine animals in their natural environment, and to share that experience with our tour passengers. Join us for the thrill of a lifetime! more
Whale
Watching Adventures in British Columbia
The
coastline of Canada's most western province, is a maze of straits,
sounds, and fjords, hundreds of islands and inlets. Scenery is
unsurpassed, as the blue ocean meets the green forests covering
the mountains, which reach for the sky. Because much of this coast
is uninhabited and accessible only by boat or floatplane . . .
it remains a pristine wilderness. The rich and nutrient filled
waters are home to a great variety of marine wildlife.
