We left the harbour on the 28th into some wind and waves, but it was all worth it to see all the wildlife we found that day. Jilann, one of the masterminds behind nanaimos latest venture. In fact bcs humpback whale population has been steadily growing for. Nanaimo is the only allpurpose port city on vancouver island, with every facility required. These small baleen whales can be seen around the globe, but are often more elusive in the vancouver island area. Receive regular emails with recipe ideas and alerts for the sales youre interested in. Through the internet, we found several companies offering whale watching tours, with several types of ve. Nevertheless, a moratorium announced in 1982 took effect 1 january 1986.
We offer world class tours in the gulf islands with a focus on marine. Long lake waterfront bed and breakfast welcome to long lake waterfront bed and breakfast our selfcontained, luxurious bed and breakfast suites are located on beautiful long lake in nanaimo, british columbia. Last week, a group of biggs transient killer whales swam into departure bay off nanaimo on vancouver island. This bed and breakfast is 5 minutes walk from harry wipper park and 2 minutes walk from the beach. Vancouver island proudly offers many fabulous museums, including the royal bc museum in victoria, one of the top museums in the world.
Canadas position on the moratorium issue earned a great deal of criticism from antiwhaling groups. The wic was founded in 2002 to provide a venue in which to increase public awareness about the biology of marine mammals and the anthropogenic threats facing their populations. Nanaimo has one of the longest shorelines in canada, and a forested mountain backdrop just outside downtown. Whale watching nanaimo spending a day with bcs killer whales. Through the internet, we found several companies offering whalewatching tours, with several types of ve. Blue whale balaenoptera musculus fin whale balaenoptera physalus threatened sei whale balaenoptera borealis north pacific right whale eubalaena japonica humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae minke whale balaenoptera acutorostrata grey whale eschrichtius robustus baleen whales of british columbia family balaenidae right whales 1 sp. From nanaimo, head out in a 23seater jet boat into the salish sea. A new whale watching company is starting on april 1, 2018. We provide whale and grizzly bear tours, and great bear rainforest tours. Inquiries placed to viator will be directed back to groupon. A pod of pacific whitesided dolphins and a pod of orcas whales were spotted off the coast of. Find the lowest prices for groceries in nanaimo by browsing the latest weekly grocery flyers from the top grocery stores all in one place at salewhale.
Ethical and sustainable whale watching departing from nanaimo, british columbia, canada. Premier listings for nanaimo famous for its varied landscapes and more than two dozen parks, the city of nanaimo boasts one of the prettiest waterfronts in canada, conveniently located to serve as a home base for exploring vancouver island. Orca whale watching vancouver island canada youtube. Our two boats found 2 playful humpbacks in the strait of georgia playing in the waves and then got word of a pod of orca that was found just south of them so they headed over to. Parksville qualicum beachs central location makes it the perfect base for whale watching vancouver island. The rarity of local sightings make for an exciting show if one is lucky. Killer whales hunt, attack dolphins near nanaimo with video. Salewhale, 2034810 jeantalon west, montreal, quebec. They will have two boats, one a new rigid hull inflatable that requires the wearing of a mustang cruiser suit and the other a larger converted whale watching boat from a vancouver whale watching company. New listing canada nanaimo bc unemployment insurance commission october 30 1951 registered a. Our whale watching tours focus on the southern resident orca whales, transient orca whales, humpback whales, grey whales and minke whales. The waters surrounding nanaimo are home to dozens of pods of transient orca, humpback whales, sea lions, harbour. Nanaimo is home to north americas first legal, purposemade bungee jumping bridge, operated by.
They will be based out of the port of nanaimo boat basin in downtown nanaimo. Museums on vancouver island vancouver island news, events. The west coast of vancouver island is another great place for whale watching, most notably out of tofino or ucluelet. The whale interpretive centre is home to one of the best collections of marine mammal skeletons in british columbia. Nanaimo british columbia travel and adventure vacations. Image of a north atlantic right whales carcass that recently washed up on the coast of newfoundland and labrador. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for. Locate and compare whale watching in duncan bc, yellow pages local listings. The whale interpretive centre, telegraph cove, british. Vancouver island whale watch nanaimo business licence. The 10 best nanaimo accommodation deals apr 2020 tripadvisor.
The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic. Orcas chasing dolphins were ahead of our ferry as we entered departure bay, in nanaimo, bc. Killer whale sam spotted alive and well wildwhales. There is no seagoing experience quite like watching, closeup, a sleek whale weighing thousands of pounds frolic like a child in its natural habitat. When putting together the plan and itinerary for our 20 canada trip, one of the things that were on top of the priority list right from the start was whale watching. Mariners guide to whales, dolphins, porpoises of western canada. Humpbacks and orcas can be found off the coast of vancouver island, as well as sea lions, porpoises, eagles and lots more.
Aug 01, 2017 image of a north atlantic right whale s carcass that recently washed up on the coast of newfoundland and labrador. Home to events like the harbors bathtub race, the city of 75,000 offers outdoor opportunities from fullmoon kayaking to golfing. Of the 23 species of whales, dolphins, porpoises, and sea turtles in bc waters. Sorry to ask another whale watching questioni cant seem to find a tour company that runs out of nanaimo or parksville. Please contact groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Here are some of the best places to watch whales in canada from sea to sea to sea. Nanaimo, canada get the very latest weather forecast, including hourbyhour views, the 10day outlook, temperature, humidity, precipitation for your area. We were hoping to do some whale watching before heading across the island. Orca whale watch at vancouver island in september 2009. Save used nanaimo to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. See whales and all manner of marine life in this whale watching expedition. In just over an hours drive you can hop on a killer whale watching tour at campbell river.
With a lot of fantastic orcajumps, it was a great experience. Our vessels quick change ii and cascadia are all certified by transport canada, are equipped with the latest tools in marine safety and navigation, and all have a toilet onboard. Orca whales spotted hunting, killing dolphins off the. Join an ecofriendly whale watching tour from nanaimo and youre guaranteed to see whales.
Guest rooms feature ocean or garden views and guests can enjoy a full hot breakfast. Sidney whale watching is a family owned and operated company that has been serving sidney and the saanich peninsula for over 20 years. Our 34 hour whale watching tours depart daily from downtown nanaimo bc, apriloctober. Whale watching holidays orca watching canadian affair. Mackay whale watching in bc vancouver island canada. An unexpected february snowfall wasnt the only work of nature making waves in nanaimo on monday. Whale watching vancouver island why visit parksville. From nanaimo, we are then a 4 hour 350 km drive up the scenic coastline to port mcneill. May 23, 2018 canada s position on the moratorium issue earned a great deal of criticism from antiwhaling groups. We guarantee youll see a whale, or your next trip is on us. Vancouver island whale watch vancouver island tripadvisor.
Nanaimo is home to the largest sports club on vancouver island, nanaimo united football club. It had long been a dream of mine to see majestic killer whales in the wild. Member companies depart from different ports in washington state and british columbia, canada surrounding the san juan islands. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the vancouver island whale watch in connection with this deal. Up and down the coast of british columbia, from victoria to port hardy on vancouver island, from vancouver to the bc gulf islands, and up to haida gwaii queen charlotte islands. Many of the whale watching tour companies also offer black bear and grizzly bear excursions. Our two boats found 2 playful humpbacks in the strait of georgia playing in the waves and then got word of a pod of orca that was found just south of them so they headed over to see those animals as well. Nanaimo, city, southwestern british columbia, canada, on vancouver island and the georgia strait. Customize your holiday with our canada itinerary planner. Nanaimo whale watching in a semicovered boat groupon. Any members who no longer wish to receive emails can unsubscribe at any time by going to their email notifications. Eagle eye adventures is the most reliable whale watching tours company in canada. You will also encounter sea lions, bald eagles, harbour seals, dalls and harbour porpoise as well as a myriad of marine birds on your whale watching eco tour. Nufc is home to over 1700 members, and is one of the oldest sports clubs in canada formed in 1903.
Customize your holiday with our canada itinerary planner to create an adventure that suits you. The city of nanaimo is a classic west coast community, offering natural beauty at every turn, and vast recreation potential. The tour identified in this promotion is made available through viator. Although no longer a member of the iwc, canada continues to ban commercial whaling in its territory and continues to cooperate with the commissions scientific committee. Download our printable guide to help with identification. Nanaimo is home to north americas first legal, purposemade bungee jumping bridge, operated by wildplay element parks. Nanaimo is a vibrant urban centre found on the east side of beautiful vancouver island where an abundance of recreation and cultural opportunities exist giving residents a lifestyle second to none for living, working and playing. Whale watching in bc british columbia travel and adventure. Fisheries and oceans canada images of a north atlantic right whale s carcass that. Nanaimo, canada vancouver islands secondlargest city is a picturesque oceanfront town with fabulous mountain views and a busy harbor. Nanaimo trip planner plan your nanaimo vacation itinerary. View weekly grocery flyers from all the major canadian grocery chains and find your favourite products on sale today.
Founded as colvilletown around a hudsons bay company trading post, it developed after 1849 when coalfields were discovered nearby by the indians. Canada is one of the best countries in the world to see whales. The 10 most breathtaking places to go whale watching in canada. We offer world class tours in the gulf islands with a focus on marine conservation and sustainability in the salish sea. Each and every one of our team members loves what we do, and therefore. An increase in transient killer whales and whitesided dolphins in the strait of georgia led to a rare sighting of an attack between the two mammals on monday near nanaimo. Researchers from fisheries and oceans canadas dfo cetacean research program took to the water to take photographs to identify each of the whales. Business licence details for vancouver island whale watch, including address, phone number, business description, map views, and more.
In terms of whale watching canada, weve seen humpback whales in both quebec and in newfoundland but had never been to the westcoast to see orcas. Thirtythree whale species call canada s waters homeand depending on where you are, chances are a short boat trip will bring you into close contact with these mostly gentle giants. Travelers looking for a hit of adrenaline take a trip to nanaimo to bungee jump, scuba dive, and hike through pristine forests and along a wild coast largely unspoiled by commercialization. With a donation or an adoption of a whale you can help to make the world a place where whales and dolphins are free and safe. Over the past three years, most of the whales sighted in southern bc have been spotted in the waters surrounding nanaimo. The lodge accommodations are located on the east coast of vancouver island in beautiful british columbia, canada. Wild whales 2020 eggbeater creative vancouver whale watching. Recent sightings vancouver island whale watch nanaimo bc. Chance of spotting rarer species add an extra thrill to whale watching when whale watching near victoria, keep an eye out for the lesser known minke whale. Jan 12, 2011 orca whale watch at vancouver island in september 2009. Simon is also an avid wildlife photographer and all the images you see on this website were taken by simon on our whale watching adventures.