The whale centre tofino aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. The main whale watching destinations are in british columbia on the west coast and in newfoundland, quebec, new brunswick, and nova scotia on the east coast. 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. As we move into mid september we see fewer resident killer whales however with the abundant sea lion population that moves into the area, we see more transients as sea lions are a favorite food source for his sub. Bear watching tours in tofino, bc tofinos clayoquot sound offers the most incredible coastline for viewing black bears. Myself and my boyfriend are planning a trip end sept and are both intersted in whale watching, are we a bit late to see much. For example, jamies does tours out of both ucluelet and tofino, however in tofino they also offer a hot springs tour and a flight seeing tour. Tofino whalewatching boat capsized after wave struck. Whale watching in tofino, vancouver island, bc remote passages more videos, photos and information about bc from. Where best to whale watch in august tofino vs victoria. 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. In ucluelet, some companies offer tours featuring whale and wildlife watching in the broken group islands, which one of the 3 units of pacific rim national park long beach unit is between ucluelet and tofino, broken group islands is boat access only located betweeen ucluelet and tofino and the west coast trail, which is not accessible from. The situation is fluid, but the health of our community is not, so please be patient over this time.
Tofino has a long whale watching season, running from march sometimes late february through october. Acsla at march 1220 tofino gray whale migration update. Whale festival for 2020 is unfortunately postponed due to the covid19 directives from bc health, the who, and other authorities. The whaleplanner december a whale watching infographic. Add to calendar whale watching in tofino 03172018 08. Tofino whale watching tours the whale centre, tofino, bc. With a significant focus on marine ecosystems and coastal life education, the pacific rim whale festival celebrates the continued protection and annual return of migrating pacific grey whales to the coastal waters of the communities of tofino, ucluelet and pacific rim national park. 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.
Gray whales migrate northward to the subarctic waters of the bering sea from their breeding grounds in mexico from march until june each year, and then begin the migration back south between september and december. Remote passages whale watching tours from tofino, bc, vancouver island, canada. Whale watching in tofino, british columbia, canada. March 15th to october 12th in clayoquot and barkley sounds, we most often view pacific gray whales. Whalewatching tragedy in tofino, british columbia the. The west coast of vancouver island is another great place for whale watching, most notably out of tofino or ucluelet. Its about grey whales and marine life education, inspirational talks and interpretive walks, childrens fun for. There are two places to whale watch from the pacific rim. Tofino surfing surfing waves for beginners and experts. Tofino, british columbia, canada monthly weather accuweather.
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. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island, british. Migrating humpbacks join resident grays from march to. 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. Get the monthly weather forecast for tofino, british columbia, canada, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. A whale watching tour in tofino is a fullon seafari. Whale watching dates in the fall, vancouver island, bc. Tofino whale festival pacific rim whale festival calendar. The research station is very important to clayoquot sound. Whale watching in tofino international education viu. Whale watching in tofino, vancouver island, bc remote. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. Junejulyaugustseptemberoctober in the bering and chukchi seas, the whales spend the summer feeding.
Whale watching in april vancouver island message board. Launching from tofino takes you into clayoquot sound. From pacific rim national park to cox bay, experience some of canadas most beautiful beaches and wild, rugged coastlines. Whalewatching tragedy in tofino, british columbia ari sarsalari reports on the tragedy that happened while whalewatching tofino, british columbia. The whale centre has over thirty years experience in sharing tofino and clayoqout sounds ecosystems with guests from all over the world. The pacific rim whale festival society board of directors has recently met to discuss the developing worldwide situation with covid19, the directives of the bc ministry of health and bc centre for disease control, and the latest commitment of various organizations to limit its spread. There are several great companies in tofino including ocean outfitters, jamies whaling station, and the whale centre, but also an amazing company in ucluelet called aquamarine adventures local company, with the owner running the boat himself outstanding experience. The best page i have found for whale season off tofino is from jamies whale watching. Most common in this area are the summer resident gray whales. Our eco adventure tours combine a learning atmosphere with the excitement of personal encounters with wildlife in their natural habitat. Zodiac whale watching in tofino, british columbia, canada west coast. Tofino is definitely worth a visit and has lots to offer but if you have the time the best whale watching at that time of year in my opinion is at the north end of island. I am a bit biased as i live here but september usually has good numbers of orcas in the area plus high numbers of humpback whales.
About whale watching in tofino you cant leave vancouver island without visiting the west coast. Both places can have good whale watching depending on the time of year. West coast aquatic safaris tofino aktuelle 2020 lohnt. A stop in downtown tofino reveals a quaint surfer town. Januaryfebruary whales spend the winter in the warm waters off baja california, mexico. The whale report remote passages whale watching, tofino, bc. As mentioned above, if you are heading to tofino, it is really a different show than victoria and ideally i would do both.
Whale watching tofino and ucluelet bc humpback, grays. With all that coastline, there are plenty of places to go whale watching in canada. Killer whales are best observed from mid july through the first week of september. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island. Jane mclean is an ontariobased travel writer who has covered canada for more than 10 years. The hot springs tour is not a whale watching trip although you may see some, but a neat option never the less. Apr 14, 2017 whale watching in tofino, british columbia, canada. Tofino whale watching tofino whale watching tours tofino whale articles. If seeing orcas is a priority, please keep these dates in mind when you book your tour with us. A young humpback whale entertains tourists very closely. The gray whale migration from baja california, mexico begins to arrive along the west coast of vancouver island in february and continues through late april. All whale watching trips last between 23 hours and you will also most. The whale centre maritime museum offers a display of artifacts collected and donated by tofino locals over the past twenty five years. Throughout the coastal towns of tofino and ucluelet and around the pacific rim national park reserve, its an allout celebration of life on the coast.
Orcas werden recht verlasslich bis mitte september gesichtet. Whale watching tofino west coast aquatic safaris, tofino. Tolles whale watching adventure tofino wildlife tours. Tofino whale festival calendar of events 2016 march 1227, 2016. Aug 26, 2017 add to calendar whale watching in tofino 08262017 08. The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic. Marine adventure centre at tofino resort 634 campbell st. Humpback whales are seen throughout our season, with the heaviest sightings between june and september. Charting the course for responsible wildlife viewing since 1982. You will also see lots of sea birds, eagles seals and steller sea lions and probably dalls. Welcome to the pacific rim whale festival pacific rim.
Humpback may to september and gray whales march to november. They conduct research of the marine ecosystems, monitor marine life and promote public awareness of the marine environment in clayoquot sound. Jamies whale watching and adventure tours in tofino bc. Tofino boat chartersair charters explore clayoquot sound. Tofino whale watching whales and other wildlife love tofino. Tofino fishing tofino fishing charters have expert experienced guides here. 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.
Wildlife, ocean, beautiful forests, hot springs and more. On exhibit is an assortment of traditional native jewelry, cedar baskets, paddles, sea life, local artifacts from traditional whaling equipment to original navigation charts of the area, and a complete 40 gray whale skeleton. The tofino whale watching season begins in march with the pacific rim whale festival and lasts into autumn with peak sightings in spring during the gray whale northward migration and throughout the summer months culminating in their southbound return in early september. For the orcas off victoria from april, with an increase in sitings from may you might consider a week. Our bear watching tours cruise through the protected and calm waters surrounding meares island and other scenic small islands throughout the sound. Tofino has a long whale watching season, running from march through to late november. Whale watching tofino vs ucluelet tofino message board. British columbia whale watching in british columbia whaletrips. 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. Most of the passengers and crew on the whalewatching boat that capsized near tofino, b. The whale centre, tofino, bc tofino whale watching, bear. Oct 26, 2015 whalewatching tragedy in tofino, british columbia ari sarsalari reports on the tragedy that happened while whalewatching tofino, british columbia. Some of these massive mammals stay in our waters for the summer, giving ample opportunities for viewing.
Experience the west coast on a 3 hour whale watching tour through the islands around the tofino area. Aug 15, 2012 a young humpback whale entertains tourists very closely. Marchaprilmay they then swim north, hugging the west coast of north america. Best tofino activities best tofino surfing, whale watching. Migrating humpbacks join resident grays from march to september and roaming orcas year round. Whale watching in tofino with jamies full time canada.