There are resident pods of humpback and grey whales, and many migrants also make the trip northward from their rearing water in baja, california to hang out here for the season. Tofino whale watching tours the whale centre, tofino, bc. 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 hot springs tours leave from the tofino harbour. Whale watching and bear tours by subtidal adventures in. Tolles whale watching adventure tofino wildlife tours. Whale watching charter companies in tofino bc offer whale watching, bear watching, hot springs cove tours to cougar annies garden. Tofino surfing surfing waves for beginners and experts. You can also try kayaking even if a beginner or take a water taxi to meares island. Youll have the opportunity to spy gray, humpback and orca killer whales, along with plenty of other amazing, sea life.
With so many larger tour operators already established in tofino, my goal was to provide a different wildlife experience for my guests, tours in. Ucluelet and tofino would be the better bet to visit. An ideal place to explore the west coast of canadas west coast, the ucluelet area presents a number of incredible outdoor experiences including whale watching, wildlifeviewing, fishing, surfing. Whether you stay in tofino or ucluelet, driving distance to the long beach unit of pacific rim national park is about the same about 10 minutes. Cruise to the broken group islands, british columbia, canada west coast. 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 reserve.
Join us for a morning or afternoon whale watching tour aboard our 43 ft meter covered vessel, the nootka princess, with onboard bathroom and heated cabin. Jamies whale watching and adventure tours in tofino bc. There are two places to whale watch from the pacific rim. We are one of the top ucluelet whale watching and nature tour companies in the area and offer family friendly tours that leave daily, right from the ucluelet harbour. Subtidal adventures cruise with whales and bears from ucluelet, bc, vancouver island, canada. Jamies operates our waterfront adventure stations in the hearts of both seaside communities of tofino and ucluelet. Whale watching tour outfits run a range of different vessels from high speed inflatables to closed cabin cruisers. With so many larger tour operators already established in tofino, my goal was to provide a different wildlife experience for my guests, tours in smaller groups and with a more personal touch.
Ucluelet vs tofino ucluelet message board tripadvisor. Gray whale migration passes vancouver island vancouver. Tofino and ucluelet are a must come for whale watching. Ucluelet is situated in the long beach of pacific rim national park, located between the villages of tofino and ucluelet the most accessible and. The most common whales sighted in the ucluelet area are gray whales, humpback whales, and the occasional killer whale orca. Zodiac whale watching in tofino, british columbia, canada west coast. Whales, bears, sea lions, wolves, eagles, sea otters, seals, tufted puffins, and so much more. We offer competitive rates, experienced guides and are locally owned. During the months of march and april, more than 20,000 gray whales swim north from their breeding grounds in baja california to their feeding grounds in alaska. Tofino boat chartersair charters explore clayoquot sound. 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.
Coastal fog is a common morning phenomenon in the summer, complicating access by air until the weather clears. Whales and bears a trip to the broken group islands part of pacific rim national park, with a focus on bear and whale watching. Proudly supporting the community of ucluelet since 1985, the gray whale ice cream and delicatessen serves bc products, specialty foods, deli meats and. Zodiac or motor boat whale watching or bear watching tours from ucluelet. These are all typical maneuvers you may expect to see while whale watching off the west coast of vancouver island. My husband and i have visited ucluelet and tofino in late march 2016 for 4 days, while staying in a very picturesque cabin in ucluelet. Whale watching off tofino, ucluelet, and vancouver island. From the safety of our boats you can respectfully watch gray whales, humpbacks, biggs orca killer whales, black.
Whale watching tofino and ucluelet bc humpback, grays. Our tours consist of small, intimate groups and our vessels are not overcrowded. Tofino whale watching tofino accommodations on chesterman beach, bc. This tour ranges between 3 4 hours depending on the whales location. Wildlife, ocean, beautiful forests, hot springs and more. Tours depart throughout the day, march 1st september 30th from our ucluelet location and march 1st october 31st from tofino. 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. The whale centre maritime museum tofino vancouver island.
Of course there is surfing, but also whale and bear watching or hot springs cove tours which are a must. We believe in making your experience the best it can possibly be. If you go to banfield definately take the lady rose its very impressive and dont drive. Now a logging, fishing and tourist village at the south end of pacific rim national park, ucluelet is a base for commercial and sport fishing, as well as wildlife and whale watching excursions. Whale watching off the west coast of vancouver island is absolutely breathe taking, viewing whales can be done from shore but the best way is to go out on a tour. Both towns have lots of restaurants and gift shops, tour operators for whale watching, art galleries and fishing charters and surf shops. Jamies offers tours in tofino and ucluelet on highspeed, zodiacstyle vessels for those craving adventure, or board our large cruiser style whale watching vessels to find comfort and relax. Best tofino fishing, surfing, whale watching, hot springs, bear watching, kayaking, fine dining, shopping, weddings.
The pacific rim whale festival in the coastal towns of tofino and ucluelet kicks off an allout celebration of the gray whale migration and life in general on the fabulous west coast of vancouver island. Tofino and ucluelet are the two favourite northern gray whale watching communities on the west coast of vancouver island. Scuba diving in and around ucluelet is first class the broken island group is magnificent and is alive with an abundance of sea life. Whale watching tofino and ucluelet west coast motel. Ucluelet whale watching tours cameron ocean adventures. An ideal place to explore the west coast of canadas west coast, the ucluelet area presents a number of incredible outdoor experiences including whalewatching, wildlifeviewing, fishing, surfing. There is excellent places to stay in ucluelet the wild pacific trail, whale watching, closer to the national parkcould go on and on. Long beach golf course is centrally located between ucluelet and tofino near grice bay.
It is about a half hour to tofino from ucluelet thru the national park. He made his passion to his career in the year of 2007 when he moved to tofino and started adventure tofino wildlife tours. The road to tofino, which had been worked on for thirty years was finally completed. Bear watching tofino and ucluelet west coast motel. The broken island group isnt located in an inlet where tide changes whip up silt making the waters murky, the waters are cool which makes for crystal clear water while exploring. Jamies whaling station whale watching in ucluelet bc. Both places can have good whale watching depending on the time of year. Ucluelet is located 40km 25mi south of tofino on the west coast of vancouver island. Long beach airport is accessible to small passenger planes and the harbour in ucluelet, ucluelet water aerodrome, is accessible to floatplanes. Best tofino activities best tofino surfing, whale watching.
Whale watching companies, index to charter operators, and long beach maps pricing and video guide to tofino, long beach, ucluelet and every attraction in pacific rim national park, bc. 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. 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. Ucluelet british columbia travel and adventure vacations. Whale watching tours in tofino, bc they dive, spout, breach, spyhop and lobtail. Ucluelet winter whale watching discover vancouver island. 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. Whale watching in tofino, whale watching at remote. Ucluelet whale watching zodiac tour feel the adventure get in the zode mode aboard on of our open zodiacstyle vessels rhib as we search for whales in ucluelet please read our zodiac warning at the bottom of this page before making a reservation. Feb 12, 2014 tofino and ucluelet are a must come for whale watching.
Welcome to the pacific rim whale festival pacific rim. There is a nice and easy hike in ucluelet around the lighthouse. Humpback whales from ucluelet and tofino bc youtube. Our whale watching season runs from early march until the end of october. Enjoy miles of spectacular scenery aboard our luxury covered boats, or for a real thrill jump aboard one of our zodiacs and experience the wildside. Ucluelet bear watching kayaking tours from ucluelet at jamies whaling station, our team of local experts has been professionally guiding adventure seekers from around the world to explore the nooks and crannies of clayoquot sound and barkley sound since 1982. Visit the ucluelet aquarium this small regional aquarium exhibits a collection exclusive to the west coast of vancouver island. The whale centre maritime museum offers a display of artifacts collected and donated by tofino locals over the past twenty five years. Choose from a range of vessels offered by our member outfitters, from the windinyourhair zodiac boat to a covered vessel. Ive researched tripadvisors forums for information on where to stay to make our experience as authentic as possible and was grateful for responses and explanations that were provided. Come experience the true west coast with our passionate team. Whale watching in ucluelet, whale watching at subtidal. Daily whale watching tours in tofino, british columbia.
Ucluelets 2 day2 night winter whale adventure whale watching. Definately ucluelet, tofino is to busy, to tourist trap and way more expensive than ucluelet. People from all parts of the world come here to watch these magnificent creatures of the deep. Tofino wildlife cruises by zodiac boat in clayoquot sound.
Zodiac or motor boat whale watching in ucluelet, broken group islands, british columbia, canada west coast. The course is currently 9 holes there is a driving range and a club house with a restaurant. Ucluelet whale watching zodiac tour jamies whaling. Nothing is more exhilarating than watching the raw power of mother nature unfold during a winter storm along the wild pacific trail. Tofino fishing tofino fishing charters have expert experienced guides here. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. My favorite hikes are in the middle parking is closer to ucluelet to halfmoon and florencia bays great hikes. In august 1959, the long awaited road to port alberni was finally opened. Get out on our open vessels to view grey whales, killer whales and humpback whales.
Charting the course for responsible wildlife viewing since 1982. Ucluelet whale watching zodiac tour jamies whaling station. Whale watching and adventure tours in tofino bc jamies. Ucluelet continued to prosper after the war luring more residents hoping for prosperity to the beautiful region. At jamies whaling station, our team of local experts has been professionally guiding adventure seekers from around the world to explore the nooks and crannies of clayoquot sound and barkley sound since 1982. Celebrating over 30 years as the west coasts original whale tour company. Spectacular scenery and whale footage from a pristine environment. Whale watching tofino vs ucluelet tofino message board. The whale centre has over thirty years experience in sharing tofino and clayoqout sounds ecosystems with guests from all over the world. Get ready for a wonderful trip, with memories that will last a lifetime. Ucluelet is the place to do it, rivaling nearby tofino for the top spot, as oftentimes the migrating giants opt for ucluelet s sheltered bays over tofino s exposed waters. Remote passages whale watching tours from tofino, bc, vancouver island, canada.
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. The whale centre, tofino, bc tofino whale watching, bear. Tofino has the kayaking and the boat ride to hot spring coveso i spend time in both when i am in the area. The gray whale is the most common sighting here, most recognizable by its encrusted barnacles. Great for guests looking for accommodations in ucluelet or tofino. Whale watching tofino vs ucluelet tofino forum tripadvisor. Tofino whale watching whales and other wildlife love tofino. Kennedy lake provincial park yes we have a lake too. Ucluelet or ukee has a population of nearly 1,500 and shares the scenic ucluth peninsula on the west coast of vancouver island with tofino. Tofino ucluelet numerous local companies offer whale watching tours in the clayoquot and barkley sound areas. Nov 17, 2016 just a few of the adventures we offer.
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