CANADA
The Canadian classics.
The 15 most popular vancouver island tours, with what each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you will pay.
3.5-hour Victoria whale watch on the Salish Sea with a naturalist. Whale sighting guarantee or free return, plus seals and eagles.
“Beautiful day, saw multiple whales and Orca. Crew was knowledgeable and very helpful. Switched from covered boat to open one, a smart decision with the great weather! An exciting ride in addition to the whale sightings.”
Private Cowichan Bay whale-watching with expert naturalist guidance, small boat rides, and strong Orca and Humpback odds plus seals and eagles.
“It took an very long time to get to the few Orcas that we saw and the boat stayed a great distance from the orcas. We barely saw a form in the water. It was chilly returning the 1.5 hours on the trip back. We saw on humpback from a very long distance away. Something…”
Grizzly bear viewing with Homalco culture on Vancouver Island. Heated boat, expert guides, lunch included, small-group ethical tour 8-9 hours.
“Very well organized, great atmosphere, knowledgeable and caring guides. They were very generous with their attention to detail and even their time! We loved the First Nations cultural part. Wild animals can't be summoned - but we enjoyed the most incredible parade of grizzlies and their cubs, feasting on salmon. Bald eagles, sea lions, whales...…”
Whale watching from Telegraph Cove on Vancouver Island with live onboard narration, a free wildlife photo package, and a whale sightings guarantee.
“Fantastic trip! We saw hump back whales, sea otter, porpoises, seals and eagles (bald and golden). No orcas sadly though a great trip nonetheless.”
Warm gear, high-speed boats, and a guided sunset search for orcas and humpbacks in Victoria’s Salish Sea waters.
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Eagle Wing. Their sunset whale and wildlife watching experience for us was absolutely incredible. This was our last excursion of a 9 night Alaska cruise and it was a highlight of our trip. The employees were awesome and although no one can control what wildlife you see on…”
Zodiac whale watching from Telegraph Cove with a small group, live guide commentary, and a whale sightings guarantee for chances at orcas.
“An amazing trip, Scotty our guide was super helpful and informative. The suits were great as the weather was cool as the boat sped over the water. Saw humpbacks and orcas. A fabulous experience”
Go whale and wildlife watching from Victoria on a guided 3-hour boat tour. Small group, real expertise, and great photo chances.
“We saw an amazing amount of wildlife on our cruise - seal, eagles, humpback whales and small island sheep. The boat allowed us to view the humpbacks for a long time - which was great! Got good photos, plus the wildlife photographer on board sent out beautiful photos from the tour. Great trip with Eagle…”
Guided multi-cave hike at Horne Lake: helmets, ladders, and Canada’s Cave Slide. Small groups, wet rocks, and great coaching.
“Had a great experience. Curtis was pleasant and knowledgeable. Thanks for being so friendly and knowledgeable.”
Small-group Nanaimo open-boat whale watching in the Salish Sea with anti-exposure suits, an hour of whale time, and a conservation talk.
“Exhilarating! So lucky to see 4 humpbacks in 2 different locations as well as seals, bald eagle, nesting birds. The ride was awesome (bumpy and fast but not scary) Brilliant skipper and very knowledgeable fun guide. A real highlight of our trip to Vancouver Island.”
4-hour Zodiac whale and wildlife cruise from Campbell River for a small group, with floater suit, snack, and possible Cape Mudge Lighthouse.
“Das Erleben der Wale in ihrer natürlichen Umgebung war sehr beeindruckend! Ebenso die Fahrt durch die Insellandschaft!”
Go from Port Hardy to San Josef Bay and Cape Scott. Wildlife chances, tide pools, sea stacks, and a 60-minute old-growth hike.
“If you don’t like jaw dropping, mind blowing stunning natural beauty then this adventure with Cove to San Josef bay isn’t for you.”
Malahat Skywalk near Victoria delivers treetop walks, a 10-story spiral tower, an adventure net, and a spiral slide with 360° views.
“Really nice attraction to highlight the nature of the area. Everything was clean, well built and provided a fun way to get outside and enjoy a walk.”
All-day Campbell River boat trip to Bute Inlet for grizzly bear viewing, plus snacks and wildlife chances on the way.
“Incredible experience! The tour accommodates 30 people, but it doesn’t feel too crowded. We got to see whales on the way out and sea lions and dolphins on the way back. We stopped at a few viewing spots and saw 5 bears in total, including a mother and cub, which sticked around for quite some…”
Beginner-friendly Riverbend Cave tour at Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park. See fossils and crystals on a 1h45 small-group walk.
“It was a fun experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and made it interesting. I’ll go again for sure!”
A half-day Cowichan Valley wine tour from Victoria with guided tastings at three (maybe four) vineyards, plus lunch and round-trip transport.
“Perfect 60th birthday for my sister with friends. Emily was the perfect hostess and the wineries were top rate.”
