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15 Best Whale Watching Tours In Canada

The Canadian classics.

The 15 most popular whale watching tours, with what each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Whale Watching Tours In Canada

Half-Day, Photography Sessions, Tour Reviews, Vancouver, Vancouver Tours, Whale Watching

Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

1.Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Zodiac Tour

2.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Zodiac Tour

★ 4.3

Tadoussac Zodiac whale watching with bilingual naturalists, waterproof gear, and a possible Saguenay Fjord detour for up to 13 species.

“What an amazing experience. It was raining and cold, and in the large zodiac we were very wet (outside the rain gear), but our guide was wonderful, and she seemed very knowledgeable. We saw humpback whales, belugas and a pod of porpoises very near the boat. The tour seemed quite respectful of the belugas who…”

2,716 reviews2 hoursFrom $98by AML Cruises

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June 1, 2026

Photography Sessions, Tour Reviews, Vancouver, Vancouver Tours, Whale Watching

Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

3.Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★ 4.8

Vancouver whale watching from Granville Island on a luxury catamaran. Free pro photos, hot drinks, and a whale guarantee.

“Very knowledgeable & excellent idea giving us their photos via email.”

2,260 reviews5 hoursFrom $188by PRINCE OF WHALES

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June 1, 2026

Half-Day, Photography Sessions, Tour Reviews, Victoria, Victoria & Vancouver Island, Whale Watching

Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

4.Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★ 5.0

Victoria whale watching on a spacious heated catamaran with expert naturalists, plus a free high-res photo package.

“Very well organised trip. Everything was clearly explained to us first by the friendly captains François & Tayler. We saw Orcas & humpback. Jessy & Megan did a great job explaining all we needed to know about these wonderful whales. Great trip well done all”

2,259 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $154.08by Prince of Whales Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures

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June 1, 2026

3-Hour Experiences, Cruises & Boat Tours, Tadoussac, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching

Tadoussac/Charlevoix: 3-Hour Whale Watching Boat Tour

5.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: 3-Hour Whale Watching Boat Tour

★ 4.2

3 hours of Saguenay Fjord whale watching with bilingual naturalist guides, panoramic viewing, and a whale guarantee on AML Cruises.

“It was worth it to go on this cruise. We saw whales- belugas, minkes and fins! We learned about the area and the habits of the whales. My heart is so full from this beautiful experience.”

2,179 reviews3 hoursFrom $122by AML Cruises

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June 1, 2026

Cruises & Boat Tours, Tour Reviews, Vancouver Island, Victoria & Vancouver Island, Whale Watching, Wildlife

Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

6.Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

★ 5.0

3.5-hour Victoria whale watch on the Salish Sea with a naturalist. Whale sighting guarantee or free return, plus seals and eagles.

“Wonderful half day cruise. We saw seals and whales. A comfortable boat and the crew was outstanding. Very knowledgeable and nice. They were very considerate and kind to everyone on board. A great trip!”

1,729 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $146.17by Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours

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June 1, 2026

Tour Reviews, Tours, Vancouver, Vancouver Tours, Whale Watching

Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver

7.Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver

★ 4.5

Half-day whale watching from Vancouver to the Gulf and San Juan Islands for orcas, humpbacks, seals, and eagles.

“A wonderful experience. The Captain and guide seemed to work diligently to locate whales. We were lucky enough to see both humpback and orcas.”

1,572 reviews3 to 5 hours (approx.)From $157.09by Vancouver Whale Watch

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June 1, 2026

Cruises & Boat Tours, Tour Reviews, Victoria, Victoria & Vancouver Island, Whale Watching

Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure

8.Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure

★ 5.0

Small-group Zodiac whale watching from Victoria Harbour with warm flotation suits, stable open boat, and a whale sightings guarantee.

“A thrilling adventure and very worthwhile. Appreciated the suits, hats, gloves that kept us warm. A wonderful view of orcas and humpback whales. The sea lions were very entertaining. Mark, our captain, was very engaging and informative about these magnificent creatures.”

916 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $154.08by Prince of Whales Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures

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June 1, 2026

1-Day Tours, City Tours, Full-Day, Quebec City, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching

From Quebec City: Whale Watching Excursion Full-Day Trip

9.From Quebec City: Whale Watching Excursion Full-Day Trip

★ 4.3

Full-day whale watching from Québec City to the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park, with comfy bus transfer and boat or Zodiac options.

“We were blessed to see many beluga whales, several minkes and a crowd of seals! Our naturalist guide gave good information and we appreciated that they didn’t want to stress the wildlife that we were observing.”

863 reviews11 hoursFrom $186by AML Cruises

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June 1, 2026

Cruises & Boat Tours, St Johns, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching

Newfoundland Puffin and Whale Watch Cruise

10.Newfoundland Puffin and Whale Watch Cruise

★ 5.0

See icebergs, seabirds, and Atlantic puffins on a catamaran cruise through Witless Bay, with live commentary and whale chances.

“It was a great tour. It was a combination of beautiful scenery, amazing bird watching and Newfoundlander hospitality. We loved the whole adventure.”

837 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $94.06by Gatheralls Puffin and Whale Watch

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June 1, 2026

Tour Reviews, Vancouver, Vancouver Tours, Whale Watching

Vancouver’s Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience

11.Vancouver’s Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience

★ 4.5

Small-group whale watching from Granville Island with marine biologist guide. Search for orcas, humpbacks, seals. Water and sunscreen included.

“Wild whales is a professional company with a lot experience! We booked a zodiac boat, a boat for a small group. De chairs in this boats have shock absorbers which makes a ride comfortable! After an hour we saw a group of Orca's, we observed them an hour long! It was a great experience and…”

698 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $177.59by Wild Whales Vancouver

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June 1, 2026

3-Hour Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Victoria & Vancouver Island, Victoria British Columbia, Whale Watching

Victoria: 3-Hour Zodiac Whale-Watching Tour

12.Victoria: 3-Hour Zodiac Whale-Watching Tour

★ 4.6

Fast, small-group Zodiac whale-watching from Victoria with flotation suits, hydrophones, and top-tier whale-spotting odds.

“Amazing experience! We saw roughly 10 humpback whales, including some doing their iconic breach above the surface multiple times. We also got a unique opportunity to see one of the humpbacks during a feeding frenzy on a school of fish while hundreds of birds were trying to get the scraps. Lastly we did see two…”

651 reviews3 hoursFrom $140by Orca Spirit Adventures Whale Watching

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June 1, 2026

2-Hour Experiences, Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, St Johns, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching

2 Hours Guided Whale and Bird Boat Tour in Bay Bulls

13.2 Hours Guided Whale and Bird Boat Tour in Bay Bulls

★ 5.0

Two hours of guided whale and bird watching from Bay Bulls through Witless Bay, with expert narration, puffins, and possible minke whales.

“We were so lucky to see minke whales before we even really took off! And after that, it was a party on the boat with live music, informative (and funny) commentary, some fishing, drinks, and screeching. The staff were so amazing, from the captain to the bartender, we all enjoyed the experience. HIGHLY recommend.”

557 reviews2 hours (approx.)by Bay Bulls O'Brien's Puffin and Whale Tour

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June 1, 2026

Tour Reviews, Tours, Victoria, Victoria & Vancouver Island, Whale Watching

Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel

14.Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel

★ 4.5

Covered Victoria whale watching with 360° decks, warm indoor cabin, marine naturalists, and photo-ready viewing for humpbacks and more.

“We saw a lot of hump back whales !!! Gordon and Briar did an outstanding job of finding them. Briar did a great job informing us about marine life, whales and the eco systems! It was very interesting and informative!”

482 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $136.42by Orca Spirit Adventures

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June 1, 2026

Tour Reviews, Tours, Victoria, Victoria & Vancouver Island, Whale Watching

Victoria Whale Watch Tour

15.Victoria Whale Watch Tour

★ 5.0

Victoria’s SpringTide whale watch on a 60ft Ocean Cruiser. Heated cabin, top-deck views, naturalists, and a 3-hour Salish Sea search.

“Great time! Crew and staff were excellent! Jake shared beautiful pictures as promised. Leon (forgive me if wrong name) was our tour guide inside the cabin. He was very knowledgeable, great with questions, and showed pure excitement when we saw the whales. We saw a seal near the dock, orca whales and the humpback whales…”

458 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $126.92by SpringTide Whale Watching Tours

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