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15 Best Whale Watching Tours In Canada

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

Vancouver-Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Whale Watching by Boat

Vancouver-Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Whale Watching by Boat - Stop 1: Harbour Air check-in and what to do before the plane doors close

4.5VancouverVancouver-Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Whale Watching by Boat7 to 8 hours (approx.)$546.53

June 16, 2026

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

Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River

Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River - Zodiac boat comfort: floater suit, snacks, and staying ready

5.0Vancouver IslandZodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River4 hours (approx.)$180.44

June 16, 2026

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

Victoria Ultimate Marine Whale & Wildlife Tour

Victoria Ultimate Marine Whale & Wildlife Tour - Price and logistics: what you pay for (and what to watch)

4.5VictoriaVictoria Ultimate Marine Whale & Wildlife Tour3 hours (approx.)$134.02

June 16, 2026

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

Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac

Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac - The Zodiac ride on the Salish Sea: fast, close to the surface, and thrilling

5.0VictoriaVictoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac3 hours (approx.)$111.91

June 17, 2026

Campbell River, Cruises & Boat Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching, Wildlife

Campbell River: 4 Hour Whale & Wildlife Zodiac Boat Tour

Campbell River: 4 Hour Whale & Wildlife Zodiac Boat Tour - Who you might spot: orcas, minke whales, dolphins, seals, and even bears

4.7Campbell RiverCampbell River: 4 Hour Whale & Wildlife Zodiac Boat Tour4 hours$216

June 17, 2026

Photography Sessions, Tour Reviews, Victoria British Columbia, Whale Watching

Telegraph Cove: Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Telegraph Cove: Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - Ocean Magic II comfort: semi-covered speed with two viewing levels

4.6Victoria British ColumbiaTelegraph Cove: Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos3 hours$149

June 17, 2026

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

Victoria: Whale Watching Adventure in a Zodiac Boat

Victoria: Whale Watching Adventure in a Zodiac Boat - Wildlife odds: what you might see on the Salish Sea run

4.5Victoria British ColumbiaVictoria: Whale Watching Adventure in a Zodiac Boat3 hours$149

June 18, 2026

Observation Decks, Tadoussac, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching

Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Tour & Bear Observation

Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Tour & Bear Observation - Whale cruise options: boat comfort or Zodiac closeness

3.9TadoussacTadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Tour & Bear Observation$144

June 18, 2026

1-Day Tours, Tour Reviews, Vancouver, Vancouver Tours, Victoria & Vancouver Island, Whale Watching

Vancouver: Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane and Whale Watching

Vancouver: Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane and Whale Watching - Orca Spirit Adventures: What a 3-Hour Whale Search Feels Like

4.6VancouverVancouver: Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane and Whale Watching8 hours$531

June 19, 2026

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

Telegraph Cove: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat

Telegraph Cove: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat - The Zodiac ride: small boat energy with room for everyone

4.8Telegraph CoveTelegraph Cove: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat3 hours$165

June 21, 2026

1-Day Tours, Tour Reviews, Vancouver, Vancouver Tours, Victoria & Vancouver Island, Whale Watching

Vancouver: Day Trip to Victoria Seaplane with Whale Watching

Vancouver: Day Trip to Victoria Seaplane with Whale Watching - Price and value: what $520 buys you

4.5VancouverVancouver: Day Trip to Victoria Seaplane with Whale Watching$520

June 20, 2026

Guided, Quad Bikes, Tadoussac, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching

15 min. Tadoussac : Guided ATV tour excursion

15 min. Tadoussac : Guided ATV tour excursion - Meeting Point in Sacré-Coeur: Plan for a 1-Hour Lead Time

4.7Tadoussac15 min. Tadoussac : Guided ATV tour excursion1.5 hours$56

June 24, 2026

Tour Reviews, Tours, Vancouver Island, Whale Watching

Salish Sea Whale Watching Tour in Campbell River

Salish Sea Whale Watching Tour in Campbell River - The Wildlife Search: Orcas, Humpbacks, and Everything That Shares the Sea

5.0Vancouver IslandSalish Sea Whale Watching Tour in Campbell River4 hours (approx.)$204.65

June 25, 2026

Cruises & Boat Tours, Nanaimo, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching

Nanaimo: Whale Watching Open Boat Tour

Nanaimo: Whale Watching Open Boat Tour - Getting on the Boat: Check-In at 90 Front St #5 and What Weather Means

4.8NanaimoNanaimo: Whale Watching Open Boat Tour4 hours$182

June 26, 2026

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

Covered Boat Whale Watching 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River

Covered Boat Whale Watching 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River - The 4-hour flow: from E Dock to Quadra Island’s Cape Mudge Lighthouse

4.5Vancouver IslandCovered Boat Whale Watching 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River4 hours (approx.)$265.98

June 28, 2026

Tour Reviews, Tours, Victoria, Whale Watching

4 Hour Afternoon Whale Watching Tour

4 Hour Afternoon Whale Watching Tour - Your Zodiac Ride: Speed, Safety, and the Suit That Saves the Day

5.0Victoria4 Hour Afternoon Whale Watching Tour4 hours (approx.)$174.16

June 29, 2026

Morning, Tadoussac, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching

Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale & Fjord Morning or Twilight Tour

Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale & Fjord Morning or Twilight Tour - Morning whale cruise vs Twilight whale cruise: the vibe and the light

4.1TadoussacTadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale & Fjord Morning or Twilight Tour3 hours$122

June 30, 2026

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

Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat

Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat - Checking In at 90 Front St and Settling In for a 4-Hour Sea Day

5.0Vancouver IslandNanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat4 hours (approx.)$187.76

July 1, 2026

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

Covered Boat Whale Watching 6-Hour Tour from Campbell River

Covered Boat Whale Watching 6-Hour Tour from Campbell River - Cape Mudge Lighthouse and Quadra Island: A Scenic Route That Adds Texture

5.0Vancouver IslandCovered Boat Whale Watching 6-Hour Tour from Campbell River6 hours (approx.)$270.91

July 2, 2026

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

Vancouver, BC: Whale Watching Tour Small Zodiac with Guide

Vancouver, BC: Whale Watching Tour Small Zodiac with Guide - The Zodiac Ride: Small Boat Energy on the Strait of Georgia

4.7VancouverVancouver, BC: Whale Watching Tour Small Zodiac with Guide5 hours$160

July 2, 2026

Campbell River, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching

Campbell River: Salish Sea Whale Watching Adventure

Campbell River: Salish Sea Whale Watching Adventure - Discovery Islands Waterways and the Marine Mammal Hunt

4.6Campbell RiverCampbell River: Salish Sea Whale Watching Adventure4 hours$200

July 2, 2026

British Columbia, Full-Day, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching

Full Day Whale Watching Campbell River

Full Day Whale Watching Campbell River - Whales on the move: humpbacks, orcas, and how the guide choices affect your odds

5.0British ColumbiaFull Day Whale Watching Campbell River8 hours (approx.)$266.62

July 3, 2026

Canoes & Kayaks, Guided, Saguenay, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching

Tadoussac: Guided Sea Kayaking Adventure

Tadoussac: Guided Sea Kayaking Adventure - Meeting at 334 Chemin de l’Anse-de-Roche (and Getting Ready Fast)

4.6SaguenayTadoussac: Guided Sea Kayaking Adventure2 - 3 hours$58

July 3, 2026

Tour Reviews, Vancouver, Vancouver Tours, Whale Watching

Whale Watching Adventure from Vancouver BC

Whale Watching Adventure from Vancouver BC - About 3–5 hours on the water: timing, comfort, and staying ready

5.0VancouverWhale Watching Adventure from Vancouver BC4 hours (approx.)$184.00

July 4, 2026

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

Sea Otter and Whale Watching Tour on Northern Vancouver Island

Sea Otter and Whale Watching Tour on Northern Vancouver Island - Queen Charlotte Strait: where sea otters and whales are the point

5.0Vancouver IslandSea Otter and Whale Watching Tour on Northern Vancouver Island5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$283.89

July 6, 2026

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

Vancouver: Open-air Whale Watching Tour, Granville Island

Vancouver: Open-air Whale Watching Tour, Granville Island - Salish Sea Wildlife Viewing: What You’re Looking For

4.9VancouverVancouver: Open-air Whale Watching Tour, Granville Island5 hours$165

July 7, 2026

Tour Reviews, Tours, Victoria & Vancouver Island, Victoria British Columbia, Whale Watching, Wildlife

Victoria: Whale and Wildlife Semi-Covered Boating Tour

Victoria: Whale and Wildlife Semi-Covered Boating Tour - How the 4-hour route is paced (and why multiple stops help)

4.8Victoria British ColumbiaVictoria: Whale and Wildlife Semi-Covered Boating Tour4 hours$136

July 7, 2026

Cruises & Boat Tours, Nanaimo, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching

Nanaimo: Whale Watching Semi-Covered Boat Tour

Nanaimo: Whale Watching Semi-Covered Boat Tour - What “semi-covered” really means for your comfort

4.9NanaimoNanaimo: Whale Watching Semi-Covered Boat Tour4 hours$182

July 8, 2026

Morning, Tour Reviews, Tours, Victoria, Whale Watching

4 Hour Morning Whale Watching Tour

4 Hour Morning Whale Watching Tour - The 8:00am plan: how the 4 hours usually play out

5.0Victoria4 Hour Morning Whale Watching Tour4 hours (approx.)$174.06

July 8, 2026

Campbell River, Cruises & Boat Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching

Campbell River: 6-Hour Whale Watching Boat Tour

Campbell River: 6-Hour Whale Watching Boat Tour - How the route targets Salish Sea and Johnstone Strait wildlife

4.9Campbell RiverCampbell River: 6-Hour Whale Watching Boat Tour6 hours$245

July 8, 2026

British Columbia, Safari, Tour Reviews, Vancouver Tours, Whale Watching

Vancouver Whale Watching Safari

Vancouver Whale Watching Safari - Price and Value: What $316 Gets You in Real Terms

4.6British ColumbiaVancouver Whale Watching Safari$316

July 9, 2026

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

Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 6-Hour Tour from Campbell River

Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 6-Hour Tour from Campbell River - How the 6 hours usually flow: from 9:00 am to lunch-ready

5.0Vancouver IslandZodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 6-Hour Tour from Campbell River6 hours (approx.)$251.72

July 9, 2026

Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Vancouver Island, Whale Watching

Campbell River, BC: 6 Hour Whale Watching Tour w/ Lunch Included

Campbell River, BC: 6 Hour Whale Watching Tour w/ Lunch Included - Boat Choice and Small-Group Numbers (Max 11 on the Water)

5.0Vancouver IslandCampbell River, BC: 6 Hour Whale Watching Tour w/ Lunch Included6 hours (approx.)$234.19

July 10, 2026

Evening Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Victoria & Vancouver Island, Victoria British Columbia, Whale Watching

Victoria, BC: Sunset Whale Watching Tour

Victoria, BC: Sunset Whale Watching Tour - From 645 Humboldt St to the water: what the start feels like

3.9Victoria British ColumbiaVictoria, BC: Sunset Whale Watching Tour3 hours$130

July 11, 2026

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

Victoria: Morning Whale-Watching Tour in Scarab Boat

Victoria: Morning Whale-Watching Tour in Scarab Boat - Meeting at the dock by Jackson’s Ice Cream (and how to avoid a hassle)

4.9Victoria British ColumbiaVictoria: Morning Whale-Watching Tour in Scarab Boat3.5 hours$136

July 12, 2026

Saguenay, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching

15 min. Tadoussac : Behind-the-Scenes Sled Dog Kennel Tour

15 min. Tadoussac : Behind-the-Scenes Sled Dog Kennel Tour - The setup: where you go and how the timing works

4.9Saguenay15 min. Tadoussac : Behind-the-Scenes Sled Dog Kennel Tour1.5 hours$20

July 12, 2026

Tour Reviews, Tours, Vancouver Island, Whale Watching, Wildlife

Campbell River, BC: 4 Hour Wildlife Tour Featuring Whale Watching

Campbell River, BC: 4 Hour Wildlife Tour Featuring Whale Watching - Zodiac Ride Comfort: Weather Suits, Choppy Water, and Captain Skills

4.5Vancouver IslandCampbell River, BC: 4 Hour Wildlife Tour Featuring Whale Watching4 hours (approx.)$191.40

July 17, 2026

Campbell River, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching

Campbell River: 6 Hour Zodiac Whale Watching Tour w/ Lunch

Campbell River: 6 Hour Zodiac Whale Watching Tour w/ Lunch - Hydrophone moments: the coolest tool for seeing whales as sound

4.6Campbell RiverCampbell River: 6 Hour Zodiac Whale Watching Tour w/ Lunch6 hours$261

July 17, 2026

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

Tofino: Whale Watching Tour with Nature Guide

Tofino: Whale Watching Tour with Nature Guide - Whiteraven Zodiac or Blackfish covered boat: which one fits your comfort level

4.7TofinoTofino: Whale Watching Tour with Nature Guide2.5 hours$137

July 18, 2026

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