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15 Best Whale Watching in Canada

The trips worth booking.

The 15 whale watching in canada travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.

15 Best Whale Watching in Canada

Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - The Wildlife Hunt: how the time actually plays out
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Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

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

Half-day whale watching from Granville Island on a heated catamaran with naturalists and a free wildlife photo package.

Most Popular 5.0

“Bucket list memories! We were able to see blue whales, orcas, seals and sea lions and were told why they were in certain areas. Loved all the information shared! The pictures we received were wonderful too, so we could try to just focus on the experience and taking it all in. Make sure to dress…”

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Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - The whale lineup: what you can spot and why the hunt feels active
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Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - The Catamaran Comfort: Heated Inside, Open Deck Outside
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Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

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

Warm catamaran whale watching in Victoria, with free high-resolution photos and marine-naturalist commentary in the Salish Sea.

5.0

“The tour was good. The staff would explain about the different sea life. The tour left the dock on time and returned on time.”

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Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise - Boat comfort in Victoria weather: open powerboats vs semi-covered catamarans
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Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

4.Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

3.5-hour Victoria whale and wildlife cruise with naturalist guides. Orcas, humpbacks, seals, eagles, and free return if none.

5.0

“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.”

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Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - The whale lineup: what you can spot and why the hunt feels active
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Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

5.Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Covered Vancouver whale-watching on a heated catamaran with free photo package, live commentary, and a whale sighting guarantee.

4.8

“Great ride to look for whales, also saw a bald eagle and several seals. I loved that the crew identified the specific whales we were seeing in real time and had someone narrating in each portion of the ship so we knew what was happening. Lots of places on the boat to get away from…”

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Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver - Boat Comfort and What to Wear for a Cool, Often Windy Ride
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Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver

6.Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver

Scan for orcas, humpbacks, seals, and eagles on a 3–5 hour half-day cruise from Vancouver, with strong odds and standout scenery.

4.5

“We so enjoyed ! Unbelievable beautiful nature ! And guide guy was so funny and made my day ;)) 🩷 Thank you”

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Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure - The suit matters: comfort, warmth, and safety at sea level
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Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure

7.Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure

Small-group Zodiac whale watching from Victoria Harbour with flotation suits, whale sighting guarantee, and close-up orcas and humpbacks.

5.0

“Great viewing from the open boat. Very knowledgeable guide (Gary) gave us lots of relevant, local info about Orcas.”

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From Quebec City: Whale Watching Excursion Full-Day Trip - Baie-Sainte-Catherine and the marine park timing: how the day moves
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From Quebec City: Whale Watching Excursion Full-Day Trip

Newfoundland Puffin and Whale Watch Cruise - Boarding at Bay Bulls: what the first 30 minutes are really about
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Newfoundland Puffin and Whale Watch Cruise

Vancouver's Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience - What the marine biology guide adds (and why it changes the whole day)
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Vancouver’s Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience

10.Vancouver’s Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience

Small-group whale watching from Granville Island with a marine biologist. Flexible timing and chances at orcas in the Salish Sea.

4.5

“We learned so much about the whales and other species. Perfect group size, guides were kind and informative. We were lucky to see some whales breaching and we also saw sea otters and a bald eagle.”

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Victoria: 3-Hour Zodiac Whale-Watching Tour - The open zodiac ride: comfort with real-world ocean weather
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Victoria: 3-Hour Zodiac Whale-Watching Tour

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

See orcas and humpbacks from a small 12-passenger zodiac in Victoria, with flotation suits, hydrophones, and a whale guarantee.

4.6

“We saw so many whales!! 4 different Orca groups and several Humpback whales, too many to keep track of. Outstanding time on the zodiac, so fun being on the water like that to view the amazing marine life. We learned so much from the guide about the whales and their unique situations in relation to…”

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2 Hours Guided Whale and Bird Boat Tour in Bay Bulls - On Board With the Naturalists: Stories, Songs, and Screech Energy
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2 Hours Guided Whale and Bird Boat Tour in Bay Bulls

Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel - Comfort and design details that actually matter on the water
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Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel

Victoria Whale Watch Tour - Wildlife spotting in the Salish Sea: what you’re actually looking for
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Victoria Whale Watch Tour

14.Victoria Whale Watch Tour

Ride a heated 60ft cruiser out of Victoria to spot orcas, humpbacks, and sea life in the Salish Sea, with naturalists and hot drinks.

5.0

“The experience was super well organized with amazing staff! We saw a humpback whale and two orca whales.”

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2 Hour Award-Winning Whale and Seabird Boat Tour from St. John's - St. John’s harbour from the water: skyline views plus The Narrows
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2 Hour Award-Winning Whale and Seabird Boat Tour from St. John’s

15.2 Hour Award-Winning Whale and Seabird Boat Tour from St. John’s

Two-hour heated-cabin whale and seabird cruise from St. John’s to Cape Spear, with top-notch crew for $112.65.

4.5

“It was a nice boat ride and the guide did a great job with all the information he gave us. But don't go expecting to see whales. There are times in the year they aren't around. Gre”

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