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15 Best Whale Watching in Canada

The trips worth heading out on.

The 15 whale watching in canada travellers head out on most, side by side. What you are likely to see, how far offshore the boat goes, how long you are out, the operator running it and what a place on board costs.

15 Best Whale Watching in Canada

Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - Naturalist narration: what you actually learn while you’re spotting
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Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

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

Vancouver half-day whale watching from Granville Island on a heated catamaran with naturalist narration, free photos, and hot drinks.

Most Popular 5.0

“Most whale watching tours were canceled due to rough seas. Our boat was very stable and comfortable even with the swells. Staff was excellent and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”

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Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - The catamaran setup: comfortable when it’s cold, flexible for photos
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Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

2.Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

5-hour whale-watching from Granville Island on a heated catamaran, with live guidance, free photos, and a whale sightings guarantee.

4.8

“Our team was absolutely wonderful! They worked so hard to insure we had a wonderful experience. The pictures that came with the trip were fantastic. It was an exciting and incredible experience!”

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Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - Victoria’s waterfront start: Inner Harbour to the whale-search zone
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Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

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

Heated catamaran whale watching in Victoria with naturalist commentary, Strait of Juan de Fuca search, and free high-res photos included.

5.0

“Professional and well-educated guides. They tried very hard to help us find whales. They sent pictures afterwards which was nice. Nice Relaxing view hours.”

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Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - The catamaran setup: comfortable when it’s cold, flexible for photos
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Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

4.Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Vancouver whale-watching on a covered catamaran with free photos, guaranteed sightings, heated cabins, and onboard guides from Granville Island.

4.8

“Whale watching, excellent commentary throughout. Lucky enough to see 3 Orcas and one Grey Whale which was unexpected. The best trip we have ever done, great value for money , highly recommend”

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Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure - Getting ready at 812 Wharf St: suits, safety, and the real meeting flow
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Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure

5.Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure

Small-group Victoria Zodiac tour with flotation suits, expert skippers, and a whale sighting guarantee in the Salish Sea.

5.0

“Amazing experience and was so happy to see Orca whales. The captain was able to locate a pod of killer whales soon after arriving to the San Juan Islands.”

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From Quebec City: Whale Watching Excursion Full-Day Trip - The Quebec City to Baie-Sainte-Catherine Coach Ride (About 3 Hours Each Way)
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From Quebec City: Whale Watching Excursion Full-Day Trip

Newfoundland Puffin and Whale Watch Cruise - Why this route hits so well: Iceberg Alley to the Witless Bay Reserve
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Newfoundland Puffin and Whale Watch Cruise

7.Newfoundland Puffin and Whale Watch Cruise

Bay Bulls to Witless Bay via Iceberg Alley for puffins, seabirds, and seasonal whale sightings on a roomy 90-minute catamaran.

5.0

“Fun and informative, but very crowded. I missed a whale due to not being able to see over others' heads. Too crowded.”

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Vancouver's Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience - Meeting at Mast Tower Lane: the early arrival matters
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Vancouver’s Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience

8.Vancouver’s Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience

Small-group whale watching from Granville Island. Learn from marine guides, spot orcas and humpbacks, then unwind at the Public Market.

4.5

“Excellent naturalist provided tons of interesting information. Saw whales and sea lions. Only drawback was that it was pouring rain, but we were happy we went.”

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Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel - Meeting at 146 Kingston St and Getting Settled Fast
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Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel

9.Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel

3-hour covered Victoria whale watch with 360 decks and indoor warmth, naturalists spotting humpbacks and more; $136.42.

4.5

“This was by far the most amazing whale watching trip I have ever experienced! 2 whales swam under and around our boat for over an hour Liam snapped the most spectacular photos and posted them as soon as we left the boat!!!!! The photos were free. He knew fascinating facts and taught us so much.”

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Victoria Whale Watch Tour - Your wildlife wish list: orcas, humpbacks, and the extras
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Victoria Whale Watch Tour

10.Victoria Whale Watch Tour

Victoria whale watching on a heated 60ft Ocean Cruiser with expert naturalists. Spot orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, and more in 3 hours.

5.0

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

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Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - Who you’re sailing with: captains and naturalists that spot what you’d miss
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Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

11.Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Sail from Granville Island on a fast catamaran to spot orcas, humpbacks, seals, and bald eagles with free emailed photos.

5.0

“I am not sure how this company gets away with calling this a sunset cruise when you don’t get to see the sunset on the boat. The ticket indicated that the tour would be five hours, but it returned in 3 1/2 hours which was one hour before the 8 PM sunset In addition to…”

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Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Tour - Choosing your boat: big observation vessel vs Zodiac
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Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Tour

12.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Tour

Tadoussac whale watching in Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park with bilingual naturalists, boat or Zodiac, and a whale guarantee.

4.0

“Wow! We saw a Humpback Whale, Minke & Beluga. The boat trip was great, we didn’t get as wet as we expected and it wasn’t very bumpy. The staff were knowledgeable and helpful. I would do it again!”

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From Victoria: Whale Watching Trip on Covered Boat - The “naturalist-led” part: what you actually learn while you wait
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From Victoria: Whale Watching Trip on Covered Boat

13.From Victoria: Whale Watching Trip on Covered Boat

3-hour Victoria whale watching on a covered boat with marine naturalists, hot drinks, indoor/outdoor viewing, and a photo package.

4.7

“We had a wonderful experience! We were able to see at least two whales over and over as well as other mammals. Amanda, Ryan, and the captainwere all amazing!”

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Québec City: Whale Watching Tour with Bus Transportation - The timing that shapes your whale watching chances
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Québec City: Whale Watching Tour with Bus Transportation

Victoria: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - Meet at Wharf Street and Plan for a 4-Hour Float
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Victoria: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

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