Orca Spirit Adventures - Victoria and Vancouver Whale Watching
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The Captains Blog share the latest sightings of whales around Victoria and Vancouver as well as other news about Orcas, habitat, the environment and more.
Orca Spirit Adventures - Victoria and Vancouver Whale Watching
1w ago
Written by: Megan – Lead Naturalist 4th April 2024 Humpback calf FIRST TRIP OF THE SEASON!! We were super excited to set off on Thursday! And it did not disappoint, our first whale of the year was a 2022 calf BCY0876! This most likely would have been the calf’s first time making the big migration ..read more
Orca Spirit Adventures - Victoria and Vancouver Whale Watching
1w ago
Written by: Megan, Lead Naturalist What does Orca Spirit do to ensure Marine wildlife safety, is a fantastic question. For us protecting the Salish Sea is the centre of everything we do. This is reflected in our mission statement: “Our goal is to offer guests wildly authentic whale and wildlife experiences while preserving and protecting ..read more
Orca Spirit Adventures - Victoria and Vancouver Whale Watching
1M ago
Written by: Megan, Lead Naturalist A popular question we get asked is, when is the best time of year to go whale watching on Vancouver Island? Here at Orca Spirit Adventures, we run whale watching tours all throughout the year. This is because the marine life of the Salish Sea is constantly changing and we ..read more
Orca Spirit Adventures - Victoria and Vancouver Whale Watching
2M ago
Written by: Megan, Naturalist Sometimes on our trips, we head west towards a local ecological reserve called Race Rocks. It’s the most southern point of British Columbia and has the second-oldest lighthouse on it. But what we are all really there for is our favourite furry friends – the seals and sea lions. But what ..read more
Orca Spirit Adventures - Victoria and Vancouver Whale Watching
2M ago
Written By: Marisa Price, Lead Naturalist Googling “Where to go whale watching on Vancouver Island?” or even “Where to go whale watching in British Columbia?” produces a slew of results about the best whale watching destinations that can be overwhelming. For the team at Orca Spirit, the best place to whale watch on Vancouver Island ..read more
Orca Spirit Adventures - Victoria and Vancouver Whale Watching
3M ago
Written By: Marisa Price, Lead Naturalist An essential part of connection is communication. Whether the connection is familial, societal, or simply a friendship, communication is integral. Connection aside, as a pack or group hunter, you must be able to communicate to coordinate kills. So how do whales communicate with each other? In this blog, we ..read more
Orca Spirit Adventures - Victoria and Vancouver Whale Watching
4M ago
Written By: Marisa Price, Lead Naturalist When we think of the Charismatic Megafauna that patrols the Salish Sea off Vancouver Island in British Columbia, mental images of the gentle giants populate the mind. No matter the species, there is no doubt that our whales are highly social animals that exhibit friendly behaviour, but why? Although ..read more
Orca Spirit Adventures - Victoria and Vancouver Whale Watching
4M ago
Written By: Marisa Price, Lead Naturalist Here at Orca Spirit Adventures, we offer two types of tours; Zodiac Vessel and Covered Vessel, and one of our most frequently asked questions is “Which one should I take?” When it comes to zodiac vs. covered vessels, each style of tour is a unique experience. Let’s take ..read more
Orca Spirit Adventures - Victoria and Vancouver Whale Watching
5M ago
Written by: Megan, Marine Naturalist The Salish Sea off the coast of Vancouver Island is absolutely teeming with wildlife and it’s no difference for our avian species. It can sometimes take a while to find our whales on a tour so bird spotting can be a great way to pass the time. Here are a ..read more
Orca Spirit Adventures - Victoria and Vancouver Whale Watching
5M ago
Written by: Megan, Naturalist On one of those glorious days when the sun is shining and the sea is glassy, I often tell my guests to look for porpoises. The most popular question that follows is what is the difference between porpoises vs. dolphins? If we look at it generally it all comes down to ..read more