Canada · WILDLIFE TOURS IN VANCOUVER ISLAND

6 Wildlife Tours in Vancouver Island Sorted by Season and Price

6 tours  ·  from $132 a head

The 6 wildlife tours in Vancouver Island below are priced, timed and sorted so the choice takes minutes: what each one includes, how far it goes and who it suits.

Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise - Cruising the Salish Sea for whales
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Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

1.Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,729 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $146Our pick

Review of Victoria’s 3.5-hour Eagle Wing whale and wildlife cruise, with orca sightings, expert guides, boat tips, pricing, and booking advice.

“Great trip. We saw Orcas, humpbacks,harbor seals, sea lions, California seals and a bald eagle!! The captain knew where to to find the animals.”

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Cowichan Bay: Half-Day Whale & Wildlife Adventure - Three and a half hours across the Salish Sea
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Cowichan Bay Half Day Whale & Wildlife Adventure

2.Cowichan Bay Half Day Whale & Wildlife Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $159

Review of Cowichan Bay’s small group whale tour, with orcas, humpbacks, seals, guides, pricing, timing, and practical booking tips.

“Truly an amazing experience. Gary our guide is an expert and made the excursion enjoyable by explaining the history and outstanding relationship with the local whales. Lots and lots of sightings. I'd highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area.”

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Victoria Marine Wildlife Tour - Choosing Between an Open Boat and a Catamaran
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Victoria Marine Wildlife Tour

3.Victoria Marine Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $131Best value

Review of Victoria’s 3-hour Eagle Wing whale and wildlife tour, with boat details, wildlife sightings, pricing, tips, and booking advice.

“Amazing trip. We saw several pods of killer whales, a humpback whale and lots of eagles and sea lions. The tour guides were fantastic, very helpful and knowledgeable.”

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Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River - Why the 12-person limit matters
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Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River

People Water Land- Indigenous Cultural and Wildlife Tour - Watching whales across the Salish Sea
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People Water Land- Indigenous Cultural and Wildlife Tour

5.People Water Land- Indigenous Cultural and Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $269

Explore Homalco culture, Church House, and Salish Sea wildlife on a small-group Indigenous tour from Campbell River.

“A wonderful afternoon guided by Janet and John . Bucket list sighting of Orca and Humpback whales . A great insight into Homalco First Nation culture and history .Thank you so much - a highlight of our holiday .”

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Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 6-Hour Tour from Campbell River - Getting ready for an open zodiac boat
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Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 6-Hour Tour from Campbell River

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $251

Review of Campbell River’s 6-hour zodiac whale tour, with wildlife, lunch, hot drinks, floater suits, pricing, and practical tips.

“Our tour guide/boat captain, Becca. was very knowledgeable & interested that her passengers had a great experience We saw whales, porpoises, tide pools & had a magical experience with hundreds (?) of eagles fishing.”

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