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Vancouver Whale Watching Tours

About Us

Wild Whales Vancouver is Granville Island’s oldest
and best-known whale-watching company, with a
focus on marine conservation.

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(604) 699 - 2011

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Our Values

CONSERVATION

Wild Whales Vancouver is committed to ensuring the conservation of the marine ecosystem in the Salish Sea. We collect a conservation fee from all guests, which is donated directly toward research and conservation initiatives that benefit our local wildlife species and their natural habitats.

ADVENTURE

Each tour is different as the wildlife species we seek are completely unpredictable. Be sure to bring your sense of adventure! These immersive experiences are subject to whatever Mother Nature has to offer with regards to weather, wildlife encounters, and sea state among other variables that contribute to a truly “wild” adventure. Our goal is always to facilitate a fun and safe experience that will be remembered and cherished for years to come.

EDUCATION

All of our staff are passionate about sharing their knowledge with our guests. We feel lucky to have a platform that allows us to educate our guests about our local wildlife, and focus our tours on what our guests can do to live their lives as sustainably (and whale-friendly!) as possible. We believe in creating memories and a sense of wonder, in order to inspire some positive change in the way humans interact with nature.

Who We Are

CAPTAINS

Our captains are all certified by Transport Canada and experienced in manoeuvring vessels around marine wildlife in order to ensure excellent viewing opportunities while adhering to all legal whale watching guidelines. All of our captains have many years experience navigating the local waters and islands of the Salish Sea.

NATURALISTS

Each tour is professionally guided by one of our marine naturalists, who are all Transport Canada certified to be deckhands onboard our vessels as an additional safety precaution to our qualified captains. Our naturalists are all passionate about marine wildlife and conservation, and use their knowledge to facilitate our tours by sharing real-time insights on wildlife behaviour, local geography, and our fragile marine ecosystems.

NATURALISTS

Our wildlife guides have univeristy-level, scientific backgrounds and are passionate about marine wildlife and conservation. They are able to share real-time insights on the whales’ behaviour. Our guides keep up-to-date with the latest research in marine mammal biology and conservation and are happy to share their knowledge with guests from around the world.

Our Partners

Member of the Centre for Whale Research


Member of Wild Ocean Whale Society


Oceanwise Community Partner


Tourism Vancouver


Accredited by the Better Business Bureau


All staff are certified by Transport Canada to ensure the safety of our operations and our guests
EDUCATION & CONSERVATION
We are dedicated to protecting our Vancouver wildlife and planet. Our local whales are our family, and we know them by name!

For every ticket purchase, we donate $2 to one of the following conservation efforts:

Wild Whales Vancouver Center for Whale Research logo
Keta costal conservation logo
David Suzuki Foundation logo
BC waterfowl society
Ocean Wise logo
Hot Tip

Please look for the “ocean wise” symbol before purchasing seafood. Shopping ocean wise supports sustainable fishing practices.

EDUCATION & CONSERVATION
We are dedicated to protecting our Vancouver wildlife and planet. Our local whales are our family, and we know them by name!

For every ticket purchase, we donate $2 to one of the following conservation efforts:
Ocean Wise logo
Hot Tip

Please look for the “ocean wise” symbol before purchasing seafood. Shopping ocean wise supports sustainable fishing practices.

READ OUR TESTIMONIALS

“We were blown away. Not only did we see 4 humpback whales, 1 orca, a bald eagle and a ton of seals, we learned a lot about the marine ecosystem around Vancouver and the animals that call this place home. We’d highly recommend and will definitely be coming back.”

Jkiefn1 - Trip Advisor

“So glad we chose this team to experience the whale watch. […] If you have a desire to whale watch, there is no better group to give you the experience to remember!”

Reuvy - Trip Advisor

“We had near-perfect weather conditions on our journey out to through the Georgia Strait, and once we were approaching a calm Bay Area, […] our excellent guide told us our captain […] was charting the route of five Orcas. The next hour we experienced some of the most incredible moments of our lives as we watched the Orcas breach the water time and time again.”

Hammy Scotlan - Trip Advisor

“[Our guide and captain] were wonderful and made sure everyone was comfortable, safe, and they also spoke about the importance of conservation and respecting wildlife, which I loved. Tourism and people, in general, can be very harmful to local wildlife so I was very happy that Wild Whales Vancouver is doing their best to make a positive impact.”

Justice_1992 - Trip Advisor

“Best (Whale Watching) Company in Vancouver (and the whole world), for sure!! […] I have never written a review in my entire life before, but the performance of you guys and the love for what you are doing really motivated me to do so.”

OrWh201819 - Trip Advisor

I loved it! We saw two different pods of Orcas and got to see them successfully hunting. It was AMAZING!

Millicent S. - Yelp

We did the open air tour with Pascal and Aaron yesterday and all I can say is, Wow!! They did an amazing job educating us and finding every opportunity to let us see the whales and other wildlife in action. A truly unforgettable experience!! And cherry on top, a portion of your ticket goes to ocean conservation research. If you are visiting Vancouver or a local, this is a must do!!

Jeniece M. - Yelp

Such an amazing experience! If you are hesitating, JUST DO IT! To see these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat, with exceptionally brilliant and passionate guides, is an experience you won’t ever forget or regret!

Sarah N. - Yelp

MUST SEE!  Such a great experience. If you have never done this before you should go! We were so lucky to watch 2 humpbacks for close to an hour. It was amazing. Saw a couple more along the way. Also seals and a bald eagle.
The boat ride alone would have been worth the cost!

Angela L. - Trip Advisor

Got Orcas? My 20 year old son and I took a trip to Vancouver and decided that whale-watching had to be on our to-do list and this did not disappoint. Felicity, our guide and Aaron, our captain did a great job of navigating our trip to see 3 orcas that we followed for about an hour; such a spectacular thing to see out in the wild. We also saw seals sunning themselves on the rocks. I would definitely recommend this trip and this company.

Eileen K. - Trip Advisor

Best part of our Canadian holiday
Such an amazing trip, [it was the] best part of our Canadian holiday.
[…] Will recommend to anyone I know coming to Vancouver.

Kate F. - Trip Advisor

Would recommend, safe, respectful to people and wildlife, knowledgeable. Fabulous afternoon and a privilege to see Orca and Humpback whales doing their thing.

Janine H. - Trip Advisor