The situation is fluid, but the health of our community is not, so please be patient over this time. Savour the salt and spice of the rugged west coast. Tofino whale watching videos and latest news articles. Evidently, last years whale watching trip on the bay of fundy was not enough to cure me of doing it all over again on the west coast. Featuring sea adventure tours, a private marina and onsite dining, this resort is set in clayoquot sound on the west side of vancouver island, 10 minutes walk from tofino town centre.
Our newlyrenovated 62room hotel and marina is located right in the heart of the communityyou can walk from your room to anywhere in downtown tofino. See photos and 3 tips from 180 visitors to jamies whaling station tofino. Paddle the unesco biosphere reserve with our unique and private paddle boarding experience. Tofino whale watching remote passages, tofino, british. Departs from tofino and holds 33 passengers equipped with a marine washroom, snack bar, inside heated seating and outdoor viewing decks. The offerings of tofino whale watching operators are as diverse as the companies. Welcome aboard our vessels tofino whale watching, bear. To look a whale right in the eye and feel the bonds of life common to us all can be an emotionally overwhelming and life changing experience. Tolles whale watching adventure tofino wildlife tours. Stay at this 3star businessfriendly hotel in tofino. Our property amenities, including fullservice marina and adventure centre were designed to reflect our passion for the west coast outdoor lifestyle. Remote passages whale watching tours from tofino, bc, vancouver island, canada. In small groups and guided by one of our experienced guides, this will be a unique wildlife experience.
A popular destination for visitors in the summer, tofinos population swells to many times its winter size. Tofino fishing tofino fishing charters have expert experienced guides here. Witness the migration of an estimated 20,000 grey whales through the west coast of tofino. The gray whale is the most common sighting here, most recognizable by its encrusted barnacles. Treat yourself to an unforgettable west coast adventure and step aboard our spacious 53 foot luxury motor yacht for. As tofino s newest marina, we are the only one on the west coast of vancouver island that can accommodate vessels up to. Marina west motel is a very unique west coast oceanfront resort that offers the perfect setting for whale watching, eco adventures, fishing, boating, beachcombing and much more. We have a strong sense of urgency and duty to the community. Dock at tofino s newest marina, conveniently located right in town.
We booked a whale watching cruise out of tofino and after getting kitted up in survival suits fit for the surface of mars, we got out on the water in a whaler with 2 suzuki 175 horse power outboard motors. Our fleet whale watching and adventure tours in tofino bc. Well take care of all your needs while you explore tough city. Whale watching in tofino with adventure tofino wildlife tours an exhilerating open ocean experience. Gray whale watching tofino, bc april 2014 duration. Tofino is a district of approximately 1,932 residents on the west coast of vancouver island in the.
Tofino bears, whales and hot springs tours the whale. Tofino and ucluelet are both oceanfront villages located on the west coast of vancouver island, 25 minutes apart by car. Bc ferries vacations offers unique vacation packages to tofino on vancouver island. Our eco adventure tours combine a learning atmosphere with the excitement of personal encounters with. In ucluelet, some companies offer tours featuring whale and wildlife watching in the broken group islands, which one of the 3 units of pacific rim national park long beach unit is between ucluelet and tofino, broken group islands is boat access only located betweeen ucluelet and tofino and the west coast trail, which is not accessible from. We must stay close to home if we want to keep our citizens safe. Tofino bus offers multiple daily departures to and from tofinoucluelet. Hot springs tours the whale centre located in tofino, british columbia has offered whale watching, bear watching, bird watching and hot springs tours in clayoquot sound to the ecominded explorer for over 33 years. Whale watching in tofino with jamies full time canada. Zodiac whale watching in tofino, british columbia, canada west coast. As the only marina accepting vessels up to feet on the west coast of vancouver island, we look forward to having you drop anchor with us. Orcas swimming through inlet at weigh west marina in tofino 2 metres from the docks.
Tofino boat chartersair charters explore clayoquot sound. Tofino retreat tofino resort and marina 2 nights from $309 cad. As tofinos newest marina, we are the only one on the west coast of vancouver island that can accommodate vessels up to. Whale, bear and yearround nature tours to barkley sound. Tofino whale watching whales and other wildlife love tofino. Save 62% off 2night whale watching getaway package for 2. Whale watching companies, index to charter operators. Tofino retreat tofino resort and marina standard queen room. A 53 ft cabin cruiser the longest cruise and most luxurious boat.
We are proud leaders in responsible whale watching, bear watching and wildlife viewing and have a strong passion for educating guests about the wonders and the fragility of clayoquot sound and tofino. Featuring sea adventure tours, a private marina and onsite dining, this resort is set in clayoquot sound on the west side of vancouver island, 10 minutes walk from tofino town center. Chesterman beach and clayoquot sound reflect the areas natural beauty and area attractions include alternative tofinos indoor climbing gym and tofino bike park. We also have 3 other semicovered vessels each with marine toilets, inside heated seating, panoramic views, and an outdoor viewing deck. Jamies whaling station and adventure centres, tofino. We invite you to cruise through our west coast eden. Whale watching tours in tofino, bc they dive, spout, breach, spyhop and lobtail. Popular attractions chesterman beach and tofino bike park are located nearby. Both places can have good whale watching depending on the time of year. Typically used for cruiser whale watching tours, and private charters. Jamies whaling station and adventure centres tofino. As the only fullservice resort on the inlet, the location is wellknown to locals and visitors alike, but the goal of this project was for every detail of the epic reinvention to.
Tofino surfing surfing waves for beginners and experts. Tofino offers plenty of outdoor adventures, and based at the comfortable tofino resort and marina, youll never lack for things to do. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. Zodiacs and larger boats with washrooms on board with trips from ucluelet or tofino. From exciting fast zodiac visits to the whales to more leisurely cruises on large comfortable vessels, also in combination to a visit to the hot springs. Whale watching tofino and ucluelet bc humpback, grays. They conduct research of the marine ecosystems, monitor marine life and promote public awareness of the marine environment in clayoquot sound. We went on a whale watching trip from the new adventure centre on site superb.
Kayaking and surfingboogie boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hikingbiking. These are all typical maneuvers you may expect to see while whale watching off the west coast of vancouver island. Remote passages brings many years of experience and a responsible approach to whale watching in tofino on the west coast. This vacation is ideal for anyone searching for the ultimate west coast experience, find it only 10 minute walk from tofino town centre. Whale watching tofino vs ucluelet tofino forum tripadvisor. Enjoy the boat ride out on the open pacific ocean in search for whales, sea lions, sea otters and other wildlife.
We offer a halfday whale watching program that travels to gray whale feeding areas near tofino, and a combination package which includes the thermal pools at hot springs cove. In october 2015, a whale watching vessel capsized off the coast of tofino. Join our whale watching tour on board our open zodiac. Wildlife, ocean, beautiful forests, hot springs and more. Tofino s newest marina with the only fullservice dock in town located right in town, our stateofthe art, fullservice marina is your home away from home. Our tofino whale watching, tofino bear watching and hot springs cove tours have a 48 hour cancellation policy. Choose from a range of vessels offered by our member outfitters, from the windinyourhair zodiac boat to a covered vessel. Tofino whale watching inc discover tofino bc canada. Whale watching in tofino, whale watching at remote.
There are two places to whale watch from the pacific rim. The whale centre, tofino, bc tofino whale watching, bear. Tofino retreat pacific sands resort bc ferries vacations. Right now, its time for you to experience the pacific rim whale fest with this amazing deal. Tofino whale, sea otter and walrus watching designside. West vancouver horseshoe bay to nanaimo departure bay. The district of tofino, tourism tofino, and the tofino chamber of commerce has asked visitors to follow the directive of the federal and provincial governments. The research station is very important to clayoquot sound. Dock at tofinos newest marina, conveniently located right in town. Enjoy the newly renovated rooms, jacks pub, and the greenroom diner, for your. Jamies whaling station tofino discover tofino bc canada.
The whale centre has over thirty years experience in sharing tofino and clayoqout sounds ecosystems with guests from all over the world. Pacific coastal airlines direct flights from vancouver south terminal to tofino airport yaz. Tofino marine tours, fishing charters and other tours. Marina west makes the perfect destination for your west coast getaway. Prime minister justin trudeau and his family have been catching some waves and some whale sightings in tofino this week after heading out. Below are a couple options to get you here in the shortest amount of time.
Flightseeing charters from island west resort marina in ucluelet harbour. Come experience the true west coast with our passionate team of west coast residents. If any cancellations are received, including a reduction in the passenger numbers, within 48 hours of the tour departure then the full amount of the reservation will be charged to the credit card used to secure the booking. Launching from tofino takes you into clayoquot sound. Whale watching tofino west coast aquatic safaris, tofino. View from wickinninnish beach, long beach unit, pacific rim national park 10 minutes by car from the whales tail. The marina west motel is a convenient hotel on the main road into tofino, with a beautiful waterfront location overlooking the marina.
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