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Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

Come and meet the locals—the flippered, furred and feathered kind—on this guided 3.5-hour or more whale watching cruise with Eagle Wing Tours at Victoria’s Fisherman’s …More

Come and meet the locals—the flippered, furred and feathered kind—on this guided 3.5-hour or more whale watching cruise with Eagle Wing Tours at Victoria’s Fisherman’s...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$154
Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Hop aboard Salish Sea Eclipse – a high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamaran. This 95 passenger catamaran was engineered and built in Canada with the safety of …More

Hop aboard Salish Sea Eclipse – a high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamaran. This 95 passenger catamaran was engineered and built in Canada with the safety of...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$158
Summer Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel

Join us for an unforgettable whale watching experience in comfort and style. Step aboard our spacious covered vessels with heated cabins, comfortable seating, onboard washrooms, …More

Join us for an unforgettable whale watching experience in comfort and style. Step aboard our spacious covered vessels with heated cabins, comfortable seating, onboard washrooms,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$132
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour

Immerse yourself in BC's coastal wildlife as you travel through the gulf islands archipelago in search of killer whales (orcas), humpbacks, sea lions, porpoises, eagles, …More

Immerse yourself in BC's coastal wildlife as you travel through the gulf islands archipelago in search of killer whales (orcas), humpbacks, sea lions, porpoises, eagles,...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$183
Victoria Whale Watch Tour

Encounter majestic wildlife of the Salish Sea onboard our Ocean Cruiser departing from downtown Victoria's scenic inner harbour. No matter the time of day, be …More

Encounter majestic wildlife of the Salish Sea onboard our Ocean Cruiser departing from downtown Victoria's scenic inner harbour. No matter the time of day, be...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$138
Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour - Telegraph Cove

Cut through Johnstone Strait’s currents and navigate the Broughton archipelago aboard our semi-covered express cruiser - the Ocean Magic II, in search of native marine …More

Cut through Johnstone Strait’s currents and navigate the Broughton archipelago aboard our semi-covered express cruiser - the Ocean Magic II, in search of native marine...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$158
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat

Immerse yourself in BC's coastal wildlife as you travel through the gulf islands archipelago in search of killer whales (orcas), humpbacks, sea lions, porpoises, eagles, …More

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Immerse yourself in BC's coastal wildlife as you travel through the gulf islands archipelago in search of killer whales (orcas), humpbacks, sea lions, porpoises, eagles,...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$183
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

Explore the best of Victoria on this full-day guided tour from Vancouver! Travel in comfort through the city, then enjoy a scenic 90-minute BC Ferry …More

Explore the best of Victoria on this full-day guided tour from Vancouver! Travel in comfort through the city, then enjoy a scenic 90-minute BC Ferry...

13 hours Free Cancellation
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$209
Pickle Pub Crawl: Victoria Harbour Ferry Pub Crawl

The Pickle Pub Crawl isn't your typical pub crawl — you’ll travel between some of Victoria’s favourite waterfront pubs and restaurants aboard the city’s iconic …More

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The Pickle Pub Crawl isn't your typical pub crawl — you’ll travel between some of Victoria’s favourite waterfront pubs and restaurants aboard the city’s iconic...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$47
Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac

Explore the beauty of the Salish Sea and Vancouver Island's rugged coastline onboard a Zodiac! This 3-hour whale watching tour is perfect for people who …More

Explore the beauty of the Salish Sea and Vancouver Island's rugged coastline onboard a Zodiac! This 3-hour whale watching tour is perfect for people who...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$123
Vancouver Island Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure - Telegraph Cove

Nestled in Vancouver Island’s northern bounds, Telegraph Cove is an intimate haven for whale watchers and conservationists. A former fishing village, today Telegraph Cove plays …More

Nestled in Vancouver Island’s northern bounds, Telegraph Cove is an intimate haven for whale watchers and conservationists. A former fishing village, today Telegraph Cove plays...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$173
NEW Victoria Harbour Boat Tour with Live Tour Guide

Experience the tour that Victoria has been crying out for! We're thrilled to partner with the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority to bring you a wonderful …More

Experience the tour that Victoria has been crying out for! We're thrilled to partner with the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority to bring you a wonderful...

45 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation
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$33
Covered Boat Whale Watching 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River

Short on time but eager for an unforgettable wildlife experience? Our 4-hour tour is your perfect half-day introduction to the Salish Sea's rich marine life. …More

Short on time but eager for an unforgettable wildlife experience? Our 4-hour tour is your perfect half-day introduction to the Salish Sea's rich marine life....

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$224
Full Day Whale Watching - Zodiac from Campbell River

For the ultimate wildlife enthusiast, this 6-7 hour Zodiac expedition is the definitive adventure. Your full-day tour begins at our waterfront Float House, where you'll …More

For the ultimate wildlife enthusiast, this 6-7 hour Zodiac expedition is the definitive adventure. Your full-day tour begins at our waterfront Float House, where you'll...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$312
Vancouver Island: Half-Day Kayak Tour from Telegraph Cove

The tour route provides our guides with the opportunity to share their knowledge of the area, as well as interpret intertidal creatures and plants. If …More

The tour route provides our guides with the opportunity to share their knowledge of the area, as well as interpret intertidal creatures and plants. If...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$138
Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure

Join us as we head out in search of marine wildlife in the waters of British Columbia on this 3-hour whale-watching adventure in Victoria! Hop …More

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Join us as we head out in search of marine wildlife in the waters of British Columbia on this 3-hour whale-watching adventure in Victoria! Hop...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$149
Parksville Sunset Whale and Wildlife Adventure

We offer small personal tour groups, marine wildlife photography specialists and longer tours to ensure the best encounters with the whales and wildlife. We focus …More

We offer small personal tour groups, marine wildlife photography specialists and longer tours to ensure the best encounters with the whales and wildlife. We focus...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$166
Victoria Bites and Sights Walking plus Ferry

Discover Victoria through its food, drinks and history on a walking tour combining the city's must-see sights with local flavours. Explore the Inner Harbour, Chinatown, …More

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Discover Victoria through its food, drinks and history on a walking tour combining the city's must-see sights with local flavours. Explore the Inner Harbour, Chinatown,...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$72
Vancouver Island: 2-Hour Guided Kayak Tour from Telegraph Cove

Discover the stunning beauty of the Pacific Northwest on a 2-hour guided kayak tour around the idyllic islands and coves of Telegraph Cove. Suitable for …More

Discover the stunning beauty of the Pacific Northwest on a 2-hour guided kayak tour around the idyllic islands and coves of Telegraph Cove. Suitable for...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$91
Victoria Marine Wildlife Tour

Discover why British Columbia is one of the best places in the world to see whales and other marine wildlife on this 3-4+ hour tour …More

Discover why British Columbia is one of the best places in the world to see whales and other marine wildlife on this 3-4+ hour tour...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (390)
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$134

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