Explore the water of the salish sea and strait of georgia with an experienced guide who tells you interesting facts about sea life as you search for killer whales, humpback whales, seals, sea lions, and sea birds. Has anyone been whale watching in october and more importantly did you see any whales any recommendations. The location of wild whales on granville island is convenient. Tour takes 36 hours depends on the whale situation. The wild whales experience begins by offering unparalleled views of the vancouver city skyline from english bay. Our 2018 whale watching seas a new whale watching season is here.
Gray whale migration passes vancouver island vancouver. Getting to stanley park and granville island vancouver. Falls du noch mehr abenteuer suchst, kannst du eine whale watching tour oder. Nearby vancouver island is home to a resident pod of nearly 100 orcas and small pods of transient orcas that travel north from baja to alaska along the coastline. Board one of our four vessels at vancouvers unique and historic granville island.
Number one on anyones list of top things to do at granville island is the public market. Whale watching in vancouver, canada the ultimate guide. Roger obayashi, a local familyman from richmond, bc, spent many years working as a fisherman and skipper before founding wild whales vancouver. Become more familiar with whales and other marine life on this whale watching tour from granville island in vancouver. Youll see orca whales, migrating humpback whales and much more. The peninsula was once an industrial manufacturing area, but today it is a hotspot for vancouver tourism and entertainment. The majestic orca has long been the proud symbol of our incredible city. I have been here twice and both times i have been spoken to condescendingly and ignored.
Rich in culture, the area is known for its colorful artistic community including a large array of. A marine naturalist will guide your tour helping to point out areas of interest and provide tips for seeing wildlife. Departing from downtown vancouver granville island aboard a. False creek is a short inlet in the heart of vancouver. Choose a seat indoors and peer out through the floor to ceiling windows or sit out on the open deck for an open air view. Southern vancouver island is the best place to see whales in the wild. Stay on the bus until west 2nd avenue at anderson st. Our whale watching tour focuses on magnificent orcas killer whales and majestic humpback whales, and other marine wildlife such as porpoises, sea lions, seals and bald eagles. My wife and i had a terrific time for her 40th birthday faith is a natural at guiding, informing, entertaining, and can drive the heck out of the boat. Our granville island location offers seadoos, boat tours, kayaks and paddle boards. Come on in and join us out on the water for an amazing adventure. Listen as your trained naturalist guide explains the dynamics of the surrounding ecosystem. Prince of whales is the largest and most environmentally sustainable whale watching and ecoadventure company operating out of both victoria and vancouver.
Mighty white and black orcas aka killer whales are one of the main attractions in the area. We have been avidly watching whale reports and sightings over. Prince of whales whale watching vancouver all you need. Once off the bus, you will see the sign for granville island on your left hand side. Vancouver whale watch provides passengers with the adventure of a lifetime through excellent customer. Book your tickets online for granville island, vancouver. Watch for orcas, humpback whales, seals, and other marine wildlife on a whale watching tour from granville island. Even get the chance to visit the famous granville island and explore the local shops and restaurants. Stanely park, downtown, chinatown and most of the citys major attractions are easy to get to without a car. Ultimate day tour to victoria bcs best whale watching. Said the whale met lucky fans on a chartered yacht in granville island not only does said the whale love playing in vancouver, but a great deal of their music is inspired from places around the city. Huge kudos to faith and the rest of the crew at vancouver water adventures.
It was named by george henry richards during his hydrographic survey of 185663. Wild whales vancouver is granville island s oldest and bestknown whale watching company. Granville island is really a village, on an island obviously, in the middle of world city vancouver. Granville island is one of the citys most popular attractions. Thats the direct bus to granville island from your hotel. Granville island activities granville island hotel. Nanaimo to granville island 5 ways to travel via plane. Enjoy the breathtaking island world of the canadian pacific coast, located between vancouver and the mainland and finish with a visit to granville island. British columbia is so fortunate to have a multitude of wildlife that call this land and surrounding ocean home. There is a chance of seeing a number of different species of whales including resident and transient orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, and gray whales in addition to other wildlife including but not limited to seals, sea lions, bald eagles, cormorants, and the race rocks. Wild whales vancouver is located 5 to 10 minutes from most hotels in the downtown area with easy access to granville island.
Orca whale watch at vancouver island in september 2009. Go fish vancouver, british columbia seafood restaurant. Top things to do at granville island in vancouver, bc. It was also a thrill to come upon a small island where harbor seals were taking refuge from their orca predators. Vancouver whale watching tour from granville island 2020. I guess the fish n chips are ok but certainly not good enough to wait in line to be disrespected, especially with all the great seafood on granville island. We had a great time on our trip, and id recommend vancouver whale watch to any other groups, definitely. North vancouver to granville island 5 ways to travel via. I was able to walk there from downtown vancouver, and then up a hill to catch a bus home.
Departing from granville island in downtown vancouver, the wild whales experience allows you to observe the diverse wildlife of the pacific coast in their natural habitat. This will take about 25 minutesthe ferry is not part of the public system so you have to pay you can do a nice little tour of false creek on the ferry system2 companies operating. Whether its half day whale watching, or whale watching and a trip to the beautiful butchart gardens on our ultimate day tour, we are perfectly able to match a tour to your desires. Travelling and fishing up the stunning bc coast was when roger first discovered his fascination with nature. Our mission we aspire to be the best whale watching company in the area by.
Gloves and a warm hat for cooler days toques are available for purchase in our office. It is home to a bustling public market, a huge range of artist studios, live entertainment venues, and excellent waterfront dining. George richards named false creek during his survey of the coast in the mid19th century. Following a public notice of opportunity, we are pleased to introduce you to the members of the seven person granville island s first council, who are composed of citizens from the local community who bring combined expertise in the areas of ar. Vancouver whale watching safari lotus tour land company since. Explore the waters off the coast of british columbia on this whale watching tour to see killer whales, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, porpoises, marine birds and more. Board one of our four vessels at vancouver s unique and historic granville island. Situated on false creek, this hotel has outstanding views, boardwalk promenades and is of a contemporary design featuring deluxe one of kind room accommodations. Granville island granville islandfalse creek vancouver. Times are tough for the travel community right now. See whales and other marine wildlife on a whale watching tour in vancouver. Departing from granville island in downtown vancouver, the wild whales experience allows you to observe whales and the diverse wildlife of the pacific coast in their natural habitat.
Has anyone been whale watching in october and more importantly did you see any whales. A reusable water bottle, you can fill up with cold water in our office before boarding, dont worry if you dont have one, we provide complimentary bottled water. A light snack or lunch, which can be purchased at the granville island public market. Also, on granville island are yoga studios, whale watching tours, and boat, kayak, standup paddleboard, and jet ski rentals. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle. Tripadvisor whale watching tour from granville island in. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching.
Yearround pay parking is coming to all of vancouvers granville island starting in the summer of 2019, visitors to the popular destination will have to pay to park in all public parking stalls. Watch orcas, gray, andor humpback whales in their natural habitat on this highspeed whalewatching safari along the british columbia shoreline. However, it also functions as a vital transportation link that will connect you to many of the vancouver s main attractions and best beaches. On the west side of the island there are the adventure vendors places where you can rent kayaks or board a boat for a whale watching adventure. For example, one whale from j pod a resident killer whale is named princess angeline j17 and one whale from a transient pod is named stanley t123a. May until october is the prime time to see the southern pod of resident orcas feeding on. Dec 14, 2009 granville island is a small island and shopping district in vancouver, british columbia. Whale watching from granville island vancouver message. Whale watching tour from granville island in vancouver. Prince of whales operates whale watching tours from granville island.
Granville island was a cool spot to visit on our vancouver trip, however, being the start of a month long canadaalaska adventure, we did not have the opportunity to purchase goods. Our 2018 whale watching seas apr 10 2018, 0 comments. A third alternative for getting to granville island. From city pursuits like cooking classes, museums, galleries, to outdoor thrills like whale watching, white water rafting, ziptrekking, to shopping and the theatre, there is never a shortage of activities to take in and explore in and around vancouver. Your journey will offer you unparalleled views of downtown vancouver as you maneuver along the strait of georgia. While traveling along the south side of the burrard inlet, he thought. Bring your carryon luggage to granville island where your 1way transportation between vancouver and victoria begins.
Our granville island location vancouver water adventures. An indoor market featuring a fascinating assortment of colourful food and produce stores, showcasing handcrafted products and the very finest in unique gifts. Granville island vancouver 2020 all you need to know. You can also take a longer walk along the seawall path that goes around false creek andor over the burrard street bridge and then along the waterfront on the south side to the island. Whale sighting chances are at a high probability of 85 percent. The marine life in the waters of bc is abundant and diverse, but there is no greater creature than the mighty whale. Destination activities and attractions for everyone on granville island. If you are coming from the city, you can walk over the granville street bridge the island is right under the bridge and then loop around to get on to the island. The granville island public market is the jewel in the island s crown. Gray whale migration passes vancouver island gray whale off vancouver island, british columbia, canada each spring, some 20,000 gray whales travel passed the western shore of vancouver island, british columbia, en route to their summer feeding grounds in the bering sea and chukchi sea. Vancouver s famous seawall is the undeniably the citys outdoor recreational hub.
Vancouver, british columbia, canada westjet official site. Stroll along the beaches, follow the seawall to the worldfamous stanley park or take the boardwalk to granville island public market where youll find delicious fare and unique gifts from local vendors. Its not really used as intercity transit unless youre heading into east van. Granville island and coal harbour are popular spots for whale watching tours to depart from, since. British columbia is home to dozens of whale species, 23 to be exact, according to the vancouver aquarium. Granville island experience, vancouver british columbia. Granville island is a peninsula and shopping district in vancouver, british columbia, canada. Whale watching from vancouver to victoria prince of. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Boat, kayak, seadoo, sup tours and rentals vancouver water. There are 5 ways to get from north vancouver to granville island by ferry, subway, bus, taxi or car. Honestly, you will probably not find a use for the skytrain it connects downtown vancouver with the eastern suburbs. Vancouver whale watching tour from granville island. Whale watching from granville island vancouver forum.
Orca whale watching vancouver island canada youtube. As you head out to explore our coastal islands, youll search for dolphins, porpoises, seals, otters, sea lions, bald eagles and more on your way to whales. Granville island also has the highest concentration of live theatres in vancouver, which showcase everything from musicals and improvisational theatre which i highly recommend to locally written pieces. Worth a trip if you are interested in purchasing or eating at a food market, otherwise i wouldnt. With a lot of fantastic orcajumps, it was a great experience. Our location wild whales vancouver is situated on granville island, a 510 minute taxi ride from most downtown hotels. Prince of whales is the largest and most environmentally sustainable whalewatching and ecoadventure company operating out of both victoria and vancouver. The yearround mild weather makes vancouver an ideal place for any outdoor activity. With the option to choose between speedy zodiac boats, semicovered vessels, and an open whale boat, you can customize the outing to your preferences. How to go whale watching from vancouver explore bc. It is located across false creek from downtown vancouver under the south end of the granville street bridge. Prince of whales is focused on sharing the beautiful and breathtaking coastal waters of british columbia, its vibrant wildlife, and its rich history.
There are 5 ways to get from nanaimo to granville island by plane, subway, ferry, bus, car or car ferry. We are travelling to vancouver the first weekend in october and would like to make a whale watching trip, preferably from granville island. Part 1 whale watching from vancouver to victoria 7. Established in 20, wild whales is granville island s pioneer whale watching company, providing exceptional experiences for every kind of adventurer.
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