Multi-Day and Packaged Wildlife Viewing Tours

Embark on an extraordinary getaway to Vancouver Island North with Coastal Rainforest Safaris, Sea Wolf Adventures, and the Kwa’lilas Hotel. Our exclusive package marries exhilarating wildlife encounters with the comfort of premier accommodations, creating a deeply enriching experience that connects you with the natural world. This unforgettable journey promises not just sights, but memories that will last a lifetime.

Two night packages

From May 30 to October 4, 2026

$1295 CAD per person / double occupancy
$1575 CAD per person / single occupancy

September Wildlife Spectacular

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Our four day journey takes us through stunning island passages, ancient rainforests, remote inlets, and open ocean, exploring a variety of marine habitats. We’ll search for sea otters, humpback whales, orcas, minke whales, Steller sea lions, and — if we’re fortunate — rarer marine species and terrestrial mammals. Early September often offers the most diverse wildlife viewing of the season, as many species are actively feeding, migrating, or preparing for seasonal transitions.

Four Days and Five Nights

September 6 to 10, 2026
September 13 to 17, 2026

Double Occupancy: $3950
Single Occupancy: $4650

Kurz vor Ende der Saison noch eine Tour gebucht und es nicht bereut. Der erfahrene Skipper und Tourführer hat einen Super Job gemacht. Wir konnten viele Tiere, mit dem nötigen Abstand, beobachten. Darunter auch einige Buckelwale und Seelöwen. Es wurde viel interessantes Wissen vermittelt und die 6 Stunden sind wie im Flug vergangen. Mit dem kleinen, wendigen Boot konnte flexibel auf Wal-Sichtungen reagieren werden und Dank entsprechender Kleidung blieben wir dennoch warm und trocken. Der angeboten Lunch, im Preis enthalten, war auch sehr lecker. Also eine klare Empfehlung. Viele Erfolg für die nächsten Saison.
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Matthias G.
10/07/2025

Coastal Rainforest Safaris: A Journey in Living Well Some experiences give you a quick thrill; others stay with you forever because they remind you what it means to really live well. That’s what a day with Coastal Rainforest Safaris feels like—not just a tour, but a chance to flourish in the best sense of the word.
The guides are the heart of it. They’re professional, safe, and deeply knowledgeable, yet also warm and welcoming. They balance everything beautifully: giving you enough time with the whales, otters, and eagles so you feel immersed, but never making the day feel rushed or dragged out.
It’s more than sightseeing. The team helps you connect—by sharing stories about the wildlife, the ocean, and the First Nations lands you’re traveling through. You don’t just see incredible animals; you come away with a deeper respect for the place and its rhythms.
And what truly makes it special is the feeling of care on our full day bird tour. You sense it in the way they look after every guest, the way they respect the environment, and the way they create moments, for instance, like eating lunch while orcas call in the background—that you’ll never forget.
In the end, this isn’t just a trip on the water. It’s an experience that builds into who you are: joyful, meaningful, and lasting. If you’re looking for more than just a tour, they went above and beyond to get us out to that island, despite the rough conditions, and stayed out longer because the weather was great. If you want an adventure that leaves you better for having taken it, Coastal Rainforest Safaris is exactly where you’ll find it. And yes, it was so good that we went back for more.
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AndyCMartin
10/02/2025
Absolutely amazing! Loved seeing the animals This was an amazing experience for my husband and I. The guides were so knowledgeable, kind and patient. We saw many humpbacks, sea otters, sea lions, eagles and many other birds. While I am not knowledgeable on all the birds - we learned so much about them while on this tour. I was also grateful for Tyler sharing his heritage and culture with us.
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Jessie_Anne_WW
9/30/2025

Great cultural and natural experience Tom and Tyler were experienced, informative and really nice to spend the day with.
Lots of whales and sea otter viewing but also eagles, herons, seals and a black bear.
It’s beautiful coast and islands. Tyler explained some areas of cultural and historical significance to his family and how they are working on various projects on their lands.

It’s remote but you’re on the only tour in the area so not chasing around with other people.

Highly recommend!
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Traveler43341610036
9/29/2025
A great day out on the water A great day out very professionally run by Andrew and Tyler. Saw multiple whales, otters, sea lions, eagles and huge variety of seabirds. Weather wet at times but kit supplied warm and waterproof and we had a dry interval at lunchtime. Food excellent and trip highly recommended
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NWeatsout
9/27/2025

Wir hatten eine wundervolle Tour mit vielen Otter Begegnungen und Humpback whales. Sehr nettes Team. Können wir sehr empfehlen.
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Sandra K.
9/26/2025
Absolutely phenomenal experience doing the Sea Otter and Whale Watching Tour this September with Coastal Rainforest Safaris! Our guides were knowledgeable and friendly, sharing so much of their culture and experiences with us throughout the tour. We were served excellent food that was made by a local cafe and met all of my dietary restrictions with care, as I am celiac and have a slew of other allergies as well. We never felt rushed or pressured with time, and they really followed our lead around what we wanted to see and spend time with over the course of the day. I felt very safe and taken care of in their hands, and we had the chance to see the most incredible amount of wildlife as they took us to special areas around Northern Vancouver Island and the surrounding waters, islands, and protected bays. I would highly recommend this tour company to anyone wanting to get an intimate and powerful experience of the beautiful culture, nature and wildlife that BC has to offer. Thank you for the most wonderful adventure!
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Veronika S.
9/22/2025

Highly recommended AJ and Will provided a knowledgeable and informative trip. We saw many humpback whales, sea otters, seals and sea lions. A 5 star day ✨️
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Culture66927180516
9/12/2025
1st time here n huuwoooowww!!!! God's creation welcomed us all around 🙏 🙌 ☺️ Breaching 🐋 🐳 Humpback whales, porpoises, sea lions , seal 🦭 💙, eagles , sea otters , bear 🐻 It's been a pleasure 🙏 meeting u Thomas and Will Appreciate every info you shared in the tour 🙏 🙌 ✨️ They made us comfortable throughout the tour and we had good lunch 🙌🙏 God bless 🙌 🙏 you and the team.
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A c.
9/10/2025

Amazing Day! Outstanding! I have never seen so much hard to find wildlife in my life. We saw otters, eagles, sea lions, harbor seals, Dall’s porpoises, and an entire group of humpback whales we watched for at least 45 minutes. The custom designed boat was surprisingly comfortable and the gourmet deli lunch was delicious. The First Nations guides and staff made this the most memorable wildlife tour of my life!
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ShellyH350
9/08/2025
Porpoise, sea otters, stellar seals, humpback whales, eagles and even a great lunch! Excellent! Jamie greeted us cheerfully and helped us get started with warm pants and float jacket. We then met our captain and guide who took us to the boat and we saw all the sea life we could have hoped for and then some! A highlite was all the humpback wales! It was a memorable day and worth every penny spent for the trip. Thanks for a great day
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TMLJM2
9/07/2025

Geweldige tocht gehad met AJ en Tyler. Veel wildlife gezien. Van zeeleeuw tot humpback whales. Veel informatie gehad van twee goede gidsen. Inclusief een heerlijke lunch. Echte aanrader!
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Patrick D.
9/06/2025
An incredible day with great knowledgeable guides and a great lunch but the stars of the show were the wildlife. We saw numerous birds including king fishers, herons and bald eagles Sea lions in fantastic voice and numerous playful otters posing for photos. A black bear looking for food on one of the beaches and numerous humpback whales. At one point the whales were on all sides of the boat, sometimes coming to the surface 3 at a time. A must do trip and a great excuse to visit Port Hardy.
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Mick H.
9/05/2025

Great experience of wild tour highly recommend. Professional tour. In order to let us see more, the tour guide made a special detour to Hope Island, which was a real unforgettable experience.
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KENT C.
9/03/2025
highly recommend. Professional tour. In order to let us see more, the tour guide made a special detour to Hope Island, which was a real unforgettable experience.
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KENT C.
9/03/2025

We had a great day with AJ and Tyler. Saw many humpbacks, otter, sea lions, and bald eagles. Plus AJ pursued some transient orcas through the fog and got us unforgettable views of these whales on the move. We did the 2 day package deal with Sea Wolf Adventures in Port McNeill and the CRS tour was far superior, I would have been satisfied with it alone.
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Amy L.
9/01/2025
Excellent adventure This is an awesome adventure. The staff was GREAT. And we saw so so so many animals! Black bear, and fox on the beach, lots of whales and otters, eagles and seals
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Elisabeth H.
8/31/2025

Great tour, saw lots of orcas, humpbacks, sea otters, seals, sea lions and bald eagles! Guides were very knowledgeable and the lunch was very good. Highly recommended!
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Brian D.
8/30/2025
Such a magical once in a lifetime experience!! Our guide Thomas was absolutely exceptional! He had so much knowledge of the animals, the eco system and the history of the land. We saw SO many humpbacks, sea lions, otters, a bears, and countless cool birds! Thank you a thousand times!
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Holly D.
8/29/2025

Una giornata meravigliosa panorama stupendo avvistamenti di orche balene foche aquile.... Guide competenti e simpatiche attrezzatura completa di mura binocolo cappelli occhiali barca moderna e potente. Pranzo buono il che non è male. Consiglio
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Enrico G.
8/26/2025
These folks know how to take great care in all that they do. WHALES, OTTERS, SEA LIONS, SEALS, EAGLES AND A FEW SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCES made for a great day.
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Randy Z.
8/23/2025

Great trip. Great job getting us to see whales. Great lunch. Great boat and driver Highly recommend
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G S.
8/22/2025
Great tour We had a great trip.. AJ did a great job finding whales. And telling us about where we were. The boat was.great, and the lunch. We'll worh it.
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Mobile673394
8/21/2025

Awesome day on the water. what an incredible day of seeing orcas, humpback, sea lions, seals, sea otters, porpoises and even a bear. thank you 😊
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Karen R.
8/21/2025
A truly memorable experience! My daughter (10) and I went out on the Sea Otters and Whales tour with Coastal Rainforest Safaris as part of the Whales, Otters and Grizzly Bears package, including a day trip with Sea Wolf Adventures to see Grizzly Bears and a stay at Kwa’lilas Hotel in Port Hardy. The entire package was excellent and I would definitely recommend adding the extra day tour with Sea Wolf.

Our day out with Coastal Rainforest Safaris with Andrew and William, and Jamie who helped us prepare for our tour, was a once in a lifetime day! I cannot speak highly enough of the attentive service, the attention to detail and their respectful attitudes towards the guests and also the wildlife we were fortunate enough to see!

The wildlife here is abundant, and the opportunity to be out in this serene wilderness is truly a gift for which I will feel blessed and remember for the rest of my life. This was a lifetime dream come true!
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MuzRecel
8/18/2025

A real sea safari with seeing the big5 of Vancouver Island A great xperience. Seen Orca’s, Otters w/pups, Whales, Dolfins, Eagles all nearby. Comfi ride thx to boat&Cpt. Andrew
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P K.
8/17/2025
Great day on the water We had a wonderful day on the water with Coastal Rainforest Safaris. Both Taylor our guide and Gabe the driver were exceptionally professional, safe and knowledgeable. We saw a black bear , whales, otters, sea lions and were very lucky to watch wolves during lunch.
Altogether an outstanding day and I would definitely go again when we are next in the area.
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Annaandsteve
8/14/2025

Fantastic wildlife tour in Port Hardy A wonderful experience thanks to super management and service from the guides. We saw humpbacks, sea otters, sea lions and had the great pleasure and surprise of spending lunch watching a sea wolf family on the beach.
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Karen R.
8/14/2025
Don’t miss out on this Fantastic experience, highly recommend these guys. Friendly, very knowledgeable reception and guides, great lunch, fabulous area. Definitely would go again.
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Lee S.
8/12/2025

Great Trip Great tour. Lots of animal sightings and a great guide. Thomas had a lot of detailed knowledge about the wildlife but also the indigenous culture.
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Ralf K.
8/08/2025
Amazing experience! Saw humpback whales, seals, sea lions, and sea otters. Thomas was an excellent guide and driver!
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Tyler R.
8/07/2025

An amazing experience! An amazing experience from start to finish! Will and Thomas were fantastic guides, super friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the wildlife and the area. We were lucky to see several humpback whales, adorable otters, and so many other fascinating animals. The 5–6 hours honestly flew by! A magical tour we’ll never forget. Highly recommended!
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Charlotte R.
8/06/2025
Epic day with Coastal Rainforest Safaris What an amazing day!
Thank you for letting us visit your lands and enjoy the beauty and natural bounty of the waters around Port Hardy.
Thomas and Tyler were engaging, knowledgeable and dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the area.
We saw so much. Numerous Humpback whales, Stellar Sea Lions, Harbour Seals, Bald Eagles, Sea Otters, Dall's Porpoise, so many sea birds and the beauty of the area.
We were very well looked after and were provided with a lovely light lunch in the most amazing location.
Would recommend to all.
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Paul G.
8/04/2025

Amazing What a fantastic day we had with our 2 guides at the sea otter and whale watching tour.
We will never forget this trip. We saw Orcas, Humpback Whales, a Minke Whale, Porpoises, Sea Otter, Sea Lions, Bold Eagles, lots of birds and and and but especially the knowledge of our Tourguides made the day so very special. We learned so much about wildlife and the history of this amazing and so beautiful region.
Eating a delicious lunch in between the sound of the Orcas was incredible.
The boat is very comfortable, no problem sitting there for over 6 hours.
Thank you so much for the super cool tour we had with you.
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Evelyn S.
7/31/2025
What a fantastic day we had with our 2 guides at the sea otter and whale watching tour. We will never forget this trip. We saw Orcas, Humpback Whales, a Minke Whale, Porpoises, Sea Otter, Sea Lions, Bold Eagles, lots of birds and and and but especially the knowledge of our Tourguides made the day so very special. We learned so much about wildlife and the history of this amazing and so beautiful region. Eating a delicious lunch in between the sound of the Orcas was incredible. The boat is very comfortable, no problem sitting there for over 6 hours. Thank you so much for the super cool tour we had with you.
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Das S.
7/31/2025

Wir hatten gestern die Sea Otter Viewing and Whale Watching Tour gemacht und waren sehr begeistert. Die Crew war super nett und hat sehr ausführlich Hintergründe erklärt und Informationen zu den verschiedenen Tierarten gegeben. Wir haben alles gesehen, was die Tierwelt auf dem Wasser zu bieten hat. Lunch war auch super. Insgesamt eine sehr schöne Tour. Vielen Dank an Thomas und Zac!!!
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Ma M.
7/30/2025
A very nice tour. Extremely friendly. We had the best whale watching trip here. The boat has padded seats, so you don't feel any hard jolts in your back. We highly recommend this tour. Keep up the good work, you are a top team!
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Dani e.
7/29/2025

Fabulous Experience We saw so many whales! Lots of other amazing creatures, too. The boat was very comfortable. Thomas (guide) and Gabe (driver) were respectful of the wild life and very knowledgeable about this area. The lunch provided was nutritious and delicious! Exceptional value. Highly recommend.
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Tracy H.
7/11/2025
I dont know how to put in words how amazing this tour was. Picture if you will sitting in a boat on the ocean that is perfectly calm, eating a delicious lunch (with home baked cookies) that is packed by coastal, with whales and porpoises popping up all around the boat coming so close. This trip was a core memory for sure, can't recommend it enough. I did the 6 hour sea otter and whale tour, I actually lost track of how many whales we saw. Additionally we were able to see lots of sea otters, porpoises, sea lions, seals and bald eagles. Our tour guides for the day were AJ and Thomas and they were so wonderful! Funny and full of knowledge, made for such an incredible day. It's worth the money, just do it!
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Carmen B.
7/10/2025

WOW, what a wonderful experience this was! I do not hestitate recommending this trip. The tour we originally booked was postponed a day due to weather conditions so we decided to book the Whale and Sea Otter trip on the vacant day. Thomas and AJ were our guides and they were so informative and knowledgeable. Thomas shared the Indigenous peoples history of the Islands with us as well which I appreciated so much. The second trip, Puffins and Seabirds was a longer trip with guides Andrew, Will and Scottie, equally as great as the previous day's guides. Not only did we see both species of Puffins, we also saw Humpback, Orca, Minke whales and many species of birds including the Black-footed Albatros. We were also lucky to be a part of the rare bird sighting of a King Eider Duck. One never knows what is going to show up! It was an amazing day. Both day trips provided us with many sightings of just about everything. We were not disappointed. The lunch was delicious and both hot and cold drinks were provided. The seats were comfortable and our safety was always a priority. Bathroom breaks were provided on the facilities on board. The company is very respectful of keeping distance from the birds and mammals.
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Arlana P.
7/09/2025

Port Hardy Whale Watching and Sea Otter Viewing Tours

We are located in Port Hardy at the north end of Vancouver Island.

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Sea otter viewing, whale watching, and wildlife viewing boat tours from Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

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*** 2026 Pelagic Birding Tour Dates Announced! ***⁠
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Looking to head offshore in search of rare seabirds and marine life? Join us for an unforgettable full-day Pelagic Birding Adventure departing Port Hardy on September 5 & 19, 2026.⁠
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We’ll explore along the continental shelf edge and deep offshore canyons where albatrosses, shearwaters, storm-petrels, jaegers, and whales are often spotted. ⁠
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Departures are very limited — don’t miss your chance to experience one of Canada’s most unique birding expeditions!⁠
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📣 New 2026 Tour Announcement!⁠
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September Wildlife Spectacular⁠
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Join us for an unforgettable 4-day marine wildlife expedition during one of the most active times of year on the BC coast! 🌿⁠
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This exclusive small-group tour (just 8 guests) explores remote inlets, protected passages, open ocean, and deep-water canyons in search of incredible wildlife — from sea otters, humpback whales, and orcas to Steller sea lions, seabirds, and even rarer species like northern fur seals or sperm whales.⁠
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🐋 Highlights include:⁠
✨ Peak wildlife season — the most diverse sightings of the year⁠
🚤 Full days on the water aboard our custom RHIBs⁠
📸 Fantastic photo opportunities with plenty of space onboard⁠
🌊 Offshore pelagic adventure (conditions permitting!)⁠
🏨 Five nights in Port Hardy at @hotel19_porthardy⁠
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September is one of the best times to experience BC’s wild coast — don’t miss it!⁠
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Limited to only 8 participants.⁠
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September 2026 Whales, Otters & Grizzly Bears package tours are now available to book online (as is the rest of the summer). Secure your spots early for this bucket-list adventure!⁠
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September is one of the best times of year to experience the incredible wildlife of northern Vancouver Island. Join us for unforgettable encounters with humpback whales, sea otters, Steller sea lions, and grizzly bears.⁠
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This unique package features three Indigenous-owned companies:⁠
🏨 Two nights at the @kwalilashotelporthardy
🐋 🦦⁠ A Sea Otter & Whale Watching tour with @coastalrainforestsafaris 🦦⁠
🐻 A full day of grizzly bear viewing with @seawolfadventures

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📣 This is the final weekend of our Sea Otter & Whale Watching tours for the season!⁠
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It’s been an incredible year on the water — with countless memorable wildlife encounters and enthusiastic guests joining us from near and far. 🦦🐋⁠
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✨ A few spaces are still available on our last two tours — don’t miss your chance to join us for one final adventure before we wrap up for the year!⁠
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We’re still seeing lots of sea otters, humpback whales, Steller sea lions, and birds on our tours.⁠
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Great photo from a recent trip by @wildlifethroughsimonslens

"This is an image I’ve been trying to capture for a while now. Usually sea otters are quite shy, ducking under the water at the sight of a boat. We were fortunate enough to have this mother and cub curiously swim alongside us while we cruised along the shoreline. Most otters are photographed in the open ocean, so getting to have them set against the dark water (caused by reflecting the island vegetation) was really special!"
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A few of the Northern Resident Killer Whales we encountered on our August 16th Sea Otter & Whale Watching tour.⁠
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We first came across the A34 matriline early in the morning as they foraged and slowly moved west. Not long after, we spotted the A24s a few miles away heading east. Later still, we encountered a large group of orcas milling about — including R4, a remarkable 60-year-old grandmother.⁠
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A sea otter relaxing in a kelp bed during our August 16th Sea Otter and Whale Watching tour. ⁠
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A couple of humpback whales diving during our August 16th tour.⁠
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Always an incredible sight to watch these gentle giants feed and travel through our waters.⁠
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🌧️ August 14th brought some much-needed rain — and an unforgettable day on our Sea Otter & Whale Watching trip.⁠
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In addition to sea otters and humpback whales, we encountered around 40 Northern Resident Killer Whales from all three clans — the A, G, and R clans. We were able to identify a number of the As and Gs, but the Rs are so rarely seen in our area that we reached out to our friends at @BayCetology to help with IDs.⁠
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A mother sea otter and her older pup gave us a curious look on yesterday’s Sea Otter & Whale Watching tour. ⁠
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Pups stay with their mothers for 7–8 months before they’re weaned, learning how to dive, groom their dense fur, and find food — often while hitching a ride on mom’s belly.⁠
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🎥 Early morning magic. A pod of orcas gliding through calm waters during a private tour charter last week. The morning light and quiet seas made it an unforgettable start to the day. ⁠
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Why do some sea otters have cut or bloodied noses?⁠
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It’s not from clumsiness or fights over food — it’s part of their courtship.⁠
During mating, male sea otters will often grasp the female’s nose and face with their teeth to hold on in the water. This can leave temporary cuts, scrapes, and sometimes a little bleeding.⁠
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Sea otters can mate year-round in our area, so we see “love bites” on most of our tours. The wounds usually heal quickly, though females that have had many encounters may have small scars. ⁠
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Port Hardy Whale Watching and Sea Otter Viewing Tours

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