Activities in Victoria During the Winter Months Victoria, British Columbia, offers a variety of activities to enjoy during the winter months. The city experiences mild winters compared to many other … Continued
Winter Whale Watching in Victoria Winter in Victoria, British Columbia, isn’t just a time for cozying up by the fireplace with a warm cup of cocoa. It’s also a season … Continued
How to Help the Southern Resident Killer Whales After our recent blog post on who the Southern Residents are we thought our guests might be interested to know what they … Continued
When is the Best Time to See Whales in Victoria? In an earlier blog post we have explained that there’s not really any “best” time to see whales – just … Continued
In April 2023, the Government of Canada updated the press on their efforts to protect our Southern Resident killer whales. These whales are very important to the Salish Sea’s ecosystem … Continued
Even our most nautically inclined guests sometimes wonder this. We understand the confusion! In Canadian waters alone, there are 10 families, 40 genera, and 37 species of cetaceans – the … Continued
Two of the Salish Sea’s most common inhabitants – Harbour porpoises and Dall porpoises – are in danger of being overshadowed by their larger relatives, the humpbacks and orcas. Both … Continued
This is one of the questions we get asked most often. The short answer: there isn’t one! Or, at least, the best time depends on a variety of factors that … Continued
If you’ve been out on a vessel around here, you might have heard mention of our Southern Resident killer whales. You might have also noticed the extra precautions that we … Continued
Vancouver Island’s river and sea otters are a popular attraction. Who can resist those sweet little faces? Well, in reality, they’re not so sweet. They are one of the most … Continued