Matriarchal Societies In The Animal Kingdom
January 8, 2021Matriarchal Societies In The Animal Kingdom Killer Whales display this form of social organization and we have had the opportunity to observe this on our whale watching tours. Many of our crew and passengers find matriarchies fascinating, likely due to the fact that males are often expected to be the …
Romantic Things to do for Valentine’s Day in Victoria BC
February 1, 2016Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you and your loved one haven’t made any plans yet then don’t worry! We’ve come up with a list of some romantic and memorable experiences to share with someone special. Victoria was actually rated to be Canada’s most romantic city by …
GIVE US YOUR BEST BLOG IDEA & WIN WHALE WATCHING FOR TWO!
January 17, 2016JAN 17 2016 – We would like to give you the chance to WIN two Adult Whale Watching tickets with SpringTide Whale Watching and Eco Tours! All you need to do is Like our Facebook Page, then Like and Share our post and also give us an awesome idea for …
Top 5 Birds We See On Our Tours in Victoria BC
January 7, 2016We see an array of very cool birds on our tours at all times of year. But there are five very cool birds that we see regularly. Check out this blog and learn a little about them: Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) The Bald Eagle is a massive bird of prey …
TOP TEN SPOOKY THINGS TO DO IN VICTORIA THIS OCTOBER
October 18, 2015FUN FACT: Victoria is one of North America’s Most Haunted Cities! It’s spooky season and we would like to share some awesome ideas of things to do in Victoria on Halloween! Whether you are young & single or just young at heart, whether you have young kids or you’re just a …
Things to do in Autumn in Victoria BC
October 5, 2015THINGS TO DO IN VICTORIA: Whale Watching Join us for a thrilling adventure on one of our Zodiacs! During the month of October, many salmon species return to our local rivers to spawn. This means lots of food for the whales, which can often be found in “super-pods” as two …
Orca Baby Boom Despite Toxic Waters
September 1, 2015Editors Note: As of September 8, 2015 there are 82 Resident Orcas, with the birth of a fifth calf! By Christine Roper With 81 members in the population, the Southern Resident Killers Whales are one of the most endangered orca populations in the world. Due to their extremely specific diet, and …
WHAT TO DO IN VICTORIA ON BC DAY LONG WEEKEND!
August 2, 2015The Victoria Symphony Splash This annual free event certainly can’t be missed! Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour is transformed into an outdoor concert stage, where the Victoria Symphony performs Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, complete with bells, cannons, and fireworks. About 40,000 people attend this spectacular event every year. There is also …
All About Otters!
July 9, 2015Written by Christine Roper, SpringTide Naturalist As a naturalist onboard our whale watching vessels, I often get a lot of questions about the otters we see in Victoria. Although we do have a healthy population of otters living around the rocky shores of Vancouver Island, most of these cute furry …
Save the Salmon, Save the Whales: The Relationship between Salmon & Southern Resident Killer Whales
June 5, 2015Southern Resident Killer Whales are listed as endangered under both the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Canada’s Species at Risk Act (SARA). Despite 4 new calves having been born in the past 6 months, the future of these beautiful whales remains uncertain. The facts of the matter are, this …