End of an Era – Victoria’s Johnson Street Bridge (The Blue Bridge)
On Saturday March 31st 2018, the new Johnson Street Bridge will be officially opened and Victoria’s iconic, “Blue Bridge” comes to the end of its ...
How To Be A Tourist In Your Own Hometown
Do you live in Victoria and have always wanted to do the “touristy” things? This year Attractions Victoria is giving you 2 weekends of fun! With Be...
The Birds In Our Neighborhood
When the winter days are wet, and we are all bundled up, the birds around Victoria have different plans. Cold winter days are perfect days to be a ...
The Biggest Sea Lions In The World
HUGE, smelly, loud, funny, curious. These are all words that we hear from guests when viewing Steller sea lions, and yes, they are all those things...
10 Things To Do In Victoria This Christmas
Its that time of year again! The air is feeling crisp, the shops are getting busier and you are humming Christmas carols. Whether you are a local o...
MARINE WILDLIFE SEASON
The winter season is upon us and things are slowing down in Victoria, British Columbia. Is it only the tourist season ending? Does the marine wildl...
Saving the Southern Resident Killer Whales focus of meeting in Vancouver
On 11-12th of October a symposium was held in Vancouver, British Columbia. People from the Government of Canada, the private sector and researchers...
Navy Taking Steps to Avoid Harming Whales
This week, SpringTide owner Dan Kukat was in the news concerning a somewhat unexpected ally in whale conservation: the Royal Canadian Navy. The Nav...
ENTANGLEMENT
It’s high summer in coastal BC, and that means the waters on our coast are getting crowded. It’s peak season for fishing, both recreational and com...
Frequently Asked Questions on Board our Whale Watching Tours
Frequently Asked Questions on Board our Whale Watching Tours I have been an onboard biologist for a decade, and over this time, I have answered ten...