Our friendly staff is available to answer questions book online, call or email today. There is a great boat charter, stubbs island whale watching, that is very informative and takes people on a 3. Hi all, we are coming to vancouver in sept this year. I recall having read something about johnstone strait og robson bight ecological reserve, where it is possible. Shop for whale cove art from the worlds greatest living artists. Would we need to book the trip or could we just book once we arrive in tc. Jan 02, 2014 killer whales canada telegraph cove kayaking with orca whales. We even provide a full suit to protect you from the elements. The other day brendan and i ended up in telegraph cove after the alert bay road trip. We asked about fresh fish in the local market and they were able to hook us up with fresh sockeye. For stubbs island whale watching and beyond, use our telegraph cove tour itinerary tool to get the most from your telegraph cove vacation. The canadian signature experiences collection offers the best canada has to offer.
Step aboard the flagship vessel ocean magic for the adventure of a lifetime. Our destination was telegraph cove, a small village on the water surrounded by forest. Stubbs island whale watching vancouver island facebook. Cape breton, nova scotia whale watching welcome to keltic express zodiac adventures keza, an adventure tour found on the world famous cabot trail at ingonish, cape breton, nova scotia, canada. Troubled waters in telegraph cove have resulted in the oldest whalewatching outfit on vancouver island shutting its engines down and a victoriabased enterprise expanding its operations. The northern resident killer whales spend some of their time in the summer months in the johnstone strait area in and around robson bight east of telegraph cove. Prince of whales started operating at telegraph cove resort this year, replacing stubbs island whale watching that was forced to shut its doors and sell assets after a lease dispute with the resort. Telegraph cove was cool and the outfit we went whale watching with was stubbs island whale watching adventures. Explore the beauty that is british columbia on this halfday whalewatching excursion from telegraph cove resort. Halfday whale watching adventure from telegraph cove. This unique experience provides visitors with an opportunity to discover the beauty of northern cape breton and marine life near the coastlines.
Our zodiac tours depart the inner harbour seven days a week april 1 through the end of october, at 10. You can go whale watching from every side of nova scotia, which makes choosing where to go a bit of a challenge. Stubbs island charters limited has closed business effective december 2108. Orca killer whales and many other marine mammals frequent the johnstone strait area. Or, enjoy a one of a kind salmon bbq on the boardwalk. This lovely community is steeped in west coast history and is home of british columbias first whale watching company, stubbs island whale watching. Ucluelet whale watching zodiac tour jamies whaling station. My family of 4 adults has a whale watching tour in a zodiac booked at 1. Many of the original buildings still stand, now housing travelers accommodations, adventure tour operators, a restaurant, pub, and a fabulous whale museum. Daily whale watching tours nimmsa north island marine. Accommodation historic telegraph cove, northern vancouver. Campbell rivers premiere whale and bear watching destination.
Stubbs island whale watching telegraph cove tripadvisor. Describes boat, tour, location, charter, pricing, amenities, accommodations and contact information. North island tours is port mcneills homegrown adventure company. Explore the beauty that is british columbia on this zodiac whalewatching excursion from telegraph cove resort. Not far from the boardwalk and wharf in telegraph cove only a short stroll away is the johnstone strait whale interpretive centre. Stubbs island whale watching telegraph cove 2020 all. Over the following 6 years jack averaged 1200 hours per season traveling from painter s lodge to destinations such telegraph cove and alert bay on daily whale watching expeditions, a round trip distance of over 200 miles. Port mcneill is 30km north or 12hour drive away from tc. Dms whale watching welcome to discovery marine safaris. Up and down the coast of british columbia, from victoria to port hardy on vancouver island, from vancouver to the. Featuring a brand new 2018 superrib customized for whale watching, the largest of its kind in california.
Theres also the choice between the bigger cruisestyle boat or the smaller zodiac. Youll love our island, the magnificent mammals, the rare bird. One of the best places to go whale watching or fishing from a historic boardwalk. First, we want to say thank you to the caregivers the front line workers who are risking their lives to save ours. The park was established in 1992 to protect one of the last wilderness areas left in the world. Whale watching telegraph cove sea kayaking company. This is one of the premier spots in the world for whale watching.
Promoting responsible wildlife viewing and awareness with true educational merit. There is no seagoing experience quite like watching, closeup, a sleek whale weighing thousands of pounds frolic like a child in its natural habitat. Departing out of newport harbor offers best weather and scenery in all of southern california. Best place to go whale watching in british columbia. Whale watching telegraph cove message board tripadvisor. Aboard a zodiac, set out for an encounter with species of whales and marine mammals during this incredible 2hour adventure in the best whale watching site in the world.
Whale watching at telegraph cove vancouver island youtube. Whale watching telegraph cove, orcella expeditions multi. The video says it all but know this, if youre in the area i. Four day orca and the humpbacks sea kayaking adventure mid. Telegraph cove is a coastal settlement about an hours drive east of port hardy. Heading north out of nanaimo meant leaving most of the civilization behind.
Sep 19, 2015 an unexpected close encounter while on a whale watching trip out of telegraph cove in september 2015. As the roads narrowed to a single lane in each direction, we entered the upper third of unspoiled vancouver island north. Stubbs island whale watching vancouver island, telegraph cove, bc. Whale house upscale, 4000 sq ft home for large family. Our plan is to eat a good lunch about an hour before. Telegraph cove resort is a seasonal resort open mayseptember. Whale watching telegraph cove british columbias first whale watching company started from telegraph cove. Tofino or telegraph cove for whalewatching in late june.
The big boats offer a calmer ride for people who arent keen seagoers but the zodiac lets you get much closer to the whales and at eye level. The 10 best telegraph cove hotel deals may 2020 tripadvisor. Today, telegraph cove is a wildlife tourism destination on the west coast of british columbia on vancouver island. Zodiac rafts are known as the perfect vessel to observe marine life. Campbell river whale watching, grizzly bear, wildlife and ocean rapids adventures tours go wild. Few encounters thrill the soul quite like the vision of a whale breaking the surface of the ocean. The annual arts and craft fair makes for a great day out in telegraph cove on northern vancouver island. A former fishing village, today telegraph cove plays host to our quintessential whale watching adventure. Whale watching with the mackay family is a must do. Paddling with orca and underwater whale sounds at telegraph cove, bc duration. Whale watching in nova scotia nova scotia travel guide. Stubbs island charters was the very first whale watching tour company offering whale watching tours, especially to watch the resident killer whales of. Contact us johnstone strait killer whale interpretive centre society p.
Just follow the highway signs to telegraph cove, they are hard to miss. Whale watching season runs from may to october, and a comfortable, modern fleet of watercraft set out daily in pursuit of resident and migratory orcas, humpbacks, dolphins. Take 19 south and turn left at telegraph cove turn off. Zodiac whale watching adventure from telegraph cove. All whale cove artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. The whale interpretive centre wic is located in telegraph cove, bc and run by the nonprofit johnstone strait killer whale interpretive centre society jskwics. Hi my husband and i will be visiting vancouver island in late june, and we are very interested in whalewatching particularly orcas. Ucluelet whale watching zodiac tour feel the adventure get in the zode mode aboard on of our open zodiacstyle vessels rhib as we search for whales in ucluelet please read our zodiac warning at the bottom of this page before making a reservation. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. This tour gives us the luxury of time and is designed for those individuals who want to see as much as they can in one single day. We got up early sunday morning to be at boatside in telegraph cove by 8. Telegraph cove resort is one of the best kept secrets on vancouver island. Prince of whales whale watching telegraph cove 2020.
Marine biologist guide, free tour photos, marine hydrophone to listen to the whales sing and our 100% sightings guarantee. Telegraph cove killer whales 48 x 27 original acrylic painting. Second, were cooking up some new ways to connect, protect and inspire while were all hunkered down at. Daily whale watching tours andrewjones 20190305t15. Nestled on vancouver island s northern bounds, telegraph cove is an intimate haven for whale watchers and conservationists. The northern resident killer whales spend some of their time in the summer months in the johnstone strait area in and around robson bight east of.
Through the ensuing years, telegraph cove has seen a salmon saltery, sawmill, and the royal canadian air force come and go. Whale watching is a magical experience that refreshes the spirit. Situated in a sheltered inlet at the northern end of johnstone strait, across from the broughton archipelago, telegraph cove is a famed starting point for wilderness tours. Your kayaks will already be on the launch ramp with the group gear loaded, waiting for yo. Just wondered if anyone can recommend a whale watching company and bear watching company. There is no public transportation to telegraph cove from port mcneil, however taxis are available. Photograph whales out of telegraph cove, stubbs island. You are much closer to marine life, only a few feet off the water, and can watch them from basically an eye level position. We invite you to join us for an exciting sea adventure from telegraph cove, the whale watching capital of british columbia. The multitude of islands provide our guests with sheltered waters, secluded inlets and a breathtaking backdrop of the magnificent coastal. Hi, myself and my family will be visiting telegraph cove in early august this year. Whale watch cabo proudly offers the most complete small group, zodiac whale watching tour in cabo san lucas.
British columbia is one of the best places in the world to go whale watching, whether you want to spot killer whales, humpback or gray. According to the guides, the peak season for spotting both transient and resident killer whales is july and august in case youre already planning a trip. Stubbs island charters telegraph cove whale watch helped put the cove on the whale watching worlds radar nearly 30 years ago. Cut through johnstone straits currents and navigate the broughton archipelago in search. Its been quiet on the whale trail as we adjust to our new reality. Following months of discussions and consultations, we made the decision to change our whale watching provider. For best results, use the customized trip planning widget for the whale interpretive centre on your website. Captain ryan a newport beach native, ryan has spent virtually his entire life on the waters surrounding his home. Departing from telegraph cove resort aboard a 74person semicovered, custombuilt express cruiser, this adventure will take you on a 3hour fullyguided whale watching and marine wildlife viewing tour. The killer whale cafe and old saltery pub, the most treasured restaurants on the north island, offer a west coast cuisine featuring a variety of local seafood.
It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. This whale watching company is also very reasonably priced and their staff is super friendly and helpful. Both our businesses telegraph cove sea kayak company and discovery orca sea kayaking expeditions comply with the whale watching code to ensure that we do not disturb or alter the behavior or paths of whales in the area from seymour inlet to johnstone strait. North island kayak telegraph cove aktuelle 2020 lohnt. Stubbs island whale watching telegraph cove 2020 all you. Telegraph cove is the entrance to the blackfish archipelago. Choose your favorite whale cove designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. The whales frolic and rub their bellies along the fine pebbled beaches of robson bight on the vancouver island shore. Telegraph cove and prince of whales whale watching. Rent a whole home for your next weekend or holiday. Cottage at the cove is located in historic telegraph cove, british columbia on vancouver island. Stubbs island whale watching telegraph cove aktuelle. Zodiac adventures ingonish cape breton, nova scotia whale.
Telegraph cove is located on the northern end of vancouver island, bc, canada. Near world famous robson bight is telegraph cove, a tiny historic 1930s boardwalk community, where the buildings have been converted to overnight accomodati. Telegraph cove is located on northern vancouver island. Whether you are a first time whale watcher or a seasoned veteran, we guarantee that you will have a blast on this 3hour whalewatching adventure in telegraph cove. The whale interpretive centre telegraph cove all you need. For the best in whale watching in the telegraph cove area see stubbs island whale watching or mackay whale watching. Painting, our links to north vancouver island, henschel fine arts. The whale interpretive centre, telegraph cove, british.
We will be doing a road trip out to banff and jasper before coming back to vancouver the main point of this trip for me is to see orcas its top of my todo list in life im quite keen to do a day kayaking tour from telegraph cove around johnstone straight in the hope of seeing them from the kayak. Ive just read more than one account of people being nauseous after their zodiac tours. Or travel with us to oxford river for some once in a lifetime grizzly bear viewing. Stubbs island whale watching telegraph cove the ultimate experience. Vancouver island orca whale tour tiderip grizzly bear tours. Whale watching in telegraph cove brendan van son photography. The old fishing village of telegraph cove has been turned into a resort where numerous small businesses head up operations that take tourists into johnstone strait. With a maximum of 12 passengers, the boat is never overcrowded.
A dispute over a lease between telegraph cove resort and 38yearold stubbs island whale watching has forced stubbs to close and start selling its assets, while prince of. Telegraph cove resort is the gateway to the broughton archipelago, the largest marine park in british columbia. Choose from more than 9 properties, ideal house rentals for families, groups and couples. Youll love our island, the magnificent mammals, the rare bird species youll see, and the friendly people youll meet. In true comfort and style, the crew is excited to explore the local waters in search of the majestic wildlife that floods the local waters here in the summer months.
Yum we also enjoyed the blinkhorn trail at telegraph cove. See humpback whales, orcas, dolphins, sea lions, seals, bald eagles, minke whales, porpoise, and many other types of wildlife on our whale or bear tour. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. Telegraph cove whale museum photo of telegraph cove in british columbia on northern vancouver island, an family vacation and whale watching destination. The zodiac boat is a safe oceangoing craft thats a fun and different way to experience whale watching. Newport coastal adventure the ultimate whale watching. Tour director, biologist tom goodwin takes visitors to view whales, seals and sea birds in the bay of fundy.
Departing from telegraph cove resort aboard a 12passenger openair zodiac. Telegraph cove this week, telegraph cove resort made an exciting announcement that will ensure the longterm stability of whale watching and ecotourism here while also enhancing marine conservation, education and orca research. If you do not turn off the beaver cove road at this point, you will arrive eventually at telegraph cove. Halfday whale watching adventure from telegraph cove 2020. Tofino whale watching zodiac tour jamies whaling station. If you ever get up to telegraph cove, be sure to check out stubbs island whale watching, theyll take care of you. Departing from telegraph cove resort aboard a 12passenger openair zodiacstyle boat, this adventure will take you on a 33.
It is a museum and research facility also referred to as the bones project. New whalewatching outfit sails into telegraph cove. Experience some of the best whale watching on vancouver island. It was a whale of a show telegraph cove, bc lowes travels. Cabo san lucas zodiac adventure tour whale watch cabo tours. Watching whales from a zodiac boat is an amazing experience. Orcas and the humpbacks sea kayaking adventure day 1 you need to be at our store adjacent to the kayak launch ramp in telegraph cove at 830am on your start date. Kayak with whales kingfisher wilderness adventures kayak tours. Prince of whales buys telegraph cove kayaking company. Kayaking british columbia, sea kayaking with killer whales.