You can reach Vancouver Island by plane or ferry. Obviously the last option is the cheapest and maybe you have the chance to see wildlife on your way. I chose the 1hour 35 minutes BC ferry to Victoria so I could have a quick look at the Gulf Islands and maybe find some of the 88 Southern Resident Comunity orcas on the way. Unluckily, that day was very foggy and I coudn’t see any orcas around but the presence of several comon seals resting on the islands rocks saved the day!
But don’t worry if you don’t see whales while in the ferry because Victoria is full of whale watching companies that make daily trips with a high percentage of sightings everyday. Here you have a list of some of them:
- Orca Spirit, 5Star Whale Watching, ocean explorations, SpringTide Whale Watching Tours, Eagle Wing Whale Tours, Great Pacific Adventures, Seafun Safaris and Wildcat Adventures.
All these companies are associated members of the Whale Watch Operators Association Northwest that garantees responsible wildlife viewing. Together with researchers they have developed several practical guidelines for operating vessels around wildlife.
Apart from that, Victoria is a very clean and lovely city full of hanging flower baskets eveywhere and views of the islands.
hey miriam! Just visited your blog for the first time and i should tell you that i just love it. Vancouver seems like a great place to visit and contact with the beauty of nature and wildlife. Wonder how many stories you have to tell us about your little (BIG) adventure