Whales can sometimes be spotted from the Victoria Express
It’s spring, and spring is the beginning of whale watching season in the Pacific Northwest. The Straits of Juan de Fuca and the Puget Sound area are some of the most beautiful waterways in the world, offering views of the Olympic Mountains, the Cascade Mountains, volcanoes and islands.
Orcas, also called Killer Whales, are local residents of the waters around Victoria and Vancouver Island. Whale sightings can be spectacular in May, June, July, August and September during their migration to the feeding grounds of Alaska’s waters.
Orca whales, gray whales and humpback whales are amazing to see, yet they are not the only sea life worth looking for out there. Keep an eye out for porpoises, Pacific white-side dolphins, sea lions and harbor seals. Or scan the skies and tree-tops for bald eagles.
Whale watching is an experience many say they will never forget. A typical whale watching tours is 3 hours in length. Be sure to bring your camera and your excitement. Victoria Express can book your entire tour, including ferry to and from Victoria B.C., a whale watching expedition and even an overnight visit in one of Victoria’s hotels.
If you choose to stay overnight, you can tour Butchart Gardens the next day and have time to explore lovely downtown Victoria.
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