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pod of orcas cresting in the water near vancouver island

Best Whale Watching on Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island is one of the best whale watching destinations in the world because of the vast diversity of species that can be found! Even though whale watching trips run year ‘round, if you’re hoping to see some of the beautiful resident and migrating whales that pass through our oceans, the best time to hit the water is from April to October–especially the summer months. 

orca breaching - whale watching

Top Ten Things to Do on Vancouver Island

If you want to avoid post-holiday regrets, we’ve got the list for you – the top ten things that you can’t miss on Vancouver Island, from Islanders!