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  Whale watching in Vancouver BC is some of the best in the world. Part of this is because of the extensive range of whales that pass through its ocean waters throughout the year. Although there is a wide range of whales in the BC area, not all have thriving populations, and some have become…

Hint: It depends… Whale watching is a truly unforgettable experience and Vancouver, BC is one of the best places in the world to watch their activity. On your tour, you will see a wide range of marine wildlife, but throughout the year your chances of seeing whales off the coast vary widely. Its difficult to…

    A boat is not the easiest place to snap a great picture of Vancouver’s wildlife. Not only are the whales constantly moving, you are too. The pressure to get the perfect picture can be a little overwhelming but if you follow our top tips you’ll be sure to get some amazing photos. Protect…

  A Whale Watching experience in Vancouver provides an experience of a lifetime, especially if you book with the right service provider. Whale watching is a remarkable adventure since thousands of whales are migrating through the waters in close proximity to Vancouver. Thus, it is the best location in the world where you can see…

Vancouver boasts some of the most diverse and exciting marine wildlife in North America. Every year hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to the areas to encounter the magnificent creatures that can be spotted off the coast. Whales The giants of the deep can be spotted throughout spring and summer off the coast of Vancouver….

We were treated to an amazing Spring and Summer season during 2017. The whales were putting on amazing shows for us out in the wild and lots of new people experienced epic whale watching adventures. This post is aimed to celebrate the transition into the offseason, where we are still running tours on days when…

Whales are cool and we know that. What about all the weird questions we have about them? You know, the things that you wouldn’t necessarily want to ask a friend or even captain Andrew on a whale watching tour? Hopefully this post can answer a couple of those questions for you. Maybe even some questions you…

In a post earlier this month, we talked about an organization called Sea Shepherd and why we stand with them. They are currently working on a campaign that hits close to home for us. Introducing: Operation Virus Hunter We will link to Sea Shepherd’s website where you can read a comprehensive explanation and detailed summary of their…

While we have been treated to some spectacular whale sightings out on our adventures, there has been a noticeable shift in the whale population this year. Our whale friends are spending less time in our beautiful waters and we want to find out why. A Whale’s Gotta Eat! There is research to suggest that the…

You may have noticed that on our boats we fly a black flag that almost looks like a pirate flag? It’s actually the flag of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCC). The Sea Shepherds are an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Their mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife…

It is interesting that on the one hand the face of a white shark strikes fear into your heart, while a killer whale fills you with awe. Don’t get me wrong, sharks are scary and they should be feared. They are like a mean kid with no friends who just wants to be feared. Whales…

You may have walked by us at the end of the White Rock pier, heard about us through a friend, or saw us online somewhere. However it was, I’m sure you have some questions about whale watching or how White Rock Sea Tours does it. We want to answer some of those questions you have…