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Five Fun Facts About Harbour Seals

Some of the most common—and cutest—Salish Sea wildlife you’ll see on our tours are harbour seals. Harbour seals are part of the pinniped family, and it’s common to see them hauled out on rocks or poking their heads up above the surface of the water near shore. Here are five fun facts about them!

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Humpback whales lungefeeding

May Recap: What Did Our Passengers See Last Month?

May was an eventful month on the Salish Sea! The return of the humpback whales felt very apparent, as we went from sparse sightings of them at the start of the month, to full ‘humpback soup’ by the end of it. We had multiple days where 5+ humpback whales were spotted during the trip.

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How We Identify Whales in the Field

You’ve booked your summer whale watching tour in Vancouver, and you couldn’t be more excited to see humpback whales and killer whales in the beautiful Salish Sea. A truly special part of the tour is that not only will you see these stunning cetaceans, but you’ll often get to know them at an individual level.

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April 23rd on the Salish Sea: Rhinoceros Auklets, Bonaparte’s Gulls, and the 124Ds

On our April 23rd whale watching trip, we left Steveston and were met by some choppy waves, a crowd of sea lions sleeping on the jetty, and hundreds of cormorants. There were no nearby reports of whales in the area, which meant we had to set out and find them! Captain Dan decided to take us south towards Active Pass.

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Why Responsible Whale Watching Matters in the Salish Sea

How keeping our distance helps protect marine wildlife in Vancouver.

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Visiting Vancouver for the soccer? Add Whale Watching to Your List

If you’re heading to Vancouver for the soccer, chances are your itinerary already includes match tickets, restaurants, and time exploring the city. But there’s one experience many visitors don’t plan for, and end up remembering most: Time on the water in the Salish Sea.

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What’s Really Happening When Gulls Gather Around Killer Whales?

A closer look at Bigg’s orcas and seabird behaviour in the Salish Sea

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Captain’s Log: April 12, 2026 — Bigg’s Killer Whales in the Salish Sea

April continues to bring active wildlife encounters to the Salish Sea. On this trip, we encountered two Bigg’s killer whale (transient orca) families — the T65Bs and the T101s — travelling through the area.

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Research Roundup: Humpback Whales and Their Energy Needs

Humpback whales are one of the species you’re most likely to see on our tours. These whales can weigh up to a whopping 40 tonnes—so what are they eating to sustain themselves?

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Earth Day on the Salish Sea: Small Actions That Protect Our Oceans 🌍

Every year, Earth Day is a reminder that protecting our planet doesn’t just happen on a global scale. It starts with the small, everyday choices we make. For those of us connected to the Salish Sea, those choices have a direct impact on the marine life and ecosystems we experience out on the water.

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