Orcas in British Columbia
May 21st, 2025
By Josh Silberg You’ll never forget seeing your first orca—the black dorsal fin effortlessly cutting through the water. Also known as killer whales, orcas are the largest member of the dolphin family and live in every ocean worldwide from the tropics to the Arctic to the Antarctic. Despite their broad range worldwide, British Columbia is undoubtedly one of the best…
Humpback Whales in British Columbia
March 26th, 2025
Written by Josh Silberg In the channel off in the distance, a heart-shaped blow spouts three meters into the air. The spray lingers for a few fleeting moments before poooosh. There it goes again! What you’re seeing is one of nature’s most charismatic creatures taking a breath. BC’S REBOUNDING HUMPBACK WHALE POPULATION Humpback whales are a treat to meet…
Where to See Whales in Coastal BC
April 20th, 2024
British Columbia, Canada is an incredible destination for viewing wildlife—so much so that travellers specifically come to Coastal BC to experience these astonishing sightings first hand. This area is world renowned for viewing all kinds of wildlife, including whales. To help you get the most out of your trip to Coastal BC, here’s a guide to the most frequently asked…
The Underwater World of the Orca
December 20th, 2018
Have you ever wanted to know what whales experience as they travel through their mysterious underwater realm? Well, read on, because while spotting an orca from your kayak on Vancouver Island is an incredible experience, it only just breaks the surface—literally!—of what makes these amazing creatures so fascinating. Whales communicate in different languages Did you know that different orca clans…
A Postcard from the West Coast
December 18th, 2018
The story behind the production… Over the past 4 years, a few of our crew members and our friend and videographer David Hartman from Hayfire Media have been working on filming and documenting most of our popular kayaking tours (check out our videos page for some of the results!). The first trip, in August 2015, brought us to Johnstone Strait…
