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Stories

Stories, news & views from the realm of the whales.

Our Two Basecamps in Comparison

January 5th, 2026

Outdoor dining room overlooking the ocean

Both the Johnstone Strait Glamping and Whales & Wilderness Glamping tours are excellent choices for sea kayakers of all ability levels. These are our basecamp-style trips, so we carry minimal gear in the kayaks and return to the same comfortable, established camp each night. If you’re new to camping, this is a great way to get a relaxed introduction to…

The Weight of Water

December 18th, 2025

The Weight of Water Multi-day sea kayaking trips can often feel like a journey of discovery, both into ourselves and the world around us. On day one, the jumbled thoughts and obligations of real life can still linger but as the days go on, they slowly start to fade. This process continues to unfold as the days come, with sea…

Let’s Migrate Together

November 24th, 2025

Humpback breaching out of the water.

Are you feeling the call to migrate to warmer temperatures over the dark and cold winter months? You aren’t the only one! One of the greatest animal migrations on earth has already begun.  Where do BC’s whales go in the winter? The warmth of summer has faded, autumn only lasted a fleeting moment and somehow we have already returned to…

2025 Photo Contest Highlights

November 10th, 2025

Our 2025 Photo Contest Winners At the end of each season, our team looks forward to reflecting on the our year through the eyes of our guests. Each of these images and videos have a unique and personal story behind them and we are so glad our guests chose to share those with us! The winning entries listed below will…

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…

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