Board a zodiac or a covered boat in Tofino, on the wild west coast of Vancouver Island, and watch northbound gray whales slip along the shore on their way to Alaska. March and April are the peak, with whales possible from February and mothers with calves passing from mid-March into early May. Tour operators run from March through October, and some whales stay to feed in the bays in May and June.
Up to 88% sighting chance in Tofino and Clayoquot Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Best months: April, March, May.
March and April, when northbound whales pass, with sightings possible from February and mothers and calves from mid-March to early May.
Some gray whales stop to feed along the coast in May and June instead of continuing north.
Yes. In summer humpbacks feed in the region, and Bigg's killer whales are reported in the fall.
Tours run from Tofino itself, in zodiacs or covered boats, from March through October.
