Listen as your trained naturalist guide explains the dynamics of the surrounding ecosystem. Wild whales vancouver is granville island s oldest and bestknown whale watching company. Granville island granville islandfalse creek vancouver. Come on in and join us out on the water for an amazing adventure. Granville island is really a village, on an island obviously, in the middle of world city vancouver.
Huge kudos to faith and the rest of the crew at vancouver water adventures. Getting to stanley park and granville island vancouver. Dec 14, 2009 granville island is a small island and shopping district in vancouver, british columbia. Even get the chance to visit the famous granville island and explore the local shops and restaurants. I guess the fish n chips are ok but certainly not good enough to wait in line to be disrespected, especially with all the great seafood on granville island. Your journey will offer you unparalleled views of downtown vancouver as you maneuver along the strait of georgia. Whale watching from vancouver to victoria prince of. Granville island is a peninsula and shopping district in vancouver, british columbia, canada. There are 5 ways to get from north vancouver to granville island by ferry, subway, bus, taxi or car.
Granville island experience, vancouver british columbia. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Stanely park, downtown, chinatown and most of the citys major attractions are easy to get to without a car. Stroll along the beaches, follow the seawall to the worldfamous stanley park or take the boardwalk to granville island public market where youll find delicious fare and unique gifts from local vendors. Tripadvisor whale watching tour from granville island in. With a lot of fantastic orcajumps, it was a great experience. We are travelling to vancouver the first weekend in october and would like to make a whale watching trip, preferably from granville island. Stay on the bus until west 2nd avenue at anderson st. Vancouver s famous seawall is the undeniably the citys outdoor recreational hub. Prince of whales is focused on sharing the beautiful and breathtaking coastal waters of british columbia, its vibrant wildlife, and its rich history. Departing from downtown vancouver granville island aboard a. Vancouver whale watching tour from granville island 2020. Departing from granville island in downtown vancouver, the wild whales experience allows you to observe the diverse wildlife of the pacific coast in their natural habitat.
Its not really used as intercity transit unless youre heading into east van. Has anyone been whale watching in october and more importantly did you see any whales any recommendations. My wife and i had a terrific time for her 40th birthday faith is a natural at guiding, informing, entertaining, and can drive the heck out of the boat. Our whale watching tour focuses on magnificent orcas killer whales and majestic humpback whales, and other marine wildlife such as porpoises, sea lions, seals and bald eagles. Top things to do at granville island in vancouver, bc. From city pursuits like cooking classes, museums, galleries, to outdoor thrills like whale watching, white water rafting, ziptrekking, to shopping and the theatre, there is never a shortage of activities to take in and explore in and around vancouver. How to go whale watching from vancouver explore bc. The majestic orca has long been the proud symbol of our incredible city. If you are coming from the city, you can walk over the granville street bridge the island is right under the bridge and then loop around to get on to the island. Orca whale watching vancouver island canada youtube. Roger obayashi, a local familyman from richmond, bc, spent many years working as a fisherman and skipper before founding wild whales vancouver. It was also a thrill to come upon a small island where harbor seals were taking refuge from their orca predators. Orca whale watch at vancouver island in september 2009. It was my first time seeing either of these species i the wild.
Granville island also has the highest concentration of live theatres in vancouver, which showcase everything from musicals and improvisational theatre which i highly recommend to locally written pieces. Whale watching in vancouver, canada the ultimate guide. British columbia is so fortunate to have a multitude of wildlife that call this land and surrounding ocean home. I have been here twice and both times i have been spoken to condescendingly and ignored. George richards named false creek during his survey of the coast in the mid19th century. On the west side of the island there are the adventure vendors places where you can rent kayaks or board a boat for a whale watching adventure. As you head out to explore our coastal islands, youll search for dolphins, porpoises, seals, otters, sea lions, bald eagles and more on your way to whales. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. The yearround mild weather makes vancouver an ideal place for any outdoor activity. Vancouver, british columbia, canada westjet official site.
Prince of whales is the largest and most environmentally sustainable whale watching and ecoadventure company operating out of both victoria and vancouver. Destination activities and attractions for everyone on granville island. Board one of our four vessels at vancouver s unique and historic granville island. Prince of whales operates whale watching tours from granville island. Explore the waters off the coast of british columbia on this whale watching tour to see killer whales, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, porpoises, marine birds and more. British columbia is home to dozens of whale species, 23 to be exact, according to the vancouver aquarium. Boat, kayak, seadoo, sup tours and rentals vancouver water. With the option to choose between speedy zodiac boats, semicovered vessels, and an open whale boat, you can customize the outing to your preferences. Whale watching from granville island vancouver message. Our granville island location vancouver water adventures. Falls du noch mehr abenteuer suchst, kannst du eine whale watching tour oder. Granville island is one of the citys most popular attractions.
Our location wild whales vancouver is situated on granville island, a 510 minute taxi ride from most downtown hotels. A marine naturalist will guide your tour helping to point out areas of interest and provide tips for seeing wildlife. Nanaimo to granville island 5 ways to travel via plane. Watch orcas, gray, andor humpback whales in their natural habitat on this highspeed whalewatching safari along the british columbia shoreline. May until october is the prime time to see the southern pod of resident orcas feeding on. Granville island and coal harbour are popular spots for whale watching tours to depart from, since. See whales and other marine wildlife on a whale watching tour in vancouver. You can also take a longer walk along the seawall path that goes around false creek andor over the burrard street bridge and then along the waterfront on the south side to the island. Situated on false creek, this hotel has outstanding views, boardwalk promenades and is of a contemporary design featuring deluxe one of kind room accommodations.
Part 1 whale watching from vancouver to victoria 7. Bring your carryon luggage to granville island where your 1way transportation between vancouver and victoria begins. Whale sighting chances are at a high probability of 85 percent. The granville island public market is the jewel in the island s crown. A light snack or lunch, which can be purchased at the granville island public market. The peninsula was once an industrial manufacturing area, but today it is a hotspot for vancouver tourism and entertainment. Gray whale migration passes vancouver island gray whale off vancouver island, british columbia, canada each spring, some 20,000 gray whales travel passed the western shore of vancouver island, british columbia, en route to their summer feeding grounds in the bering sea and chukchi sea. Vancouver whale watch provides passengers with the adventure of a lifetime through excellent customer.
Granville island hotel is a spectacular waterfront hotel with an outdoor patio that has been voted best patio in vancouver. I was able to walk there from downtown vancouver, and then up a hill to catch a bus home. For example, one whale from j pod a resident killer whale is named princess angeline j17 and one whale from a transient pod is named stanley t123a. Times are tough for the travel community right now. While traveling along the south side of the burrard inlet, he thought. Our 2018 whale watching seas a new whale watching season is here. An indoor market featuring a fascinating assortment of colourful food and produce stores, showcasing handcrafted products and the very finest in unique gifts. Youll see orca whales, migrating humpback whales and much more. It is located across false creek from downtown vancouver under the south end of the granville street bridge. There are 5 ways to get from nanaimo to granville island by plane, subway, ferry, bus, car or car ferry. Whether its half day whale watching, or whale watching and a trip to the beautiful butchart gardens on our ultimate day tour, we are perfectly able to match a tour to your desires. Travelling and fishing up the stunning bc coast was when roger first discovered his fascination with nature. Gloves and a warm hat for cooler days toques are available for purchase in our office.
Honestly, you will probably not find a use for the skytrain it connects downtown vancouver with the eastern suburbs. Whale watching tour from granville island in vancouver. Vancouver whale watching safari lotus tour land company since. It is home to a bustling public market, a huge range of artist studios, live entertainment venues, and excellent waterfront dining. The marine life in the waters of bc is abundant and diverse, but there is no greater creature than the mighty whale. Worth a trip if you are interested in purchasing or eating at a food market, otherwise i wouldnt. Wild whales vancouver is located 5 to 10 minutes from most hotels in the downtown area with easy access to granville island. Board one of our four vessels at vancouvers unique and historic granville island. North vancouver to granville island 5 ways to travel via. Granville island was a cool spot to visit on our vancouver trip, however, being the start of a month long canadaalaska adventure, we did not have the opportunity to purchase goods. Prince of whales whale watching vancouver all you need. Following a public notice of opportunity, we are pleased to introduce you to the members of the seven person granville island s first council, who are composed of citizens from the local community who bring combined expertise in the areas of ar. It was named by george henry richards during his hydrographic survey of 185663. Book your tickets online for granville island, vancouver.
Whale watching from granville island vancouver forum. Our granville island location offers seadoos, boat tours, kayaks and paddle boards. We had a great time on our trip, and id recommend vancouver whale watch to any other groups, definitely. A reusable water bottle, you can fill up with cold water in our office before boarding, dont worry if you dont have one, we provide complimentary bottled water. A third alternative for getting to granville island. Also, on granville island are yoga studios, whale watching tours, and boat, kayak, standup paddleboard, and jet ski rentals.
Vancouver whale watching tour from granville island. We have been avidly watching whale reports and sightings over. Choose a seat indoors and peer out through the floor to ceiling windows or sit out on the open deck for an open air view. Prince of whales is the largest and most environmentally sustainable whalewatching and ecoadventure company operating out of both victoria and vancouver.
Gray whale migration passes vancouver island vancouver. Watch for orcas, humpback whales, seals, and other marine wildlife on a whale watching tour from granville island. The wild whales experience begins by offering unparalleled views of the vancouver city skyline from english bay. This will take about 25 minutesthe ferry is not part of the public system so you have to pay you can do a nice little tour of false creek on the ferry system2 companies operating. However, it also functions as a vital transportation link that will connect you to many of the vancouver s main attractions and best beaches. Southern vancouver island is the best place to see whales in the wild.
Explore the water of the salish sea and strait of georgia with an experienced guide who tells you interesting facts about sea life as you search for killer whales, humpback whales, seals, sea lions, and sea birds. Become more familiar with whales and other marine life on this whale watching tour from granville island in vancouver. Nearby vancouver island is home to a resident pod of nearly 100 orcas and small pods of transient orcas that travel north from baja to alaska along the coastline. Our 2018 whale watching seas apr 10 2018, 0 comments. Granville island vancouver 2020 all you need to know. Granville island activities granville island hotel. Humpbacks, minke whales and sealions also call the salish sea near vancouver home. False creek is a short inlet in the heart of vancouver. Said the whale met lucky fans on a chartered yacht in granville island not only does said the whale love playing in vancouver, but a great deal of their music is inspired from places around the city.
Rich in culture, the area is known for its colorful artistic community including a large array of. Tour takes 36 hours depends on the whale situation. Thats the direct bus to granville island from your hotel. Go fish vancouver, british columbia seafood restaurant. Number one on anyones list of top things to do at granville island is the public market. The location of wild whales on granville island is convenient. Enjoy the breathtaking island world of the canadian pacific coast, located between vancouver and the mainland and finish with a visit to granville island. Our mission we aspire to be the best whale watching company in the area by. There is a chance of seeing a number of different species of whales including resident and transient orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, and gray whales in addition to other wildlife including but not limited to seals, sea lions, bald eagles, cormorants, and the race rocks. Yearround pay parking is coming to all of vancouvers granville island starting in the summer of 2019, visitors to the popular destination will have to pay to park in all public parking stalls.