Cowichan Bay Whale & Wildlife Adventures
Ocean EcoVentures is the most centrally-located whale watching company on Vancouver Island. This ensures the Highest Sightings of Biggs Killer Whales a.k.a. Transient Orcas on Vancouver Island every year.
Whale watching from Vancouver Island is one of the best places in the world to encounter Orcas. We view Biggs Killer Whales a.k.a Transient Orcas on almost a daily basis from March to the end October from our Cowichan Bay location on Vancouver Island. Many days throughout our whale watching season we have Orcas come right into Cowichan Bay! We also encounter Humpback Whales on many of our Vancouver Island whale and wildlife adventures from April to November.
Ocean EcoVentures is family owned and operated and this is our 21st year offering Whale Watching and Wildlife Adventures departing daily from March to November from the historic seaside village of Cowichan Bay. Our experienced team is excited to share their passion and intimate knowledge of the whales and wildlife of the Salish Sea. Whales are our passion! We feel fortunate and grateful to be able to share Vancouver Island’s marine ecosystem and all that inhabits it. We are dedicated to responsible and ethical wildlife viewing.
Year-Round Guaranteed Sightings
Ocean EcoVentures Offers Guarantees Whale Sightings Year-Round. If you do not see a whale on one of our whale watching tours we invite you to come again for free. Our sightings record for 2023 was 96%. We extend a free stand-by tour to the few passengers who do not see whales on their tour. Our whale guarantee is a complimentary, non-transferable and on a stand-by basis. Our Whale Guarantee is not species specific.
Learn MoreOur Knowledge & Experience
At Ocean EcoVentures in Cowichan Bay, BC, our Captains and Naturalists are committed for the long haul. Unlike many other companies with part-time summer staff, our team is dedicated year-round. This dedication shines through during our trips, offering expert interpretation of the wildlife and landscapes we encounter. When our passengers see whales, they learn exactly who those whales are, including their names, siblings, mothers, and unique personalities.
View Our TeamCommitment to Conservation
Our mantra at Ocean EcoVentures is “People protect what they love and love what they understand,” and we’re dedicated to making that a reality in Cowichan Bay, BC. We donate $2 from every passenger’s fare directly to whale and wildlife conservation efforts. Additionally, we support local researchers in their vital conservation and research initiatives. Our vessels are designed with the quietest sound footprint in the industry, ensuring minimal disturbance to the whales and marine mammals that inhabit the waters around Cowichan Bay. Join us in preserving the beauty and biodiversity of our marine environment.
Conservation DetailsOur Location – Cowichan
Ocean EcoVentures is the most centrally-located whale watching company on Vancouver Island. This ensures the Highest Sightings of Killer Whales on Vancouver Island every year. Located in the heart of the Southern Resident Killer Whales and Biggs Killer Whales travel areas, Cowichan Bay offers a relaxed experience away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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