Parksville Whale and Wildlife Adventures
Ocean EcoVentures is excited to announce Vancouver Island’s newest Whale and Marine Wildlife Adventures! Tours departing daily from the picturesque beach town of Parksville BC. Whales, Wildlife, Waterfalls, Tidal Rapids and so much more! Encounter Orcas, Biggs Killer Whales, Humpback Whales, Pacific White Sided Dolphins, Black Bears, Grizzly Bears, Steller & California Sea Lions, Pacific Harbour Seals, Bald Eagles, Stunning Scenery and Seascapes.
Parksville is the perfect departure point for Ocean EcoVentures Whale & Wildlife Adventures on Vancouver Island. The waters off Parksville and Qualicum Beach have become a hot spot for both Orcas and Humpback Whales in the past 5 years. Chances to encounter Biggs Killer Whales, Orcas, Humpback Whales, Pacific White Sided Dolphins, Sea Lions, Pacific Harbour Seals, Bald Eagles and Stunning Scenery on our daily 3.5 – 4 hour Whale & Wildlife Adventures.
Escape to the secluded waters of the northern Salish Sea and beyond, have intimate encounters with the whales and wildlife. Fewer boats make for better wildlife encounters and the waters that we operate in have the lowest density of eco tour vessel distribution on Vancouver Island. Our Whale & Wildlife Adventures departure from our office at the French Creek Marina.
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. After researching copious amounts of whale and wildlife sightings data we decided that Parkville is the perfect new departure point for Ocean EcoVentures Whale and Wildlife Adventures. We are thrilled to explore a diverse new area of the Salish Sea with our guests and offer some different adventures than our Cowichan Bay location offers. We are currently offering daily tours out of Cowichan Bay and as of July 1st, 2021 we will be offering Whale and Wildlife Marine Adventures from French Creek Marina just 5 minutes from Parksville.
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 Ethos & Conservation
Grassroots Change through Education & Conservation. At Ocean EcoVentures we firmly believe making grassroots change through education and conservation at a household level can help our local marine ecosystem. If we can make a difference at home we can make a difference in the world.
Ocean EcoVentures donates $2 from every passenger’s fare directly to whale and wildlife conservation efforts. We also support local researchers to help their conservation and research efforts. The vessels we operate have the quietest sound footprint in the industry for the whales and marine mammals we view.
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Our Location – Parksville
In Parksville you will find amazing sandy beaches, epic seascapes, picture postcard views, world-class, salt-tinged ocean air, and small-town charm.
Parksville is located on the eastern central shores of Vancouver Island and is under a two hour drive from Victoria the capital of British Columbia. Our departure point and office is located at French Creek Marina just a 5 minute drive from downtown Parksville and under 10 minutes from Qualicum Beach.
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