Whales, bears, sea lions, wolves, eagles, sea otters, seals, tufted puffins, and so much more. Typical tofino whale watching tours take 2 to 3 hrs. In 2012, we acquired a 40 room hotel in tofino and have re. We went offshore from tofino in near perfect conditions. Ucluelet and tofino whale watching tours explore both the sheltered waters of clayoquot and barkley sounds as well as the open ocean.
Oct 26, 2015 jamie bray, owner of jamies whaling station, told a news conference in tofino, b. Whether on a zodiac or cruiser vessel, our wildlife tours are outstanding. Dec 25, 2015 whale watching on vancouver island tofino canada at jamie s whaling station 01. Take extra batteries for the camera, as you never stop taking pictures. Operating responsible tours in the pristine coastal environments of clayoquot sound in tofino, and barkley sound in ucluelet. The hot springs tour is not a whale watching trip although you may see some, but a neat option never the less. Jamie s whaling station is bc s first whale watching company. Wayne dolby, in a statement released on friday through jamies whaling station the company in tofino, b. The gray whale is the most common sighting here, most recognizable by its encrusted barnacles. Charting the course for responsible wildlife viewing since 1982. Jamies whaling station whale watching and adventure tours in. We are thrilled to be celebrating close to 40 years on the water. Jamie s whaling station involved in 1998 fatal whale watching excursion the whale watching company at the centre of the fatal excursion near tofino, b. Whale watching tofino vs ucluelet tofino forum tripadvisor.
The capsizing of a whalewatching boat that led to at least five deaths near tofino this weekend marks the second fatal incident and third major accident for jamies whaling station. Jamies whale watching and adventure tours in tofino bc. Nov 17, 2016 just a few of the adventures we offer. Jamies whaling station ucluelet, british columbia tour. Had the most amazing time on both the whale watching tour and the bear trip. Jamies whaling station tofino, bc vancouver island greenplanet4kids vancouver information center steveston, bc gulf of georgia cannery parks. Take a sightseeing tour with jamies whaling station and adventure centre ucluelet, providing whalewatching tours and bearsighting excursions. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. In addition to whalewatching trips, jamies leads bearwatching tours, tours to hot springs cove, kayaking adventures, group hiking, water taxi trips to hiking trails, cultural canoe tours, and sunset cruises to find out where the sun really goes at night.
For example, jamies does tours out of both ucluelet and tofino, however in tofino they also offer a hot springs tour and a flight seeing tour. Whale watching in tofino can be done from march to september. Canada whale watching tragedy british victims were not. The stellar sea is owned and operated by jamies whaling station, whose whalewatching boat sank near tofino last year, claiming six lives. Tofino whalewatching company had another fatal accident in 1998. Jamies whaling station involved in 1998 fatal whale. Whale tours leave from the harbour downtown tofino bc. See photos and 3 tips from 180 visitors to jamies whaling station tofino. Jamie bray owner jamies whaling station ltd and jamie. View gray whales, humpbacks, the occasional transient orca, and more. A portion of proceeds from all tours supports local wildlife research and rescue programs. Join us for a true tofino adventure to the famous hot springs cove. Whale watching on vancouver island tofino canada at jamies whaling station 01. Tofino is a fishing village and popular holiday destination famous for its whale watching, surfing and fishing as well as its proximity to natural hot springs and oldgrowth rainforest.
Now until march, jamies whaling station will be running a special nature tour. Jamies whaling stations instagram profile has 556 photos and videos. Jamie s whaling station s instagram profile has 556 photos and videos. Jamies whaling station has been captivating adventure seekers from around the world since 1982. Jamies whaling station involved in 1998 fatal whalewatching excursion the whalewatching company at the centre of the fatal excursion near tofino, b. Visit jamies whaling station and adventure centre ucluelet. Jamie bray, owner of jamies whaling station, told a news conference in tofino, b. Oct 02, 2016 the stellar sea is owned and operated by jamie s whaling station, whose whale watching boat sank near tofino last year, claiming six lives. Search continues in canada boat sinking rescue crews searched for victims after a whale watching boat carrying more than two dozen people sank off the coast of british columbia on sunday. Whale watching, hot springs tours, bear watching, kayaking, scenic flights, harbour and custom boat tours. While going at slow speed on a bearwatching tour, one of our vessels grounded late yesterday afternoon. The research station is very important to clayoquot sound. Jamies whaling station owner heartbroken over tourists deaths.
Jamies whaling station and adventure centres tofino 2020. Jamies whaling station owner heartbroken over tourists. Oct 30, 2015 wayne dolby, in a statement released on friday through jamies whaling station the company in tofino, b. Four tripadvisors give jamies whaling station an average of 4. Reactions to whalewatching tragedy in tofino ctv news. Jamie bray owner jamies whaling station ltd and jamies. British victims were not wearing life jackets officials have revealed that the britons who died when a whalewatching boat. In addition to whale watching trips, jamie s leads bearwatching tours, tours to hot springs cove, kayaking adventures, group hiking, water taxi trips to hiking trails, cultural canoe tours, and sunset cruises to find out where the sun really goes at night.
Jamies whaling station vessel runs aground near tofino, b. Oct 26, 2015 the capsizing of a whale watching boat that led to at least five deaths near tofino this weekend marks the second fatal incident and third major accident for jamie s whaling station. Jamies whaling station, ucluelet, british columbia. Search continues in canada boat sinking rescue crews searched for victims after a whalewatching boat carrying more than two dozen people sank off the coast of. Jamies offers tours in tofino and ucluelet on highspeed, zodiacstyle vessels for those craving adventure, or board our large cruiser style whale watching vessels to find comfort and relax. Whale watching in tofino with jamies full time canada.
Jamies offers tours in tofino and ucluelet on highspeed, zodiacstyle vessels for those craving adventure, or board our large cruiser style whale watching. They conduct research of the marine ecosystems, monitor marine life and promote public awareness of the marine environment in clayoquot sound. Tofino whale watch tour by zodiac tour trailfinders. Owner of whalewatching tour makes first statement about. Jamies whaling station and adventure centres tofino. Jamie s offers tours in tofino and ucluelet on highspeed, zodiacstyle vessels for those craving adventure, or board our large cruiser style whale watching vessels to find comfort and relax. Clayoquot sound is also a major birding destination, located on the pacific flyway. Jamies whaling station and adventure centres, tofino. Tofino whalewatching company says capsizing that killed 6 was act. Operating in the pristine coastal environments of both tofino and ucluelet, jamies whaling station has been captivating adventure seekers from around the world since 1982. Find everything you need to know about jamies whaling station on yellowpages. Our whale watching season runs from early march until the end of october.
Mar 11, 2020 jamie s whaling station and adventure centres. Jamies whaling station vessel run aground near tofino, all. Jamies whaling station whale watching and adventure tours in tofino bc. Experience adventure tours with the west coasts original whale tour company. Oct 26, 2015 tofino is a fishing village and popular holiday destination famous for its whale watching, surfing and fishing as well as its proximity to natural hot springs and oldgrowth rainforest. Choose to go whale watching in an open style zodiac boat or enclosed boat. Jamies whaling station and adventure centre ucluelet. Black bear watching tours operate from april through october. Jamies whaling station was named the favourite charter company by tofino time readers. Jamie bray president at jamies whaling station ltd. Come experience the true west coast with our passionate team. Our waters boast grey and humpback whales, transient orcas, sea otters at play, seals, porpoise, sea lions and every tour. Jamies whaling station in tofino is named in a proposed.
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