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07/23/2008 11:26:08 AM · #1 |
My work schedule gives me chance to take two or three days out prior to various conferences. This time I'm hitting Vancouver in September, maybe the 11/12/13th.
I would dearly love to get some whale watching done during those few days - anyone know the best place and a reputable tour? Don't mind driving upto 6 hrs or even flying somewhere if the chances are better.
Any Kanooks out there?
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07/23/2008 11:55:16 AM · #2 |
Take a ferry.
I was in Vancouver last week. Took the ferry to Victoria. On the way back there was a pod of killer whales off to port.
No guarantees though.
There are lots of whale watching tours out of Victoria from the inner harbour. I don't know how reputable they are.
There may be tours from places like Steveston (fishing village that is part of Richmond on the mainland). |
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07/23/2008 12:05:27 PM · #3 |
I know nothing about whale watching tours, but if you want to do any landscape chasing in the local mountains, I'm planning on climbing this thing in early september:
Apparently its not as intense as it looks from this angle... nothing technical, just scrambling.
Edit: Harbour Air flys a 4ish hour whale watching tour that leaves from downtown Vancouver, cost is $300.
Message edited by author 2008-07-23 12:08:08. |
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07/23/2008 12:23:59 PM · #4 |
Grouse Mountain. No whales but they do have grizzly bears. Grinder and Coola. -- there's an Animal Planet show about these bears.
If you're in to hiking you could do the Grouse Grind.
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07/23/2008 12:34:54 PM · #5 |
| Grouse is laaaame... way too busy and nothing that interesting to see anyways. |
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07/23/2008 01:48:14 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by option:
Grouse is laaaame... way too busy and nothing that interesting to see anyways. |
Obviously not too lame since it's crowded. |
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07/23/2008 01:58:10 PM · #7 |
If you don't mind the travel. You must go to Telegraph Cove.Which is on the Northeast end of Vancouver Island. The Johnstone Strait is the passage where the pods like to travel.You will probably see some Humpbacks as well as Orcas.
.Catch a Float plane from Vancouver to the Island maybe Nanaimo? and drive from there. Approx 3-4 hr car ride from Nanaimo or depending on your Budget.. there are local flights that might get you closer and quicker. //www.telegraphcoveresort.com/
whale watching
Hope this helps.
If you need more info Iwill contact my Brother-in-law for you. He has a cabin across the cove and is doing Whale research at this moment.He has all the inside info.
Leo |
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07/23/2008 02:07:17 PM · #8 |
| it is hit and miss, but as colette pointed out, you can see right now, whales from the ferry between victoria and the lower mainland (vancouver). I think they will have moved on by Sept though so I second the recommendation for telegraph cove. |
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07/23/2008 02:19:31 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Originally posted by option:
Grouse is laaaame... way too busy and nothing that interesting to see anyways. |
Obviously not too lame since it's crowded. |
It's lame because all it takes is a couple hours to get to places that are about 700 times more awesome.
Same thing with the Capilano suspension bridge... you have to pay to go on it, when Lynn Canyon is just a short drive away, better, and free!
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07/23/2008 02:51:31 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by option:
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Originally posted by option:
Grouse is laaaame... way too busy and nothing that interesting to see anyways. |
Obviously not too lame since it's crowded. |
It's lame because all it takes is a couple hours to get to places that are about 700 times more awesome.
Same thing with the Capilano suspension bridge... you have to pay to go on it, when Lynn Canyon is just a short drive away, better, and free! |
I totally agree about the Capilano suspension bridge. Way too much money for what you get.
For Grouse it depends on what you're going for. If it's strictly photography then probably not worth the trip. But if it's for a little entertainment as well it could be. Just all in what you're looking for. I think if you do the Grind you end up only paying for parking since you're climbing up rather than taking the Gondola. |
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07/23/2008 02:58:55 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Originally posted by option:
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Originally posted by option:
Grouse is laaaame... way too busy and nothing that interesting to see anyways. |
Obviously not too lame since it's crowded. |
It's lame because all it takes is a couple hours to get to places that are about 700 times more awesome.
Same thing with the Capilano suspension bridge... you have to pay to go on it, when Lynn Canyon is just a short drive away, better, and free! |
I totally agree about the Capilano suspension bridge. Way too much money for what you get.
For Grouse it depends on what you're going for. If it's strictly photography then probably not worth the trip. But if it's for a little entertainment as well it could be. Just all in what you're looking for. I think if you do the Grind you end up only paying for parking since you're climbing up rather than taking the Gondola. |
Park in the dirt lot for free and take the tram down. Your knees will be grateful!
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07/23/2008 11:08:34 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by LVicari:
If you don't mind the travel. You must go to Telegraph Cove.Which is on the Northeast end of Vancouver Island. The Johnstone Strait is the passage where the pods like to travel.You will probably see some Humpbacks as well as Orcas.
.Catch a Float plane from Vancouver to the Island maybe Nanaimo? and drive from there. Approx 3-4 hr car ride from Nanaimo or depending on your Budget.. there are local flights that might get you closer and quicker. //www.telegraphcoveresort.com/
whale watching
Hope this helps.
If you need more info Iwill contact my Brother-in-law for you. He has a cabin across the cove and is doing Whale research at this moment.He has all the inside info.
Leo |
Adding a note
I think you can book a kayak tour out of Telegraph Cove that takes you up the shore to Robson Bight. There you go ashore and watch the Whales from the beach. This area is where Orcas like to come in and rub their bellies on the smooth rocks. This is an opportunity to get some good close ups. Not only that but get real close (water level) to them enroute. |
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