The 15 Best Whale Watching Tours in Canada

Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - How the 5 hours usually feel, from check-in to the return back to Duranleau St

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,000 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193Our pick

Vancouver half-day whale watching from Granville Island on a heated catamaran, with free wildlife photos and expert naturalists.

“Luxury compared to the small boats plus you’re a bit more above sea level so you can see the whales quite well. Our favorite was seeing and learning about the Humpbacks. Spotting their blowhole sprays and then watching the Tail flap at the end before they dive was great. Saw our first whales, a couple sets of Orcas, within 37 mins of leaving the dock. So, not a long boat ride at all while you’re seeking out the whales and seals n A little rainy at first but didn’t matter on these big catamaran ships. Very comfy and once the crew spotted wildlife they’d stop the boat so you always…”

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Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Zodiac Tour

2.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Zodiac Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,716 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $98

Zodiac whale watching in Tadoussac on the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, with bilingual naturalists, waterproof gear, and close encounters.

“Loved this excursion! Saw my first whales, couldn't be happier!”

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Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

3.Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,260 reviews · 5 hours · from $188

Join a guided whale-watching cruise from Granville Island for orcas, humpbacks, and more, plus free high-res photos.

“Very knowledgeable & excellent idea giving us their photos via email.”

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Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

4.Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,259 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $154

A half-day Victoria whale watch on a heated catamaran with naturalists and free high-resolution photos included.

“Very well organised trip. Everything was clearly explained to us first by the friendly captains François & Tayler. We saw Orcas & humpback. Jessy & Megan did a great job explaining all we needed to know about these wonderful whales. Great trip well done all”

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Tadoussac/Charlevoix: 3-Hour Whale Watching Boat Tour

5.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: 3-Hour Whale Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,179 reviews · 3 hours · from $122

3-hour whale watch from Tadoussac in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Bilingual naturalists, fjord views, onboard bistro.

“Multiple different whales species seen. Dress warmly! Parking might prove to be a hike.”

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Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

6.Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,729 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $146

A 3.5-hour Victoria whale and wildlife cruise in the Salish Sea, guided by naturalists, with a whale sighting guarantee or free return.

“Absolutely amazing. I cried. The experience was so beautiful and having the Crew explain about the whales and the differences and life span was so interesting.”

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Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver

7.Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,572 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $157

3 to 5 hour whale watch from Vancouver, sailing from Steveston for orcas and humpbacks, with seals and eagles, plus shuttle option.

“We were able to see a humpback up close, seals and a pod of orcas. My wife and I had a great time. Would recommend!”

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Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure

8.Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 916 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $154

Victoria Harbour Zodiac whale watch with suits, a small 12-passenger boat, expert skippers, and a whale sightings guarantee.

“Very knowledgeable guide and company was very communicative and helpful. Great experience. We didn’t see Orcas but we saw 4 humpbacks and seals/sea lions and bald eagles. 10/5 stars”

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From Quebec City: Whale Watching Excursion Full-Day Trip

9.Whale Watching Excursion Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 863 reviews · 11 hours · from $186

Full-day whale watching from Québec City to the Saguenay Marine Park, by comfortable bus plus boat or Zodiac, with bilingual naturalist guides.

“Incredible experience! Totally recommend it! We got lucky and saw a lot of whales: belugas, minke whales, fin whales, and seals as a bonus ;) Totally, totally worth it! By the way, it’s cold as f—. The hot chocolate and tea on the boat helped a lot, but you better dress REALLY warm (you might need something not only warm but windproof with a hood). And if you think that 11 hours is too much, I didn’t even realize how quickly it was over. The road was really beautiful, so I enjoyed the whole journey.”

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Newfoundland Puffin and Whale Watch Cruise

10.Newfoundland Puffin and Whale Watch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 837 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94Best value

Cruise Witless Bay Ecological Reserve for puffins, whales, and iceberg views from St. John’s, with live naturalist narration on a roomy catamaran.

“Very entertaining, informative and we saw whales and puffins! Loved all the songs and info along the way!”

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Vancouver’s Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience

11.Vancouver’s Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 698 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $177

Small-group whale watching from Granville Island with marine biologist facts, flexible viewing time, and chances to spot orcas and humpbacks.

“amazing day. lifelong dream came true saw an unbelievable amount of orcas! it was a fun adventure. had a great time.”

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Victoria: 3-Hour Zodiac Whale-Watching Tour

12.3-Hour Zodiac Whale-Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 651 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

Victoria zodiac whale watching on an open 12-passenger boat with hydrophones, flotation suits, and a whale-spotting guarantee

“Excellent trip, we saw 2 adult humpback whales, 2 juveniles, harbour seals basking and white sided dolphin. Naval submarine and an open- prison confined space for white collar crimes. Went into American waters twice on zodiac trip and saw Olympic Mountain range. Would definitely recommend this trip.”

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