The Pacific Northwest coast has one of the world’s highest biodiversity (*). The ocean by Vancouver hosts a myriad of sea life. Orcas, sea lions, seals, otters regularly frequent the area. They feed on the fish that travel into the area to spawn, such as the salmon that is found in abundance along the Pacific coast.

Steep tides drop the water level along the coast by as much as 15 feet and expose thousands of acres of shoreline in the process. These inter-tidal beaches are teaming with crabs, clams, and worms making for an inviting smorgasbord for birds.

It is not surprising that many of the migratory birds from the Arctic choose their route along the Pacific West Coast. Indeed many don’t fly any further south and over winter right here in the river estuaries and along the local shores, making spring and fall superb

bird watching seasons.

Choose one of our day trips to see some of these wildlife species. All trips include pick-up from your hotel.

	Whale Watching Safari Orcas, poroises, seals, sea lions, bald eagles, cormorants Minimum 2 participants Season April to October
Humpback Whale Watching Season September and October
Capilano Salmon Hatchery observe natures wonder of the migrating salmon Minimum 4 up to 8 participantsSeason June to August
	Vancouver Wilderness Paddle seals, sea stars, cormorants, ducks, bald eagles Minimum 2 up to 6 participants Season April to October

Gulf Island Kayaking seals, bald eagles, cormorants, seastars whales & sea lions Minimum 2 up to 6 participantsSeason April to October
	Vancouver Sea Safari Seals, false killer whales, bald eagles, cormorants, shore birds Minimum 2 participants Season April to October
Blue Herons of Stanley Park 100+ nest heron rookery in the centre of the city Minimum 4 up to 8 participants Season March trough June

Whale Watching and wildlife viewing trips