What sets us apart from other outfitters is our staff. We are mostly locals that have grown up and spent our lives in Clayoquot Sound as well as our knowledge to educate you while ensuring a safe viewing of the marine mammals and wildlife you will encounter and we love. Whale Watching-Tofino-Bear Watching-British Columbia-Clayoquot Sound For more than two decades, The Whale Centre located in Tofino, British Columbia has offered whale watching, bear watching, bird watching and hot springs tours in Clayoquot Sound.

Cruise through the spectacular waters of Clayoquot Sound on our 24’ Boston Whaler in search of whales as they journey northward during their annual migration. Visit their feeding grounds and get a glimpse of them in action.

Killer, Humpback and Gray Whales, Orcas, Sea Lions, Dall’s Porpoise, Sea Otters, and Eagles are some of the wildlife you will be on the lookout for on our 2-1/2 hour nature cruise. Don’t forget your camera and don't forget to dress warm!

Bear Watching

West Coast Black Bears roam the shorelines at low tides searching for crabs, shellfish, barnacles and fish to feast on. These generally nocturnal carnivores wander a great distance through dense bush and wooded mountains throughout most of B.C. The black bears spend the summer feasting and putting on a great supply of fat so they can find a sheltered place to hibernate for the winter. Our local skippers will take you out in our 24’ Boston Whaler to view these majestic animals in their natural habitat.

Bird Watching

Clayoquot Sound intercepts thousands of birds on their migratory journeys north and south. Its sandy shores, vertical cliffs, offshore islands, sanctuaries and forests offer attractive sites for bird populations. Our tour begins with a visit to an active Bald Eagle’s nest in the harbor. Whether we explore sheltered inlets or Cleland Island’s ecological reserve you will view Auklets, Murrelets, Puffins, Murres, Guillemonts, Oystercatchers, Harlwquins, Herons, Gulls, Ducks and much more wildlife on this nature tour.

Fishing

Clayoquot Sound is one of the premier saltwater flyfishing and bucktailing locations in the world.

Tofino is a world-renowned fishing destination. Divers, surfers and beach-lovers travel from the far reaches of the globe to experience our breathtaking scenery and our warm west coast hospitality, but for many, salmon fishing offers the most exhilarating experience Clayoquot Sound has to offer.

For more information on whale watching visit http://www.tofinowhalecentre.com/