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Watch wild orcas off the coast
20 days · 2,768 km · Round trip
This is the right route for you if you want to discover wild orcas in their natural habitat.
Every summer the orcas follow the salmon into the waters north of Vancouver Island and can therefore be seen very well at this time of year.
Best time to go: July – September
What to expect
- Experience orcas, humpback whales and Pacific white-sided dolphins in the Pacific
- Spend plenty of time in one of the world’s best regions for whale watching
- Ideal route if you are travelling during the peak season
The route on the map
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The stages
Stage 1: Starting your journey in Vancouver
Vancouver · 2 nights
You arrive in Vancouver. The next day you can explore the Pacific metropolis and for example discover the old Gastown district with its famous steam clock, the green Stanley Park or the harbourfront.
Getting there: 433 km, about 7.4 h drive
Stage 2: Telegraph Cove
4 nights · Highlight
The ferry takes you to Vancouver Island. Once there you drive into the wild north of the island. This area is very rich in species and you have various opportunities to encounter wild animals in their natural environment. For example, you can join a whale watching tour to observe whales in the Johnstone Strait or you can head to nearby Malcolm Island where, with a bit of luck, you can watch orcas at the Rubbing Beach. The north also offers the unique opportunity for a multi-day stay in a tented camp. Several times a day you head out onto the water by kayak. With a bit of luck you will then encounter orcas.
9 more stages in the app
The full route with every stage, place to stay and activity is available in the app with Wildful Stories+. There you can also copy it into your own plan.
Make this route your trip.
In the app you adjust stages, places to stay and activities, and have everything with you on the road.
