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Whale Watching Tour: Telegraph Cove Adventure
4.9
265 Ratings
Telegraph Cove
Embark on a thrilling Zodiac whale watching adventure from Telegraph Cove Resort in Vancouver Island. Join us for a 3-hour fully-guided tour to spot majestic whales and marine wildlife.
Embark on a thrilling Zodiac whale watching adventure from Telegraph Cove Resort in Vancouver Island. Join us for a 3-hour fully-guided tour to spot majestic whales and marine wildlife.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Telegraph Cove Marina & RV Park - Whale Watching in Johnstone Strait and nearby ocean area. We hope to see whales, seals, sea lions, maybe some otters, dolphins and eagles too! Always a great day when we catch them all!
- Telegraph Cove Marina & RV Park - Whale Watching in Johnstone Strait and nearby ocean area. We hope to see whales, seals, sea lions, maybe some otters, dolphins and eagles too! Always a great day when we catch them all!
What's Included
- Whale and marine life watching tour on a 12-passenger open-aired zodiac
- Live commentary
- Whale Sightings Guarantee—complimentary tours from all locations until you see whales (fees apply)
- Expert Guide/Skipper
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Whale and marine life watching tour on a 12-passenger open-aired zodiac
- Live commentary
- Whale Sightings Guarantee—complimentary tours from all locations until you see whales (fees apply)
- Expert Guide/Skipper
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- On-board restrooms
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
- Gratuities
- On-board restrooms
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
Additional Information
Situated in the northern areas of Vancouver Island, Telegraph Cove is a small sanctuary for those passionate about whale watching and conservation. Previously a fishing community, Telegraph Cove is now the spotlight for our ultimate whale watching journey. Setting off from Telegraph Cove Resort in a 12-seater open-air Zodiac-style vessel, this…
Situated in the northern areas of Vancouver Island, Telegraph Cove is a small sanctuary for those passionate about whale watching and conservation. Previously a fishing community, Telegraph Cove is now the spotlight for our ultimate whale watching journey. Setting off from Telegraph Cove Resort in a 12-seater open-air Zodiac-style vessel, this expedition offers a 3 hour fully-led tour observing whales and other oceanic wildlife.
- There is a minimum passenger height restriction of 4ft (120cm) and 50 lbs (23kg)
- Each passenger is required to sign a Release of Liability at check in. Participants must be 19 years of age, or require a parent or guardian to sign on their behalf
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date/time/vessel or full refund
- Not recommended for travelers with neck problems
Location
Telegraph Cove Marina & RV Park
Telegraph Cove Road
Please check-in 30 minutes prior to departure time at Prince of Whales Adventure Center located at the north end of Telegraph Cove Resort next to the Telegraph Cove Whale Interpretive Center (24 Boardwalk, Telegraph Cove, BC V0N 3J0). The boat will not be held for late passengers.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(265 Ratings)
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Jul 16, 2025
Orcas, Humpback Whale and more - We did a morning tour with Connor. He did a great job navigating us to a family of 4 orcas who were out swimming. We also saw a humpback whale (Connor was particularly patient waiting for the whale to come back up to the surface), sea lions, sea otter and porpoises. He was at all times calm, provided lots of information and handled the RIB very safely. The overalls were very warm and comfortable, the staff in the office were extremely helpful locating stuff I forgot to empty out my pockets (that I only realised the next day). Can definitely recommend the Prince of Whales in Telegraph Cove and this trip.
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J5025addaveh
Jul 14, 2025
Really cool morning out, seeing whales. - Great morning out on the boat, super calm conditions and saw some cool whales. Great guides that talked through everything.
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Carlso3642iq
Jul 7, 2025
Great Day on the Zodiac - Our guide, Connor, was amazing. He found us Killer Whales, Sea Lions, Porpois, and some Sea Otters! Very knowledgeable and friendly!
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J8908hvmf
Jun 29, 2025
Unforgettable Whale Watching Tour - Today’s tour with Edie and Scottie was absolutely amazing! Both of them are fantastic guides — knowledgeable, passionate, and super friendly.
We were lucky enough to see 6 different humpback whales, which was simply breathtaking! On top of that, we spotted sea lions, dolphins, and even majestic bald eagles soaring above us.
We even spotted a pelican, which totally surprised all of us — even the experienced Scottie couldn’t believe it!
If you want a close-up wildlife experience with amazing guides — this is the tour to book!
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Goplaces01234483743
Jun 28, 2025
Great. Great. - We had booked the afternoon program and despite some worse weather the last few days we were really lucky this afternoon. The sea was super calm and the sun was mostly shining.
Our guide was Connor and he did really super well! Lots of patience, nice stories and good info.
Within 10 minutes we saw what we came for, the killer whales😍.
A group of 2 and of 3 killer whales that we followed at safe distances, such a wonderful experience. Fortunately, Canadian law is strict and they are not allowed to “hunt” the whales and have to keep a lot of distance. After a 45 minute sail in search of humpback whales and also those finally spotted 3. These are much larger but stay underwater for a long time so be patient and pay attention!
The zodiac is fast and manoeuvrable and that is handy. Best moment here, when the humpback was going to consume a school of herrings so came to the surface with open mouth. Also stayed here for 45 minutes.
Also spotted dolphins and on the permanent spot about 30 sea lions and a nest with 2 bald eagles and a small one.
Excursion has been pricey but worth it for us.
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Resort50612929205
Jun 17, 2025
Amazing time! - We went out with Scottie on June 16th. Beautiful trip. He's very knowledgeable. We seen some amazing animals. We are definitely doing another tour. Thank you Scottie, your passion for wildlife shows in your amazement at seeing these animals. I added Inukshuk's tail.
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Susanto2718vj
Jun 17, 2025
Go see some animals! - A great tour. Our guide taught us natural history and while there are no guarantees when it comes to wild animals, was very knowlegible about the places where they were most likely to be.
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Anna
Jun 15, 2025
Whale Watching in Telegraph Gove - We had an incredible time with Edie and Conner watching whales! The two knew each other very well and told a lot about the animals. We felt very safe and we saw so many animals from very close.
Among them several humpback whales, orcas, sea lions and otters. It was an unforgettable trip and absolutely worth every cent and minute. Absolutely recommend!
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Fottewell
Jun 29, 2025
A Whale of a time - Our guide Connor was amazing. He was really safety conscious and a wealth of information on marine life and the local ecosystem. We saw a family of five orca whales within minutes of leaving the harbour, then we travelled to watch three separate humpback whales. Then we travelled to see a large group of male Steller Sealions. We also saw a bald headed eagle on a nest with an eagletand saw it retrieve a fish from the ocean and bring it back to the nest .
Finally, we did our bit for keeping the ocean clean by retrieving two bits of debris from the ocean- a plastic bit of tubing and a beer can.This was definitely the best value of any trip I’ve ever had before.
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Drysparkles
Jun 25, 2025
Great Experiance! - Edie, our guide did a good job for her first time out. We appreciated the history and stats of the wildlife that we encountered. We saw three different humpbacks, Conner, one of the other guides was there, looking up the different whales if we got a good shot of the tails. We also saw a lot of sea lions, a whole bunch of sea otters, and other wildlife.
We were there June 14th, and the weather was very cool. We were very glad that they gave us insulated suits to wear while out on the water.
I was disappointed that we didn't get to see any orcas, but it was alittle early in the season for them.
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