Our whale and wildlife watching tours let you experience BC’s enchanting marine wildlife while respecting the natural environment along the spectacular coastline of Vancouver Island. Check out the video below to #ExperienceTheWild with us! https://t.co/SGvIrao8DJ #ExploreBC

Happy #SustainabilitySunday t🌊 The Race Rocks Lighthouse stands as a reminder that protecting the Salish Sea means preserving both its history and its incredible marine ecosystem🐋🌿 📸: @iamjakehawley @victoriavisitor@tvictweets #explorebc #explorevictoria

Captured on a recent tour, one of the incredible orcas that call the Salish Sea home. Protecting these waters means protecting them. Every effort we make toward sustainability helps ensure future generations can experience moments like this🌊 📸: @iamjakehawley

Spanning the waters between BC and Washington State, the Salish Sea is a vital ecosystem for countless marine species🌊 Humpback whales, migrate north each spring to feed, an incredible journey of nearly 5,000 km💙 📸: Olivia Mytnik @victoriavisitor @tvictweets

Sea otters play a vital role in keeping kelp ecosystems healthy by maintaining balance in the food chain. Just another reminder of how every creature helps the Salish Sea thrive💙🌊🦦 📸: @iamjakehawley @victoriavisitor@tvictweets #explorebc #explorevictoria

Every humpback whale’s tail is one of a kind, like a fingerprint of the sea 🌊 The unique patterns and markings on each fluke help researchers identify and track these incredible whales year after year💙 📸: Liam Hubbert @victoriavisitor@tvictweets #explorebc #explorevictoria

When your nap game is strong😴☀️ This Steller sea lion was caught mid-snooze during a recent tour, living its best coastal life! 📸: @iamjakehawley @victoriavisitor@tvictweets #explorebc #explorevictoria

Where there are seabirds, there are whales🌊🐋 Captured on a recent tour, a humpback whale feeding beneath a flurry of seabirds, both drawn to the same feast below the surface💙 📸: Ryan Uslu @victoriavisitor@tvictweets #explorebc #explorevictoria

Small changes. Big impact. 🌍 This #SustainabilitySunday, we’re celebrating the steps, big and small, that help protect the whales and waters we love💙 📸: Olivia Mytnik @victoriavisitor@tvictweets #explorebc #explorevictoria

High above the coastline, a bald eagle keeps watch over the Salish Sea. These powerful birds are a symbol of freedom and strength and one of the many incredible sights guests can witness on our tours💙 📸: Ryan Uslu @victoriavisitor@tvictweets #explorebc #explorevictoria

Our local Steller sea lions soaking up the sunshine along the coastline☀️ These incredible marine mammals can weigh over a ton and are a lively reminder of the thriving ecosystems around the Island🌊 📸: Olivia Mytnik @victoriavisitor@tvictweets #explorebc #explorevictoria

Captured on a recent tour off the coast of Victoria 🌊🐋 Moments like this remind us how lucky we are to share these waters with such incredible wildlife. 📸: Olivia Mytnik @victoriavisitor@tvictweets #explorebc #explorevictoria

Happy Hump-day, literally🐋 This humpback whale was spotted feeding off the coast of Victoria during a recent tour, showing off its incredible power and grace🌊 📸: Liam Hubbert @victoriavisitor@tvictweets #explorebc #explorevictoria

This Thanksgiving, we’re giving thanks for the wild beauty of the coast, the whales who call these waters home, and the incredible community that supports us every season🍂🐋 From all of us, wishing you a sea-son filled with gratitude, warmth, and adventure💙

Race Rocks Lighthouse isn’t just a beacon for ships, it’s a symbol of sustainability. Powered by renewable energy and home to countless marine species, it reminds us why protecting the Salish Sea matters💙🌊 📸: Olivia Mytnik @victoriavisitor@tvictweets #explorevictoria

When a humpback whale lifts its tail, it’s preparing for a deep dive, sometimes plunging over 200 meters in search of krill and small fish🐋 Each fluke pattern is unique, helping researchers identify and track individuals across oceans🌊 📸: @iamjakehawley

Humpback whales use lunge feeding to capture thousands of fish in a single gulp🐋💨 They surge upward with mouths wide open, taking in seawater and prey before filtering it through baleen plates, nature’s built-in sieve 🌊 📸: @iamjakehawley @victoriavisitor@tvictweets

A peaceful moment with the ocean’s most iconic family🐋✨ Orcas travel in tight-knit pods, led by strong matriarchs and guided by generations of knowledge passed through their calls🌊 📸: @iamjakehawley @victoriavisitor@tvictweets #explorebc #explorevictoria

A humpback wave to brighten your day! 🐋👋 These gentle giants use their long pectoral fins, the largest in the animal kingdom, for steering, balance, and sometimes a playful splash🌊💙 📸: Briar Blomberg @victoriavisitor@tvictweets #explorebc #explorevictoria

These swirling schools of fish form tight clusters to protect themselves from predators like humpbacks, sea lions, and seabirds above. It’s a breathtaking display of coordination, survival, and life in the Salish Sea🌊💙 📸: Olivia Mytnik @victoriavisitor@tvictweets

Every so often, the Salish Sea surprises us, like this rare encounter with a coastal black bear exploring the shoreline! While we’re usually watching for fins and flukes, moments like this remind us just how wild and diverse this region truly is🌊💙🐋🐻 📸: Olivia Mytnik