The Whale Centre

The Whale Centre Experience the wild beauty of Clayoquot Sound with The Whale Centre! Join us for an unforgettable adventure! All photography by John Forde and Jennifer Steven.

For over 40 years, we've offered eco-conscious Whale Watching, Bear Watching, Bird Watching, and Hot Springs Tours in Tofino, BC. Offering eco-friendly whale watching, bear watching and hot springs tours in Tofino, British Columbia since 1988! We also offer tours for pelagic bird watching, private charters, large groups and photography tours.

First black bear cub of the season! We are bear watching in Tofino in the calm, protected inlets of Clayoquot Sound unti...
05/20/2026

First black bear cub of the season!

We are bear watching in Tofino in the calm, protected inlets of Clayoquot Sound until early October.

Book online or call us 1-888-474-2288.

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Moon over Browning Passage at sunset. The kind of evenings you don’t forget in Tofino. Photo:
05/02/2026

Moon over Browning Passage at sunset. The kind of evenings you don’t forget in Tofino.

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Earth Day reminds us that every part of this coast is connected - from the depths where whales travel to the forests whe...
04/23/2026

Earth Day reminds us that every part of this coast is connected - from the depths where whales travel to the forests where wolves roam.

This coastal grey wolf is a symbol of resilience and balance in a fragile ecosystem we’re lucky to call home. Protecting these lands and waters means protecting all who depend on them.

Today and everyday, let’s choose to care for the wild.

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Tofino Whale Watching An unforgettable encounter with Bigg’s killer whale T030B—a 33-year-old female captured spyhopping...
04/15/2026

Tofino Whale Watching

An unforgettable encounter with Bigg’s killer whale T030B—a 33-year-old female captured spyhopping out of the water.

What makes this moment so extraordinary is the clarity in her gaze—you can actually see her eye open, looking directly toward the camera. A rare and powerful reminder that we are being watched just as much as we are watching.

Moments like this stay with you forever.

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Out on the water with Kawatsi! There’s nothing like the feeling of heading out at sunrise, salt in the air, and the poss...
04/12/2026

Out on the water with Kawatsi!

There’s nothing like the feeling of heading out at sunrise, salt in the air, and the possibility of whales surfacing or bears roaming the shoreline. Every trip is different, every moment unforgettable—and Kawarltsi takes us right into the heart of it all.

Grateful for these wild places and the chance to experience them up close.

50+ grey whales this morning!Tofino is alive right now. We were surrounded by blows in every direction - one of those to...
03/29/2026

50+ grey whales this morning!

Tofino is alive right now. We were surrounded by blows in every direction - one of those tours you don’t forget.

This is peak migration - grey whales traveling from Mexico to the Arctic feeding grounds, passing right by Tofino.

Come see it for yourself! Book now.

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A classic grey whale dive.When grey whales lift their flukes like this, they’re often heading down to feed. Along the co...
03/16/2026

A classic grey whale dive.

When grey whales lift their flukes like this, they’re often heading down to feed. Along the coast of Clayoquot Sound, these whales dive to the seafloor and scoop up mouthfuls of sediment to filter out small crustaceans.

Moments like this are a highlight on our whale watching tours from Tofino.

Photo: John Forde



The grey whales are back in Tofino! Nothing says spring on the West Coast quite like the return of these incredible trav...
03/14/2026

The grey whales are back in Tofino!

Nothing says spring on the West Coast quite like the return of these incredible travellers. After one of the longest migrations of any mammal on Earth, grey whales are once again feeding along the shores of the Pacific Rim.

Today marks the first day of the Pacific Rim Whale Festival - a celebration of the whales return, the ocean and the wild west coast we’re lucky to call home. Watching a grey whale feeding just offshore is a reminder of how connected this place is to the rhythms of the sea.

If you’re in Tofino over the next few days, keep your eye on the water…you never know when a blow or a fluke might appear.

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A moment that stops you in your tracks. A Bigg’s (transient) killer whale spy hopping — lifting its head above the surfa...
03/01/2026

A moment that stops you in your tracks.

A Bigg’s (transient) killer whale spy hopping — lifting its head above the surface to get a better look at the world around it. Curious, intelligent, and absolutely breathtaking.

Encounters like this are why we head out on the water every day in Clayoquot Sound. You never know when the ocean will gift you something unforgettable.

Join us in Tofino for a Whale Watching Tour and experience the wild.

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Our winter Sea Otter Tours offer crisp coastal air, fewer crowds, and unforgettable moments with these curious, charisma...
02/15/2026

Our winter Sea Otter Tours offer crisp coastal air, fewer crowds, and unforgettable moments with these curious, charismatic creatures. Watch them float, forage, and wrap up in kelp as the ocean sparkles around them.

Join us on the water and experience the magic of winter wildlife season!

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411 Campbell Street
Tofino, BC
V0R2Z0

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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