Alset Tours

06/19/2025

05/28/2025

Humpback season continues in 2025!

We have BIG news! Big Mama the humpback is back in the Salish Sea. And she’s not alone! Captain Trev and naturalist Sam found her this morning in northern Haro Strait, WITH A CALF! Big Mama is legendary as the pioneer of the humpback comeback on this coast. She was first documented near Race Rocks in 1997 and has been documented here every summer since 2003. Even more remarkable, this is the eighth calf she’s brought back safely from the winter breeding grounds. Welcome back Big Mama and congratulations on your new “bundle” of joy! Live long and prosper, little one!

Photo by Sam Stutz Photography
Thanks Captain Trev!


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05/17/2025

Nature needs us only to right our wrongs, nothing more or less.

Legendary Italian diver Enzo Mallorca was practicing diving off the coast near Syracuse, accompanied by his daughter Rossana, who had stayed on the boat. Suddenly, he felt something gently touch his back under the water. When he turned around, he saw a dolphin, but it clearly wasn't there to play. Was trying to communicate something.

The dolphin plunged into the depths, and Enzo followed. About 15 meters deep, he discovered another dolphin that had gotten trapped in an abandoned fishing net and was fighting for its life. Enzo called his daughter to pass him a diving knife and quickly managed to free the animal. The dolphin, exhausted and close to drowning, emitted a scream, something Enzo would later describe as almost human.

A dolphin can only hold its breath for about ten minutes, and this one was close to his limit. They helped him to surface, where it was unexpectedly revealed that she was a pregnant woman. Shortly after, she gave birth to her calf, while the other dolphin, the father, swam around in the water.

Then, he swam to Enzo, touched his cheek in a gesture that resembled a grateful kiss, and disappeared with his little family into the sea.
After the experience, Enzo reflected with the following words:
Until man learns to respect nature and understand the language of animals, he will never realize his rightful place on Earth.

The incident is a reminder of nature's intelligence and our responsibility to protect it.

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[𝘋𝘔 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭]

05/16/2025

Wow!

08/08/2024

Update: no power to the chargers yet, but the parking lot and Red Barn are now open so BC Hydro must be the final hurdle …

Tesla is set to open a new Supercharger station in Greater Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. According to Tesla’s future Supercharger roadmap, the new location will be situated in North Saanich, approximately 30 km north of Downtown Victoria. Tesla North reports the new Super...

08/08/2024

Finally a real 250kW supercharger close to home!

Tesla owners on Vancouver Island will soon be getting another Supercharger, and it will be located in North Saanich on Saanich Peninsula. Vancouver Island, and in particular Greater Victoria, is home to one of the […]

07/29/2024

The Cowichan Valley is one of Vancouver Island’s greatest treasures and boasts some of the best wines and vineyard visits you will experience anywhere!

06/14/2024

𝗕𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁 & 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 (𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝘆) 🌺

Embark on a private tour featuring a visit to the world-renowned botanicals of Butchart Gardens; this personalized tour includes transportation in a full-size luxury Tesla Model S sedan or Model X SUV and your own expert, local guide. Enjoy a scenic cruise through the winding backroads, along forested drives and quiet beaches. Effortlessly and efficiently explore Victoria’s must-see attractions from its gardens, castles, farms, city, and lookouts.

Unwind with a visit to a tasting room or local eatery for a charcuterie lunch or allow us to arrange a reservation at the Butchart Dining Room for their magnificent High Tea: many gourmet vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options are also available upon request.

𝗜𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
• Craigdarroch Castle & Government House
• Butchart Gardens
• Sea Cider Farm & Cidery
• Hatley Castle & Park
• Beacon Hill Park

The half-day tour includes the above, with the option to customize your tour to include your choice of either additional tastings OR scenic viewpoints.

➡️ For more details and to book, visit our website (linked in bio).