Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours

05/28/2026

A breaching humpback, a baby killer whale, snoozing elephant seals, and a classic Salish Sea sunset! These are among our highlights this week….

Our thanks to Captains Rod, Joe, Trev, Evan, Sierra, Pete and Brett. All wildlife viewing regulations and guidelines are followed. Photos are taken with a telephoto lens and cropped.

05/27/2026

WILDLIFE WONDERS WEDNESDAY: DO BIGG’S AND RESIDENT KILLER WHALES EVER MEET?

Normally the two ecotypes have nothing to do with one another. But there was an interaction observed in 1993 off Nanaimo on Vancouver Island’s east coast. The incident involved J-pod chasing three Bigg’s killer whales along the shoreline. Contact was made, and fresh rake marks were seen on the Bigg’s killer whale after they fled the scene. It’s not known what started the fracas, but J-pod had a new calf at the time so perhaps they were being protective!

Photo: T020, also known as Kwatsi, was one of three Bigg’s involved in the 1993 interaction. The other two were his mother and sister. Photo taken in 2013. Shorelines Photography / Eagle Wing Tours

Pacific Whale Watch Association

05/24/2026

Join us on the water for our next specialty birding tour on June 14. We're heading out to explore the sheltered northern waters of Haro Strait.

This tour is ideal for birders wanting to hone their ID skills on breeding plumage seabirds. With stops at key feeding, resting and breeding areas like Oak Bay, Sidney Spit and Mandarte Island—the largest seabird nesting colony in the Canadian Salish Sea—this is an unparalleled chance to see and learn about some of our region’s most fascinating bird populations!

Reserve your ticket: eaglewingtours.com/tours/specialty-bird-watching-tours

05/21/2026

Tail-lobbing humpbacks, two killer whale legends, and a swimming bald eagle! We’re enjoying an incredible spring season in the Salish Sea. Here are a few highlights….

Our thanks to Captains Rod, Joe, Trev, Evan, Sierra and Brett. All wildlife viewing regulations and guidelines are followed. Photos are taken with a telephoto lens and cropped.

05/20/2026

WILDLIFE WONDERS WEDNESDAY: How are sea otters good for the marine environment?

Sea otters aren’t just a pretty face—they play a pivotal role in nearshore marine ecosystems. They live in or near kelp forests, which provide food and shelter for as many as 750 species of marine life. Kelp forests also help fight climate change by absorbing carbon from the atmosphere as they grow. How do sea otters help? They love to eat sea urchins which, if left unchecked, would completely devour the kelp. They keep the kelp forests healthy, which is why sea otters are a textbook example of a “keystone species!”

Photo: A sea otter with a red sea urchin. Showtime Photography / Eagle Wing Tours

05/18/2026

Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours is proud to be a co-founder of this amazing week long event. It pairs beautifully with our own event - 12th annual world oceans day event in partnership with Greater Victoria Harbour Authority at Fisherman’s Wharf on May 31!!! 🐋🤔🐳🦭

The official Ocean Week Victoria 2026 poster with art by 🦭

You’ll soon be seeing this poster everywhere! We’re so excited to see all of you throughout the 10 DAYS of Ocean “Week” Victoria this year! So be sure to check the official schedule on our website and plan out your activities! 🌊

05/18/2026

The best classroom doesn't have any walls!

Exploring the Salish Sea is an incredible way to spark curiosity in young minds. Our naturalists are experts at making marine biology fun, engaging, and accessible for all ages. Whether you’ve got tiny explorers or budding conservationists, we make sure everyone learns something new (and has a blast doing it!).

Tap here to discover the wild side of the coast with us ➡️ eaglewingtours.com

05/18/2026

Happy Victoria Day, BC! 🎉

There’s something extra special about spending a long weekend on the water — salt air, wildlife around every corner, and zero emails to answer. 🙌 Hope you’re soaking up every bit of this long weekend, however you’re spending it. And if you happen to be in Victoria… you know where to find us! 🌊

05/17/2026

Caption this! Our birders are clearly locked onto something special in the sky. We need your best (and funniest) captions...go! 👇

Photo credit: Liam Ragan, RPBO

05/16/2026

POV: You’re on the water, holding your breath, waiting for that moment.

The Salish Sea never ceases to amaze us! This is the kind of magic that happens when you spend your day on the water with us.

Have you ever seen a humpback chin slap like this one in person? Or even a full breach? Tell us your favourite wildlife encounter below! 👇