Cowichan Bay Whale Watching: Small Group Adventure

Experience the thrill of whale watching in Cowichan Bay! Join our small group adventure and encounter orca whales, humpback whales, and more. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 1721 Cowichan Bay Rd - Our Half Day 3.5
  • 4 hour Whale Watching and Wildlife Tours focus on Orca Whales, Transient Killer Whales, Humpback Whales, Grey Whales and Minke Whales. You will also encounter Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Harbour Seals, Dalls and Harbour Porpoise as well as a myriad of marine birds on your whale watching eco tour.
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What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • Driver/guide
  • Professional photographer guide
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Our Half Day excursions, ranging from 3.5 to 4 hours, are centered on observing Orca Whales, Transient Killer Whales, Humpback Whales, Grey Whales and Minke Whales. Additionally, we spot Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Harbour Seals, Dalls and Harbour Porpoise, as well as a variety of marine birds during the eco-friendly whale watching tour.

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Location
1721 Cowichan Bay Rd
Cowichan Bay Road
Please check in no later than 30 minutes before departure. We are located at 1721 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Theruck84
Nov 24, 2025
Experience of a Lifetime! - Our excursion with Ocean EcoVentures was the experience of a lifetime! It had been my dream to see Orcas for as long as I could remember. Not only did we see an extravagant display from the rare northern resident killer whales, we saw a gorgeous humpback named Yogi as well. Our guide, Jane, was the most informative guide I've ever encountered. (And I have done many whale watches in California, but this one takes the cake!) She knew many of the names of the whales, their relationships and migration patterns, and we also had the opportunity to listen to their communications from an underwater microphone. From start to finish the adventure was spectacular and moving. The staff was communicative, enthusiastic and beyond well-informed. We are deeply grateful and this adventure will be indelible in our memories!
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Ga_llaneb2025
Oct 8, 2025
Beautiful - Great experience! A great guide, very nice to know that these whales are studied and protected. We have seen plenty of animals including whales and always with respect! I highly recommend!
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Jemmab2020
Oct 4, 2025
Fantastic whale watching experience - This whale watching experience was everything we hoped it would be. We chose this company as the groups are small , we had 8 in our boat and the company itself are dedicated to conservation, research and education, not mass tourism. We had Gary as our captain and he was so knowledgeable and passionate about the whales, which made the whole experience even better. We were so lucky to observe 3 pods of Killer Whales about 10 in total and some humpback whales. It was an amazing experience and one I would highly recommend.
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Hzberry
Sep 26, 2025
Great afternoon in the Straight of Georgia - Our tour was fantastic, Andy was a great guide. The day was calm and beautiful - which was lucky. I was happy to borrow their full body zip up warm suit, as it did get cold. We saw humpback whales and orcas!
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U6351nralenam
Sep 25, 2025
Great and educational experience - Very great and educational experience with our tour guide Jane! She was very nice, gave many interesting information and answered every question! Our trip was about 4 hours and we were very lucky to see some orcas, sea lions and seals!
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Oakvilleblackdogs
Sep 20, 2025
Orcas galore - Fantastic trip. Well exceeded our expectations. Tasli our marine biologist and captain was amazing. Very knowledgeable and answered endless questions we had. Less than 30 minutes into our trip we encountered a pod of orcas and followed them for almost 2 hours. Even witnessed feeding on a seal.
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318bj_rnr
Sep 19, 2025
Great provider for whale watching - We were at Ecoventures for whale watching for the first time 10 years ago and were very lucky as we saw orcas, humpback whales and a minke whale. this time unfortunately “only orcas” were on site, but it was still a great adventure with a great captain, also due to the ride on the Zodiac Speed Boat!
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Stephaniefj3875tp
Sep 14, 2025
What an awesome experience! - Our goal (hope) was to see an orca and our zodiac driver/guide/marine biologist went to great lengths to make this a reality for us - exceeding our expectations in the process. The zodiac was extremely comfortable - unlike any that we have experienced in the past! We were able to zip though the water to reach locations with confirmed orca sightings. Our guide's extensive knowledge of the local orca families and their behaviours was both interesting and important in that she was as equipped as possible to follow them safely while providing us all with the best views possible. Along the way, she stopped the boat to allow us to enjoy the experience of 100's of salmon leaping from the water all around us and also to enjoy watching some sea lions and seals. As it turned out, we saw 2 pods of orcas including several breaching orcas - which was breath-taking!
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Sascha
Sep 12, 2025
Fantastic! - Jane was a great tourguide, the boat is very comfortable and a thrill ride. We saw Orcas, one even jumped out of the water. Lucky us. This is not a Tourist rip off - definitively worth it!
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270judith
Sep 10, 2025
simply unforgettable - The staff are very professional and friendly. Our captain had extensive knowledge about the animals we saw. It was one of our best whale watching tours. Killer whales, seals, sea lions—simply unforgettable.
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From $151
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).