West Coast Aquatic Safaris

08/19/2024

Did you know you can see Tufted Puffins right here in BC? 🐧 Start your adventure from the shores of Tofino, the vibrant waters around Victoria, or the wild beauty of Port Hardy. These are just a few places to begin your tour and catch a glimpse of these iconic birds in their natural habitat!

📸 by taylor_lundin via Instagram, taken on a tour with West Coast Aquatic Safaris out of Tofino
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Tourism Vancouver Island is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Kwakwaka’wakw, Nuu-chah-nulth, and Coast Salish peoples.

07/10/2024

Presenting our dynamic team both on and off the water! Each person works hard and brings their best everyday. They are always willing to help out and adapt as needed. They get along as friends outside of work and that shows at work too ❤️

05/24/2024

Orcas, rainbows and waterfalls (oh my!)
This was one of the highlight tours of the season so far ❤️

Some trips are about more than just the whales we see, like this adventure on Sunday with and .captain ! We had a long run to see the T068Cs at the head of Herbert Inlet but here …

04/18/2024

Now is a great time to see Whales and Bears in Tofino! The weather is lovely and the wildlife is lively! Don't miss out on our $10 off offer. All Bear and Whale tours discounted until May 1, 2024. Book Now!

04/13/2024

As part of our on-going quest to make sustainable choices, we are happy to offer these gorgeous water bottles in our shop. Pick one up before you head out on tour and stay hydrated like the whales stay 💦🐋

04/11/2024

Hanging with the cool kids.. twice in a row, a single gull has been sitting on this exact rock, right beside the sea lion haul out at Cleland Island. Pairings like these always make me think of cute children's picture books with unlikely animal friend pairings.

Photo taken on tour with

📌 Taken on the Territories of the Nuu-Chah-Nulth Nations
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04/11/2024

Beauty day 🤩

03/14/2024

We are proud to sponsor the current conversation about ocean cleanup next Tuesday, March 19th evening. Join us there to learn about the current status of plastics in our oceans, and local projects working to clean up our coastline, share discussions of optimism for the future and learn about ocean currents and what we can learn about them through tracking ocean debris.

Following the presentations and discussion, we will open the room with networking, drinks, light bites and crafting with repurposed ocean debris.

Be part of the conversation that shapes the future of marine conservation and deepens our understanding of our coastal waters!

Location: Black Rock Resort, Ucluelet, Wine Cellar.

Doors: 7 pm, presentation starts at 7:30 pm. Cash bar available. Light snacks provided.

Tickets: Button event - minimum $5 suggested donation. No reservations, limited capacity.

Crafting: $10 minimum donation

12/25/2023

Wishing you a wonderful holiday with your loved ones. We look forward to seeing you on the west coast in 2024!