Stubbs Island Whale Watching Vancouver Island

24/11/2021

In case you want to do any Christmas shopping...here is an idea.

15/04/2019

Stubbs Island Charters Ltd is taking Telegraph Cove Resorts Ltd, Inter Island Launch Ltd. dba Prince of Whales Whale Watching and Alan McGillivray, owner of Prince of Whales, to court over losses suffered due to breach of a lease agreement and a non-disclosure contract.
After 38 years in business in Telegraph Cove, Stubbs Island Whale Watching was notified that the lease was terminated by Gordie Graham of Telegraph Cove Resorts with only 30 days’ notice.
We had been marketing and making plans for our continued operation out of our offices on the boardwalk in Telegraph Cove and were shocked to be informed of the termination. As owners of the business for the past eight seasons, we had been making every effort to bring guests to the Cove for an experience of a lifetime. We were very successful as proven by our six consecutive annual Awards of Excellence from Trip Advisor.
Financially the company was making large annual investments in the marketing of Stubbs Island Charters and Telegraph Cove. We had already spent tens of thousands of dollars of advertising and marketing for the 2019 season and had confirmation of many of our regular commitments for bookings in the upcoming season.
The way that we were kicked out of the premises has left us with no option but to take legal action for the extensive financial losses we have suffered.

No court date is set at this time.

25/02/2019

An emotional day for the Stubbs Island team as the MV Lukwa set sail in the sunshine today from for her new home port on the West Coast. And yes Capt. Wayne Garton was on the dock to see her off.

Safe passage, calm seas and memorable wildlife sightings to all who sail on her.

22/01/2019

BC's first whale watching company, Stubbs Island Whale Watching, is closing its doors after 38 years in business. https://www.stubbs-sightings.com

01/01/2019

Happy New Year! As we enter our 39th year as BC's 1st whale watching company, our wish for 2019 and beyond is that the wild is protected and enjoyed by generations to come.

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24/12/2018

Wishing all our guests, partners and industry friends the very best of the season from the team at Stubbs Island Whale Watching.
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22/12/2018

It's unlikely anyone could forget the first time they saw a humpback breach. As we reflect on our 38th year in business, we would love to hear about your favourite moment on one of our whale watching tours.

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13/12/2018

Our History & Values

Find out how we became 's first outfit. Located in beautiful from the start. https://www.stubbs-sightings.com/history

Back in the mid 1970’s a young man known as Jim Borrowman relocated to Telegraph Cove to work at the local sawmill. During this time logging was big business and offered a variety of opportunities. While working at the mill Jim met Bill McKay and a friendship developed quickly between the two men....

11/12/2018

Amazing moment.

can be terrific especially when taking a look at some of the incredible sightings we have had in the past. This video was taken in 2017 by one of our wonderful guests. www.stubbs-island.com

06/12/2018

to our wonderful Captain Wayne. Captain Wayne has been running the Lukwa for almost 22 years now and it wouldn't be the same without him. www.stubbs-island.com

04/12/2018

- Can you guess the species in the picture below. Hint: They can reach swim speeds of 55km/h. Photo taken with a telephoto lens and cropped. https://www.stubbs-sightings.com/about-wildlife

29/11/2018

- Here is an incredible throwback to 2016 when we witness a Mom and Calf lunge feeding together. www.stubbs-island.com

25/11/2018

The Return of the Humpbacks – A Long Journey Home

We see from the beginning of the season until the end, and almost daily. Learn more about these incredible giants of the ocean. http://stubbs-island.com/blog/2016/06/20/the-return-of-the-humpbacks-a-long-journey-home/

[caption id=attachment_7376 align=aligncenter width=640] Photo credit: Alison Ogilvie. Image taken with a telephoto lens and cropped.[/caption] Having completed numerous trips already this 2016 season, we’re happy to report having seen numerous Humpback Whales once again. It was not that long ago ...

22/11/2018

It's . Take a peak at this incrediblel moment from 2017. All video taken with a telephoto lens and edited. www.stubbs-island.com

18/11/2018

The best time of year for sightings is mid-July to mid-September. Here is a peak at some of our fav shots from the last three seasons. www.stubbs-island.com

14/11/2018

See it for yourself? Book now for 2019!

, and many other marinemammals make their home just outside from May to September every year. Can you see yourself here? www.stubbs-island.com

12/11/2018

Come explore the with us. Can you see yourself here? www.stubbs-island.com

09/11/2018

Telegraph Cove

- Where the Middle of Nowhere is Somewhere. www.stubbs-island.com www.stubbs-island.com

07/11/2018

Sneak Peak into Mornings with Stubbs.

This take a sneak peak inside one of our morning tours with Alison. https://youtu.be/xNvK8TP6uhs

04/11/2018

Take a glimpse into what you might see on some of our tours. Taking reservations for 2019. ***All photos taken with a telephoto lens and cropped.*** www.stubbs-island.com

29/10/2018

A Peak Inside Our Tours

Join us for an adventure into the Pacific Northwest. Can you see yourself here? *Video footage taken with a telephoto lens and edited.* www.stubbs-island.com

27/10/2018

Cool news from The Marine Education & Research Society. We typically see Cosmo on tours in the fall more than during other times in the season, so very cool to discover, thanks to their research that he/she Chunky's calf.

Yes, this is the same whale - Cosmo born to Chunky in 2008. Sharing because of the interest expressed in yesterday's post about how hard it can be to determine the ID of a Humpback. This match of Cosmo shows how much the pigmentation of the tail can change and gives further insight into the skill level and dedication required to "match" Humpbacks. It's great to note your interest in the work needed to study giants! Knowing who they are is essential in everything from life histories to site fidelity; social associations to learning of feeding strategies.
Current catalogue photo: Marieke Knierim, Mackay Whale Watching. Huge smile to you Marieke.

Marilia Olio
Tasli Shaw
And the team at Stubbs Island Whale Watching Vancouver Island who have also helped so much with sightings of Cosmo.
AND to Alison who made this challenging match and many others.

25/10/2018

From our Guests

Looking to book your 2019 summer vacation, consider . Here's is a glimpse from our guests. Have questions about our tours? Leave a comment below. www.stubbs-island.com

22/10/2018

Escape the Ordinary in Telegraph Cove. | Stubbs Island Sightings

Considering an vacation on in 2019? Discover the true beauty and bliss of . http://stubbs-island.com/blog/2017/05/25/escape-the-ordinary-in-telegraph-cove/

If you have never been to Telegraph Cove before, you might be surprised by what you find. This quaint and quintessential boardwalk community is a blast from the past and a reminder of simpler times. As you make your way down the old wooden boardwalk, you’ll hear the creak of the wood, smell the bu...

19/10/2018

How many species do you count in this picture? And can you name them for us? https://www.stubbs-sightings.com/about-wildlife

15/10/2018

North Vancouver Island Whale Watching - Traveling Islanders

Take a look at what our tours are like with this amazing blog from . http://www.travelingislanders.com/stubbs-north-island-whale-watching/

North Vancouver Island offers up some of the best whale watching in the world. Seeing something so magnificent, so mesmerizing, it'll stay with you forever.

14/10/2018

Marine Education & Research Society

Always an amazing experience on the Marine Education & Research Society fundraising trip. We are honoured to support local research and education. This video was taken on yesterday's fundraising trip. See the original post for details on this incredible sighting. www.stubbs-island.com

We think you'll find it worth the 3-minutes of listening / watching. This is Inukshuk (BCZ0339) the Humpback Whale vocalizing during an interaction with Pacific White-Sided Dolphins. It is a rarity that we know which whale we are listening to on the hydrophone like this.
After this interaction, he chased after Freckles (BCY0727) displaying competitive group behaviour, head lobbing repeatedly while pursuing her. Yep, it's October and hormones appear to make a shift. Filmed outside Telegraph Cove today during our fund-raiser made possible by Stubbs Island Whale Watching Vancouver Island. ©2018 Jackie Hildering with telephoto lens; MERS.

12/10/2018

- Pacific White-sided Dolphins typically have their first calf between 7 and 9 years old. Photo credit: Alison Ogilvie. Taken with a telephoto lens and cropped. https://www.stubbs-sightings.com/about-wildlife

10/10/2018

This 2018 might be over but we will return in 2019! Take a peak at some of our best shots of the season. Phots taken with a telephoto lens and cropped. www.stubbs-island.com

07/10/2018

Saying goodbye is never easy but grateful we will return! This area, out of continues to steal our hearts. Take a glimpse from our last tours of 2018 yesterday. www.stubbs-island.com