Awards & Recognition

VICTORIA’S MULTIPLE AWARD WINNING WHALE WATCHING COMPANY

Receiving 5 star customer reviews is all the recognition we really need, but we are also honoured and humbled to receive awards for Business of the Year, Tourism Sustainability, Hospitality/Tourism and Ecostar Climate Action, by local Vancouver Island business and community groups.

2017 Business of the Year – Greater Victoria Chamber of Business Awards

This gala event recognizes businesses in the Capital Region that have achieved a standard of excellence in the community through their own abilities, efforts and initiatives. A spectacular night of prestige, entertainment and celebration, the Greater Victoria Business Awards recognizes members in 13 different award categories.

Tourism Vancouver Island Sustainability Award – 2016

Sponsored by Wya Point Resort, the Tourism Sustainability Award recognizes a tourism business that has set out to minimize their environmental impact, conserve natural resources, respect local cultures and benefit local communities. Their commitment to environmentally responsible tourism and changing the way they conduct business serves as an example to the industry. This year Orca Spirit Adventures, Victoria received the award.

Ecostar Climate Action Award – 2016

The Vancouver Island EcoStar Awards recognize outstanding local champions, environmental achievements and leadership in innovation through businesses and organizations contributing to a vibrant and sustainable community. The Climate Action award, sponsored by the CRD, recognizes an organization or business that is working to reduce/mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. We are proud that Orca Spirit Adventures has received this award in 2016!

Business Examiner Tourism Business of the Year – 2016

The Business Examiner awards set out a night to honour the best of the best in Vancouver Island business. These awards were created to celebrate the successes of companies in our economy in a wide variety of sectors. Orca Spirit is the proud recipient of the 2016 Hospitality/Tourism Business of the Year award.

2015 Business of the Year Finalist – Greater Victoria Chamber of Business Awards

This gala event recognizes businesses in the Capital Region that have achieved a standard of excellence in the community through their own abilities, efforts and initiatives. A spectacular night of prestige, entertainment and celebration, the Greater Victoria Business Awards recognizes members in 13 different award categories.

GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATIONS

We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken to reduce our environmental impact  – and our Gold status with Vancouver Island Green Business Association, and Silver Certification from Green Tourism Canada.