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Written by: Megan, Naturalist Sometimes on our trips, we head west towards a local ecological reserve called Race Rocks. It’s the most southern point of British Columbia and has the second-oldest lighthouse on it. But what we are all really there for is our favourite furry friends – the seals and sea lions. But what…

Written By: Marisa Price, Lead Naturalist An essential part of connection is communication. Whether the connection is familial, societal, or simply a friendship, communication is integral. Connection aside, as a pack or group hunter, you must be able to communicate to coordinate kills. So how do whales communicate with each other? In this blog, we…

Written by: Megan, Marine Naturalist The Salish Sea off the coast of Vancouver Island is absolutely teeming with wildlife and it’s no difference for our avian species. It can sometimes take a while to find our whales on a tour so bird spotting can be a great way to pass the time. Here are a…

Written by: Megan, Naturalist On one of those glorious days when the sun is shining and the sea is glassy, I often tell my guests to look for porpoises. The most popular question that follows is what is the difference between porpoises vs. dolphins? If we look at it generally it all comes down to…

Written by: Marisa, Lead Naturalist Quite consistently as we are on the water, we have been seeing amazing displays from our Humpbacks. A favorite of these being lunge and flick feeding. Surface feeding of any kind paints a beautiful picture of trophic interaction between a plethora of animals. In this area of the Salish Sea…

Written by: Griffin McCulloch, Onboard Naturalist The Grey whale, Eschrichtius Robustus, has been very elusive this whale watching season. For the first time in the entirety of the spring and summer months, this past September the 7th, Orca Spirit Adventures saw its first Grey whale make its appearance. You can imagine how all the crew,…

Written by: Lori, Lead Naturalist What a wonderful week of whale watching it has been here at Orca Spirit Adventures! This week we were able to see a lone male Orca, a coordinated hunt, and pay a visit to Race Rocks Lighthouse! This week we were fortunate to see the lone male orca known as…

It’s no secret that Humpback whales undertake one of the most impressive migrations of any species on earth. It is truly an incredible feat to undergo such a long journey every single year. Read on to find seven amazing facts about the Humpback whale migration from BC and learn more about where one of our…

Written by: Lori, Lead Naturalist With the off-season coming to an end, we could not have been more excited to head out into the Salish Sea for our very first covered vessel tours of the year! We certainly missed the wildlife, and it was a very special treat to be able to see some of…

WRITTEN BY: LORI, MARINE NATURALIST The Salish Sea is a spectacular marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean encompassing the Strait of Georgia, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Puget Sound. It is one of the most diverse marine ecosystems in the world, and there are many different species of whales in the Salish Sea….

Written by: Lori, Naturalist This is a question that often arises on our tours – particularly when we’re viewing Humpback whales. When guests see Humpback whales in the wild they are often blown away by their incredible size and grace in the water. If you’re really lucky when you come out on our tours, you…

Orcas, also known as killer whales, have a notorious reputation as apex predators in the ocean. Understanding their behavior gives us a deeper appreciation for these intelligent and formidable marine predators. Their interactions with great white sharks, another top predator in the marine ecosystem, reveal fascinating insights into the complexity of oceanic food webs and…