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Orcas in First Nations Culture
March 20, 2013
As the first inhabitants of this beautiful land, West Coast First Nations have developed, over the millennia, a rich and fascinating culture surrounding the typical animals found in our waters and forest. And of course, as a frequent sight along our coasts, the beautiful orca is an important part of First Nations culture, as much […]
What Will You See on Your Whale Watching Tour?
February 28, 2013
As the name implies, whale watching tours are meant to take you out on the water to see whales in their natural environment. Whale watching in Victoria BC, considered one of the best spots in the world to watch whales, can offer you that experience, but there are more than whales living in the straits […]
Cruiser or Zodiac? The Best Choice for Whale Watching
January 2, 2013
Here at Orca Spirit Adventures, we like to give you choices for your Victoria whale watching tour. During the high season, we have several whale watching tour departures every day, so you can choose the one that suits your schedule best. But more than that, we even give you the choice for what kind of […]
Fin Whale Spotted Near Campbell River
September 27, 2012
For the first time in recorded history, a fin whale was spotted in the Strait of Georgia. A Fisheries and Oceans cetacean research technician first photographed the whale near Campbell River, on the east coast of Vancouver Island, and the whale was later spotted cruising in the waters off Nanaimo. Fin whales do frequent British […]
Humpback Whale Video: A Whale’s Eye View of Mealtime
September 16, 2012
Humpback whales are an endangered species that inhabit all of the world’s oceans. Once hunted to the brink of extinction, there are now over 80,000 humpback whales worldwide. Humpback whales can be seen locally around Vancouver Island from mid-August until November, during their annual migration from feeding grounds in Alaska to breeding grounds in Hawaii.Humpback […]
Ruffles: The Iconic Orca in the Pacific Northwest
August 27, 2012
Ruffles (Born ~1950, Died 2011) Even though he is now deceased, Ruffles remains one of the most recognizable killer whales in the Pacific Northwest. Known for his 6-foot tall, ruffled-edge dorsal fin, he was the patriarch of J Pod, one of the three pods that make up the endangered southern resident killer whale community. Ruffles […]
The Resident Whales Of L-Pod
May 7, 2012
The L-pod is part of a larger group of whales called a clan. There are three pods in the southern resident killer whale clan, J, K, and L. Here is a list of L-Pod Members (Last Updated 2012): L-2 Grace (Female) Born 1960: Grace is one of the older females in L-pod. She has one […]
The Resident Whales Of K-Pod
May 7, 2012
The K-pod is part of a larger group of whales called a clan. There are three pods in the southern resident killer whale clan, J, K, and L. Here is a list of K-Pod Members (Last Updated 2012): K-12 Sequim (Female) Born 1972: Sequim is an experienced mother with 3 living and 3 deceased offspring. […]
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