Sunday, April 22nd

Today’s sunny and warm weather amplified our tours. Both the Orca Spirit (covered boat) and Aquatic Dancer (zodiac) left the Victoria Harbour at 1pm. After radio talk with other unsuccessful boats that went east, we set off to the west. It was not long into our tour that we came across two transient Orcas. A large male and smaller female were following the shoreline off Beechey Head. As we stayed with them, a few direction changes and splashes led us to believe that these whales were on the look out for smaller marine mammals to feed on. Our guests enjoyed the breathtaking view and sounds that the whales offered until Church Point.

At this time we decided to give the whales their space and head towards Race Rocks. As we enter the small islands we were greeted by active and vocal California and Stellar sea lions. As they basked in the sun, compete for space and even got in and out of the water, we were able to just sit back and enjoy. We also had the pleasure of many Harbour seals and even a pair of mature bald eagles.

What a great tour and a lovely end to a beautiful weekend in Victoria.