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Ocean EcoVentures Whale Watching

1721 Cowichan Bay Road, Duncan, British Columbia V9L 3X3, Canada
250-748-3800
Ranked #1 of 2 tours in Duncan
5.0 of 5 stars 54 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Ocean EcoVentures' whale watching excursions depart daily from the seaside village of Cowichan Bay.Our Whale Watching tours focus on the Southern...... more » Owner description: Ocean EcoVentures' whale watching excursions depart daily from the seaside village of Cowichan Bay.Our Whale Watching tours focus on the Southern Resident Orca Whales, Transient Orca Whales, Humpback Whales, Grey Whales and Minke Whales. You will also encounter Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Harbour Seals, Dalls and Harbour Porpoise.A small, owner-operated family business, Ocean EcoVentures is committed to providing you with an intimate and informative whale watching tour. « less
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Victoria, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012
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We had the immense pleasure of going whale watching with Simon on Sunday May 6, 2012. It was truly the best day-we were entertained by 50+ resident orcas, 7 transient orcas, many seals, sea lions, bald eagles and so many more animals. We have enjoyed whale watching in Tofino and I would UEQUIVOCIABLY recommend Ocean EcoVEntures in Cowichan Bay. They... More

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Pickering, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2011
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Went at the end of September. Had the best experience! We saw about 70+ Orca's on our trip. Five of them went under our zodiac! Even the scenery was breathtaking with the snow covered mountains! Our captain was amazing and very knowledgable. Also saw a group of harbor seals lounging around. Highly recommend this company! More

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 13, 2011
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Our excursion with Ocean Ecoventures was, unequivocally, one of the best experiences of our lives. My husband and I recently relocated to the Pacific Northwest from San Francisco, then began our search for a whale watching company. We wanted to photograph orcas, but were also seeking a Pacific Whale Watch Association member with a solid and ethical reputation. A friend... More

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london
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 2011
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person found this review helpful

I went out expecting to see a couple of whales but was absolutely blown away by how many we saw. Our guide was very informative and interesting and pointed out the oldest whale who was the matriarch at 100 years old and the youngest at only 4 months! We also saw the largest! We were extremely lucky to be there... More

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Calgary, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 6, 2011
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person found this review helpful

Whale watching has been on our bucket list for awhile now and the experience definitely did not disappoint. Captain Lance took us out for the afternoon. He was amazing, very knowledgeable and accomodating. We got to see many whales, a mother and her calf and even a big male playing with porpoises who came right near the boat! We also... More

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thornhill
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 15, 2011
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person found this review helpful

The whales are the star attraction but this ride is a great way to get an overview of the geography. You can actually see Vancouver from the whale's playground. A great way to spend an afternoon. More

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Duncan, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2011
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You will NOT be disappointed on this trip! This is the second year in a row we have come to the island and our first adventure was the whale watching with Ocean EcoVentures! The Capitan is skilled and very knowledgeable. We saw lots of orcas and were able to get quite close due to the size of our vessel (the... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011
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Took a weekday trip with Simon which was great. He is very personable and knowledgeable. He has a great attitude and his love for his job shows. We had a great time with lots of sitings and time around the orcas. A great experience! More

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Nanaimo, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2011
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We had an awesome tour with Ocean Ecoventures, we saw a lot of whales and had lots of fun. Our Guide, Captain Lance, explained us a lot about orcas and other whales. We can really recommend Ocean Ecoventures. greetings four german dudes More

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Qualicum Beach, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 9, 2011
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This was a gorgeous trip to see amazing marine life with an awesome, knowledgeable captain... Captain Lance!! Can't wait until I have my telephoto lens for my camera and can do this again!! The boat ride to and from was fast and fun!! Great day out on the ocean, and EcoVentures did NOT disappoint!! More

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