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Jamie's Whaling Station and Adventure Centres

606 Campbell Street | Box 129, Tofino, British Columbia V0R 2Z0, Canada
250 725 3919
Ranked #7 of 19 tours in Tofino
4.5 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Jamie's is the West Coast's Original Whale & Wildlife Adventure Centre, navigating the waters of Clayoquot and Barkley Sound since 1982. We have the...... more » Owner description: Jamie's is the West Coast's Original Whale & Wildlife Adventure Centre, navigating the waters of Clayoquot and Barkley Sound since 1982. We have the largest fleet in the area, offering whale watching & bear watching on larger cruisers or zodiacs - all with guaranteed sightings! Join our experienced and knowledgeable crew as we help you discover this beautiful destination. We also offer tours to Hot Springs Cove (by boat or seaplane), kayaking, Meares Island hiking, scenic flights, and more. Visit us at our Tofino and Ucluelet locations, where we have gift shops and lots of FREE parking (including motorhome/RV parking in Tofino). Please note that all Jamie’s tours are subject to a $2 research fee, which goes directly to benefit local, non-profit groups involved with wildlife research, rescue and education. We also have complimentary kennels for your dogs while you’re out exploring on one of our tours! « less
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UK
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

We took a whale watching trip from Ucluelet and a bear watching trip from Tofino. It was very easy to book these trips online. The whaling trip was good as we saw about 10 grey whales. A little disappointing as the whales didn't leap out of the water or even really show their tails - but that was not the... More

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Vancouver
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

We were scared and extremely sick from our tour. Having been on excursions all over the world, this was not a good adventure. No whales were observed which can happen but the conditions on the water for part of the journey felt dangerous and were very uncomfortable. It would have been very difficult to see or watch anything if whales... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012
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We had the time of our lives on our zodiac boat tour! Eugene was our guide and with him we saw four grey whales, multiple sea otters, a large group of steller sea lions, harbour seals, and three bald eagles. Everything about the experience was great: the staff, the boat ride, and our memories! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

The whale and ocean tour with Jamies on the Lady Selkirk was amazing! We did get to see two pods albeit some distance away, however the three hour cruise was well worth the cost. The view of the coast, the ocean the sealife (sealions, seals, sea otter) was incredible. I would take the cruise again if I have the opportunity... More

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Clayoquot
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

On this beautiful day we have seen 3 big Orca's en and a little wane, realy a nice dag at see. Thank you for this nice trip. Mar en Har from the Netherlands More

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Kamloops, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012
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I went ocean kayaking with JWS on Thurs Mar 22/2012. Emry was our kayak guide. He is SO helpful, understanding, and smart. We basically kayaked in Tofino harbour for 1.5 hrs out of a 2 hr booking ($60). He gave us good directions, had us kayak across channels always watching out for currents, and pointing out items of interest etc.... More

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Corene Inouye, General Manager at Jamie's Whaling Station and Adventure Centres, responded to this review
March 31, 2012

Thank you very much for taking the time to post a review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed both your kayaking trip, as well as your whale watching tour. Looking back in our log books, we believe Tony was your guide for the whale tour! :) And thank you for your tip about the hot water - most likely an... More

Agassiz, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Our grey whale watching trip last week was something our kids will always remember! Grey whales came right up to the back of our boat, so close you could almost touch them. Staff at Jamie's were so helpful and knowledgeable. We were able to save $200 because the girl suggested we if we left out of Ucluelet, we would get... More

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Corene Inouye, General Manager at Jamie's Whaling Station and Adventure Centres, responded to this review
March 31, 2012

Thank you very much for your positive review! Our Ucluelet location offers an affordable option for families, while still offering excellent whale & wildlife sightings (comparable with Tofino), and we are so happy you were able to take advantage of our family special during your visit! Best Regards from the Jamie's crew! More

Sooke, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

From the minute we walked into the Office, and Gift Shop till the minute we drove off the parking lot, the experience at Jamie's was as close to perfect as it could be. Even the weather cooperated! The staff at Jamies are knowledgeable and confident! In our three hour tour, we saw Grey Whales, Eagles, both River and Sea Oetters... More

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Retford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012
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We decided to go on this trip but were resigned to not seeing any whales . Were we in for a surprise, the boat was terrific, the crew very friendly and we saw grey whales, sea otters and lots of birds to make the trip memorable. To cap it all, one of the crew members (sorry, forgot her name, how... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2011
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Even though I was clear on the phone that i had never kayaked before they said it would not be a problem. Once entering the water in the kayak i was given aproximately 30 seconds to get the hang of it before being told i was not keeping up to the more experienced kayakers. They hooked a tow rope up... More

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nick005, Kayak Company Owner at Jamie's Whaling Station and Adventure Centres, responded to this review
December 4, 2011

My sincerest apologies for the experience you had on your recent paddling trip with us. I would like to state that beginners make up over 80% of the people we take on the water and we have been running tours safely out of Jamie for both beginner paddlers and families with young children for over a decade. It is a... More

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