Well this weekend it is official. West Coast Aquatic Safaris will be closing our doors tomorrow for the winter. There have not been any gray whale sightings in the past week and it looks as though they have headed to warmer waters down in Mexico. Our office will be closed as of tomorrow and we will reopen March 1st just in time to welcome the gray whales back!
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Archive for November, 2009
End of the Season
Saturday, November 28th, 2009
First Class Trip
Saturday, November 21st, 2009
It’s showers in the foreseeable forecast… However, tomorrow looks to have less rain than the rest of the week. We would suggest touring with us at West Coast Aquatic Safaris and enjoy our First Class Service.
Tomorrow you will be cruising aboard WASCO and be kept warm and dry throughout the trip. WASCO has 3 different heating systems; some heaters are set up to keep the windows clear from fogging up and others are there to keep you and captain nice warm. On these wet days it helps to keep our guests smilling on their trip.
Winters here…
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
West Coast Aquatic Safaris has not been going up to the Hot Springs for the last few days the weather has not let us. Storms have kept WASCO tied to the dock. However, the forecast looks to be getting better for the weekend… it looks to be clearing up, hove a look at our Five Day Forecast provided by Environment Canada. Another great site to see Tofino’s ocean and surf forecast is Magic Seaweed.
More Events and Wildlife!
Saturday, November 14th, 2009
It is a rainy day here in Tofino and West Coast Aquatic Safaris guests are enjoying a hot soak at the hot springs today. It’s the perfect weather for a hot springs trip today. With the cool weather it makes the springs that much more enjoyable! There are still gray whales in the area and guests have been enjoying watching them feed.
Fun Day at the Hot Springs!
Sunday, November 8th, 2009
It was a fun day for West Coast Aquatic Safaris guests at Hot Springs Cove! Despite the rainy weather lately, the sun managed to come out as we were heading down to WASCO. The sun continued to shine for most of the day in fact giving our guests a chance to enjoy the hot springs with a bit of sun!
On the way up to the hot springs WASCO stopped to look at some gray whales feeding. There was also a sea otter spotted today as well! It was a great day to be up at the springs and enjoy a hot soak! Just a reminder that our office is closed Monday to Thursday for the month of November. We will be offering hot springs and whale watching tours Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
Follow the Rainbow!
Saturday, November 7th, 2009
Well it’s that time of year here at West Coast Aquatic Safaris. We have reduced our operating hours and we are now only open Fridays 1:00 – 5:00, Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 – 5:00. But even though Tofino is slowing down that doesn’t mean that the sightings have! The gray whales have still been hanging around Ahous Bay and just behind Bartlett Island too. The sea lions have still been out and about as well. The hot springs is also a great place to visit at this time of year. With the cooler weather soaking in a natural hot springs in the perfect way to beat the cold weather blues!
The Olympic Torch
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Last night the Olympic torch made its way in to Tofino. What a great ending to a memorable week for our little town on the west coast of Canada.
This last week started out with Tofino hosting Canada’s first professional surf contest, the O’Neill Cold Water Classic 6 Star ASP World Qualifying Series. By Saturday, Halloween, underdog local
Peter Devries, came out of the water at North Chestermans as the over all winner! Awesome Pete!!
As the torch came down the Esowista Peninsula it had a little detour and was carried out by Ruth Sadler into the surf and brought back to shore by local Surf Legend Raph Bruhwiler.
In town waiting for the torch to come we had already been entertained by gymnast and dancers. As well, singer who once spent part of her life in Tofino and voted Canada’s Best Independent Artist, Kim Kuzma preformed as we waited. What a show!
What a week!!
Olympic Fever Hits Tofino
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Olympics
Last night the Olympic torch made its way in to Tofino. What a great ending to a memorable week for our little town on the west coast of Canada.
This last week started out with Tofino hosting Canada’s first professional surf contest, the O’Neill Cold Water Classic 6 Star ASP World Qualifying Series. By Saturday, Halloween, underdog local Peter Devries, came out of the water at North Chestermans as the over all winner! Awesome Pete!!