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WCAS SEAT DONATION TO THE TOFINO FILM FESTIVAL!

October 25, 2008

West Coast Aquatic Safaris has donated seats aboard WASCO for this coming Saturday to the Tofino Film Festival, The Actors, and Directors. In its 11th annual year, the Tofino Film Festival brings in films of different genres and geographical regions. The festival also invites actors, directors, and relevant speakers to come up and present their films. The Film Festival Society tries to have activities planned for special guests and an adventurous whale watching tour with WCAS will surely be a new and unique experience for many of the speakers. It should be a real treat! To view a schedule or for more information check out: www.tofinofilmfestival.com - [view]

HUMPBACKS AGAIN

October 24, 2008

We are seeing tons of hump backs right now! Come out with us and see these magical creatures... - [view]

GRAY WHALE SIGHTED RIGHT UNDERNEATH OUR BOAT!

October 18, 2008

Friendly gray whale came over to say hi today and spray our passengers aboard Wasco! What an amazing sighting! - [view]

WILD LIFE GALORE ON THANKSGIVING WEEKEND!

October 14, 2008

It's Tuesday now, just after the long weekend and we have had quite the display of wildlife all week...espacally on the whale watch side of things!!! Today we saw 2 orcas (killer whales) and 4 gray whales...one gray whale got so close to the boat that whale was touching and rubbing against the boat! It made the kids super happy especially when the whale exhaled all over their dad. Great trip had by all today.... - [view]

WHALES CIRCLE WASCO

October 11, 2008

The last 3 days have been pretty action packed in the water. It seems like October is a great month to go whale watching. 2 days ago we saw 7 grey whales and some got really close to the boat. Today one guest on board actually touched the whale! Our driver, Jeff said it was his first time in 6 years seeing something like that...wild! - [view]

RAIN IN THE FORECAST-STAY WARM AND DRY ON WASCO

October 6, 2008

Looks like rain until Sunday but don't let that keep you off the water...We have been seeing all kinds of species recently including 3 types of whales 3 days ago! Stay dry aboard our boat WASCO. It has a heated cabin and de-humidifier allowing for total comfort during our wet fall! - [view]

BOTH SPECIES OUT AND ABOUT TODAY !

October 3, 2008

Even on this drizzly day in Tofino we managed to have a great whale watching days, both species.. Gray AND Humpback whales. - [view]

OFF TO THE HOT SPRINGS AT 10:30AM TOMORROW!

October 1, 2008

WASCO is off to the hot springs tomorrow at 10:30am and you will return via an exciting sea plane ride. - [view]

NATURALIST TOUR TOMORROW!

September 24, 2008

Bear Watch and information tour of the Clayoquot Sound with a local naturalist on board WASCO This tour will be 3-3.5 hours and will include a bear watch. Book now in order to get two tours for the price of one! This tour is done throughout the inlet, where its always gorgeous, and the water is nice and calm even on crazy days like today! Feel free to call the Office for more info 1-250-725-9227 - [view]

ORCAS SEEN TODAY!!

September 22, 2008

WASCO and the Tofino Whale Watching fleet saw Orcas on its morning trip!!! - [view]

13 METER WHALE SEEN FROM PLANE

September 21, 2008

Well we keep telling guests that it will be amazing if they ever do see it. A whole summer passed and no one reported that they saw a whale from the sky. But yesterday-a very excited couple came into our office after their sea-sky trip from hot springs cove and announced, "we saw a 13 m whale from our plane!" They had an amazing day at the hot springs and that just made the trip more exciting. - [view]

NATURALIST TOUR ON SEPTEMBER 25TH

September 21, 2008

On September 25th a local naturalist will come on board WASCO to interpret the area of Clayoquot Sound. This tour will be 3-3.5 hours and will include a bear watch. Book now in order to get two tours for the price of one! - [view]

PORPOISES SWIM AROUND BY WASCO

September 12, 2008

We went up to Ahous Bay today and it was a wildlife extravaganza. Six porpoises played by our boat, we saw a gray whale and hump backs! - [view]

ORCAS AND GRAY WHALES

September 3, 2008

We saw 2 different pods of Orcas (Killer Whales) today!!! - [view]

ORCAS, HUMPBACKS AND WOLVES!

September 1, 2008

Yesterday Orcas were seen! Humpbacks were breaching (JUMPING OUT of of the WATER)! We also saw some wolves on land... What an amazing West Coast Whale Watching day! - [view]

HOT SPRINGS TRIP GOING ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD BOOK NOW!

September 1, 2008

Come fly one way to the Hot Springs and boat the other! See our Hot Springs Cove Gallery and get a real feel for the Springs! - [view]

SUNNY WEEKEND!

August 28, 2008

Check out our WEATHER FORECAST!!! We are going to be having a beautiful weekend! - [view]

HOT SPRINGS ALL WEEKEND LONG!

August 28, 2008

This is the weekend to go to the Hot Springs in the morning!! We are departing in morning to beat the crowds! - [view]

HOT SPRINGS TRIP GOING ON THURSDAY AUGUST 28TH BOOK NOW!

August 25, 2008

We are heading up to Hot Springs Cove on August 28th! We still have space for more people. Weather on Thursday looks perfect for a hot springs soak so join us for this relaxing trip! - [view]

HOLY JUMPING HUMPBACKS! TRIVIA QUESTION....READ ON.....

August 25, 2008

Last night on our 4.00-6.30pm Whale Watch we saw two huge humpbacks breech! They cleared the water entirely and gave our guests quite a show. We are offering 10% off for anyone who can answer the following question: How do these large mammals propel themselves out of the water? Email us with your answer and the first one to get it right and into our inbox gets 10% off their next whale watch.... - [view]

INTERPRETIVE NATURE TOURS COMING SOON

August 24, 2008

Keep your eyes on our website for a really great naturalist experience starting in September.... - [view]

ORCAS SEEN YESTERDAY!!!!!

August 17, 2008

We were so lucky to catch these beautiful transient beings! Since they are not residents here in Clayoquot Sound we feel really fortunate when we see them. Come on board and we hope we can see some more! - [view]

GREY WHALES BREECH

August 11, 2008

On August 10th we got quite the afternoon show. On our 12.30 trip we saw grey whales and their calves emerge from the water with several splashing tales and some breeching. What a day! - [view]

FEEDBACK FROM SEA-SKY HOT SPRINGS TOUR

August 11, 2008

Hi everyone just wanted to drop a line to thank you again for the wonderful tours, my husband and two sons and I did the hot springs and the bear watching tour. The staff was awesome, very friendly and professional, our Captain Keith was a blast, very knowledgeable, got a chance to see, grey whales, sea otter, sea lions, seals, bears, eagle, very aware of the animals and the environment and made sure not to disturb them. The boat was wonderful, lots of room, comfortable. The plane ride was incredible, it was our first time in a small aircraft and the pilot, I can�t remember his name (very nice looking that�s for sure�hehehe) made us very comfortable, he even did a turnaround for us to check out a grey whale. The hot springs tour is definitely worth the money, we loved it. When we come back for a visit we will definitely be coming to see you for any tours we may be planning, we also be recommending you to anyone we know who is deciding to go to Tofino. Have a wonderful and prosperous summer ya all! Mary Payette Senior Surface Land Administrator - [view]

HARBOUR PORPOISE SWIMING AROUND WASCO

July 13, 2008

Yesterday afternoon a "friendly" harbour porpoise spent about 15 minutes swimming around our boat, WASCO. What a great chance to get a photo!!!! But the driver, Keith forgot his camera. If anyone on the 12:30pm trip has a shot, please send it in an email to info@WhaleSafaris.com - [view]

HUMPBACKS ARE OUT

July 11, 2008

Gorgeous sunny day out on the water today, with quite a few exciting humpback spottings. - [view]

KILLER WHALES SEEN

July 4, 2008

Killer Whales seen at Leonard Light House last night!!!! 15 minutes from Tofino harbour. Lots of fun!!! - [view]

SEA TO SKY HOT SPRINGS EXCURSION

July 4, 2008

An Australian family recently called this tour, "the best experience", they'd had in Tofino. Boat one way and fly the other; it is the ultimate way to enjoy hot springs cove without the crowds. There is still room on the July 6th trip so call now to reserve your spots. photo: Atleo Air Sea Plane-fly in style to/from hot springs - [view]

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