Tofino Wildlife Tours

 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 West Coast Aquatic Safaris
  
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 Kristina Reimann 
 
 
 
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What an amazing experience! Captain Jacky and her crew were just wonderful showing us sea otters, sea lions and grey whales on a cool but sunny October morning. We were really lucky and the whales came quite close. Truly beautiful! The boat was ideal with inside and outside seating and gliding smoothly through the water. The crew gave us a lot of background information.  I would absolutely recommend West Aquatic Safaris!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Taryn Marchi 
 
 
 
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Captain Jacks and deck hand Gordon took us in an amazing whale tour today! They were so knowledgeable about the area and the animals they were taking us to see. They were very respectful towards the marine life and kept a safe distance so as not to cause the animals any stress. Once Jacks found the whales (whom she knew by name by looking at their markings), she turned the boat off and the whales continued to feed giving us an amazing show of water spouts and tail flips. Some of them even decided to swim about 100’ from the boat - almost like they knew the boat and were coming to say hello. We were so lucky to have such calm waters to allow for optimal viewing and were able to see otters and sea lions as well. I 100% would do this again and it was worth every penny. For anybody who is worried about accessibility issues, don’t be! They can accommodate all abilities and disabilities, all ages, and all shapes and all sizes. You do have to wear a life vest throughout the tour which are easily adjusted. I am a plus sized girl, was wearing several layers of clothing (long sleeve, hoodie, vest and a coat), and was able to wear the life vest no problem without an extender, but there are extenders available should you require one. The dock is a short walk from the shop, and there is ample parking in the immediate vicinity of the shop. Should you require accommodations for mobility issues, they have arrangements with the harbour allowing you to park close to the dock. Do not let your fears of body size, mobility, or disability deter you from experiencing what the beautiful northern coast of Vancouver Island has to offer!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Josh Landry 
 
 
 
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We had an excellent trip to the natural hot springs with Captain Scott! He was thoughtful, explained the trip and safety protocols in detail and it was clear that he wanted us to have a good time. We would definitely recommend.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Ria Aandewiel 
 
 
 
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Lovely tour with a great crew on board
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Chris Chok 
 
 
 
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August 2023: The best operation in Tofino—highly recommend! Keith and Theresia made checking in and getting set to go a breeze, and Captain Jax and Sydney were knowledgeable and awesome with the 9 kids we and our friends brought on board Nanuq. Would definitely go again. Fantastic way to spend an afternoon in Tofino! August 2024: We were fortunate enough to get back out with this amazing crew on our annual visit. A bear watching trip led to not only several bears, but also a pod of five orcas, a raft of otters, and a few eagles. The team were so great with our kids and their friends on board. A must do in Tofino!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Jax and Gordon was amazing! Coming back for sure 😊
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Roger Cusson 
 
 
 
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Amazing experience. Nice to see whales breach. Sea lions as well.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Shay Syed 
 
 
 
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Great staff and great tour!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Andrea Rumi 
 
 
 
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Personale molto cordiale
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Bryan Doyle 
 
 
 
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We had a great time on this tour. If anyone is thinking about a whale watching tour and is not sure. Don’t hesitate to book with west coast aquatic safaris, they were friendly and very accommodating. Captain Jackie was great at stopping the boat and showing us otters sea lions and grey whales. Mia and Marcie were also very friendly and told us some fun facts about the island and what other things we should do on the island.