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JAMIE’S WHALING STATIONWe are your connection to Whales, Bears & Hot Springs in Tofino & Ucluelet |
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JAMIE’S WHALING STATIONEncounter whales, bears, otters and more! Visit our family-friendly eco-adventures in Tofino and Ucluelet. |
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JAMIE’S WHALING STATIONCome to Tofino and Ucluelet for a good time for the whole family! |
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JAMIE’S WHALING STATIONSee wildlife like whales, bears, otters, and more in Ucluelet and Tofino! |
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JAMIE’S WHALING STATIONWe connect you to unforgettable wildlife encounters, hot springs, and family-friendly eco-adventures in Tofino and Ucluelet! |
Our Most Popular Adventures
Year Round • Dependent on Weather
6-6.5 Hrs
Ages 3+
Tofino
March – October
2.5-3 Hrs
Must be at least 4’8″ / 142cm in height to ride on the Zodiac
Tofino
March – October
2.5-3 Hrs
Must be at least 4’8″ / 142cm in height to ride on the Zodiac
Ucluelet
Tofino Cruiser Bear Watching
April 15th – October 15th
2.5-3 Hrs
All Ages
Tofino
Ucluelet Zodiac Bear Watching
April 15th – October 15th
2.5-3 Hrs
All Ages
Ucluelet
Wildlife
Join Jamie’s Whaling Station in Tofino or Ucluelet for an unforgettable adventure from March to October, as we guide you through Clayoquot or Barkley Sound to spot whales, black bears, and sea otters amidst stunning rainforest and scenery.
FIND WILDLIFE TOUR

Private Charters
Celebrate with Jamie’s Whaling Station in Tofino or Ucluelet! Our private tours for 12 to 45 guests offer stunning views of Clayoquot and Barkley Sound aboard licensed vessels like the Lukwa. Enjoy drinks, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable moments on the water.
BOOK A PRIVATE CHARTER

Fall/Winter Tours
Join Jamie’s Whaling Station in Tofino for guided fall and winter tours, including Hot Springs, Otters and Inlets Nature Tours, and Big Tree Trail water taxis.
FIND A SEASONAL TOUR

Hot Springs Cove
Depart Tofino and journey through Clayoquot Sound to the Hot Springs Cove, where you’ll relax in natural thermal pools surrounded by rainforest.
FIND A HOT SPRINGS TOUR

Family Friendly
Enjoy family-friendly adventures in Tofino and Ucluelet, with guided tours perfect for all ages, from wildlife watching to scenic explorations.
FIND A FAMILY FRIENDLY TOUR

Seasonal Highlights
- Family Friendly
- Tofino
- All ages
- 2.5-3 hours
Experience whales in their natural habitat onboard one of our open-air, covered vessels! Enjoy great views while you ride in comfort.
- Tofino
- All ages
- 1.5 - 3 hours
Experience an ancient Vancouver Island coastal temperate rainforest with a hike along the Big Tree Trail on Meares Island!
Why Jamie’s?
Looking for an unforgettable Whale Watching, Bear Watching, or Hot Springs Cove tour? With over 40 years of experience, Jamie’s has the largest fleet in Tofino & Ucluelet, so we’ve got the perfect adventure for you. Whether you’re after a thrilling ride on our zodiacs or a chill cruise on one of our bigger boats, we’ve got you covered. Our expert guides know where to find the wildlife, and with a 95% success rate, you’ll probably see whales or bears. And if not, no worries! Our Raincheck Guarantee means we’ll take you out again for free!









Our Boats
Jamie’s has the biggest fleet of boats in Tofino & Ucluelet! No matter what type of adventure you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered. If you’re after a thrilling ride, try our Zodiacs. If you prefer something laid back, our large or cabin cruiser vessels will do the trick. Explore our fleet and see for yourself.
Raincheck Guarantee
With over 40 years of experience operating tours in Tofino & Ucluelet, our guides know exactly where to find the wildlife you’ve travelled to see. We see whales & bears on 95% of our tours. If you do not see the wildlife you came to see we’ll take you out on another tour FREE of charge.




Look At All The Fun You'll have at Jamie's Whaling Station
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Close up of a sea otter in the ocean in Tofino, Vancouver island, British Columbia, Canada


Outstanding from start to finish!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Friendly reception at the front counter! Eagles on the crane in the harbour. The most amazing Captain Scott who was a wealth of information and really cared about his customers. A great cruise to Hot Springs Cove seeing birds, otters, seals and a few splashes getting there. Super fun! An amazing soak in the Hot Springs and a fantastic walk back to the boat. On the way back Captain Scott relieved a call from a first nation's fisherman of an Orca whale! Well...not just one but SEVEN of them including babies!! We had such a great time! They have the friendliest staff here so you can truly trust the ratings!
Bryan O. | Google
We had a great time!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We did the Bear Watching tour and had a great time. It was end of season but we still managed to see 4 adults and 3 cubs. Sarah, was really informative and the captain was on top of his game, making sure we all got a view of the wildlife. The crew also knew where to find sea otters and Californian sea lions. The scenery is a fantastic bonus as well. Nice job.
Pete Walker | Google
Highly recommended!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The captain and staff on-board were very knowledgeable and we were informed about so many things from the wildlife to history of the native people and their lands.
We were incredibly please and very happy with Jamie’s Whaling Station Tofino.
I would definitely recommend that this exceptional day out be considered when visiting Tofino, one of the most beautiful places o/n the earth!!!
Dana S. | Google
We loved the whale watching trip today!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The weather was pretty rough so we stayed closer to the shores. We still saw a lot of grey whales, and sea otters, including the bachelor pad of sea otters (an area of kelp where the males hang out). Sarah has a lot of knowledge of the local wildlife and area which she shared with us.
I would definitely recommend that this exceptional day out be considered when visiting Tofino, one of the most beautiful places o/n the earth!!!
Cathie R. | Google
Really awesome bear tour!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We did the whale and bears tour in the same day. The bears tour was really good. You get to go out onto the sea for sunrise and we managed to spot quite a few bears (obviously from a distance). We didn’t really see any whales, there might have been the odd surfacing but it went by quick and was hard to catch. You did get to see a lot of otters though which were very cute. I’d recommend doing the speedboat option for the whales, it’s a bit bumpy but not terrible. They also have a guarantee if you don’t see bears/whales you can rearrange your booking.
Anisha D. | Google
Better than 5 star service
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Amazing experience with our Captain Celine! Better than 5 star service. We experienced the hot springs PLUS numerous wildlife stops - a raft of sea otters, sea birds, humpback and gray whales. We received more than we paid for. Celine shared her passion and knowledge of wildlife, the environment, seafaring and the local area. She was fantastic with our children, upon hearing our boy loves birds she stopped specifically to find and share sea birds that are special to her. Book Jamie's and hope you get Celine!!
D Cowell | Google
Amazing Experience!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We had an unbelievable day on the water with Greg as our captain. He knew exactly where to go to see various sea life. We saw grey whales, sea otters, puffins, sea lions and many types of birds. Greg knew all about them and educated us. He also knew a lot about the history of this area. The hike to the hot springs was amazing with old growth cedars and all kinds of plants. Such a lush rain forest terrain but an easy walk. The hot springs were a welcome place to relax. Highly recommend you book with Jamie’s whaling!
Tom V. | Google
Amazing day on the water
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We had an unbelievable day on the water with Greg as our captain. He knew exactly where to go to see various sea life. We saw grey whales, sea otters, puffins, sea lions and many types of birds. Greg knew all about them and educated us. He also knew a lot about the history of this area. The hike to the hot springs was amazing with old growth cedars and all kinds of plants. Such a lush rain forest terrain but an easy walk. The hot springs were a welcome place to relax. Highly recommend you book with Jamie’s whaling!
Tom V. | Google
Amazing experience!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The team at wild whales are fantastic- very knowledgable, have intel on where the whales are and very helpful. The boat was big enough to be pretty stable ,The team been so profesional to bring us a great experience. The captain Aaron done a great job 👏 thanks
Turqueza R. | Google
We highly recommend Jamie's whale company!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
My friend and I went on the hot springs tour. Aaron, our boat captain was incredible and funny. Top bloke. The walk to the springs is through beautiful forest. The springs are got. Recommend good walking boots and wet shoes or a walking sandla to get to the springs once changed. Take plenty of water. However, it was beautiful. The views are breathe taking. We even saw whales on our way back.
Sarah R. | Google
