Join Jamie's Whaling Station in Ucluelet for a fun-filled Whale Watching adventure as we guide you through Barkley Sound searching for some of the planet's largest animals.
Tour dates for the 2025 whale watching season in Ucluelet begin on March 8 and can be booked on the below calendar.
Visiting the area before then? Tofino whale watching tours begin on March 1 and we run a variety of fun-filled fall and winter tours from our Tofino location November to February. You can also enjoy a scenic and relaxing visit to Hot Springs Cove year-round.
For those seeking an exciting West Coast experience with a real connection to the elements, join us on one of our fast-paced Zodiac Whale Watching tours!
Experience whales in their natural habitat on board one of our comfortable Cabin Cruiser vessels!
Ucluelet Whale Watching Season: Mid-March to Early-October
Departure Times: Multiple daily departures.
Our Boats: Guests departing from our Ucluelet location will have the choice to book on our comfortable 12-passenger cabin cruisers, or the adventure seekers may choose the excitement of a Zodiac whale watching tour.
Did you know we guarantee our whale sightings? Click here to read about Jamie’s Raincheck Guarantee.
Want your own guided tour for your family or group? We also offer private whale watching tours.
Guests of our Ucluelet whale watching trips will tour the waters of Barkley Sound where we most often view Grey & Humpback Whales. The grey whale migration from Baja California, Mexico begins to arrive along the west coast of Vancouver Island in February and continues through late May.
From March through October, we have over 200 ‘resident’ grey whales that stay feeding in our waters. Humpback whales are seen throughout our season, with the most frequent sightings between June and September. We also see Orcas (Killer Whales) throughout the year.
In addition to whales, we often enjoy views of sea lions, eagles, sea otters and other amazing wildlife while on the water.