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.
Our 2026 whale watching season in Ucluelet begins on February 15 and can be booked on the calendar shown.
Visiting during the fall or winter? 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!
Get more out of a day’s adventure! Book a tour package and experience two trips in one day. Journey along the coast towards the open ocean in search of Grey Whales, Humpbacks and other wildlife. Return to the station to switch vessels, before tucking into calm waters, in search of black bears, as they forage for food along the shores.
Please note: To book a packaged tour, you will be prompted to book both a whale and bear tour. Please ensure the time of the tours do not overlap.
Experience whales in their natural habitat on board one of our comfortable Cabin Cruiser vessels!
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.
During the whale watching season, 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.