Ocean Ecoventures Whale & Wildlife Adventures

Vancouver Island's Best Whale Watching Tours Departing From Cowichan Bay & Parksville BC Highest Orca Sighting Rates on Vancouver Island! Ocean EcoVentures is the most centrally located Whale Watching Company on Vancouver Island with locations in Cowichan Bay and Parksville. Small intimate whale and wildlife adventures with no more than 12 guests aboard our vessels. Marine Wildlife Photography Specialists. Extended tours to maximize your viewing experience with whales and wildlife. Our focus encompasses the entire Salish Sea ecosystem. Knowledgeable passionate guides and crew members hold valid First Aid/CPR certifications ensuring exceptional service and unparalleled safety records. Ocean EcoVentures has been operating as a marine ecotourism business focusing on marine conservation, community engagement and environmental education since 2003. The team at Ocean EcoVentures provide both scientific and logistic boat support services for various marine research projects. Whales truly are our heart's desire; we take great pleasure in educating others about Vancouver Island's rich underwater world and its inhabitants. As such, we adhere strictly to guidelines set forth by Fisheries and Oceans Canada regarding respectful interactions between humans and cetaceans (whales). Responsible and ethical practices guide every aspect of our operation including but not limited to maintaining appropriate distances when observing these magnificent creatures up close. The naturalist guides onboard each tour have made career longevity one of their top priorities - unlike many operators where seasonal workers fill positions during peak season only, ours remain year round providing consistent expertise throughout visits along Vancouvers coastline or inland waterways showcasing local flora fauna alike while offering detailed insights specific species behaviors patterns habitat preferences etc... Furthermore upon spotting majestic mammals travelers will learn fascinating details concerning family structures social hierarchies mating seasons migration routes even individual characteristics distinguishing them apart within pods making encounters unforgettable experiences filled wonder awe respect admiration towards nature herself. Lastly remember "People protect what they