Whale watching in Canada
3 towns and 10 operators, with the months each species is around. Listed trips run from C$65 to C$200.34 per person.
When to go, town by town
Dark squares are peak months for at least one species, light squares are the rest of the season.
| Town | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Trips from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay of FundyMinke whale, Fin whale, Humpback whale | January: quiet | February: quiet | March: quiet | April: quiet | May: quiet | June: in season | July: in season | August: in season | September: in season | October: in season | November: quiet | December: quiet | C$65 |
| TofinoGray whale, Humpback whale, Orca | January: in season | February: in season | March: peak | April: peak | May: peak | June: peak | July: peak | August: peak | September: peak | October: in season | November: in season | December: in season | C$169 |
| VictoriaOrca (killer whale), Humpback whale | January: quiet | February: quiet | March: quiet | April: in season | May: peak | June: peak | July: peak | August: peak | September: peak | October: in season | November: quiet | December: quiet | C$159 |
Every operator in Canada, cheapest trip first
| Operator | What you get | Town | From | Length | Group | If no whales | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mega Nova whale and seabird cruise |
C$65 per adult |
2.5 to 5 hours |
Captain may issue free passes at their discretion if no whales are sighted; no refunds | Check dates | |||
Tall Ship Whale Watching |
C$89 per adult |
Over 3.5 hours |
Not stated | Check dates | |||
Whale Watch Tour |
C$105 per adult |
2 hours |
None; operator says sightings cannot be guaranteed, reports a 95 to 100% sighting rate in season | Check dates | |||
Bay of Fundy Whale and Wildlife Cruise |
$89 per adult |
Cruises average 2.5 to 3 hours |
46 passengers and 3 crew |
None; operator says no one can guarantee wildlife, reports a 95 to 100% success rate | Check dates | ||
Victoria Whale Watching - Semi-Covered Vessel Tour |
C$159 per person |
3 hours |
Complimentary return tour if whales are not found | Check dates | |||
Whale Watching on The Coastal Cruiser |
C$169 per adult |
2.5 hours |
Free return trip if no whale is seen; standby, confirm 60 minutes before, no expiry | Check dates | |||
Half-Day Whale Watching Semi-Covered |
C$179 per person |
3.5 to 4+ hours |
If no whales are seen, join again free until you do; no expiry, no standby | Check dates | |||
Zodiac Whale Watching |
C$179.14 per person |
2.5-3 hours |
12 passengers per Zodiac |
Free Raincheck Ticket for another tour if no whale is seen; never expires; confirm seat 60 minutes ahead | Check dates | ||
Half-Day Whale Watching |
C$189 per adult |
3 to 4 hours |
Another free trip if no whales are seen on your first; never expires | Check dates | |||
Whale Watching on Whiteraven (Zodiac) |
Not listed |
2.5 hours |
up to 12 guests |
Free raincheck within 12 months if no whales are seen, subject to availability | Check dates |
Each operator's cheapest listed trip, from its own website on October 21, 2026. How we compare.
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