Whale Watching Tour in Tofino with killer whales

Best Time for Whale Watching in Tofino

Tofino is one of the best places in Canada to see whales in the wild. The waters of Clayoquot Sound are rich in marine life, attracting several species of whales throughout the year. While grey whales migrate past the coast in the spring, many stay to feed in the area, and humpback whales and killer whales are regularly spotted through the summer and fall.

Whale Watching by Season

Grey Whales (March – November)
Grey whales migrate past Tofino on their journey north and about 240 resident grey whales remain in the area to feed.

Humpback Whales (March – September)
Humpback whales are frequently seen feeding in the rich waters off Vancouver Island. They arrive

Fall (September – October)
Resident Grey whales are still feeding in Clayoquot Sound late into the fall and Transient Killer Whales can occasionally be sighted.