Travel advisory: Adverse Weather Service Disruptions - December 25 and 26, 2024 View ×

 

Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Due to forecasted high winds for the Strait of Georgia and North Vancouver Island, service on multiple routes have been affected on Wednesday, December 25 and Thursday, December 26, 2024.

The safety of our passengers and crew is of primary importance to us. We are continuing to monitor this weather system and will share information as it becomes available.

BC Ferries’ Customer Service Centre hours for the holiday:

  • December 25 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • December 31 – 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Service Notices will continue to be posted with regular updates provided as needed. Travellers can find our Service Notices posted here.

If you have a booking and your sailing is cancelled due to weather, we will automatically refund your fees and/or fares. Click here for more information about bookings on cancelled sailings. Customers can make changes to their existing booking through bcferries.com or the app.

Check Current Conditions for up-to-date sailing and departure information. For further information regarding the weather warnings in place, please visit Environment Canada.

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ACTIVITY

Ocean Ecoventures - Half Day Whale & Wildlife Adventures Parksville

Parksville, BC
Credit: Simon Pidcock

DETAILS

The Ocean Ecoventures Half Day Whale & Wildlife Adventures in Parksville has closed for the 2024 season. Stay tuned for 2025 availability!

Escape to the secluded waters of the Salish Sea on a 4 hour expedition and exWatch whales migrate to the coast of Vancouver Island with an experience guide on this 4-hour whale watching tour. Explore the edges of Lasqueti Island and sail deep into the Salish Sea in search for orcas, humpback whales, grey whales, minke whales and more.

Tour highlights

  • See orcas, humpback whales, grey whales, and more hunt and feed in their natural habitat.
  • Depart from the picturesque beach town of Parksville and see marine birds, harbour seals, and porpoises during your sailing.
  • Travel in the comfort of an open air vessel with an expert naturalist and learn about the area's ecosystem.
  • Guaranteed whale sightings so you can sail with confidence. 

Activity policies

Please check-in at Ocean EcoVenture's Parksville meeting location 40 minutes prior to your confirmed tour time.

Address: 1025 Lee Road, Parksville, BC

Zodiac tours are not recommended for expectant mothers, persons with back or neck problems, and persons in frail health. A waiver must be signed prior to participation and any guest under 19 years of age will require a signature from a parent or guardian.

AVAILABLE IN  Parksville, BC 

FROM September 23 - October 31

$179.00

+ taxes and fees, per adult

Tour Options

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Guests

or call to book
1-888-BC FERRY (1-888-223-3779) Ext. 3
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A whale tail seen on a whale-watching tour near Parksville
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1-888-BC FERRY (223-3779) Ext. 3
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WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS 9:00 am- 5:00 pm

 

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