We are located in the middle of the forest on the beach. There is no other place where you can rely on seeing. Jims interest in whales was further piqued when a fin whale carcass was brought to telegraph cove. Jul 12, 2012 obviously, i relish any opportunity i get to jump on the water and see these creatures for the few moments that they spend at the surface. It is a major destination during june, july and august as the small harbour becomes busy with boaters, campers and kayakers. Telegraph cove is considered one of canadas most picturesque villages by tourists and travel journalists alike.
Four days in vancouver island whale watching paradise. The whale interpretive centre is located in a renovated historical site the old freight shed in telegraph cove on northern vancouver island. Tide rip tours ltd telegraph cove, bc whale watching. Whale watching tours from port mcneill or telegraph cove are great in september and you will likely see orcas and humpbacks plus lots of other marine life. Our main reason for going to vi is to hopefully see orca. Go whale watching out of telegraph cove and possibly see. We were crossing johnstone straight when a humpback steamed towards us and came up within 3m of some. You will also have a pretty good chance to see humpback whales, pacific whitesided dolphins, harbour and dalls porpoise, seals, sealions, eagles and bears. The new owners of telegraph cove marina did not offer us a contract extension.
A visit to telegraph cove on your canadian rv holiday is bound to be a highlight of your trip. For excursions on the johnstone strait, vessels are equipped with underwater microphones for listening to whale vocalizations. The main point of this trip for me is to see orcas its top of my todo list in. Bc s first whale watching company is closing after nearly 40 years. Click here for our covid19 update our boat launch is currently open. Tide rip grizzly tours telegraph cove 2020 all you. Daily whale watching tours nimmsa north island marine. Photograph whales out of telegraph cove, stubbs island whale. Our coordinates grizzly bear tours knight inlet, bc. It shares the inlet with beaver cove which is 3 km 2 mi up the inlet the community grew out of a oneroom station at the.
Locate and compare water taxi in telegraph cove bc, yellow pages local listings. Whale watching in telegraph cove brendan van son photography. Stubbs island whale watching vancouver island facebook. Stubbs island whale watching telegraph cove aktuelle. The waters surrounding this property produce world class salmon, halibut, cod, prawn and crab fishing along with spectacular whale watching. Stubbs island whale watching company closing after 38. For the shortest route from seattle to telegraph cove, drive north to the canadian border and then to the tsawassen ferry terminal, bypassing the city of vancouver. Sea kayak trip 2 august 2016 with north island kayak out of telegraph cove, british columbia. Telegraph cove resort has a rich and colourful past and is one of the last boardwalk. Port mcneill and port hardy are the nearest towns to telegraph cove. Start kayaking vancouver island and the great bear rainforest today. This is on the east coast of northern vancouver island, british columbia bc, canada. Telegraph cove resort owners marilyn and gordie graham issue. We were planning to stay in campbell river, but cant decide whether to do a whale watching tour direct from campbell river or to drive up to telegraph cove and do a tour from there instead.
Today british columbia takes pride in these intelligent gentle giants and whale watching in bc became a mayor industry. Join the mackay family, pioneers in killer whale watching in bc, for a cruise aboard the most innovative certified passenger vessel on the british columbia coast. Orca killer whales and many other marine mammals frequent the johnstone strait area. And between campbell river and telegraph cove, i think telegraph cove is better, especially in august when the northern resident killer whales are usually in the area. Suites, cabin rentals, a marina, a campgroundfull service rv park have brought telegraph cove resolutely into the 21st century. Whale house upscale, 4000 sq ft home for large family. Telegraph cove is located on northern vancouver island. Inspired by local stories of missing ships in the coastal waters of the pacific northwest, also known as the graveyard of the pacific, the threepart miniseries, telegraph cove is the story of anna savonna spracklin, coowner and operator of a seasonal wildlife tour company whose husband, dave, mysteriously goes missing during a private, endoftheseason film charter. In regards to our 2020 summer season, we are in a holding pattern and will simply have to wait and see how things unfold. This tiny and picturesque village is a major destination during the summer months when the snug little bay bustles with whale watchers, fishermen, boaters, campers and kayakers. Close enough to town, but far enough to feel private and cozy, it is also clean, modern, upscale, and nicely decorated in the west coast bc style. In search of a linemans station to act as the campbell river telegraph lines terminus, the superintendent of telegraphs claimed the area for the job in 1912, and the name telegraph cove. The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic.
The wic was founded in 2002 to provide a venue in which to increase public awareness about the biology of marine mammals and the anthropogenic threats facing their populations. We offer amazing sea kayaking with killer whale vacations. The whale interpretive centre wic is located in telegraph cove, bc and run by the nonprofit johnstone strait killer whale interpretive centre society jskwics. Telegraph cove is located on the northern end of vancouver island, bc. Stubbs island charters limited has closed business effective december 2108. Telegraph cove is a community of about 20 inhabitants, on vancouver island in british columbia, canada, located approximately 210 kilometres mi northwest of campbell river. British columbia whale watching in british columbia whaletrips. Whale watching tours in johnstone strait are available from telegraph cove, alert bay, port hardy, port mcneill and sayward, each community is fringed by the pristine waters of the inside passage route. Once you have found your way to telegraph cove, we are very easy to find. Growing quickly in popularity, this small town in northern british columbia is a hidden gem on vancouver islands eastern coastline. Explore the beauty that is british columbia on this halfday whale watching excursion from telegraph cove resort.
Sep 03, 2019 telegraph cove is located on northern vancouver island. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in telegraph cove, british columbia on tripadvisor. Book the best telegraph cove hotels on tripadvisor. It was a whale of a show telegraph cove, bc september 8, 2019 29 comments heading north out of nanaimo meant leaving most of the civilization behind. Stubbs island whale watching telegraph cove aktuelle 2020.
North island kayak is located right next to the boat ramp in telegraph cove on the east coast of northern vancouver island, british columbia bc, canada. Look for our sandwich board next to the whale museum with instructions on where to meet the water taxi. In september 2019 we were asked to clear out from the space we had built up and been calling the seahorse patio. The tours from telegraph cove view the bears from shallow draft boats and the tours from campbell river view bears from stands. We will be doing a road trip out to banff and jasper before coming back to vancouver. Stubbs island whale watching vancouver island, telegraph cove, bc. Telegraph cove started off as a small fishing village just 210km away from campbell river, a hub on the eastern coast of the island. Telegraph cove is one of the smallest towns you will ever find. Mackay whale watching in bc vancouver island canada. Bc s largest marine park has hundreds of islands dotting the waters that range from a small rocky bluff to a densely forest island. Boating, sailing, whale watching tours, kayaking in telegraph cove, bc, vancouver island, canada.
The whale interpretive centre telegraph cove, british columbia. Stubbs island whale watching telegraph cove 2020 all you. Whale watching in telegraph cove, british columbia youtube. For bus from vancouver or victoria see tofino bus schedule. Telegraph cove is the gateway to the broughton archipelago, the largest marine park in british columbia. Island whale watchingthe first in bc to offer boat tours with whales as. The prime whale watching season in british columbia is between april and late october. North island kayak is located in the tiny town of telegraph cove. After that, prince of whales another whale watching company will operate out of telegraph cove. The old fishing village of telegraph cove has been turned into a resort where numerous small businesses head up operations that take tourists into johnstone strait.
Vancouver island orca whale tour tiderip grizzly bear tours. Telegraph cove is the entrance to the blackfish archipelago, which is one of the richest marine ecosystems in the world. Telegraph cove grew a little bigger when a fish saltery, sawmill, school and general store were built over the years. Telegraph cove british columbia travel and adventure vacations. The property has shared usage of a dock within the tidal bay. Not only does telegraph cove serve as the sendoff point for bear watchers, but kayakers, whale watchers and fishers as well who flock to the hyperproductive waters of johnstone strait which separates the northern part of vancouver island from the rest of british columbia. British columbias first whale watching company was established in 1980. And within this, chances to see them, camera in one hand, binoculars in the other, are almost limitless. Whale watching in bc british columbia travel and adventure. It is ideally situated in a calm bay within the pearse island group, only a few minutes by boat from either alder bay or telegraph cove marinas. We approached the prince of whales company and a longterm agreement was made. The main place to see orcas is the area around telegraph cove on the northern end of vancouver island. Travel to our location will typically require some advance planning.
Tucked away on the eastern coast of northern vancouver island, historic telegraph cove has a rich and colourful past and is a major destination during the summer months for visitors from around the world. I got this chance again in telegraph cove, british columbia as i headed out onto the waters with stubbs island whale watching in the search of whales and other sea mammals. Learn more about stubbs island whale watching or other things to do in telegraph cove. Located in telegraph cove on the east coast of vancouver island, bc, north island kayak has been providing our customers with the opportunity to go kayaking with killer whales and other wildlife in this spectacular, remote part of british columbia since 1991. Stubbs island charters telegraph cove whale watch helped put the cove on the whale watching worlds radar nearly 30 years. In 1912, telegraph cove was a oneroom station, the northern terminus of a telegraph line that began in campbell river and stretched from tree to tree along vancouver islands east coast.
View photos and listing details of telegraph cove, bc real estate, get open house info, find new properties and read telegraph cove, bc local guide, real estate news and market trends. Until then, calling on such villages as port mcneill, telegraph cove. Nehmen sie teil an einem whale watchingabenteuer ab telegraph cove. You may only proceed by boat, so getting here is part of the adventure. Bc, our whale watching tour combines cultural discoveries at a local first nation.
Take bc ferries to duke point in nanaimo, then drive north about 4. Stubbs island whale watching company, based in telegraph cove, will remain open until january 31st. Not only, because we were lucky, to see so much of the beautiful wildlife we saw several humpbacks, porpoises, bald eagles, sea lions, minke whales and. Telegraph cove is a community of about 20 inhabitants, on vancouver island in british columbia, canada, located approximately 210. N estled into a peaceful inlet on the northeastern coast of vancouver island lies a tiny, picturesque boardwalk village with a reputation for outstanding whale watching. In true comfort and style, the crew is excited to explore the local waters in search of the majestic wildlife that floods the local waters here in the summer months. Whale watching is a magical experience that refreshes the spirit. If you want to visit victoria, take bc ferries to swartz bay instead. It is a former fishing and cannery village that has become a launch point for ecotourism.
The 5 best restaurants in telegraph cove updated april. For over 15 years, tide rip has been leading daily boatbased expeditions to view and photograph the wild grizzly bears and other spectacular wildlife native to coastal british columbia. A century ago all that was here was a oneroom telegraph shack from which loggers, fishermen and pioneers would stay in touch with the outside world. Best place to go whale watching in british columbia. The whale interpretive centre, telegraph cove, british. The 10 best things to do in telegraph cove 2020 with. Telegraph cove is magical with visitor coming from all around the world to experience the wonder of one of the most beautiful places in the world. There is no seagoing experience quite like watching, closeup, a sleek whale weighing thousands of pounds frolic like a child in its natural habitat. Hi all, we are coming to vancouver in sept this year. For the best in whale watching in the telegraph cove area see stubbs island whale watching or mackay whale watching. Halfday whale watching adventure from telegraph cove 2020.
Stubbs island charters telegraph cove whale watch helped put the cove on the whale watching worlds radar nearly 30 years ago. Salmon fishing charters, sightseeing, whale watching, bear viewing tours. Telegraph cove, british columbia is a very picturesque, historical boardwalk community. Telegraph cove real estate houses for sale in telegraph. We thank our customers and friend of seahorse for 16 great years in telegraph cove. Telegraph cove british columbia travel and adventure. Kanada spezialist sk touristik aus fur stubbs whale watching.
Fly from vancouver to port hardy, bc north end of vancouver island. Prince of whales ubernimmt walbeobachtungstour ab telegraph cove. We will meet you and pick you up the end of the picturesque boardwalk of telegraph cove. In 1912, the town began as the northern terminus of a telegraph line originating in campbell river. Pacific coastal airlines offers service between vancouver airport yvr and port hardy airport yzt. We here at seasmoke whale watching hope that you, your friends and family are well despite the challenging circumstances we all currently face. Through the ensuing years, telegraph cove has seen a salmon saltery, sawmill, and the royal canadian air force come and go. Daily whale watching tours north island marine mammal stewardship association members are committed to the sustainability of a positive balance between human activities and the health of the local marine ecosystem. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in telegraph cove, canada on tripadvisor. Located at the gateway to the broughton archipelago which is bc s largest marine park.
We invite you to join us for an exciting sea adventure from telegraph cove, the whale watching capital of british columbia. Cottage at the cove is located in historic telegraph cove, british columbia on vancouver island. Telegraph cove is located on the east coast of northern vancouver island. Nov 14, 2014 orcas and humpback whales are abundant in telegraph cove in super natural british columbia. Hello, were planning a honeymoon to the rockies and vancouver island in august. Oceanfront cabin for sale near telegraph cove on pearse. Departing from telegraph cove resort aboard a 74person semicovered, custombuilt express cruiser, this adventure will take you on a 3hour fullyguided whale. Telegraph cove is tucked away on the eastern coast of northern vancouver island. Humpbacks, orcas, stellar sea lions, harbour seals, dalls. Kayak camp telegraph cove, johnstone strait, and broughton. Accommodations at telegraph cove, british columbia bc, canada cottage at the cove is located in historic telegraph cove, british columbia on vancouver island.
As the roads narrowed to a single lane in each direction, we entered the upper third of unspoiled vancouver island north. Youll love our island, the magnificent mammals, the rare bird species youll see, and the friendly people youll meet. The picturesque village of telegraph cove vancouver island view. Whales, bald eagles, dolphins, porpoises, otters, bears and an endless and diverse list of marine and forest animals inhabit the surrounding area. Departing from port mcneill, located north of telegraph cove and campbell. It was a whale of a show telegraph cove, bc lowes travels. Telegraph cove is a hidden gem up island on vancouver island as featured in, experience the canadian west coast. Telegraph cove has been voted one of the ten best towns to visit in canada. Today this tiny and picturesque village is a major destination during the summer months when this snug little community bustles with travellers, whale watchers, fishermen, boaters, campers and kayakers. I have done whale watching tours from a few places on vancouver island. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for. Telegraph cove accommodations vancouver island, bc canada. Rv travel telegraph cove bc visit canada canadream.
The whales frolic and rub their bellies along the fine pebbled beaches of robson bight on the vancouver island shore. Step aboard the flagship vessel ocean magic for the adventure of a lifetime. North island kayak bc sea kayaking with killer whales. Stubbs island whale watching in telegraph cove was the first whale watching company in british columbia, and whale watching and wildlifeviewing companies are also based in port mcneill, alert bay, sointula, sayward and port hardy. Stubbs island whale watching vancouver island home. Obviously, i relish any opportunity i get to jump on the water and see these creatures for the few moments that they spend at the surface. Along with the world class salmon, halibut, cod, crab and prawn fishing the area also has great hiking trails. Please download your trip details and joining instructions. Starting in telegraph cove, a small former mill town now turned charming tourist destination, you can easily set out into the broughton archipelago marine park. The historic whale museum building and the original whale watching boat, the gikumi at telegraph cove add to the appeal of this popular tourist destination. Whale watching and cultural tour sea wolf adventures. Amazing whale watching experience at telegraph cove we drove up all the way to telegraph cove to go whale watching with prince of whales, and it became the highlight of our trip to the island. Up and down the coast of british columbia, from victoria to port hardy on vancouver island, from vancouver to the bc gulf islands, and up to haida gwaii queen charlotte islands. Approaching telegraph cove from the south of vancouver island from victoria, travel north on the hwy 19 north island hwy for 200 km 124 mi to the turn off located just south of port mcneill.