Whale watching in tofino, whale watching at remote passages. The village of tofino is a yearround travel destination on the rugged west coast of vancouver island in british columbia canada. Rescue personnel searching for victims of a capsized whale watching boat park on a wharf in tofino, british columbia on. According to the bc coroners service, five people have died from the accident and 18 people were sent to the hospital. Survivor reveals clue into whale watching boat sinking off. Australian feared dead after whale watching boat sank off. Tofino whalewatching accident kills five people youtube. Choose your adventure select a tour from the list to find out more information and get on your way to the adventure of a lifetime. Offering whale watching, bear watching and hot springs tours daily. British columbia whale watching in british columbia whaletrips. All five of the victimsfour males and one femalewere british nationals, ranging from ages 18 to 76. Tofino whale watching boat sinks in tofino, british columbia. We invest in your experience which means we have brand new whale watching vessels.
The vessel is owned by the same company whose leviathan ii whalewatching boat sank near tofino last year, killing six people. Eyewitness reveals how whale watching boat sank off western canada, killing five britons. Tofino marine tours, fishing charters and other tours. Oct 26, 2015 a whale watching boat with 27 people on board has sunk off the coast of western canada, killing at least five people, emergency services say. Leviathan ii whalewatching tragedy caused by breaking. Customize the boat of your dreams with the lund boat builder. Oct 25, 2015 whale watching boat sinks near tofino, b. Whale watching in tofino with jamies full time canada.
Whale watching tofino west coast aquatic safaris, tofino. Adventure tofino offers personal wildlife tours in small groups for an unfogettable wildlife experience. A whale watching boat that sank of the coast of canada is believed to have claimed the life of a young australian man. A 6 hour tour that can include whales and other wildlife. Jamies operates our waterfront adventure stations in the hearts of both seaside communities of tofino and ucluelet. This is the largest boat in tofino and i was really surprised that it went down. Calgary man i knew it was very possible lives were going to be lost that day. That results in a huge number of tour operators, actually so many of them by now that the whales are sometimes bothered by the many boats. A whale watching boat with 27 people on board has sunk off the coast of western canada, killing at least five people, emergency services say. At least five dead after whalewatching boat sinks near. The boat, run by local tour firm jamies whaling station, got into difficulty eight miles from the small town of tofino, around 150 miles west of. Both boats used are very nice and clean, great viewing areas both inside and outside. Between march 14th and 22nd, tofino and ucluelet on the western coast of.
Come and join us on this adventurous and exciting boat tour. Adventure tofino wildlife tours all you need to know. Remote passages whale watching tours from tofino, bc, vancouver island, canada. Geordon omand and terri theodore, the canadian press cp. Six killed after whalewatching boat capsizes in tofino youtube. Innchanter bed and breakfast in hot springs cove, tofino, bc. Witness on the frantic rescue effort after whale watching boat sank off tofino five british nationals are confirmed dead and one person is missing after a. In small groups and guided by one of our experienced guides, this will be a unique wildlife experience. It is especially important in this region to take a trip from a location where the boats dont outnumber the whales. Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises.
Britons who died on whalewatching boat the independent. Oct 25, 2015 5 dead after canadian whale watching boat carrying 27 sinks. Life jackets were not required on whale watching boat that capsized. John forde of the tofino whale centre said several boats and divers had gathered in the area to search for survivors of the. Whales can be spotted year round in the pacific ocean off the west coast of vancouver island.
If you go on a cruise boat, bring a jacket with you, warm socks and dont. The bc coroners service says five people have died after a whale watching vessel sank off the coast of tofino, b. Ocean outfitters is the perfect place to set off on all of your tofino activities. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. Tofino whale watching tours west coast aquatic safaris. The boat capsized off tofino, a popular destination for whale watchers. Oct 26, 2015 tofino whale watching boat sinks in tofino, british columbia 25 oct 2015.
The whale watching boat accident that claimed the lives of five british nationals has many in the small town of tofino, b. At least 5 dead after whale watching tour boat sinks the boat with 27 people on board sank off tofino, british columbia, west of vargas island. Please read our zodiac warning at the bottom of this page before making a reservation for those seeking an exciting west coast experience, with a real connection to the elements, join us on one of our fastpaced zodiac tours and become one with nature. Boat partially sinks near tofino with dozens on board news 1. Jamies whale watching and adventure tours in tofino bc. Tofino whalewatching boat knocked over by giant wave. Tofino whalewatching boat modifications raise concerns cbc. Tolles whale watching adventure tofino wildlife tours. Eyewitness reveals how whalewatching boat sank off. From ocean floor to mountain peak, tofino holds natural wonders for everyone.
Whale watching boat in the harbor of tofino, vancouver island, british columbia, canada dfg4t1 from alamys library of millions of. More interested in whale watching or bear watching from the cozy comfort of our wellappointed boats. Whale watching boat in the harbor of tofino, vancouver. We offer tofino whale watching tours, bear watching tours, bird watching tours. A sydney man, 27, has not been seen or heard from since he boarded a whale.
Locally guided, fun and educational wildlife programs. Five britons killed as canada whalewatching boat sinks uk. Great rates, experienced guides and locally owned since 1986. Oct 26, 2015 five british nationals died when the whalewatching boat leviathan ii sank off the coast of tofino, b. Tofino, but the crew also went above and beyond to make the experience fun, safe, full of sightings with the utmost respect for all the wildlife along the way and so very informative. The whale watching was very exciting, saw lots of them around the boat. Join our whale watching tour on board our open zodiac. Both methods of transportation can be booked at the government dock. The whale watching boat sank 8 nautical miles west of tofino, british columbia. The dead were identified as five men and one woman ranging in age between 18 and 76. It starts with a mind boggling 20,000 grey whales swimming past our shores in spring on their annual migration from birthing waters by the baja peninsula north to the bering strait by alaska.
Tofino whale watching zodiac tour jamies whaling station. There were 27 people onboard the whale watching vessel. Leviathan ii whalewatching boat sinks off tofino, killing 5. Zodiac whale watching in tofino, british columbia, canada west coast. The whale centre, tofino, bc tofino whale watching, bear. Hopping aboard a specialized whale watching boat is the best way to see these majestic creatures. The research station is very important to clayoquot sound. Migrating humpbacks join resident grays from march to september and roaming orcas year round. We also spotted 3 sea otters just next to the boat and few puffins. Enjoy the views of rugged coastline, whales, marine wildlife. Tofino whale watching is an amazing up close and personal view of whales.
Oct 26, 2015 at least five dead after whale watching boat sinks near british columbia. The whalewatching boat that capsized near tofino, b. Our bear watching tours cruise through the protected and calm waters surrounding meares island and other scenic small islands throughout the sound. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in tofino. Charting the course for responsible wildlife viewing since 1982. Walk to the hot springs on the boardwalk and enjoy a relaxing soak. Operated with our open zodiac and guided by an experienced local guide, this will be a unique wildlife experience. Choose from a range of vessels offered by our member outfitters, from the windinyourhair zodiac boat to a covered vessel. Bear watching, hot springs cove, whale watching and private charters.
Gray whales migrate northward to the subarctic waters of the bering sea from their breeding grounds in mexico from march until june each year, and then begin the migration back south between september and december. Adam chiltonreuters the mayor of tofino described the mood in the town as tense but commended local people for their help. Tofino has whale watching tours, fishing charters, bear watching cruises and float plane tours all offer unrivalled beauty, wildlife viewing and fun. He made his passion to his career in the year of 2007 when he moved to tofino and started adventure tofino wildlife tours. Leviathan ii whale watching tragedy caused by breaking wave. Black bear guesthouse luxurious self catering suits with stunning views of the tofino inlet and close to the beach. Leviathan ii whalewatching boat sinks off tofino, killing. Tofinos clayoquot sound offers the most incredible coastline for viewing black bears. Five dead, one missing after whalewatching boat sinks off. Offering daily hot springs cove tours from tofino by boat to hot springs cove. Coroner confirms identities of 5 tofino whale boat.
West coast aquatic safaris were the only company that had big enough boats. At jamies whaling station, our team of local experts has been professionally guiding adventure seekers from around the world to explore the nooks and crannies of clayoquot sound and barkley sound since 1982. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best tofino cruises around. Whale watching in tofino with adventure tofino wildlife tours an exhilerating open ocean experience. Tofino whale watching boat knocked over by giant wave. It became my passion to be in or on the water wether it was surfing and getting to know the changes of ocean swells and tides or being on the boat to observe marine wildlife. Adventure tofino offers personal wildlife tours in small groups for an unforgettable adventure. They conduct research of the marine ecosystems, monitor marine life and promote public awareness of the marine environment in clayoquot sound. Oct 26, 2015 five britons killed as canada whale watching boat sinks. We guarantee a stressfree and intimate experience making your trip unforgettable. Tofino whale watching tours discover tofino bc canada.
Want to freedive below the surface and forage for your own dinner. Tsb report back to video six people, five britons and one australian, died in the capsizing and 21 others were rescued on oct. An ideal way to travel to the innchanter is to take a whale watching boat up and fly back by seaplane. Even if the whale watching tour boat does have a toilet, youll probably prefer to use the one on land. The whale centre has over thirty years experience in sharing tofino and clayoqout sounds ecosystems with guests from all over the world. The companys director of operations, corene inouye, said the crew. Jul 20, 2012 tofino whale breach clayoquot ventures tofino fishing charter. Oct 28, 2015 six killed after whale watching boat capsizes in tofino. The crew of a whale watching boat tried and failed to avoid a large breaking wave.
We are proud leaders in responsible whale watching, bear watching and wildlife viewing and have a strong passion for educating guests about the wonders and the fragility of clayoquot sound and tofino. Tofino boat charters tofino boat charters, tofino air charters, sunset cruises, sunset flights, remote camping, scenic air flights, cruise the tofino waters. At least five people have died and one person remains missing after a whale watching boat with 27 people on board sank off vancouver island, canadian authorities said. Once in tofino, you have your choice of flying in a seaplane or boating with a water taxi north to innchanter. On october 25, 2015, the whale watching boat leviathan ii capsized in the vicinity of plover reef off the coast of vargas island near tofino, british columbia, canada. Rcmp are still searching for one missing passenger. Jamies whaling station and adventure centres tofino. Tofino whale watching companies provide zodiacs and comfy cruises. Enjoy miles of spectacular scenery aboard our luxury covered boats, or for a real thrill jump aboard one of our zodiacs and experience the wildside. The gray whale is the most common sighting here, most recognizable by its encrusted barnacles. Tofino has a long whale watching season, running from march through to late november. Tofino hot springs cove tours the whale centre, tofino, bc. Tofino whale watching tofino whale watching tours tofino whale articles. The staff is very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
Tofino whalewatching company had another fatal accident in 1998. The whale watching boat accident that claimed the lives of five british nationals and left another person missing has many in the small town of tofino, b. Oct 26, 2015 whale watching boat capsizes off tofino, bc 5 people dead, 1 still missing. The 20 m 66 ft vessel was struck by a breaking wave over the reefs and its sinking resulted in the deaths of 6 of its 27 passengers. Tofino whale breach clayoquot ventures tofino fishing charter. You also pass some rocks with lots of giant sea lions and another one with harbour seals. Choose from a variety of vessels and enjoy a scenic cruise with one of tofinos charter companies, or hire a water taxi to get you to your destination.
Cove tours on both open boston whaler and covered cabin cruiser boats. Tofino whale watching tours the whale centre, tofino, bc. Oct 26, 2015 the capsizing of a whale watching boat that led to at least five deaths near tofino this weekend marks the second fatal incident and third major accident for jamies whaling station. Large wave overturned tofino whale watching vessel, killing six. Five british nationals died when the whale watching boat leviathan ii sank off the coast of tofino, b. Whalewatching boat capsizes off tofino, bc outside online. Marvel at the spectacular landscapes and wildlife that make tofino so special. Oct 27, 2015 rcmp dive team prepare to depart tofino, b. Tofino whale watching tours the adventure of a lifetime. The small town of tofino, british columbia is mourning the death of five people after a whale watching boat sank on sunday. Boats sit idle at jamies whale watching station in tofino kevin lightreuters whether any of this translates to legal responsibility may now be a matter for civilian courts to decide.
Tofino whale watch tour by covered boat tour trailfinders. On arrival to your whale watching tour boat, listen carefully to the crews instructions, especially concerning safety information and lifejacket locations. Coroners service has confirmed the identities of the five british nationals who died when a whale watching boat sank sunday off the coast of tofino, b. Search under way after whale watching boat sinks in canada. Five dead as whale watching boat with 27 on board sinks. Our spacious but intimate 12 seat boats ensure you are not fighting the crowds to get a glimpse of whales. At least 5 dead after whale watching tour boat sinks off. Enjoy the boat ride out on the open pacific ocean in search for whales, sea lions, sea otters and other wildlife. Enjoy a scenic boat ride on the calm waters of the clayoquot sound inlets to watch the blackbears turning over rocks to feed on crab.
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