From Steveston to the Strait: Whale Watching in Vancouver

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Based on Google Search results, the following two locations near Vancouver are top whale watching spots in North America:
Later I have watched the below video and found out about Vancouver Whale Watch located in Richmond, British Columbia.

According to Google Search, two of the best whale‑watching destinations near Vancouver are:

Vancouver Island, British Columbia

  • Roughly 85 orcas are believed to inhabit the waters around southern Vancouver and the southern Gulf Islands.

"Vancouver Whale Watch" in Richmond, BC

  • The company offers exciting 3–5 hour tours from Steveston Village, with chances to see orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, seals, eagles, and more in the Gulf Islands and Strait of Georgia—boasting a 98% sighting rate.


Whales and Bears of Vancouver Island with Campbell River Whale Watching (YouTube link)

What follows is a travelogue from my whale‑watching trip on a gorgeous summer morning. As the photos show, we didn’t spot any whales that day, but the outing was still incredibly rewarding. The tour company even provided a complimentary, no‑expiry return pass for a future whale‑watching adventure.

How to Get There


To reach Steveston Fisherman's Wharf, you can transport:
For both routes, you can:

At Richmond-Brighouse Station

  • Transfer to one of the following buses: 401 (One Road), 402 (Two Road), 406 (Steveston Village), 407 (Bridgeport/Gilbert).

  • Ride south to Steveston Village (buses typically go along No. 1 Rd, No. 2 Rd, or Steveston Hwy).
  • Exit near Chatham St & No. 1 Rd or Steveston Hwy & No. 1 Rd/No. 2 Rd (close to the wharf; the 406 is often the most direct for the village core).

Walk a short distance (5-10 minutes) to Fisherman's Wharf along Bayview St or Second Ave.


Photo Gallery


The photos below were taken on 07/30/2017. The morning started off cloudy, but by midday the weather had turned sunny, reaching 28°C. Before the tour, I decided to visit nearby Garry Point Park—and I’m so glad I did. I was rewarded with stunning shoreline views.

Around 8:30 a.m., I walked from the park to Fisherman’s Wharf. A crowd of tourists had already gathered, but I still managed to book a spot on the Express, a 45‑passenger zodiac‑style vessel.  The whole trip on the water took about 4 hours.

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