Ocean EcoVentures is a locally owned and operated whale and wildlife eco-adventure company located in historic and picturesque Cowichan Bay on Vancouver Island and prides itself to have the highest killer whale & humpback whale sightings in British Columbia.
Ocean EcoVentures is the most centrally located Whale Watching Company on the Island located less than 60 minutes from both Nanaimo and Victoria in the heart of the Cowichan Valley, a hidden gem hailed as the “Napa of the North”. Cowichan Bay offers a much more relaxed and quaint experience when compared to the hustle and bustle of the city.
Their dedicated team of captains and naturalists are focused on the best whale and wildlife encounters, conservation, education and they love sharing their passion for the Salish Sea and all its inhabitants. Since 2003, Ocean EcoVentures has been creating “Life Experiences” and has taken thousands of passengers out to experience the diverse marine ecosystem that they call home. Their dedicated team feels very fortunate to be able to share the whales and wildlife of the Salish Sea with guests from all over the world.
More than just whale watching, Ocean EcoVentures offers half day and full day whale watching tours as well as multi-day expedition style zodiac marine eco tours that explore the remote waters of Vancouver Island. Whales are their passion! Ocean EcoVentures loves sharing Vancouver Island’s marine ecosystem and all that inhabits it,and is dedicated to responsible and ethical whale watching and wildlife viewing.