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Jamie's Whaling Station and Adventure Centres

606 Campbell Street | Box 129, Tofino, British Columbia V0R 2Z0, Canada
250 725 3919
Ranked #7 of 19 tours in Tofino
4.5 of 5 stars 75 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Jamie's is the West Coast's Original Whale & Wildlife Adventure Centre, navigating the waters of Clayoquot and Barkley Sound since 1982. We have the...... more » Owner description: Jamie's is the West Coast's Original Whale & Wildlife Adventure Centre, navigating the waters of Clayoquot and Barkley Sound since 1982. We have the largest fleet in the area, offering whale watching & bear watching on larger cruisers or zodiacs - all with guaranteed sightings! Join our experienced and knowledgeable crew as we help you discover this beautiful destination. We also offer tours to Hot Springs Cove (by boat or seaplane), kayaking, Meares Island hiking, scenic flights, and more. Visit us at our Tofino and Ucluelet locations, where we have gift shops and lots of FREE parking (including motorhome/RV parking in Tofino). Please note that all Jamie’s tours are subject to a $2 research fee, which goes directly to benefit local, non-profit groups involved with wildlife research, rescue and education. We also have complimentary kennels for your dogs while you’re out exploring on one of our tours! « less
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liverpool
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The staff at Jamie's were excellent - be they the shop staff taking the bookings or the actual guides on the boats. We did the bear watching trip and we saw 8 bears including 2 mums who each had 2 cubs. I think we were lucky to see that many bears. We also did the whale watching trip and saw... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I have been on a few hot springs trips with Jamie's whaling station over the last few summers. Captain Tony and Marla do a great job, very informative and keen. Both are always very eager to find whatever wildlife is out there! We saw gray whales feeding in a bay off Flores island one trip, and a raft of sea... More

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UK
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

We took a whale watching trip from Ucluelet and a bear watching trip from Tofino. It was very easy to book these trips online. The whaling trip was good as we saw about 10 grey whales. A little disappointing as the whales didn't leap out of the water or even really show their tails - but that was not the... More

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Vancouver
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

We were scared and extremely sick from our tour. Having been on excursions all over the world, this was not a good adventure. No whales were observed which can happen but the conditions on the water for part of the journey felt dangerous and were very uncomfortable. It would have been very difficult to see or watch anything if whales... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
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We had the time of our lives on our zodiac boat tour! Eugene was our guide and with him we saw four grey whales, multiple sea otters, a large group of steller sea lions, harbour seals, and three bald eagles. Everything about the experience was great: the staff, the boat ride, and our memories! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

The whale and ocean tour with Jamies on the Lady Selkirk was amazing! We did get to see two pods albeit some distance away, however the three hour cruise was well worth the cost. The view of the coast, the ocean the sealife (sealions, seals, sea otter) was incredible. I would take the cruise again if I have the opportunity... More

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Clayoquot
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

On this beautiful day we have seen 3 big Orca's en and a little wane, realy a nice dag at see. Thank you for this nice trip. Mar en Har from the Netherlands More

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Kamloops, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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I went ocean kayaking with JWS on Thurs Mar 22/2012. Emry was our kayak guide. He is SO helpful, understanding, and smart. We basically kayaked in Tofino harbour for 1.5 hrs out of a 2 hr booking ($60). He gave us good directions, had us kayak across channels always watching out for currents, and pointing out items of interest etc.... More

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Corene Inouye, General Manager at Jamie's Whaling Station and Adventure Centres, responded to this review
31 March 2012

Thank you very much for taking the time to post a review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed both your kayaking trip, as well as your whale watching tour. Looking back in our log books, we believe Tony was your guide for the whale tour! :) And thank you for your tip about the hot water - most likely an... More

Agassiz, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Our grey whale watching trip last week was something our kids will always remember! Grey whales came right up to the back of our boat, so close you could almost touch them. Staff at Jamie's were so helpful and knowledgeable. We were able to save $200 because the girl suggested we if we left out of Ucluelet, we would get... More

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Corene Inouye, General Manager at Jamie's Whaling Station and Adventure Centres, responded to this review
31 March 2012

Thank you very much for your positive review! Our Ucluelet location offers an affordable option for families, while still offering excellent whale & wildlife sightings (comparable with Tofino), and we are so happy you were able to take advantage of our family special during your visit! Best Regards from the Jamie's crew! More

Sooke, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

From the minute we walked into the Office, and Gift Shop till the minute we drove off the parking lot, the experience at Jamie's was as close to perfect as it could be. Even the weather cooperated! The staff at Jamies are knowledgeable and confident! In our three hour tour, we saw Grey Whales, Eagles, both River and Sea Oetters... More

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