Welcome to Stubbs Island Whale Watching!

British Columbia's first whale watching company was established in 1980. Orca (killer whales) and many other marine mammals frequent the Johnstone Strait and Robson Bight area. Telegraph Cove is located on the Northern Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

We invite you to join us for an exciting sea adventure from Telegraph Cove, the Whale Watching Capital of British Columbia! You'll love our island, the magnificent mammals, rare bird species you'll see, and the friendly people you'll meet.

Depending on the time of year in British Columbia, you may see Minke Whales, Harbour Porpoises, Dall's porpoise, Humpback Whales, Bears, Steller sea lions, various birds, Pacific white-sided dolphins, and of course our famous Orca (killer whales).

Sightings Log 2011

Photo Credit:

Geoff Dunstan

October 5 & 6, 2011

From the Wheelhouse:

On October 5th and 6th we were thrilled to be able to take out 2 groups of international students from the Nanaimo school district! Both days were gorgeous, with glass-calm seas, clear skies, and even some sunshine! We were very fortunate to sight transient (marine mammal eating) orca on both trips! The students were able to watch these magnificent animals as they hunted and traveled. The orca were being quite active at one point; as we observed them with a possible kill they were slapping their tails, spy hopping, and even breaching!

Pacific white-sided dolphins were a definite highlight on both of the trips......