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Tofino Whale Watching, Bear Watching & Hot Springs Tours

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Thursday Tours

Bird Watching: 8:00 am

Bear Watching: 9:30 am & 10:00 am

Hot Springs: 9:30 am

Whale Watching: 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm

Experience Tofino’s Best Whale Watching, Bear Watching & Hot Springs Tours

  • 5-Star Rated Experiences

  • 95% Wildlife Sightings Success Rate

  • Small Groups Led by Expert Guides

  • Over 40 years of experience in Clayoquot Sound

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Comfort or Adventure?
Choose Your Perfect Boat

Our fleet at The Whale Centre is specially designed for unforgettable Tofino whale watching tours, hot springs tours, bear watching tours and wildlife tours in Clayoquot Sound.

Guests can choose between our heated cabin cruiser boats, offering comfort, shelter, and panoramic views, or our open zodiac-style boats for a fast-paced adventure on the ocean.

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Tofino Whale and Bear Tours

Cabin Cruiser – Comfortable & Scenic
Stay warm in a heated cabin or step out onto the viewing deck. Ideal for families and a relaxed wildlife experience.

Tofino Whale Watching Tours

Open Boat – Up Close & Adventurous
Fully outside and closer to the action. Feel the ocean air with unobstructed views. Floater suits included.

Not Sure? Choose the cabin for comfort and younger kids. Go open boat for a more immersive, adventurous ride.

Good to Know: Both boats visit the same wildlife areas, travel at similar speeds, and offer incredible viewing in Clayoquot Sound.

WHAT GUESTS SAY ABOUT OUR TOURS

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  • ★★★★★

    Had the best time on our whale-watching tour this morning! Jean-Yves was so friendly and knowledgeable, we felt super comfortable, saw some whales (& seal lions, & eagles & the amazing coastline around Tofino!) and are already planning our trip back!

    — Katie - Google Review

  • ★★★★★

    BIG THANK YOU for the most amazing Hot Spring Cove boat ride! The crew went above and beyond! What an experience! We’ve seen wild life, hiked the rain forest and floated in the hot spring!

    — Marcella - Google Review

  • ★★★★★

    Our group did the whale watching tour and had a great experience ! JY was the skipper and he went above and beyond to make our tour a success! Super safe operator and very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. Highly recommended !!!

    — Darren - Google Review

  • ★★★★★

    We had a fantastic trip to the hot springs. The trip was very professional and we saw great wildlife. We were lucky enough to see a raft of about 80 sea otters!! Our guide Alistair was friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend The Whale Centre to anyone.

    — Louise - Google Review

  • ★★★★★

    Absolutely FANTASTIC experience on our whale watching / hot springs tour! These folks are very professional and knowledgeable, we felt safe the entire experience, and this was hands down our favorite activity in Tofino!

    — Christ - Google Review

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Wildlife You Can See on Our Tofino Tours

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  • Tofino Whale Tours

    KILLER WHALES

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    GREY WHALES

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    HUMPBACK WHALE

  • Tofino Sea Otter Tours

    SEA OTTERS

  • Tofino wolf tour

    COASTAL GREY WOLF

  • Tofino Bird Watching Tour

    TUFTED PUFFINS

  • Tofino Whale Tours

    HARBOUR SEAL

  • Tofino Sea Lions

    SEA LIONS

  • Bear Watching Tours in Tofino

    BLACK BEARS

Why Choose The Whale Centre?

  • 40+ Years of Experience
    Decades of guiding unforgettable wildlife tours in Clayoquot Sound

  • Local Expert Guides
    Passionate, knowledgeable guides with deep roots on the West Coast

  • Small Group Experience
    Fewer guests for a more personal, immersive adventure

  • Incredible Wildlife Encounters
    Whales, bears, sea otters, sea lions and more

  • Purpose-Built Vessels
    Designed for comfort, safety, and exceptional viewing

  • Top-Rated in Tofino
    Loved by guests and trusted as one of Tofino’s premier tour operators

The Whale Centre, Tofino BC
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Tofino Hot Springs Cove Tours - Boat, Hike & Soak Experience

Discover one of the most iconic experiences on the West Coast with a Tofino hot springs tour to Hot Springs Cove in Maquinna Provincial Park. Travel by boat through the breathtaking waters of Clayoquot Sound, where you may spot whales, sea otters, and coastal wildlife along the way. After a scenic 2 km boardwalk through ancient rainforest, arrive at natural geothermal pools cascading into the ocean. Our guided hot springs tours from Tofino offer a seamless, small-group experience combining adventure, wildlife viewing, and total relaxation.

Read our Complete Guide to visiting the Tofino Hot Springs.

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A wolf standing on rocks near a fallen tree in a forested area with tangled branches and moss.
An orca whale breaching the water with land in the background.
Tofino Whale Watching Tour with a breaching humpback whale
Two black bear cubs exploring a rocky, moss-covered terrain.
A sea otter floating on water, holding a clam and eating it.