British Columbia is a vast and diverse natural region located on the Pacific Flyway that hosts many world-renowned birding locations. Tofino's has bird watching options for both the novice birder and the big year birder. Our bird watching tours take us out to Cleland Island and other birding spots in Clayoquot Sound.

Join us for a unique Bird Watching trip on an open boat along the West Coast of Vancouver Island. This tour leaves Tofino and explores the rugged coastline as we venture offshore to the Cleland Island Ecological Reserve, 14 km west of Tofino, a premier sure for viewing seabirds. In 1971 Cleland Island became the first ecological reserve in British Columbia (B.C. Parks, 2015) and it was established to protect breeding populations of many species of seabirds. The grass belt provides nesting sites for Leach’s Storm-petrel, Fork-tailed Storm-petrel, Rhinoceros Auklet and Cassin’s Auklet, which tunnel into the sandy soil. The bare rocks, beach logs and general surface of the island are home to Pigeon Guillemot, Glaucous-winged Gull, Black Oystercatcher, Pelagic Cormorant and a few Common Murres. The island has one of the largest Tufted Puffin colonies from late May - late August, south of Triangle Island.

This tour will be lead by an experienced guide who can help with spotting and identification.

TOUR DURATION: 2.5 hours

BIRD WATCHING TOUR RATES

Adult: $159
Senior (65+) & Youth (13-18): $149
Children (2-12): $129
Private (up to 12 guests): $1,600

BOOK BIRD WATCHING TOUR

Open Boston Whaler Boat, seats 12 passengers.
All guests will wear a Mustang Floater Suit.
Read our Cancellation Policy & Guarantee for Sightings
Check-in time for the tour is 30 minutes before departure time.
Prices displayed do not include taxes & fees.
This boat does not allow infants.
This tour is not available every day.

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What You Need To Know:

Fully guided tour with experienced, qualified and passionate skippers to answer all your questions.
We use open 12 passenger Boston Whaler vessel with high-power twin engines.
You are provided with protective floatation suits, gloves and toques.
We recommend you dress warmly with layers: sweaters, long pants, closed toed shoes and maybe a windbreaker to wear under your NEW Mustang Survival Suit.
Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, a camera, snacks & water and your sense of adventure!
Each passenger is required to sign a Release of Liability at check in. Participants must be 19 years of age, or require a parent or guardian to sign on their behalf.
Check in time is 30 minutes prior to departure time at our office at 411 Campbell Street.
An $3 eco fee is added to all tours.
Add 5% tax to all tours.
Multi-tour discounts, $15 off second and additional tours.
We reserve the right to add a fuel surcharge (currently $10.00).
Prices are subject to change.
Parking is available on our property but if the lot is full here is some parking information.
This tour has a 48 hour cancellation policy.
The boat does not have a washroom on board.