Tofino Wildlife & Coastal Adventures — Bears, Whales, Kayaks, Hot Springs

Remote Passages Marine Excursions — Tofino Wildlife Tours

Remote Passages Marine Excursions operates from Tofino, British Columbia, offering curated wildlife experiences across Clayoquot Sound. These marine tours are tailored for travellers seeking bear watching, whale watching, sea kayaking, and access to Hot Springs Cove. With Zodiac and cabin vessel options plus guided paddle trips, Remote Passages connects visitors to the west coast’s most sought-after wildlife and coastal attractions.

Popular Tours and What to Expect

• Coastal Bear Watch • Zodiac (24’ ZODIAC): A fjord-style Zodiac excursion for close coastal bear viewing as black bears forage for crabs and clams on shorelines. Expect seals, bald eagles, and dramatic coastal scenery.
• Whales & Sea Otters • Zodiac Vessel: Part of the Whale Watch Plus Program, Zodiac whale-watching delivers nimble, up-close opportunities to see Grey and Humpback whales and playful sea otters.
• Coastal Bear Watch • (SL): Similar Zodiac-based bear watch with flotation suits and a focus on comfortable viewing in cool waters.
• Sea Kayaking • Islands: Guided paddles around Tofino’s outer-coast islands with intertidal exploration, wildlife sightings, and cultural and natural history interpretation.
• Whales & Sea Otters • Cabin Vessel: A cabin vessel option for Whale Watch Plus, combining comfort with extended-range habitat exploration for whales and sea otters.
• Hot Springs Explorer: Boat transfer to Hot Springs Cove in Maquinna Provincial Park with a scenic 2-kilometre boardwalk to geothermal pools approximately 32 kilometres from Tofino.

Why Choose These Tours

• Focused wildlife viewing: Tours concentrate on species commonly found in Clayoquot Sound — black bears, Grey whales, Humpback whales, sea otters, seals, and bald eagles.
• Multiple vessel options: Zodiac and cabin vessels accommodate different comfort and viewing preferences; sea kayaking offers a paddling experience.
• Regional expertise: The Whale Watch Plus Program references over 30 years of regional guiding experience for locating whales and interpreting coastal ecosystems.

Practical Information & Tips

• Booking is seasonal; peak months have multiple daily departures. Private charters are available on request. Bring weather-appropriate layers; flotation suits or life jackets are provided where indicated. The Hot Springs Explorer includes a 2-kilometre boardwalk, so comfortable footwear and modest mobility are recommended.

Conservation and Responsible Viewing

Remote Passages emphasizes responsible wildlife viewing within protected ecosystems. Guides follow best practices for minimizing disturbance to marine mammals, shore-foraging bears, and intertidal habitats while offering educational interpretation about local ecology and cultural history.

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