Nature and Wildlife Tours in Victoria at a glance
- Our pick: Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching: 3-Hour Salish Sea Tour, CA$ 206 per person (3h, 4.85★ · 1,101).
- Top rated: Victoria whale watching tour: Salish Sea Eclipse with free photos, CA$ 216 per person (3h 30m, 4.93★ · 2,820).
- Best value: Victoria: Zodiac Wildlife Tour with Whale & Sea Lion Sightings, CA$ 172 per person (3h, 4.84★ · 236).
Price per person across the 8 options priced per person: CA$ 120–CA$ 799 (median CA$ 172). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 9.
Of the 9 options: 9 with live guides in English, 9 with free cancellation, 8 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 3 private and 7 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Victoria
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
9 options
Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching: 3-Hour Salish Sea Tour Whale watching tour from Victoria's Inner Harbour on a 12-passenger open-air zodiac with expert guide and all-weather suits included. Every day · 10:00, 13:00 and 13:30 · From age 7 ★ 4.85 (1,101 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 206 per person
Victoria whale watching tour: Salish Sea Eclipse with free photos Whale watching boat tour in Victoria's Salish Sea aboard the Salish Sea Eclipse catamaran with expert guides and heated cabin for comfortable viewing. Next departure: 26 Mar 2027 · All ages ★ 4.93 (2,820 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 216 per person
Victoria Whale Watch Tour: Salish Sea orcas & marine wildlife Cruise the Salish Sea from Victoria's inner harbour aboard the 61-foot Marauder IV with expert naturalists, heated cabin, and side decks for wildlife viewing. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.79 (580 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 189 per person
Victoria: Zodiac Wildlife Tour with Whale & Sea Lion Sightings Three-hour zodiac tour from Victoria's inner harbour spotting orcas, humpbacks, sea lions and eagles. Marine naturalist guide, full cruiser suit provided. Every day · 12:30 · From age 6 ★ 4.84 (236 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 172 per person
Victoria: Whale Watching Zodiac Tour & Salish Sea Wildlife Feel the rush of open-air whale watching near Victoria, spotting orcas and sea lions on a fast Zodiac ride. Includes gear, expert skipper, and 3-hour adventure. Every day · 12:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.87 (290 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 169 per person
Victoria Rainforest Hike Private Tour: Old Growth Forest Private guided rainforest hike near Victoria with professional guide, hotel pickup and water included. Every day · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 16:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.96 (49 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 160 per person
Private Zodiac Whale Watching Tour from Victoria Private whale watching tour from Victoria on a 12-passenger Zodiac with certified guide and hotel pickup. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 18:00 ★ 4.65 (23 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 1,700 per group
Victoria Harbour Kayaking: Sunset Paddle with Wildlife Paddle Victoria Harbour at sunset on a guided 2.5-hour kayak tour through the Inner Harbour, Upper Harbour and Gorge Waterway, spotting seals. Next departure: 16 Apr 2027 · From age 5 ★ 4.83 (41 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 120 per person
Victoria Whale Watching Tour: Private City & Salish Sea Wildlife Six to eight hours exploring Victoria's Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings, Beacon Hill Park and Craigdarroch Castle by private vehicle. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN · DE · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 799 per person
All 9 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching: 3-Hour Salish Sea TourOur pickGroup of up to 12 | CA$ 206 per person | 3h | 4.85★ · 1,101 | Every day · 10:00, 13:00 and 13:30 | English |
| Victoria whale watching tour: Salish Sea Eclipse with free photosTop rated | CA$ 216 per person | 3h 30m | 4.93★ · 2,820 | Next departure: 26 Mar 2027 | English |
| Victoria: Zodiac Wildlife Tour with Whale & Sea Lion SightingsBest valueGroup of up to 12 | CA$ 172 per person | 3h | 4.84★ · 236 | Every day · 12:30 | English |
| Victoria Whale Watch Tour: Salish Sea orcas & marine wildlife | CA$ 189 per person | 3h | 4.79★ · 580 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Victoria: Whale Watching Zodiac Tour & Salish Sea WildlifeGroup of up to 12 | CA$ 169 per person | 3h | 4.87★ · 290 | Every day · 12:00 | English |
| Victoria Rainforest Hike Private Tour: Old Growth ForestPrivate · Pickup offered | CA$ 160 per person | 3h | 4.96★ · 49 | Every day · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 16:00 | English |
| Private Zodiac Whale Watching Tour from VictoriaPrivate | CA$ 1,700 per group up to 12 people · ≈ CA$ 142 per person if 12 go | 3h | 4.65★ · 23 | Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 18:00 | English |
| Victoria Harbour Kayaking: Sunset Paddle with WildlifeGroup of up to 6 | CA$ 120 per person | 2h 30m | 4.83★ · 41 | Next departure: 16 Apr 2027 | English |
| Victoria Whale Watching Tour: Private City & Salish Sea WildlifePrivate · Pickup offered | CA$ 799 per person | 6h–8h | — | Every day · No fixed time | English, German, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (3): Victoria Rainforest Hike Private Tour: Old Growth Forest (CA$ 160 per person) · Private Zodiac Whale Watching Tour from Victoria (CA$ 1,700 per group) · Victoria Whale Watching Tour: Private City & Salish Sea Wildlife (CA$ 799 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (4): Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching: 3-Hour Salish Sea Tour (CA$ 206 per person) · Victoria: Zodiac Wildlife Tour with Whale & Sea Lion Sightings (CA$ 172 per person) · Victoria: Whale Watching Zodiac Tour & Salish Sea Wildlife (CA$ 169 per person)
- With pickup (2): Victoria Rainforest Hike Private Tour: Old Growth Forest (CA$ 160 per person) · Victoria Whale Watching Tour: Private City & Salish Sea Wildlife (CA$ 799 per person)