Whale Watching Adventures

Experience unforgettable wildlife tours surrounding Ucluelet and The Pacific Rim with Scott's Wildlife & Ocean Adventures.

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Half-Day Whale & Bear Watching Adventure

Experience the best of the Pacific Rim with an unforgettable adventure featuring majestic whales and coastal black bears in their natural habitat.

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Coastal Bear Watching Adventures

Witness black bears forging along the shorelines of Ucluelet and Barkley Sound from the comfort of our Cabin Vessel.

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What Our Guests Are Saying

Our Most Popular Adventures

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A humpback whale breaching the surface of the blue ocean

Whale Watching Tours

Explore the pristine waters of Ucluelet and Barkley Sound while searching for whales in their natural feeding grouds. Spot humpbacks, orcas, and gray whales with guidance from our local guides. Small groups ensure a personal, unforgettable experience.

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A black bear walking across a rocky shoreline

Bear Watching Adventures

Witness our local black bears in their natural habitat feeding on the rugged shorelines and rocky beaches around the low tide. Depending on the season, our bear watching tours commonly see bears anywhere from the Ucluelet inlet all the way through Barkely Sound to the remote shorelines of Pipestem and Effingham Inlets. Enjoy viewing black bears from the safety and comfort of our cabin vessel while learning about their habitat and foraging practices from our local guides.

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A black bear stands on a rocky shore while two whales surface and spout water in the background bay

Half-Day Whale & Bear Watching Package

Experience the best of Ucluelet’s wildlife in one unforgettable half-day adventure.
Spot whales in their natural habitat and observe bears along the rugged coastline with guidance from our expert local guides. Small groups ensure a personal, immersive experience from start to finish.

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Why Scott's Wildlife & Ocean Adventures?

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At Scott's Wildlife & Ocean Adventures, we specialize in wildlife adventure tours in the breathtaking waters surrounding Ucluelet, BC. Our small-group tours are designed to give you an intimate and unforgettable experiences with the wildlife of The Pacific Rim. Our wildlife tour guests can view whales (humpback, orca, and gray whales), black bears, stellar and california sea lions, sea otters, porpoise, and bald eagles from the comfort of our cabin vessel.

Led by our local guides, we prioritize safety, comfort, and eco-friendly practices, making our tours perfect for families, friends, and wildlife enthusiasts.

Learn More About Us Our Fleet

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Our Vessel

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We're very excited to welcome guests aboard "Vitamin Sea", our brand new vessel for 2026'. This 30' Lux Marine has been designed specifically as a comfortable and robust platform for our wildlife tours. This vessel features covered seating for 10 guests, a viewing deck with tall gunnels, high traction seadeck flooring, bathroom, and a side door for easy boarding. Vitamin Sea boasts one more feature we're really excited for guests to experience: an active stabilization gyroscope to minimize lateral motion while viewing wildlife (a first in the Ucluelet and Tofino charter fleet).

Learn More

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Rain Check Guarantee

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Scott's Wildlife & Ocean Adventures tours are fully refundable in the case we cancel a tour for weather, environmental, or other unavoidable circumstances. Guests are given the option to choose new available tour dates, or receive a full refund (your choice).

Look at All the Incredible Experiences You’ll Have with Scott's Wildlife & Ocean Adventures

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The fluke of a whale dipping into the blue ocean

The fluke of a humpback whale surfacing in the ocean

A humpback whale breaching out of bright blue water

People on a boat looking at clear green water near a forested shoreline

A black bear standing in tall green grass and bushes

A black bear walking along a rocky, shell-covered shoreline beneath a cedar tree

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Ready for an Unforgettable Wildlife Adventure?

Book your tour today and experience humpbacks, orcas, gray whales, and coastal black bears in the stunning waters of Ucluelet, BC. Our experienced guides ensure a safe, eco-friendly, and memorable journey for everyone.

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