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Spring Migration (mid February through April)
22,000 Gray whales parade past the shores of Tofino
on their northern route to the Bering Sea. These
whales are travelling about 4 miles per hour,
individually or in small groups of up to 5 to 6. This
‘parade’ usually traveis within 1 mile of shore.
Spring weather can be very unpredictabie usually
cool, sometimes rainy, and often windy.

During May and June, our ‘resident’ Gray Whales
(those that choose not to go with the rest to the
Bering Sea) move from bay to bay ‘taste testing’ the
different areas before moving into rt or 2 2 of their

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Summer whale watching is perhaps the most
pleasant of all with our sunny, warm climate and
smooth seas. Our resident whales, some — of which
return year after year, spend their time in specific
feeding grounds, making sightings excellent!

Autumn sees our whale population declining,
particularly after October, as many of the residents
join the Gray Whales journeying from the Bering
Sea to Mexico on their winter migration.
September and October can be gvod months for
sightings though, as the whales bask on the surface
(full from eating all summer) and sometimes
become playfu! prior te their trip south.

As with any wildlife viewing, one tour may see
lots of whales and exciting behavior, and the
very next tour may see only one whale resting on
the surface. Either way, our experienced
naturalist guides will ensure that everyone has
an enjoyable experience. While our tours focus
on Gray Whales, our guests often encounter
seals, sea lions and harbour porpoise, and on

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rare occasions, Killer (Orca), Minke and
Humpback Whales.

Birds -— The Pacific Rim area is noted for over 400
species of birds that travel through on their
migratory route. In the summer, our comical looking
Tufted Puffin is a crowd favourite, as well us the
majestic Bald Eagle that nests in our area. Auklets,
Murrelets, Osprey, Blue Herons, Loons, Murres and
Cormorants are commonly sighted.

Sighting Chart (Gray Whales)
February 15—28.......... .80%
{iow, mostly due to weather)
| March 1— April20 ........ .87%
| (height of migration season)
| April 21 — May 5 . we aee + 80%
| (end of migration)
May 6 — June 20 .......... .90%
(resident taste testing)

June 21 — Oct 30 .......... .98%
(summer resident feeders)

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For more information contact:
Jamie's Whaling Station .
P.O. Box 129 Tofino, BC Canada VOR 220