Presence of Humpback Whales
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Humpback Whale taking a deep dive
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
During the past two weeks, seventy-five percent of the sightings reported to us were of Humpback whales. The reports indicate there was a high presence of Humpback whales in the northern half of Georgia Strait and in Malaspina Strait. Humpback whales were also observed in the Juan de Fuca Strait off of William Head, in Metchosin. There are many other areas where Humpback whales can be observed around B.C. Humpbacks are feeding for the next month or two, to prepare for their migration away from B.C. during the winter months. If you are by the shore or out on the water, keep looking as you may spot Humpbacks or other Cetaceans.
As a reminder that if you are boating and out on the water, please be aware of the presence of whales and dolphins. Signs of their presence may include blows of the Cetaceans and other boats stopped or moving slowly in an area. Boats and other water craft (e.g. kayaks) must remain at least 400-meters away from all Orca and at least 100-m away from other species. See the full government regulation in the paragraph below.
The Federal Government (DFO) issued the following statement about watching Orca in the wild: “Vessels must stay 400-m away and may not position a vessel in the path of killer whales in southern BC coastal waters between Campbell River and just north of Ucluelet until May 31, 2026.” For all other areas of B.C. outside of the area indicated above, a minimum distance of 200-m must be maintained when viewing Orca OR while viewing any Cetaceans that are resting or with a calf. When viewing whales, dolphins, and porpoises under other circumstances not described above, a minimum distance of 100-m must be kept. A great resource for up to date Canadian or US regulations: Be Whale Wise Guidelines
WOWs works throughout the year, so please continue to keep your eyes open, and report your sightings to us.
Ivan Ng, Wild Ocean Whale Society
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Sightings Update
SIGHTINGS MAP – ISSUE: 2025-012
TRANSIENT BIGGS KILLER WHALES
Mon Sep 01 2025
14:33 • 4 Biggs Orca heading north by Powell River Mill (Pulp & Paper), Malaspina Strait. Two big males.
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
17:45 • Biggs Orca heading north-west along Savary Island, Malaspina Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
Sat Sep 06 2025
11:10 • Biggs Orca east side of Kinghorn Island, Desolation Sound.
Radio, overheard or call out
Sun Sep 07 2025
13:52 • Biggs Orca ◦T019s◦ heading south approaching Raza Passage. A few other Orca also observed.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Orca – T019s – heading south near Raza Passage
Sun, 7 Sep 2025 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Orca – T019s – heading south near Raza Passage
Sun, 7 Sep 2025 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Wed Sep 10 2025
13:07 • Biggs Orca ◦T101s◦ heading into Okeover Inlet. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Tue Sep 16 2025
09:20 • 3 Biggs Orca heading south by Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
13:15 • est. 1 Biggs Orca at the southern tip of Harwood / Ahgykson Island, Malaspina Strait. Lone male Orca.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Orca swimming together mid channel
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 – 5 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
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Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Orca swimming together mid channel
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 – 5 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Orca travelling by Powell River
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 – 3 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Orca travelling by Powell River
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 – 3 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Orca travelling swiftly
Mon, 1 Sep 2025 – 3 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Orca travelling swiftly
Mon, 1 Sep 2025 – 3 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
NORTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES
Fri Sep 05 2025
12:20 • NRKW Orca ◦A23s,A25s◦ heading south approaching nw side of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
15:30 • NRKW Orca ◦A23s,A25s◦ heading south approaching north end of Grant Reefs, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Sat Sep 06 2025
14:16 • NRKW Orca ◦A23s,A25s◦ east side of Savary Island and Hernando Island, Malaspina Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
Tue Sep 09 2025
12:32 • NRKW Orca ◦A25s◦ near the Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Wed Sep 10 2025
15:55 • NRKW Orca ◦A25s◦ moving slowly, heading south just south of Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Fri Sep 12 2025
12:30 • NRKW Orca ◦A25s◦ moving slowly, heading south-west off the north end of Marina Island, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Northern Resident Killer Whales
NRKW Orca – A25s – moving slowly, heading south-west off the north end of Marina Island, Sutil Channel
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 – 3 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Northern Resident Killer Whales
NRKW Orca – A25s – moving slowly, heading south-west off the north end of Marina Island, Sutil Channel
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 – 3 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:50 • NRKW Orca ◦A25s◦ heading south just south of Francisco Point, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Mon Sep 15 2025
12:46 • NRKW Orca ◦A25s◦ heading south just north of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
15:10 • NRKW Orca ◦A23s◦ heading south at Rendezvous Islands, Calm Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Tue Sep 16 2025
11:31 • NRKW Orca ◦A23s◦ at top of Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
Wed Sep 17 2025
12:45 • NRKW Orca ◦A25s◦ milling, off Breton Islands, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
UNIDENTIFIED KILLER WHALES
Fri Sep 05 2025
10:30 • est. 8 Orca between Mitlenatch Island and Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
Mon Sep 15 2025
09:00 • est. 3+ Orca moving quickly, heading south-east 2 miles south of Gordons Beach, Shirley, Strait of Juan de Fuca. ▫ From Kayak or Paddleboard
SG, Sooke, BC
HUMPBACK WHALES
Fri Aug 29 2025
06:38 • est. 4 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading east by Willingdon Beach 500m off shore south of- Powell River Mill (Pulp & Paper), Malaspina Strait. Circling and diving. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
DE, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales moving slowly in Malaspina Strait
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 – 1 items
DE, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales moving slowly in Malaspina Strait
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 – 1 items
DE, Powell River, BC
Sat Aug 30 2025
15:00 • 2 Humpback Whales off Kents Beach east of Powell River, Jervis Inlet. Observed for 2-3 hours between 1500-1800. Approached from the West. ▫ Observed from Shore
WB, Saltery Bay, BC
Mon Sep 01 2025
13:36 • 2 Humpback Whales heading east, east of Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:49 • 2 Humpback Whales off Scuttle Bay below Atrevida Reef, Malaspina Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
17:20 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north mid channel between Rebecca Rocks and Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
SW, Powell River, BC
Tue Sep 02 2025
07:45 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north between Rebecca Rocks and Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
12:30 • 2 Humpback Whales just north of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
13:27 • 3 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading south just south of Mitlenatch Island.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:41 • 3 Humpback Whales in the area of Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel.
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
15:50 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south at Marina Reef, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
17:30 • 3 Humpback Whales heading south-east to the east of Mace Point, Savary Island, Malaspina Strait.
Jude Abrams, Otter Be Good Productions
Wed Sep 03 2025
09:20 • 4 Humpback Whales foraging, near Coho (Kiddie) Point at the NW tip of Texada Island, Malaspina Strait. ▫ From Ferry
Megan McKee, Powell River, BC
11:40 • Humpback Whales around Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait. Possibly more whales in further north in Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
12:29 • est. 4-6 Humpback Whales east of Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
12:30 • 2 Humpback Whales playing, off Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait.
12:30 • 2 Humpback Whales near Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
13:11 • est. 6-7 Humpback Whales spread out, between Mitlenatch Island and Marina Island, Georgia Strait. Found in two groups.
14:13 • 7 Humpback Whales within 1-mile of each other to the south-east of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
16:19 • Humpback Whales off Blubber Bay, Texada Island, Malaspina Strait. ▫ From Ferry
Megan McKee, Powell River, BC
Thu Sep 04 2025
07:40 • est. 3+ Humpback Whales below Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait. Breaching humpback also observed north of Rebecca Rocks far out and spouts west of Rebecca Rocks way out.
07:40 • Humpback Whales around Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait. One whale was north of Rebecca Rocks and breaching. Many blows observed to the west of the Rock.
SW, Powell River, BC
14:06 • est. 10-12 Humpback Whales spreat out, between Marina Island and Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
16:38 • Humpback Whales breaching, towards Harwood Island Sandbanks (Bluffs), Malaspina Strait. Pec slaps also observed.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Fri Sep 05 2025
10:30 • 1 Humpback Whales out from Willingdon Beach, Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whale out from Willingdon Beach, Powell River, Malaspina Strait
Fri, 5 Sep 2025 – 3 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whale out from Willingdon Beach, Powell River, Malaspina Strait
Fri, 5 Sep 2025 – 3 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
12:40 • 1 Humpback Whales heading west off Viner Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel. Headed to the Pinnacle.
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
14:05 • 8 Humpback Whales heading north 3 miles off Black Creek, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
17:55 • est. 1-2 Humpback Whales heading south mid strait between Powell River and Blubber Bay, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Sat Sep 06 2025
10:20 • 1 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading north just north of Cyril Rock, Malaspina Strait.
SW, Powell River, BC
14:16 • 2 Humpback Whales on the north side of Harwood Island Spit, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
18:15 • est. 2-3 Humpback Whales lunge feeding, south of William Head, Strait of Juan de Fuca. Close to shore, short dives. ▫ Observed from Shore
SG, Sooke, BC
Sun Sep 07 2025
15:00 • Humpback Whales breaching, north of Blubber Bay, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
18:15 • 3 Humpback Whales lunge feeding, south of William Head, Strait of Juan de Fuca. ▫ Observed from Shore
SG, Sooke, BC
Mon Sep 08 2025
15:20 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north just south of Grilse Point, Texada Island, Malaspina Strait.
16:20 • Humpback Whales breaching, halfway between Coho (Kiddie) Point and Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait. Double breach observed.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Tue Sep 09 2025
07:40 • 4 Humpback Whales toward the souther tip of Harwood / Ahgykson Island, Malaspina Strait.
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
11:00 • est. 5+ Humpback Whales lunge feeding, spread out between William Head and Whirl Bay, Strait of Juan de Fuca. Short dives, tail slaps, small breaches. Extra caution to be used in this area as a few of these humpbacks have a history of being habituated. ▫ From Kayak or Paddleboard
SG, Sooke, BC
11:13 • est. 10+ Humpback Whales spread out, from Harwood Island Sandbanks (Bluffs) to Texada Island cell tower, Malaspina Strait.
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
11:20 • 3 Humpback Whales heading north-west heading up Lewis Channel.
Graham Evans, Stowaway Adventures
12:26 • est. 3+ Humpback Whales mid channel north east of Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait. Splashing.
12:26 • 1 Humpback Whales between Rebecca Rocks and Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
14:22 • Humpback Whales taking long dives, heading south in front of Westview, Powell River, Malaspina Strait. Spread out.
14:22 • Humpback Whales in front of Harwood Island Sandbanks (Bluffs), Malaspina Strait.
SW, Powell River, BC
16:35 • est. 8-10 Humpback Whales mid Strait between Powell River Viewpoint and Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait. Ferry making huge course corrections.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
17:47 • est. 8+ Humpback Whales south end of Harwood / Ahgykson Island, Malaspina Strait. Blows really showing up . Keep changing direction so maybe feeding.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
18:16 • Humpback Whales lunge feeding, near Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales diving near shore
Tue, 9 Sep 2025 – 3 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales diving near shore
Tue, 9 Sep 2025 – 3 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Wed Sep 10 2025
11:00 • est. 2 Humpback Whales taking long dives, heading south-west, south of Pedder Bay, Strait of Juan de Fuca. ▫ From Kayak or Paddleboard
SG, Sooke, BC
11:18 • 1 Humpback Whales breaching, by Grilse Point at the north end of Texada Island, Malaspina Strait.
SW, Powell River, BC
14:21 • 1 Humpback Whales tail lobs, out from Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait. Active whale, multiple tail lobs.
16:00 • 1 Humpback Whales breaching, north of Texada Island cell tower, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
19:20 • est. 4-5 Humpback Whales out from Powell River, Malaspina Strait. Surfacing and blowing. Closer to Texada Island. ▫ Observed from Shore
Heather Armstrong, Powell River, BC
Thu Sep 11 2025
10:10 • est. 1 Humpback Whales moving quickly, heading north-west 200-m north of Willow Point, Georgia Strait. Surfaced three times. ▫ Observed from Shore
Barry Dubois, Campbell River, BC
14:36 • Humpback Whales breaching, east side of Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks cooperatively feeding by Powell River
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 – 3 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks cooperatively feeding by Powell River
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 – 3 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
15:00 • 5 Humpback Whales spread out, between Grief Point and Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait. Viewed until 1630.
Jude Abrams, Otter Be Good Productions
Fri Sep 12 2025
14:40 • 4 Humpback Whales near Manson Passage, Malaspina Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
17:30 • est. 3 Humpback Whales breaching, heading south mid way up the east side of Texada Island, Malaspina Strait. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
18:00 • est. 1 Humpback Whales 0.5 miles off of Texada Island. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
YM, Anacortes, WA, USA
Sat Sep 13 2025
06:45 • est. 4-5 Humpback Whales heading east, south of William Head, Strait of Juan de Fuca. Three were observed in the same area, the rest were further away. ▫ Observed from Shore
SG, Sooke, BC
08:10 • 2 Humpback Whales east of Grilse Point, Malaspina Strait.
08:10 • Humpback Whales mid channel east of Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
08:10 • 1 Humpback Whales breaching, west of Rebecca Rocks, Georgia Strait.
SW, Powell River, BC
10:40 • Humpback Whales off Grief Point, Malaspina Strait. Several whales observed.
Graham Evans, Stowaway Adventures
12:30 • Humpback Whales breaching, mid strait between Powell River and Grilse Point, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Sun Sep 14 2025
07:00 • est. 2 Humpback Whales south of William Head, Strait of Juan de Fuca. ▫ Observed from Shore
SG, Sooke, BC
11:15 • Humpback Whales tail slaps, in front of Westview, Powell River, Malaspina Strait. Close in.
SW, Powell River, BC
14:43 • 3 Humpback Whales halfway between Powell River and Texada Island, Malaspina Strait.
Heather Harbord, Powell River, BC
Mon Sep 15 2025
08:30 • est. 2 Humpback Whales milling, 1/2 mile south of Gordons Beach, Shirley, Strait of Juan de Fuca. ▫ From Kayak or Paddleboard
SG, Sooke, BC
16:10 • est. 4+ Humpback Whales heading north between Grilse Point and the Texada Island cell tower, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Tue Sep 16 2025
12:04 • 2 Humpback Whales milling, between the south end of Harwood / Ahgykson Island and Harwood Island Sandbanks (Bluffs), Malaspina Strait.
12:08 • 2 Humpback Whales south of Harwood / Ahgykson Island and closer to Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
13:42 • est. 3-4 Humpback Whales mid-strait out from Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
14:11 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north to the south-west of Whaletown, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
16:03 • 8 Humpback Whales spread out, south of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
17:43 • est. 3-4 Humpback Whales heading north towards Harwood Island Sandbanks (Bluffs), Malaspina Strait.
18:10 • est. 5-6 Humpback Whales heading south mid strait out from Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait. One to two small ones.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Wed Sep 17 2025
11:04 • est. 3+ Humpback Whales heading south mid-channel out from the Powell River Viewpoint.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales breaching close to BC Ferry
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 – 2 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales breaching close to BC Ferry
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 – 2 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks taking deep dives!
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 – 5 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks taking deep dives!
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 – 5 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
MINKE WHALES
Tue Sep 02 2025
16:00 • 1 Minke Whales hunting, off of Sandford Island and south to Diana Island, Trevor Channel. Sighted several times in the vicinity of Satellite Passage, Barclay Sound between 2 to 6 September 2025. ▫ From Kayak or Paddleboard
TC, BC
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Sat Sep 06 2025
09:00 • PWS Dolphins heading south at Kelsey Bay, Johnstone Strait.
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
Tue Sep 16 2025
17:43 • est. 30+ PWS Dolphins heading south mid strait in front of Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
HARBOUR PORPOISE
Mon Sep 15 2025
07:45 • est. 5+ Harbour Porpoise heading east 500-m south of Gordons Beach near Shirley, Strait of Juan de Fuca. ▫ From Kayak or Paddleboard
SG, Sooke, BC
SPECIES UNSURE
Tue Sep 02 2025
10:15 • est. 5-10 Species Unsure breaching, by Dick Island along the west side of Texada Island, Georgia Strait. Likely dolphins. Surfacing near Dick island in Gillies Bay. Not travelling in any direction. ▫ Observed from Shore
AL, Gillies Bay, Texada Island, BC
Sat Sep 06 2025
19:24 • Species Unsure breaching, heading south-west by the mermaid at Mermaid Cove, Jervis Inlet. Seemed to breach once, showed a fin a couple of times. Many spouts visible. Much closer to Texada Island. ▫ Observed from Shore
RF, Canada
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