Whale Tales

Location: Nanoose Bay

  • A Bucket Shot – 16/7/25

    A Bucket Shot – 16/7/25

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    Whales are not just a passing interest. I often say that killer whales are one of the reasons I moved to Vancouver Island. Seeing whales from shore required a few things. It means living with notifications turned on, a Facebook chat dedicated to whale sightings. Keeping a camera bag ready by the door. It also…

  • An Unexpected Encounter – 22/4/25

    An Unexpected Encounter – 22/4/25

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    Living on Vancouver Island teaches you how to look for whales, if you’re into that kind of thing, of course. You learn pod patterns, you track tides and wind, but most importantly, you keep notifications turned on for the Facebook Messenger group that shares live activity on whale sightings. Over the past three years, we’ve…