Dolphin · Canada
Where to see dolphins in Canada
About this list
A common trap when looking for places to see dolphins in Canada is a trip sold as if the sighting were certain. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the dolphin as a target species, 3 of them. Places that only mention a chance sighting are left out. Regions on record: British Columbia & Vancouver Island, Quebec & Les Bergeronnes and Quebec & Tadoussac. Encounters are split into boat-based watching. Two "dolphin tours" can differ completely in rules and price when one watches from the boat and the other puts you in the water. 2 of the 3 operators (67%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. Operators list different seasons, Mar–Oct, Jun–Oct and May–Nov among them. There is no single season for Canada, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and rules on approach distance and in-water permits differ by country.
3 listed operators
Canada · British Columbia & Vancouver Island
Ocean EcoVentures
Island hopping & boat tripsMarine life encounters- Season
- Mar–Oct
- Price
- Price on request
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Canada · Quebec & Les Bergeronnes
Essipit Whale Watching Cruises
Island hopping & boat tripsMarine life encounters- Season
- Jun–Oct
- Price
- Adults CAD 90
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Canada · Quebec & Tadoussac
Croisières AML — Tadoussac
Island hopping & boat tripsFamily & kidsMarine life encounters- Season
- May–Nov
- Price
- Adults from CAD 134.99
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Dolphin season
Dolphins in other countries
Other marine life in Canada
Activities in Canada
Frequently asked questions
Where can you see dolphins in Canada?
3 operators name the dolphin as a target species. Main regions: British Columbia & Vancouver Island, Quebec & Les Bergeronnes and Quebec & Tadoussac.
Do you have to get in the water to see dolphins?
Formats on record: boat-based watching. Boat-based watching stays on the boat; snorkeling, swimming and freediving put you in the water. Some countries ban getting in the water altogether, so check the format in the program details.
When is dolphin season?
Operators list different seasons, Mar–Oct, Jun–Oct and May–Nov among them. There is no single season for Canada, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates.
Will I definitely see them?
No. Dolphins are wild animals, and whether you meet them depends on their movements and the sea. Maptlantis does not use wording that promises a sighting, and cancellation and refund terms follow each operator's policy.