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Big Animal Encounters

Big Animal Encounters is a tour in Comox, BC, part of the Central Vancouver Island guide. Cost: $50 or more. Comox whale watching runs June to September.

129 Port Augusta Street #102 · Comox, BC

Why you should go…

Big Animal Encounters runs wildlife trips on the Salish Sea from marine centres in Comox and Campbell River. From the Comox Marine Centre on Port Augusta Street you can join daily whale watching tours from June to September on heated, covered boats, looking for humpback whales, orcas, seals and sea lions. The company also offers a full-day grizzly bear expedition to Bute Inlet, fishing charters and dive charters.

  • #whale watching
  • #wildlife
  • #boat tour
  • #grizzly bears
  • #comox

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