Otter Point Park is a trail and coastline in the south of Vancouver Island near the Sooke area. It may be a good start point for those who want to have a whale-watching adventure in the Salish Sea. Otter Point Park whale watching area is also used for hiking. Otter Point Park is the home to hikers, wildlife and bird watching followers with eye-catching scenery and glorious views.
Orcas and Humpbacks:
Killer Whales (Orcas) and Humpbacks diving around Sooke give visitors ample opportunity to encounter these marvellous marine animals. Orcas are social animals that travel in groups known as pods. The pods usually are led by females with social hierarchies.
Other types of whales and mammals:
Gray, Fin and Minke Whales may also be visible during excursions. Other creatures include Harbor Seals, Elephant Seals, Dall's Porpoise, Harbour Porpoise, California Sea Lions, and bald eagles.
Otter Point Park is located in Sooke, Vancouver Island, Canada. It is west of downtown Sooke, about 7.2 km (4.5 miles) away. Some other hot spots for Sooke whale watching are Creyke Point, Spirit Bay Visitor Centre, Beechey Head, Cabin Point, and West Coast Outdoor Adventure.
From Nanaimo:
Distance from Nanaimo: 126 km (74 miles) / Takes about an hour and 40 minutes.
Getting to Otter Point Park from Nanaimo is via Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 S. Take Wallace St to Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 S for 550 m (1804.4). Turn right onto Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 S and drive 94.1 km (58.4 miles). Drive to Juan De Fuca Hwy/BC-14 W in Juan de Fuca for 31.3 km (19.4 miles) to reach Otter Point Park.
From Victoria:
Distance from Victoria: 47.4 km (29.4 miles) / Takes about 45 minutes.
Getting to Otter Point Park from Victoria is via Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N and Juan De Fuca Hwy/Sooke Rd/BC-14 W. Follow Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N to Westshore Pkwy in Langford for 16.1 km (10 miles). Go on to Westshore Pkwy to Juan De Fuca Hwy/Sooke Rd/BC-14 W. After 4.2 km (2.6 miles), continue on Juan De Fuca Hwy/BC-14 W in Juan de Fuca. Drive 27.1 km (16.8 miles) more to reach Otter Point Park.