West Coast Outdoor Adventure whale watching is the start point of several whale watching tours and one of Sooke and Vancouver Island's fascinating tourist attractions. A wide variety of wildlife, foods and fishes besides spectacular scenery and great photography opportunities make this resort one of the island's best choices. Some whale watching agents serve visitors who enjoy experiencing Sooke whale watching activities.
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.
West Coast Outdoor Adventure is located at 6971 W Coast Rd, Sooke, BC V9Z 0V1, Vancouver Island, Canada. It is south of Sooke, about 3.1 km (2 miles) away. Some other hot spots for Sooke whale watching are Creyke Point, Spirit Bay Visitor Centre, Beechey Head, Cabin Point, and Otter Point Park.
From Nanaimo:
Distance from Nanaimo: 119 km (74 miles) / Takes about an hour and a half.
Getting to West Coast Outdoor Adventure 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). Continue on Westshore Pkwy and Juan De Fuca Hwy/BC-14 W to your destination in Sooke. After 24.1 km (15 miles), you will reach West Coast Outdoor Adventure.
From Victoria:
Distance from Victoria: 40.2 km (25 miles) / Takes about 40 minutes.
Getting to West Coast Outdoor Adventure 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 to Sooke. Drive 19.7 km (12.2 miles) turn left. Destination will be on the left, and after 220 m (721.8 ft), you will reach West Coast Outdoor Adventure.