COASTAL WAVES FINE ART

KATHY HARDER

Each year, from July to October, spectacular orca return to the waters of

Northern Vancouver Island. There are close to 260 members of the fish-eating

Orca, known as the “Northern Residents”, and they are often in the area

In pursuit of salmon.

It is always a special moment when you have the opportunity to see an orca "spy hop". This is done when a whale wants to observe the surroundings above the waterline. There are several whale watching and ecotourism companies on the north island that offer different viewing

opportunities and will provide extraordinary experiences.