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The Best Whale-Watching Trips in North America

Giddy anticipation was the best way to describe the mood aboard. Passengers shared stories of their past whale sightings: thrilling moments when a humpback breached, an orca spyhopped or a grey simply flashed a tail fluke. One woman from Saskatchewan had never seen a whale in the wild: “It’s something I’ve dreamed of.”

By Diane Selkirk for readersdigest.ca

Whale watching tours can be found up and down the coasts of North America

Tags: Vancouver whale watching | outdoor vacations | orcas | killer whale | Canada vacations | adventure travel

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