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Outdoor Adventure Education
Outdoor Adventure Education Tour
Focusing on the wealth of marine wildlife at the Race Rocks Ecological
Reserve, this 2 lighthouse tour examines the unique habitat:
Click the link for a lot of super information, webcams and video from Race
Rocks about Seals, Sea Lions and other marine wildlife a real
Outdoor Adventure Education
tour
- California Sea Lions are members of the “eared” seal family.
- Unlike their “earless” counterparts, eared seals are able to rotate their
hindquarters, allowing them to “walk” or lope on land.
- Males are up to 8 feet (2.5 m) and weigh 900 lbs (405 kg).
- The smaller females are up to 5’ 6” (1.7 m) and weigh 250 lbs (113 kg).
- Their extensive diet includes at least 50 species of fish as well as
mollusks, squid and octopus.
- Stellar sea lions are the largest of the “eared” seals.
- Unlike their “earless” counterparts, eared seals are able to rotate their
hindquarters, allowing them to “walk” or lope on land.
- Males are often 2 or 3 times larger than females, averaging 8.5 to 11 feet
(2.6 - 3.4 m) and weigh up to 2200 lbs (1000 kg).
- Females are 6 to 7 feet (1.8 - 2.1 m) and weigh 600 to 800 lbs (270 -
360 kg).
- Favoring coastal waters with rocky shores, these animals eat fish, squid
and mollusks.
You will Also See
Two Types of Local Seals
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Northern elephant seals are rare
because they are endangered but you will see some when the tour arrives at
Race Rocks
- These are the largest seals of all: males are 12 - 16 feet (3.7 - 4.9 m)
and weigh up to 2.5 tons (2300 kg); females are 7 - 12 feet (2.1 - 3.7 m) and
weigh 1 ton or 910 kg.
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Migrating twice yearly between their northern feeding grounds and summer
breeding/molting beaches, these giants feed on a variety of marine creatures
such as large fish, squid, octopus and crab.
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- Eagles
- Bald eagles are plentiful in the Victoria BC area.
- Transient killer whales
- frequent the area, and the ultimate thrill awaits those who witness
the spectacle of these carnivores hunting.
- California and
Stellar Sea lions
- Between September to May, often 1000 or more can be viewed.
- Over 500 seabirds, including Osprey and eagles, utilize the islands as a
nesting ground and stopover during migration.
- Once hunted and mismanaged to the brink of extinction, rare
elephant seals
can often been seen hauled out on these rocky outcroppings.
This ecologically diverse region is created by twice daily flood and ebb
tides producing cool nutrient rich waters that support an exceptional variety of
marine creatures. With the snow-capped peaks of the Olympic Mountains glistening
in the background, you’ll always remember the magic of the land we fondly call
“The Race”.
Adventure Tour Group Rates
- Adults $65.00
- Youth (16 & under) $50
- Family ( 2 Adults & 2 Youth 19 and under)
$210.00
GROUPS ( 5 OR MORE) 10% DISCOUNT
SCHEDULE: APRIL to OCTOBER
DEPARTS DAILY AT 2:OO P.M.
10:00 A.M. DEPARTURES AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS OF 5 OR MORE
There are many species of visible and comical wildlife in the Victoria area.
These sea lions live at Race Rocks, not far from Victoria Harbour.
The harbour seals in front of our store are a lot of fun!
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The Skipper's Corner
"The Legendary Captain" Ron King, Owner Operator of Sea
King Adventures, has over 35 years of experience in the beautiful waters
around Victoria and Vancouver Island. He is a certified Master Skipper
with The distinction of being Victoria's most knowledgeable marine naturalist
and conservationist .
Since starting SeaKing Adventures in 1995 Ron boasts a
perfect safety record.
Born and raised in Victoria, Captain Ron has over 30 years
of professional marine experience - including 25 years of commercial fishing and
11 years whale watching.
Like his father before him, going to sea is the only life he’s known. He began
his career as a deckhand on board his father’s fishing boat "Five Kings II" at
the tender age of 11. By the time he was 20, he owned and operated his first
fishing vessel, "Aquarius".
In 1995, with the commercial fishery in decline, he
discovered his passion and purpose in whale watching and founded SeaKing
Adventures Inc.
Because SeaKing Adventures is Victoria’s only 100% family owned and
operated marine tour company, Ron’s commitment to quality, safety and
satisfaction is guaranteed! His central location on board the vessel allows him
to provide Victoria’s most comprehensive fully narrated, totally interactive and
personalized tours. Boasting a spotless safety record and sightings guarantee,
Ron’s qualifications and experience combine to make him the city’s premier
guide.
Our vessel can accommodate groups of 12 comfortably and is
Canadian Coast Guard inspected annually. The soft riding boat has comfy leather
seats, an onboard toilet and is equipped with all the latest in GPS, radar and
communications apparatus. Safety survival suits are supplied for each
passenger.
Passengers can all expect a exciting, educational, safe and
comfortable tour of the area whales and wildlife.
Reservations Recommended
Book early!
2013 Rates
Our email address is seaking@
islandnet.com
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Toll Free
1-877-250-ORCA
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(250) 381-4173
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