Whales don’t know the rules!
If a whale gets too close, here’s what you need to know.
- Do turn off the engines and raise them up.
- Do observe and wait for the whale to move out of the area.
- Do observe whale direction and remain within required distances.
- Do not in front or behind a whale.
- Do not motor up to a resting whale.
If you see an orca…
- Slow down to 7 knots within a 1000-metres radius.
- Come no closer than 400-metres from the sighting.
- Do not cross the path in front of or behind.
Orcas are a highly protected species. For the most up to date information about viewing distances, visit Transport Canada orca info page at https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/mammals-mammiferes/whales-baleines/srkw-measures-mesures-ers-eng.html
If you see any other whale species…
- Slow down to 7 knots within a 400-metre radius.
- Come no closer than 100-meters from the sighting.
- Do not cross the path in front of or behind.
