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Adopt a Whale

The Pacific Northeast around Victoria British Columbia Canada, the Gulf Islands and the San Juan Islands has been the feeding ground for several pods of orcas.

There are over 80 whales in the three families of local resident orcas.

Orca whale groups live in families or pods. In the Victoria BC area there are three pods of resident Orcas. These orcas are usually feeding on fish and the name killer whale is really a bit of a misnomer for the local pods.

The term Killer Whale is actually more appropriately used for the transient orcas who live in pairs or smaller pods and eat seals or sea lions or prey on other whale calves.

Adopt a Whale

The Whale Museum in Friday Harbour has an adopt a whale program in place where you can adopt a whale for a fee. You can choose to adopt an orca whale from the 80 whales from J, K, L Pods.

The money from the adoption process will allow researchers to ensure the whales' long term well being. Whales are facing problems with declining fish populations, toxic exposures, underwater noise from boats and threats of oil spills.

Adopt an Orca whale

Complete adoption forms and application details are available to our registered guests at the Gingerbread Cottage Bed & Breakfast in Victoria or click adopt a whale at SeaKing Adventures Office and Giftshop at Fisherman's Wharf. Captain Ron is a tremendous whale watching guide with a perfect safety record and a great regard for whale safety and treatment. Book your tour with SeaKing Adventures.

Vanessa von Schellwitz

Coming to Canada from Salzburg Austria, Gingerbread has been a big part of my life since early childhood.

Gingerbread has a long history, since medieval times it has been used because of its ability to stay fresh and wholesome for long periods of time, thus making it possible to take on early voyages and pilgrimages.

Today, I own and operate the Gingerbread Cottage, Bed and Breakfast in Victoria British Columbia Canada and work with my favorite Austrian foods- Book your stay today!

We hope to hear from you!

Gingerbread Cottage Bed and Breakfast

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Airport Shuttle

Available to and from our door, simply board the AKAL bus at the airport.
$18 per person downtown core. Groups of 4 or more to downtown core is cheaper.
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Ferries from Port Angeles or Seattle

Just walk straight up Oswego St from the Coho from Port Angeles Washington or the Clipper from Seattle. Click here for map to our door

Ferries from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) and Anacortes WA

Take the bus into town from BC Ferries at Schwartz Bay or Anacortes Ferry in Sidney. The bus terminal is downtown about 15 minute walk or short cab trip if you have lots of luggage. Click here for interactive driving map

We are scenically and strategically located:

1/2 block from the Strait of Juan de Fuca, on the Pacific Ocean, click here for photos and info
Dallas Rd Scenic Drive and Mile Zero on the Trans Canada Highway
One Block and a half to Victoria's Famous Breakwater Structure.

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5 blocks from Victoria's gorgeous Fisherman's Wharf. Click here for picitures and info
6 Blocks to Victoria's Inner Harbour, Downtown Shopping, Royal BC Museum and IMAX. Parliament Buildings,
An easy walk Straight up Oswego Street a few blocks from Downtown, Ferries to Seattle and Port Angeles. Very easy to find as Oswego street is adjacent to the ferry dock.
4 blocks to Victoria's Heliport and Cruise Ship docks.