08/17/2026
The Bryde’s whale skeleton has arrived at the Whale Interpretive Centre!
The Bryde’s Whale Project is a remarkable display of the North Island spirit. It is with deep gratitude to the Port Hardy Rotary and the Port McNeill Rotary for sponsoring the articulation of the skeleton. This whale expands the WIC’s education capacity by providing learning opportunities and inspiration for years to come.
The WIC is open 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, 7 days a week. We look forward to sharing the Bryde's whale's story with you this summer and well into the future!
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Background on the Bryde’s whale:
Bryde’s whales (pronounced BROO-dus) are typically found in tropical or warm temperate waters from latitudes of 40 degrees North to 40 degrees South. In May 2025, a Bryde’s whale was found deceased near Port McNeill. This individual marks the first confirmed sighting of this species in BC waters.
We are deeply thankful to the ‘Namgis First Nation for gifting the remains of this whale to the WIC’s collection. Thank you to Cetacea Contracting for their expertise, care, and respect during the articulation this skeleton.
As it hangs in the WIC, the Bryde’s whale is alive again, moving through the air, its mouth open to engulf its prey. 🐋
