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The Whale Interpretive Centre The Whale Interpretive Centre is an educational facility that promotes the understanding of marine mammal biology, ecology, and threats.

Run by the Johnstone Strait Killer Whale Interpretive Centre Society. The WIC has a variety of displays, and offers group tours and school programs. While at the WIC be sure to:
- view our wide variety of articulated skeletons
- read the signage to learn about each local animal
- ask an Interpreter for a tour of the Centre

A huge thank you to the Royal BC Museum for loaning the Whale Interpretive Centre their traveling exhibit, “Orcas: Our S...
10/03/2026

A huge thank you to the Royal BC Museum for loaning the Whale Interpretive Centre their traveling exhibit, “Orcas: Our Shared Future”, this summer. The exhibit, generously sponsored by Prince of Whales Whale Watching, provided an interactive and informative way for WIC guests to learn about orcas, one of B.C.’s most iconic animals. 🫍

In the midst of rebuilding, the opportunity to host this exhibit made an enormous impact on the WIC's season and in furthering our education mission. Thank you RBCM and their wonderful staff for making this summer so special. ❤️

📸 Tobin Sparling

That’s a wrap on the 2026 season! And what a season it’s been. 🤩Thank you for visiting the Whale Interpretive Centre thi...
10/02/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 season! And what a season it’s been. 🤩

Thank you for visiting the Whale Interpretive Centre this summer. Whether you attended a talk, perused the gift shop, asked questions, or simply took in the skeletons and skulls, thank you for being a part of the WIC's new beginning.

The WIC met many milestones this summer (see our upcoming newsletter) and your support made every one possible.

2026 is only the beginning. Over the winter, construction will complete the interior of the building and we will be busy working on some exciting projects for next season. Stay tuned to our socials and newsletter for updates over the upcoming months.

Once again, on behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff of the Whale Interpretive Centre, thank you so much for a phenomenal season. We look forward to welcoming you back to an even more improved WIC next summer!

📸 From left to right: Tyra (Manager), Ella (Interpreter), and Kyla (Interpreter and Collections Assistant).
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With the season coming to an end, we say goodbye to Ella, who worked this summer as the WIC's Interpreter.As an Interpre...
09/29/2026

With the season coming to an end, we say goodbye to Ella, who worked this summer as the WIC's Interpreter.

As an Interpreter, Ella spent the last two months educating guests about the marine mammals around Telegraph Cove. Prior to opening Ella was also responsible for cataloguing the WIC’s library, contributing to social media posts, and helping to clean new specimens! Thank you, Ella, for all your hard work!

Thank you to Canada Summer Jobs for providing the funding for Ella’s position at the WIC. While this funding ended in September, Ella’s contract was extend until the end of September, thanks to your support this summer!

📸 Ella helping to hang the Bryde’s whale skeleton in August and educating guests.

Looking for a unique gift or beautiful art for your home? Look no further! The WIC is delighted to be carrying metal art...
09/25/2026

Looking for a unique gift or beautiful art for your home? Look no further!

The WIC is delighted to be carrying metal art by the talented Katie Ford Sculptor. These gorgeous bull kelp sculptures are hand-forged on Salt Spring Island, BC.

The WIC is only open for a few more days this season so be sure to come and get one before they are gone!

Thank you, Marcia, for your memories of some of the WIC's original skeletons. Pictured are skeletons of a Dall's porpois...
09/24/2026

Thank you, Marcia, for your memories of some of the WIC's original skeletons. Pictured are skeletons of a Dall's porpoise (top) and Harbour porpoise (bottom) and Stubby, a juvenile killer whale.

Did you know that porpoises and dolphins have differently shaped teeth? Porpoise teeth are spade-shaped, while dolphin teeth are cone-shaped. 🦷

If you have any memories or favourite moments from your visit to the WIC, please send them to us via direct message. With your permission, we would love to feature your memories and photos on our page as a way to celebrate the lasting impact of the Whale Interpretive Centre. 💙🐋

If you would like to contribute to , please consider donating to our Canada Helps fundraiser: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/wic-recovery-from-the-fire/ 💙

Have you met the WIC’s pygmy s***m whale skeleton? 🐋This specimen is remarkable: it belongs to the only pygmy s***m whal...
09/23/2026

Have you met the WIC’s pygmy s***m whale skeleton? 🐋

This specimen is remarkable: it belongs to the only pygmy s***m whale recorded in B.C. waters. It died in 2003 and was found approximately 2 km from Telegraph Cove.

The waters of B.C. are outside the typical range of this species. They tend to be sighted in deep waters off the continental shelf of tropical to warm temperate waters. Little is known about this species as their small size, inconspicuous blow, and offshore distribution make them difficult to study.
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This is one of the three skeletons that were off-site at the time of the fire. The pygmy s***m whale was taken out of the original building in 2022, as its bones became saturated in oil that hadn’t been fully removed before it was hung.

New WIC toques in stock! With four colours to choose from, these toques will keep you warm all winter long! ❄☃-----Toque...
09/19/2026

New WIC toques in stock! With four colours to choose from, these toques will keep you warm all winter long! ❄☃
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Toques are available while supplies last at the Whale Interpretive Centre in Telegraph Cove (in-person). At the time of posting, the WIC has black, grey, purple, and yellow toques in stock.

The WIC is open 7 days a week (exception: closed Sunday, September 20) from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Our last day of operation for 2026 is September 30.

This is a reminder that the Whale Interpretive Centre will be closed on Sunday, September 20th due to a scheduled power ...
09/18/2026

This is a reminder that the Whale Interpretive Centre will be closed on Sunday, September 20th due to a scheduled power outage. We will reopen on Monday, September 21 at 9:30 am.

The Whale Interpretive Centre’s last day of the season is September 30th. Until then, we will be open from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm (with the exception of September 20). Please note that hours may change slightly as we approach September 30, however this post and our website will be updated in the event of any such changes.

The WIC is looking forward to seeing you before the end of the season! 🫍

📸 Tobin Sparling

Some beautiful photos of the WIC's fin whale skeleton from before the fire. Thank you, Shelley, for sharing these pictur...
09/17/2026

Some beautiful photos of the WIC's fin whale skeleton from before the fire. Thank you, Shelley, for sharing these pictures from your time at the WIC!

If you have any memories or favourite moments from your visit to the WIC, please send them to us via direct message. With your permission, we would love to feature your memories and photos on our page as a way to celebrate the lasting impact of the Whale Interpretive Centre. 💙🐋

If you would like to contribute to , please consider donating to our Canada Helps fundraiser: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/wic-recovery-from-the-fire/ 💙

Address

26 Boardwalk
Telegraph Cove, BC
V0N3J0

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12509283129

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