Vancouver, Orcas and False Creek

Orcas make rare splash in Vancouver's downtown waters
The orcas ventured into the waters of False Creek in downtown Vancouver, Canada. While these marine mammals typically inhabit the waters of British Columbia, sightings in this area are very uncommon.
‘One in a million’: Orcas glide through Vancouver’s False Creek
Video shared on social media shows the orcas cruising past highrise towers at the entrance to False Creek on Sunday.
Orcas swim up close to ferries in Vancouver's False Creek
A group of orcas surprised travellers on False Creek Ferries Sunday when they surfaced only metres from the passenger boats.
Orcas surprise ferry passengers in Vancouver's False Creek
A pod of orcas swam right by the small vessel in False Creek, metres away from Sunset Beach. The captain behind the wheel, Jack Hemsworth, says the boat was just past the Vancouver Aquatic Centre when he noticed three dorsal fins. The whales were within 10 feet of the ferry.
Orcas spotted in False Creek over the weekend
Over the weekend, False Creek got a surprise visit from a VIP—a very important pod.
Orca family glides past downtown Vancouver
A family of orcas was spotted swimming in the waters of downtown Vancouver, stunning passengers aboard a tourist ferry on Nov. 24.
Orcas make rare splash in Vancouver's false creek
A group of orcas caused quite a sensation when they appeared in the narrow bay of False Creek, situated in the heart of Vancouver. The family of mammals was recorded, and the video was shared on social media.
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