These small Cetaceans, although technically whales, resemble porposes in both size and general appearance. They are born gray, but turn snow white at maturity. They are friendly and curious and allow people to swim among them, although harrassing these animals is illegal. Although the Churchill River has the largest population of healthy beluga whales, the species is endangered. During summertime, Sea North Tours runs a daily standard boat tour that takes visitors out onto the Churchill River in a small tour boat to whale-watch from a deck that sits fairly close to the water.
Time of day depends upon the tides.
Sometimes the boat goes out in the evening, other times, in the late morning. The hour varies daily. Groups are divided in half. The pier from which Sea North Tours departs and returns is in the industrial, built-up section of the Churchill River. Under a patina of golden sunset, it has a certain beauty.