British Columbia

Dolphins and orcas mix it up off Vancouver Island

Passengers aboard a B.C. Ferry leaving Nanaimo's Departure Bay on Monday got quite an eyeful when some dolphins and orcas crossed paths near the vessel.

B.C. Ferries' passengers leaving Departure Bay near Nanaimo, B.C. treated to unusual spectacle

Passengers aboard a B.C. Ferry leaving Nanaimo's Departure Bay on Monday got quite an eyeful when some dolphins and orcas crossed paths near the vessel.

In an amateur video posted on YouTube by sqecs2, the large pod of dolphins can be seen swimming near the ferry.  Then as passengers look on, a pod of orcas shows up.
 

Youtube video courtesy of sqecs2