The West Coast is in for a whale of a time this weekend.

Tens of thousands of grey whales are dancing through the regionB次元官网网址檚 waters as they make their way through their annual 16,000 kilometre migration from Mexico to the Arctic.

Locals and visitors alike are champing at the bit to celebrate the massive congregation of majestic mammals with the triumphant return of the Pacific Rim Whale Festival.

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The nine-day family-friendly festival kicks off on March 18 and will see a flurry of in-person events returning as COVID-19 restrictions have eased.

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Several popular, traditional events were left off the list this year, including the Parade of Whales and Wonders as well as the Chowder Chow Down, but Watt said those events will return in 2023.

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She added that while the chowdown will be absent, the void and bellies will be filled by a wide array of food-based activities and a full schedule of events can be found at www.pacificrimwhalefestival.com.

andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca
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