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First Bryde’s Whale in Canadian Waters to Anchor Rebuilt Whale Museum

The juvenile whale's remains will form a central exhibit at Telegraph Cove’s Whale Interpretive Centre, which is recovering from a devastating fire.

A “rarely seen” Bryde’s whale was recently found dead on the coast of Canada, photos show. The finding was described as deeply disturbing.
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Overview

  • A juvenile Bryde’s whale, the first ever recorded in Canadian waters, was found dead on May 14, 2025, in Port McNeill Bay on Vancouver Island.
  • The ‘Namgis First Nation held a ceremonial blessing for the whale and collaborated with federal agencies to ensure its respectful handling.
  • The whale’s skeletal remains have been donated to the Whale Interpretive Centre in Telegraph Cove, which is rebuilding after a fire destroyed much of its collection on New Year’s Eve.
  • Specialists from Cetacean Contracting are processing the skeleton for display, with the centre planning to reopen in 2026 with the Bryde’s whale as its centerpiece exhibit.
  • A necropsy was conducted on May 16 to determine the cause of death, but results are still pending, with preliminary findings suggesting the whale was recently healthy.