A rare white orca was spotted in the shallow waters of Beaver Cove off the coast of Vancouver Island Wednesday.

Experts say it’s the first time this particular whale has been seen north of California.

Mike Dobbs was working in Beaver Cove on northern Vancouver Island when two orcas swam into the beach area a few kilometres inland from Telegraph Cove.

Dobbs said he’d never before encountered whales on that beach.

WATCH | Rare white killer whale swims close to dock in Beaver Cove:

Beaver Cove, B.C., workers treated to killer whale show7 hours ago

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Two curious Bigg’s orcas visited Campbell River resident Mike Dobbs’