Vancouver Island Bear Watching
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Painter's Lodge Campbell River Painter's Lodge is a full service fishing resort that offers a variety of outdoor activities, including boat tours, whale watching, fishing trips and more. Guest services can also book horseback riding trips, hiking excursions and helicopter tours. Campbell River is considered the Salmon Capital of the World and the lodge offers fishing trips on its 17-foot Boston Whaler. Trips explore Discovery Passage and anglers enjoy catching Chinook and Coho salmon. Address: 1625 McDonald Rd Campbell River  BC  CAN  V9W 4S5 Send an Email (17)  250 286-1102    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Aboriginal Journeys Aboriginal Journeys is a First Nations-owned-and-operated adventure tour company based in Campbell River. Wildlife, marine-life and nature viewing excursions are offered, including whale watching and grizzly bear viewing from viewing platforms on Aboriginal lands. The professional and informative, locally-born guides with a minimum 30 years experience on the waters, also educate visitors on some of the region's Native history and culture. Transport Canada certified. Address: Suite # 398-1434 Island Hwy Campbell River  BC  CAN  V9W 8C9 Send an Email (35)  1-888-455-8101    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Eagle Eye Adventures Based out of Campbell River, Eagle Eye Adventures provides a number of boat tours aboard coast guard approved 28-foot Zodiac-type boats with on-board washrooms. All passengers are outfitted with new all-weather cruiser suits that are designed specifically for outdoor marine adventures. Whale watching, bear viewing and ocean rapid adventures throughout Desolation Sound and the surrounding waters are offered by Eagle Eye Adventures. Address: Discovery Harbor Marina, Dock E Campbell River  BC  CAN  V9W 8C9 Send an Email (27)  1-877-286-0809    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Discovery Marine Safaris Discovery Marine Safaris is a premier whale watching and bear viewing company based out of Campbell River. Tours along Johnstone Strait, the Discovery Islands and along the east coast of Vancouver Island are offered aboard a 12-passenger tour vessel. Seals, dolphins, porpoises, sea lions and bald eagles are also often seen on the marine tours. Address: Next to BC Ferry Terminal Campbell River  BC  CAN  V9H 1V4 Send an Email (9)  (250) 287-7008    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Starfish Charters Offering fishing excursions out of Port Hardy, Starfish Charters also offers whale watching charters, wilderness camping adventures, wildlife viewing trips and much more. Guests board a 32 ft (10 m) aluminum boat that is equipped with water and washroom facilities. Fishing packages are available, many of which include accommodation, all equipment and transportation from the airport. Address: 1071 Lombardy Drive Port Coquitlam  BC  CAN  V3B 5TB Send an Email (3)  (778) 227-1179    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Archipelago Wildlife Cruises For an unforgettable west coast adventure, join Al and Toddy Landry aboard a luxurious 53 foot motor yacht to view whales, bears, sea lions and other wildlife in comfort. More than just wildlife viewing, their interpretive tours include a scenic cruise though the sheltered waters of the Broken Group Islands in Barkley Sound and a gourmet meal while at anchor. Romantic sunset cruises and private charters are also available. Address: Whiskey Landing Marina, 1634 Cedar Rd. Ucluelet  BC  CAN  V0R 3A0 Send an Email (8)  (250) 726-8289    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Subtidal Adventures Subtidal Adventures transports guests by Zodiac or cruiser on whale watching tours of the Broken Group Islands. Other common tour sightings include bears, seals, sea lions, eagles and sea birds. Choose from 2.5-hour, 3-hour, 4-hour and day-long trips. Storm watching trips are also available. Address: bay street Ucluelet  BC  CAN  V0R 3A0 Send an Email (14)  250 726-7336    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Atleo River Air Service - Tofino Safari Adventure Tours Discover the beauty and adventure of Vancouver Island and Clayoquot Sound with Atleo River Air Service - Tofino Safari Adventure Tours, offering scenic flights and adventures known as seafaris. These seafaris provide undisturbed views of marine life and natural attractions including humpback whales, sea lions, glaciers, old growth rain forests, Long Beach and Pacific Rim National Park. Other trips include bear watching and fishing expeditions. Address: . Tofino  BC  CAN  V0R 2Z0 Send an Email  (250) 725-2205    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Odyssey Kayaking Having lived in Port Hardy for over 28 years, the owners of Odyssey Kayaking offer guests tours of the area's best kayaking waters. Choose from a variety of day trips, short excursions or self-guided tours. A longer trip is offered that includes accommodation and meals. A variety of marine life and wildlife such as whales, bears, and bald eagles can be observed while paddling. Rentals and private lessons are also available. Address: Box 1349, 8625 Shipley Street Port Hardy  BC  CA  V0N 2P0 Send an Email (5)  250 902-0565    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Island Adventure Centre The Island Adventure Centre on Quadra Island offers a wide range of guided adventure tours that include activities such as bear watching, birdwatching, fishing, whale watching, sea kayaking and hiking. Kayak and bicycle rentals are also available at the Island Adventure Centre. Quadra Island is a short 10-minute ferry ride from Campbell River. Address: . Heriot Bay  BC  CA  V0P 1H0 Send an Email (10)  (250) 285-2007    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit The Whale Centre Choose from an assortment of adventure tours at The Whale Centre. Bear watching, birdwatching, surfing, visiting natural hot springs, and of course, whale watching are some of the options. Address: 411 Campbell Street Tofino  BC  CAN  V0R 2Z0 Send an Email (22)  250 725-2132    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Majestic Ocean Kayaking Majestic Ocean Kayaking offers expertly guided day and multi-day sea kayaking trips with certified guides, quality equipment and gourmet food. Whales, sea lions, bears and eagles are just some of the wildlife seen while exploring Barkley Sound, the Broken Group Islands, the Deer Group Islands and Clayoquot Sound. Address: 1167 Helen Road, Box 287 Ucluelet  BC  CA  V0R 3A0 Send an Email (19)  (250) 726-2868    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Performance | Advertise | Edit Tide Rip Grizzly Tours Departing daily from Telegraph Cove, covered boats go into the wilds of Knight Inlet. From May to October bears can be observed spectacularly from the water, as well as eagles, whales, and other marine wildlife. Tide Rip Tours offer great prices and flexible departure times for larger groups. Address: . Telegraph Cove  BC  CAN 1 250 339-6294    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Advertise | Edit Coastal Knights Adventures Take a kayak lesson, go scouting for bears or kayak the magnificent West Coast waters with Coastal Knights. Family excursions can be scheduled. Address: 1150 Rupert Road Ucluelet  BC  V0R 3A0 1 250 726-7536    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Advertise | Edit Great Bear Nature Tours Journey to a lodge in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest to view and photograph grizzly bears in a pristine environment. Whale tours are also offered. Daily departures from May until mid-October. All tours are led by an experienced wildlife biologist, with the group size kept small to ensure a quality experience. Address: P.O. Box 1168 Port Hardy  BC  Canada  V0N 2P0 Send an Email (44)  1 250 949-9496    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Advertise | Edit Strait Escapes Marine Adventures This company offers marine tours to the waters between Vancouver Island and the BC Mainland. Boat tours offer visitors a chance to view grizzly and black bears on the shores, and marine life such as orcas, dolphins and porpoises. Address: 262 Glacier View Drive Comox  BC  V9M 1G5 Send an Email (15)  1 250 616-7786    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Advertise | Edit Vancouver Island Safaris Vancouver Island Safaris offers a long list of exciting adventures, including bear watching expeditions, river rafting trips, sea kayaking excursions, First Nation cultural tours, guided fishing journeys and much more. Address: . Campbell River  BC  Canada 1 250 202-2005    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Advertise | Edit Comox Valley Adventure Tours This adventure company offers full and half-day wildlife viewing tours. Guests have the chance to see a variety of majestic animals, including seals, bears, whales and eagles. In addition, tour routes encounter many natural attractions, such as waterfalls, lighthouses and tidal rapids. Address: 6575 Rennie Road Courtenay  BC  Canada  V9J 1V1 Send an Email (9)  1 250 338-9413    Listing Functions: Add Review | Add Event | Advertise | Edit