Tailor-made Canada
Canada contains some of the world's greatest untamed lands. These wild, beautiful habitats are home to three of the eight species of bear - black bear, brown (or grizzly) bear and polar bear. Its vast wilderness areas are the bears' last stronghold; it is undoubtedly the best bear-viewing location in the world. Off the coast, the rich waters of the west coast islands draw whales and dolphins aplenty. Over the next few pages, you'll find a selection of ideas and itineraries following our favourite routes through Canada - from classic self-drive road journeys, to those designed to show you the best of the country's marine and wildlife, to some of the best stand-alone lodges for bear-viewing. With our advice, you'll have the best bear-viewing holiday.
Things to see in Canada
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Banff and JasperBanff and Jasper are located in the heart of the Rockies, connected by the scenic Icefield... 
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ChurchillChurchill is the 'Polar Bear Capital of the World' and the only human settlement where pol...
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Glendale Cove, the 'Great Bear Rainforest'In the wild and pristine region of Western Canada's Pacific north-west, a select few trave...
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Princess Royal IslandPrincess Royal Island is just off the coast of British Columbia, a truly amazing wildernes...
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Riding Mountain National ParkRiding Mountain National Park is about three hours from Winnipeg by road.
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Telegraph Cove & Quadra IslandTelegraph Cove and Quadra Island are famous for their healthy population of orcas, where t...
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The 'Great Bear Rainforest'The small town of Bella Coola lies 80 kilometres inland at the head of an inlet and is the...
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VancouverVancouver is a beautiful city in a wonderful coastal setting and with a backdrop of pine-c...
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Vancouver IslandVancouver Island is a great destination for wildlife enthusiasts because of its healthy bl...
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WhistlerWhistler is set to the backdrop of stunning mountain vistas all around and offers a pletho...
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WinnipegWinnipeg is the gateway to the Cape Churchill region, and you'll fly into Winnipeg to star...
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Places to stay in Canada
Banff and Jasper - Blue Mountain Lodge, Banff [Mid] |
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Located only a couple of minutes walk from Banff centre, Blue Mountain Lodge offers delightful ... |
Banff and Jasper - Mountain Mist Guesthouse, Jasper [Mid] |
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A small, family-run guesthouse offering only two rooms and a friendly welcome. Each room has a ... |
Churchill - Churchill Hotel [Mid] |
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The hotels we use in Churchill will be small, clean and functional (they are not luxurious!). T... |
Churchill - Tundra Lodge [Mid] |
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Tundra Lodge is unique - a remarkable mobile hotel that is placed in an area of high bear densi... |
Glendale Cove - Knight Inlet Lodge [Mid] |
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Knight Inlet is reached by float-plane from Campbell River and accommodates a maximum of 30 gue... |
Princess Royal Island - King Pacific Lodge [Mid] |
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The accommodation is in exceptionally comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities with wond... |
Riding Mountain National Park - Riding Mountain Guest Ranch [Mid] |
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Riding Mountain Guest Ranch is located on a private nature reserve, near to Riding Mountain Nat... |
Telegraph Cove & Quadra Island - Heriot Bay Inn [Mid] |
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Heriot Bay Inn is located on the eastern shore of Quadra Island, providing comfortable waterfro... |
The 'Great Bear Rainforest' - Coast Mountain Lodge [High] |
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Originally built in 1896, historic Coast Mountain Lodge is a luxury retreat in the heart of the... |
The 'Great Bear Rainforest' - Great Bear Lodge [Mid] |
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Great Bear Lodge is a self-contained floating lodge with five bedrooms and some fantastic bear-... |
The 'Great Bear Rainforest' - Tweedsmuir Park Lodge [Mid] |
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In a beautiful location, lies Tweedsmuir Park Lodge. |
Vancouver - Best Western Downtown [Mid] |
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A comfortable hotel in the downtown area, overlooking False Creek, convenient for trips to Gran... |
Vancouver - Fairmont Waterfront Hotel [High] |
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The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel is within easy walking distance of all the city's amenities and h... |
Vancouver - St. Regis Hotel [Mid] |
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This is a smaller, boutique property located in the heart of Vancouver's downtown area. |
Vancouver Island - Majestic Ocean Guesthouse [Mid] |
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This is a friendly seaside retreat, located near to Tofi no in Ucluelet. |
Vancouver Island - Wickaninnish Inn [High] |
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Beautifully located on Chesterman Beach, Tofino, Wickaninnish Inn is a rural retreat surrounded... |
Whistler - Alpine Lodge [Mid] |
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Located on the edge of Whistler village, Alpine Lodge has comfortable bedrooms with en-suite fa... |
Winnipeg - Hotel Fort Garry [High] |
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We use the elegant Hotel Fort Garry, one of the original and most characterful trans-Canadian r... |
Canada is one of Wildlife Worldwide's most popular destinations. We've been organising holidays here for 15 years and have built-up relationships with the best local suppliers, accommodations and guides. Allow us to use that experience to tailor-make your perfect holiday.
"Canada is a real paradise when it comes to wildlife viewing holidays. Spectacular pristine wilderness areas combined with incredible wildlife, great food and top class accommodation, a photographers dream. So what are you waiting for?"
Sally Jefferis,
sales consultant and Canada expert.
Fact!:
British Columbia on Canada's west coast is by far the best location for seeing black and brown bears. Bear-viewing is highly seasonal and dependent on some of nature's other wonders, particularly the running of salmon in the rivers and streams. Essentially, our summer months are the best for viewing brown and black bears, with many bears being visible in the latter part of the season due to an essential need for the bears to gorge themselves before hibernating.