Focus on seeing British Columbia’s largest carnivore - the brown or grizzly bear. Fly by floatplane to your wilderness lodge of choice, and enjoy daily bear watching trips, either by boat, kayak or from hides, affording some remarkably close up encounters and an unforgettable experience. Find out more about The Bear Essentials
This small group trip travels to a remote yet comfortable lodge near the tidal flats and plains of Hudson Bay, feeding grounds of polar bears during the summer. This is a wonderful time to view the bears as well as the region’s other species including moose, black bear and a variety of birds. Find out more about Hudson Bay’s Polar Bears
A small ship adventure to search for the legendary all-white spirit bear, and humpback whales deep in the Great Bear Rainforest. A maze of islands and waterways, the area is also home to black bears and grizzlies, and there are daily sea kayak excursions to view wildlife and visit traditional communities. Find out more about Great Bear Rainforest
See pods of orcas and other whales as they glide through the Salish Sea off Vancouver Island, before you fly north to the Yukon. A helicopter trip to a bear camp deep in the forest on the Taku River gives close sightings of grizzly bears going about their business in the wild, and bald eagles on the wing. Find out more about Bears & Orcas Up Close
Amongst the forested, mist-shrouded islands off the coast of British Columbia, we spend time exploring this pristine habitat on land and by sea in search of two of Canada’s apex predators, the grizzly bear and elusive coastal wolf, in addition to a supporting cast of other intriguing species. Find out more about In Search of Coastal Wolves & Grizzly Bears
Seeing polar bears in the wild is awe-inspiring - an intense and unforgettable wildlife encounter. Accompanied by expert enthusiastic local guides, day and night excursions from a specially designed Polar Rover provide opportunities to get close to these magnificent creatures. Find out more about Classic Polar Bears
Visit one of the world's most remote bear viewing areas in the Khutzeymateen Valley in British Columbia, and experience the grizzly bears of Khutzeymateen. Around 50 coastal grizzly bears are known to be protected in this conservation area, and other plentiful wildlife includes humpback whales, orcas and sea lions. Find out more about Grizzlies of Khutzeymateen
This exciting wildlife watching group holiday to British Columbia has been expertly designed to maximise wildlife sightings. Visiting both Vancouver Island and the Great Bear Rainforest, we should see a whole range of mammals and birds including orca, sea otters, grizzly and black bears. Find out more about British Columbia’s Wildlife Highlights
Enjoy watching and photographing brown bears at close quarters on British Columbia’s remote Taku River, where the grizzlies are habituated and completely relaxed. Led by a local guide, this tour offers thrilling and exhilarating encounters with these magnificent carnivores. Find out more about Grizzly Bears on the Taku River
Embark on this extraordinary adventure into the realm of the polar bear. Accompanied by expert guides, and based in a specially designed mobile tundra lodge positioned in an area of high polar bear density, this trip offers unparalleled opportunities to watch these inquisitive creatures. Find out more about Tundra Lodge Adventure
This unique safari showcases the wildlife that populates the rivers and forests of Manitoba in central Canada. Combine the vast serene expanse of Riding Mountain National Park, home to moose, black bear, elk and wolf, with the rugged barren tundra of Churchill, realm of the polar bear. Find out more about Canada’s Big Five
Explore the Seal River estuary along the Hudson Bay by boat and on foot to observe both polar bears and beluga whales which congregate over the summer months. Travelling as part of a small group, experience the northern lights and beautiful scenery on a journey to remember. Find out more about Beluga Whales & Polar Bears
Travel to Canada's West Coast and take time to immerse yourself in one of the finest wildlife locations in North America. By spending six nights you can appreciate the serenity and splendour of the Broughton Archipelago, Great Bear Rainforest and Johnstone Strait as well as the region's wealth of wildlife. Find out more about Safari Slowly on Canada’s West Coast
This two week self-drive itinerary explores the mountains, dense forests and coastlines of Vancouver Island. Travel at your own pace and experience the most of the wilderness interior, with possible hikes, sea kayaking and boat excursions to watch grey whales, orcas, Pacific white-sided dolphins and black bears. Find out more about Vancouver Island Self-drive
Seeing a humpback whale lunging through a school of bait fish, or a pod of killer whales surfacing in unison, are often considered to be once in a lifetime experiences, yet they are both possible on this water-based tour, along with the other star of British Columbia’s extraordinary wildlife – the grizzly bear. Find out more about Kayaking with Whales & Grizzlies
Discover unspoilt wilderness and a variety of wildlife, on this superb self-drive trip in one of the most beautiful regions of Canada. Observe black bear, moose and beaver in the Reserve des Laurentides, before spending time in Tadoussac to view whales by Zodiac and sea kayak. Find out more about Quebec’s Bears, Whales & Moose
This self-drive family adventure, staying in hotels, cabins and comfortable Huttopia tents with all facilities, is designed to reveal the best of outdoor Québec and its wildlife. Driving at your own pace, there’s a chance to see all the region’s iconic mammals – whales, black bear, moose and caribou. Find out more about Wilderness Quebec
Each autumn grizzly bears arrive en masse at Bear Cave Mountain, where thermal springs percolate through the limestone, warming the river so it flows all year. The result is an incredible spectacle as up to 50 brown bears gather to feast on salmon making their way up river. Find out more about Yukon’s Ice Bears
Our Festival of Bears returns to one of our favourite locations for bear watching – Knight Inlet in Glendale Cove. Wildlife Worldwide Founder Chris Breen and guests accompany a special visit to the Great Bear Rainforest to see grizzlies at prime time and possibly humpback whales, orca and black bear. Find out more about Z) Festival of Bears
As well as providing awe-inspiring scenery, the majestic Canadian Rockies are also home to an incredible mix of mammals and birds. This small group trip offers opportunities to search for iconic Canadian wildlife, including moose, grizzly and black bears, in a spectacular mountain setting. Find out more about Z) Wildlife of the Canadian Rockies
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