Canada

Bears & Nature of British Columbia

14 Days

Wild Pacific beaches, pristine rainforest, possibility of orcas & sheltered bear watching

This holiday can be re-designed and tailor-made for your own unique experience

Introduction

Combine the West Coast beaches of Vancouver Island, the pristine rainforest of Pacific Rim National Park, the protected waters and wildlife of Johnstone Strait and top this off with a memorable stay at the outstanding Great Bear Lodge, and you have a Canadian road-trip showcasing the very best of British Columbia's natural wonders.

Highlights

	Grizzly bears, black bears & whales
	Great Bear Rainforest
	West coast beaches
	Vibrant Vancouver

Activities

	Boat excursions
	Bear watching
	Whale Watching
	Hiking

Itinerary

	Depart UK, arrive Victoria, pick up hire car
	Explore Vancouver Island enroute to Tofino
	Tofino whale watch tour
	Coastal bear watching tour
	Drive to Campbell River
	Drive to Telegraph Cove. Whale watching excursion
	Drive to Port Hardy, drop hire car & fly to Great Bear Lodge
	Nature activities from the lodge
	Nature activities from the lodge
	Morning nature activities and afternoon flight to Port Hardy
	Fly to Vancouver
	At leisure to explore the city
	Depart Vancouver
	Arrive UK.

Description

From Victoria explore the stunning route on Vancouver Island as you make the drive to the wild west coast and the seaside town of Tofino. This will be your base for the next few nights as you discover the diverse wildlife that is abundant here, from black bears to migrating humpback and gray whales. Enjoy marine adventures from Tofino and explore the Pacific Rim National Park.

Make your way back east for an overnight stop in Campbell River, 'Salmon Capital of the World', before continuing your journey north to Telegraph Cove, rumoured to offer the best whale watching in North America. Spend time cruising the protected waters of Johnstone Strait in search of Orca’s, humpbacks and other marine life, you may even spot bears along the shoreline!

Leaving the historical community of Telegraph Cove behind, head to Port Hardy where you will board a seaplane destined for Great Bear Lodge. This remote floating lodge in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest is owner operated and their passion for the surrounding pristine rainforest and its grizzly bear residents is infectious. Over the next 3 days, observe grizzly bears and other wildlife, including wolves, otters, bald eagles, black bears, pine martens and mink, all in their natural habitat. Go sea-kayaking, take boat trips and venture into the rainforest on interpretive walks with expert wildlife guides.

After epic encounters at Great Bear Lodge return to Vancouver Island for a relaxed evening in Port Hardy before flying back to Vancouver the following day where you can spend a few days exploring this vibrant city before heading home.

Best Time To Travel

May - October

Expected Wildlife Species

Highlight species

	Grizzly bears
	Black bears
	Orcas
	Humpback whales

Additional Details - Cost, Dates, Rating etc.

Cost from £

Please contact us for a cost for when you wish to travel.

Our trips are almost always tailored to your requirements, we'll make small changes or alter the itinerary completely for you. For instance we get many requests to slow down the pace of a trip.

Departure Dates

Any day to your requirements.

Difficulty

An easy self-drive tour with a number of boat excursions. Therefore you should be able to climb steps and walk on rough paths that may be slippery.

Flights

Direct flights on a number of airlines and some carriers have regional departures.

Time

GMT -8 hours

Consider Extensions To

The Yukon and Alaska are possible alternatives further afield but within British Columbia there are a number of other wildlife destinations you might consider, such as Bella Coola or the Skeena River area. Do contact us for additional information or your own ideas for a holiday.