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What types of bears can I see?
In Canada there are three species of bear which you may see and which are
area dependent: black bears, brown bears and polar bears.
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Grizzly/Brown & Black Bears |
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| Knight Inlet Lodge, Campbell River - Bella Coola - Great Bear Lodge, Port Hardy - Chilcotin, Goldbridge - Eco Adventures, Williams Lake - Khutzeymateen, Prince Rupert |
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Black Bears |
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| Whistler - Tofino - Chilcotin, Goldbridge - Riding Mountain, Manitoba - Sacacomie, Québec - Sacré Coeur, Québec |
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Polar Bears |
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| Churchill, Manitoba - The Arctic Cruise |
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Bear watching in Canada - the bear facts
Whilst it is true to say that bears can be found in most rural states in the US
and Canadian provinces, there is only a realistic chance of viewing them in the
remote areas. To ensure this is done efficiently and safely we highly recommend
that you participate in one of our carefully organized trips as detailed below.
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| Bella Coola Wildlife Viewing |
In
the Bella Coola area of British Columbia, you are always sure
of a wide variety of local wildlife including the large resident
populations of Grizzly and Black bears. As the nights begin
to shorten, salmon start to swim up the Bella Coola River towards
their spawning grounds and grizzly Bears in particular come
down to the river’s edge to fish for the salmon. You observe
the bears going about their feeding in the company of native
guides.
What to see: Grizzly Bears
/ Black Bears |
| Bear and Whale Watching - Knight Inlet Lodge |
We offer special packages to
one of the most remote parts of British Columbia known as Knight
Inlet. Accessible only by seaplane, the lodge accommodates a
maximum of 30 people at one time, offering comfort, great food
and an ideal base to see wildlife. There is a resident population
of 50 grizzly bears which can normally be seen every day whatever
the season. Seals, sea lions, porpoise, dolphins and minke whales
are all in the area. From mid- August the killer or orca whales
arrive to add to the wealth of wildlife viewing.
What to see: Grizzly Bears
/ Seals, Sea lions / Dolphins / Orca Whales
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| Polar Bear Watching in Churchill |
From mid October to mid November,
polar bears congregate around the town of Churchill. They are
waiting for the sea ice to form to allow them to resume the
hunting of their basic food, the seal. We offer a variety of
trips ranging from one to six days in length, most incorporating
a trip on the tundra buggy to give that up front and personal
experience safely. There is also an option in early July, as
the bears leave the pack ice and the beluga whales arrive in
Churchill. Early booking is essential as access is limited.
What to see: Polar Bears
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| Whistler Black Bear Watching |
This 3 hour trip departs the
base of Blackcomb mountain at 6am or 6pm. Rising above Whistler
Village are the vast hemlock-cedar forests of Whistler Blackcomb.
These forests provide diverse food and shelter for some 50 black
bears. Experience the pristine views of wildlife, glacial peaks
and memorable sunsets in a 4x4 vehicle. Visit active bear dens,
daybeds and feeding sites.Witness evening play between a mother
and her cubs. Your local guides have been observing these bears
for a long time and are experts in finding the bears for close,
but safe viewing. Early booking is essential.
What to see: Black Bears (possibly
also black bear cubs) |
| Tofino Black Bears Tour |
Along the west coast of Vancouver
Island the resident population of black bears have discovered
a surprising food source, rock crabs. Surprising as it seems,
these large creatures gently pick their way along the seashore
foraging amongst the rock pools and eating these delicacies
with great gusto. It is quite common to see bears accompanied
by their cubs, who often take it upon themselves to play in
and around the rocks. Our trip departs from Tofino or Ucluelet
in a high speed zodiac to catch them as they forage. This trip
is obviously tide dependent and therefore the exact viewing
time is normally advised three months prior to your trip.
What to see: Black Bears /
Seals / Bald Eagles / (Possibly Whales) |
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What to do
next
We would suggest you ring us and talk through your ideas. We
will then prepare a choice of trips that fit your travel plans.
This will include a quotation of high quality insurance tailored
to meet the needs of this type of experience.
We are able to arrange everything for you and will
support you throughout your experience.
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