Canada · WILDLIFE
Good wildlife trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Search for orcas, humpbacks, seals, otters, and bald eagles on a guided 3.5-hour Victoria cruise with free return if no whales appear.
“Well run / organized. Enjoyed the everyday / casual delivery of all for enjoyment of all. Derick was our primary guy at the front- Tom, Katie, Mel and Captain Jeff did everything to make for an enjoyable day in the harbor!”
See Banff’s lakes, viewpoints, and wildlife on a 3-hour small-group tour with panoramic windows, local guides, and flexible evening routes.
“Dan was so very good. Very friendly, amusing and so knowledgeable about everything on the tour. The sights were breathtaking, elk were just majestic. Highly recommend but ask for Dan to make it the best”
See Jasper wildlife at dusk on a three-hour minibus tour with hotel pickup, local guides, mountain views, and a 95% wildlife-spotting rate.
“Kelli was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. I enjoyed learning about Jasper National Park. We learned how the fire impacted the area and its residents. We saw bald eagles, golden eagles, beavers, female elk, 3 bull elk. Kelli have us plenty of time for viewing the wildlife. Highly recommend!”
Search Jasper National Park for bears, elk, moose, eagles, and more on a three-hour guided wildlife tour from $63.
“Such a great tour with our great guide Sam. Learned so much about both wild animals and the forest. and got lucky enough to see deers, goats, elks, coyotes and mooses, very close none the less.”
Explore Maligne Valley from Jasper with wildlife stops, Medicine Lake, and a scenic Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island.
“This trip was quite sad, seeing all the destruction caused by the 2024 fire. Many attractions are closed now, so didn’t get the full experience. Spirit island cruise was good”
Explore Jasper’s Maligne Valley by minibus and boat, with waterfalls, Medicine Lake, Spirit Island, and chances to see bears, elk, and moose.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and was very good at explaining the ecosystem.”
See Banff wildlife at dusk on a two-hour guided safari with hotel pickup, mountain views, conservation stories, and chances to spot elk, deer, and sheep.
“The evening drive was great. We saw only elk on the golf course and in town of Banff and one coyote but can’t predict where animals will be . The guide was very good and informative . I have forgotten his name though . I recommend this tour”
Spend four hours from Cowichan Bay seeking orcas, humpbacks, seals, and eagles with a small-group captain-naturalist.
“It was really awesome. The captain and co-captain really knew how to spot the wildlife and were clearly passionate and well informed about them, sharing facts along the way. 10/10 would visit again!”
Watch for whales, eagles, seals, and sea lions on a three-hour Victoria cruise with Eagle Wing, local guides, and open or covered boats.
“Dedicated captain doing his best to find whales. After 5 hours we did not but did see a lot of other sea animals.”
Search for Banff wildlife and see Lake Minnewanka, Bow Falls, and sunset views on a flexible three-hour small-group tour.
“loved the scenery and seeing the wild life.. was amazing”
Explore Jasper’s Maligne Valley by minibus, spot wildlife, see Medicine Lake, and hike the Maligne Lake shore with a naturalist guide.
“The activity was great, and we managed to see lots of wildlife - we started off by seeing some beautiful Elk, followed by a brown, black bear, which walked alongside the mini-bus. Amazing to see!!! During the hike to Moose Lake, we were lucky enough to spend some time watching a moose grazing in the forest. Our guide Jamie was great, this always enhances a tour in my opinion - he was very knowledgeable about the area, clearly enjoys what he does, and had a sense of humour to go with it. Fab day - would recommend! Sam and Matt :-)Read more”
Ride a 12-passenger Zodiac from Victoria to spot whales, seals, sea lions, otters, and birds on a winter wildlife tour.
“This tour was fun and enjoyable, even in the rain! We walked around town, taste tested a range of food and, learnt so much about the history of the area. It felt good to support local businesses.”
Explore Jasper’s Maligne Valley on a six-hour wildlife tour with Medicine Lake, a Maligne Lake hike, fire ecology, and expert local guides.
“Great trip. Kelli was a wonderful guide and we saw plenty of wildlife and vistas. Definitely recommend”
Review of Campbell River’s four-hour whale and wildlife tour, with heated boat, snacks, expert captain, bears, eagles, whales, and more.
“The owner of the boat was very knowledgeable about the humpback whales we saw twice. As well as the sea lions. Unfortunately we didn't see any bears or Orca whales. But that part of Northern Vancouver Island is beautiful. Thanks for a great day.”
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