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  • Vancouver, Canada

Grizzly Bear Expedition

  • 9 hours (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Depart from our Campbell River Marine Adventure Centre aboard our comfortable, heated, covered vessels for a scenic 2 hour boat trip into Bute Inlet. Your arrival at the dock in Orford Bay begins a 3 hour land-based experience led by members of the Homalco First Nations. Local Indigenous guides will transport you by bus to a variety of raised wildlife viewing platforms and prime ground viewing locations to look for the magnificent grizzly bear, elk, bald eagles, and more. The grizzly bears converge on the Orford River valley between August and October every year to feast on the spawning salmon in preparation for the long winter hibernation. During our trip to and from Bute Inlet you may also see killer whales, humpback whales, dolphins, porpoises, black bears, seals and sea lions, and a variety of colourful sea birds – all in an unspoiled natural environment. Lunch is served in Orford Bay with an unobstructed view of the estuary and its spectacular mainland mountain surroundings.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 12)
1 stop
2 places
9 hrs duration

Pass by: Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park

keeping our eyes open for whales and other marine mammals in the area

Stop at: Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park

180 min Admission included

After a scenic boat ride we'll arrive at the Orford River in Bute Inlet where you will be met by members of the Homalco First Nations. You will have an opportunity to view Grizzly Bears as they descend on the river to feast on salmon.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Conservation Fees
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Coffee and/or Tea
NOT INCLUDED
  • Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

10:00 AM

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

4.9

77 total reviews

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Starting from

CA$833.80

per person

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