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Best Grizzly Bear Watching on Vancouver Island: Why Campbell River and Telegraph Cove need to be on your list.

Our first attempt at Grizzly Bear watching on Vancouver Island was way back in 2003 when we flew in from Campbell River to what was called Knight Inlet Lodge located on beautiful Minstrel Island. The name of this lodge was a sore point between the much larger and more corporate Knight Inlet Lodge located at Glendale Cove. Anyway, local politics is not our thing, so we just smiled and lapped up the amazing Grizzly Bear viewing at the Knight Inlet stands as well as enjoying some stunning Orca whale watching in Johnstone Strait.

Where to see bears in Canada: How to photograph all three native species of bears

A Canada wildlife tour with Wildlife Trails gives you the chance to see all three native species of North American bears, the Black Bear, the Grizzly Bear (also known as a Brown Bear) and the Polar bear. Although most of our clients will focus their trip on just one or two species. In the province of British Colombia there are multiple places to see Black and Brown Bears, whereas if you head over to Manitoba in the autumn months you have a chance of Black Bears and Polar Bears - although this very much depends on the timing of your trip which our experts will advise you on. One of our signature Canada wildlife holidays we developed in the early 2000's, was the chance to see all three species in the same two week trip.

Cheap Polar Bear tours Churchill: How we stay longer for less money

Way back in the year 2003 we started our detailed research on polar bear safaris in Churchill, and it did not take long to understand why even all those years ago, polar bear tours in Churchill were so expensive compared to other Canada wildlife tours. There are several elements you must bring together to create a successful Churchill polar bear tour.

Canada wildlife holidays: 5 Top Spots for Unforgettable Animal encounters

Imagine waking up to the sight of a Bald Eagle swooping down from its perch to pluck a salmon from the ocean, the sight of a huge male moose grazing in a misty meadow, or the thrill of photography a grizzly bear fishing for salmon in a pristine inland river. Canada, with its vast and varied landscapes, offers some of the best wilderness and wildlife holidays on earth and is where you can easily see all native North American bear species on Wildlife Trails iconic ‘3 bears tour

A Canada wildlife holiday on Vancouver Island: The 3 best places to go for bears, whales and sea otters.

Having lived on Vancouver Island for several years, we look at the best locations for bear viewing on Vancouver Island, the best way to get there from Vancouver, the best time of year to travel for bear viewing and why you should include this very special wildlife destination as part of your Canada Wildlife Holiday. Talk to Allan on Whatsapp about the amazing variety of wildlife safaris available in Canada to suit all budgets. We don't just sell wildlife holidays - it's our passion!

Best time to see Grizzly Bears in Canada on your wildlife holiday

When is the best time to visit Canada for Grizzly Bears? This expert guide looks at the different seasons for grizzly bear viewing and how to maximise your grizzly bear safari experience. A grizzly bear safari in Canada is one of the premier wildlife experiences, but like all wildlife safaris it is important to understand the different seasons in order to plan you Canadian wildlife tour in such a way to maximise your grizzly bear viewing.

Canada wildlife holiday to Grizzly Bear Lodge: Why it is so much better than Knight Inlet Lodge

Knight Inlet is the most famous and popular grizzly bear viewing location in Canada, and one of the best places in Canada to see grizzly bears. They congregate in this special location to fish for salmon, and where you can observe interaction between these normally solitary animals as they compete for the best fishing spots. Instead of sending our clients to the much more commercial Knight inlet Lodge at Glendale Cove - which accommodates around 40 people - we prefer to use Grizzly Bear Lodge, located on the beautiful Minstrel Island.

Drifting with the Brown Bears and Bald Eagles of the Bella Coola Valley: The Ultimate Canada Wildlife Holiday

We have been privileged to visit many of Canada’s wildlife sanctuaries and national parks on our Canada wildlife holidays and see all 3 species of North American bears. However one location for viewing Brown Bears stood out above all the rest; for the spectacular setting, fully immersive way of seeing the bears on beautiful river drifts and providing visitors with the chance to ‘walk with the bears’ in the company of an expert local guide.

Grizzly Bear Tours – Where, When and Why?

The Great Bear Stakeout - Hotspots for Grizzly Bear Safari and Grizzly Bear Viewing on your Alaska wildlife holiday or Canada wildlife holiday. A blog about the best places to see Grizzly Bears on your Grizzly Bear Safari - Part 1 Canada