Canada · WILDLIFE
The 15 best wildlife tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
A 3.5-hour Victoria whale and wildlife cruise in the Salish Sea, guided by naturalists, with a whale sighting guarantee or free return.
“Absolutely amazing. I cried. The experience was so beautiful and having the Crew explain about the whales and the differences and life span was so interesting.”
Small-group Banff wildlife tour at dusk with panoramic minibus stops at Minnewanka, Two Jack, Hoodoos, Surprise Corner, and Bow Falls.
“Nolan was an amazing tour guide. You could tell he really enjoyed his job! Nothing felt rushed and he was very explanatory and enthusiastic.”
A 3-hour evening wildlife tour from Jasper with hotel pickup, a small minibus, and live guide commentary timed for dusk sightings.
“Excellent tour guide called Sam He is very knowledgeable and explained many things about the nature of the Jasper National park. We also were very lucky and saw lots of wildlife at close range”
A small-group wildlife watch in Jasper with hotel pickup, a comfortable coach, and a guide who hunts the best sightings at dawn or dusk.
“We had a great time! Our guide Ross was excellent. We saw many animals, kept us out past the time to see more and try to see a bear, but no luck on that one. He was extremely knowledgeable on the animals and the area. Highly recommend!!”
Jasper’s Maligne Valley tour with Maligne Lake cruise, Medicine Lake walk, and a Maligne Canyon overlook, plus hotel pickup in Jasper.
“Tour of a lifetime. Sam was a great guide. Very knowledgeable. Great views. Lots to see. Vehicle with big windows on both sides. Guide on boat cruise was also very good.”
Jasper wildlife drive plus a 90-minute Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island, with Medicine Lake views, in a 6-hour guided tour.
“Our driver Jake arrived bang on time for pick up in a comfortable vehicle. His warmth, wit and good humour certainly enhanced our experience, as did his extensive knowledge of the area. He sensitively explained the impact of the 2024 wildfire and confidently answered all questions put to him. Our journey to Lake Maligne was smooth and we arrived in plenty of time for a cuppa and toilet stop. The cruise itself was comfortable and surprisingly speedy. Our driver/pilot Sam and tour guide Leah were excellent hosts and gave us a wonderful experience for at least 1h45. Spirit Island was atmospheric against a superb backdrop of mountain scenery. Onboard, we…”
A 2-hour guided evening wildlife safari in Banff National Park, with hotel pickup, interpretive tools, and the best odds at dusk.
“Our Guide Georgia has left a remarkable Impression. Everything was really good to understand and with a lot of luck we got to see Elks, Deers and Sheeps. It was a really great trip. Thank you Georgia”
Half-day Cowichan Bay whale watching on a small private boat with naturalist guides. Look for orcas, humpbacks, seals, eagles.
“We travelled to the island for a family vacation in July. We were very pleased to be a part of this tour. Our tour guide Lauren was very knowledgeable and informative. He really took his time explaining whales and their mannerisms to us. We seen humpback whales jumping out of the water, harbor seals, bald eagles and the most random goats on a lone island. It was a blast. I would highly recommend a tour with this company.”
3-hour whale and wildlife cruise from Victoria, Dallas Road. See sea lions, eagles, and whales with Eagle Wing. Fees and GST included.
“Amazing trip. We saw several pods of killer whales, a humpback whale and lots of eagles and sea lions. The tour guides were fantastic, very helpful and knowledgeable.”
Banff dusk wildlife tour with a small group, panoramic van, local guide stops at Lake Minnewanka, Bow Falls, and more.
“Taylor Swift (;) great name nowadays) was an awesome and very friendly guide. One can never be for sure when participating on a wild life tour that you will actually see them but we did! Many Elks, big horn sheep’s and a young grizzly with two cups. So great and so nice! Thanks.”
Spot wildlife in Jasper National Park, hike Maligne Lake, and learn why Medicine Lake is changing. Small-group tour with pickup in 6 hours.
“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 :-)”
Winter Victoria zodiac whale tour with cruiser suits, a marine naturalist, and hydrophone whale calls, plus chances for seals and otters.
“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.”
Jasper National Park half-day tour to Maligne Valley, Medicine Lake, and a Spirit Island boat cruise on Maligne Lake with live guide commentary.
“With guide’s help, It was so nice that we got to see many wildlifes including bears, elks and goats.”
4-hour Campbell River wildlife cruise through Salish Sea and Johnstone Strait, with a naturalist, hydrophones, and snacks.
“TylerW was a great skipper. Saw humpbacks, Orca, Seals, Porpoises and a bear. Well worth the money”
Banff Wildlife and Sightseeing by minibus: Lake Minnewanka, Bow Falls, Banff Springs Hotel, and chances to spot elk and sheep, with pickup.
“We took the tour on our second morning in Banff. It was so, so worth it. Great and friendly guide, comfortable and spacious bus and overall we got to see parts of Banff that we wouldn’t have seen as we did not have a car. The wildlife aspect was also great with sightings of Elk, Deer, Coyotes and Rams. Very cool way to spend a morning and great value for money. Added bonus of hot chocolate and cookies at Lake Minnewanka”
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