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Home/Destinations/Vancouver Island/Wildlife & Bears

Wildlife & Bear Tours

Into the wild: tours seek out Vancouver Island’s abundant wildlife, from black bears foraging on the shore to sea otters, eagles and seals, by boat and on land. Nature at close quarters.

181 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Vancouver
Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
4.9(5,686)·5 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator
From Vancouver: Victoria, Butchart Gardens, & Gulf Islands Cruise
Vancouver
From Vancouver: Victoria, Butchart Gardens, & Gulf Islands Cruise
4.6(3,174)·13 hours
from$184/ person
via Viator
Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise
Vancouver Island
Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise
4.9(2,371)·3h 30min
from$136/ person
via Viator
Whistler, Sea to Sky Gondola, & Shannon Falls Tour from Vancouver
Vancouver
Whistler, Sea to Sky Gondola, & Shannon Falls Tour from Vancouver
4.8(2,144)·10 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout
Vancouver
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout
4.9(2,139)·6h 30min
from$140/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park
Vancouver
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park
4.6(1,961)·3h 30min
from$60/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour
4.7(1,416)·30 min
from$136/ person
via Viator
Whistler Tour from Vancouver + Sea to Sky Gondola + Shannon Falls
Vancouver
Whistler Tour from Vancouver + Sea to Sky Gondola + Shannon Falls
4.8(1,027)·10 hours
from$151/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City and Harbour Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver City and Harbour Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
4.9(851)·1h 30min
from$87/ person
via Viator
Vancouver's Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience
Vancouver
Vancouver's Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience
4.7(787)·5 hours
from$177/ person
via Viator
Whistler Sea to Sky Gondola Day Trip from Vancouver
Vancouver
Whistler Sea to Sky Gondola Day Trip from Vancouver
4.7(769)·10h 30min
from$175/ person
via Viator
Post-Cruise: Vancouver Tour with Lookout and Capilano Bridge
Vancouver
Post-Cruise: Vancouver Tour with Lookout and Capilano Bridge
4.8(684)·6h 30min
from$139/ person
via Viator
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver
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Vancouver
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver
4.7(673)·13 hours
from$168$183/ person
via Viator
Butchart Gardens and Victoria Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver
Vancouver
Butchart Gardens and Victoria Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver
4.8(650)·13–14 hours
from$255/ person
via Viator
Grouse Mountain Admission Ticket
Vancouver
Grouse Mountain Admission Ticket
4.3(607)·2–6 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Scenic Sightseeing Boat Tour with Live Tour Guide
Vancouver
Vancouver Scenic Sightseeing Boat Tour with Live Tour Guide
4.9(602)·1h 30min
from$57/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City and Seal Colony Scenic Boat Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver City and Seal Colony Scenic Boat Tour
4.9(526)·1h 30min
from$71/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City and Nature Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver City and Nature Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
5.0(511)·1h 30min
from$72/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Vancouver
Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
4.9(493)·5 hours
from$192/ person
via Viator
Victoria and Butchart Gardens 1-Day In-Depth Tour from Vancouver
Vancouver
Victoria and Butchart Gardens 1-Day In-Depth Tour from Vancouver
4.8(490)·13 hours
from$161/ person
via Viator
Wild Whale Watching Experience - Open Air Vessel
Vancouver
Wild Whale Watching Experience - Open Air Vessel
4.9(451)·5 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Cowichan Bay Half Day Whale & Wildlife Adventure
Vancouver Island
Cowichan Bay Half Day Whale & Wildlife Adventure
4.9(426)·4 hours
from$163/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour - Telegraph Cove
Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour - Telegraph Cove
4.8(381)·3 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
Whistler Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver: See Horseshoe Bay and Shannon Falls
Vancouver
Whistler Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver: See Horseshoe Bay and Shannon Falls
4.8(297)·10 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator
Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure: Vancouver Boat Tour
Vancouver
Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure: Vancouver Boat Tour
4.9(290)·4 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Vancouver
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
4.3(231)·30 min–45 min
from$16/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
Vancouver Island
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
4.9(209)·4 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator
Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River
Vancouver Island
Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River
4.9(160)·4 hours
from$177/ person
via Viator
Vancouver↔Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Whale Watching by Boat
Vancouver
Vancouver↔Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Whale Watching by Boat
4.5(151)·7–8 hours
from$544/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Sightseeing and Suspension Bridge Small Group Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver Sightseeing and Suspension Bridge Small Group Tour
4.6(150)·5 hours
from$197/ person
via Viator
Campbell River Bute Inlet Grizzly Watching Tour and Boat Ride
Vancouver Island
Campbell River Bute Inlet Grizzly Watching Tour and Boat Ride
4.8(119)·8–10 hours
from$592/ person
via Viator
Salish Sea Whale Watching Tour in Campbell River
Vancouver Island
Salish Sea Whale Watching Tour in Campbell River
4.9(109)·4 hours
from$196/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching Adventure from Vancouver BC
Vancouver
Whale Watching Adventure from Vancouver BC
4.7(103)·4 hours
from$176/ person
via Viator
Victoria 1-Day Tour (Butchart Gardens /Victoria Downtown) English
Vancouver
Victoria 1-Day Tour (Butchart Gardens /Victoria Downtown) English
4.6(100)·14 hours
from$171/ person
via Viator
Bowen Island Dinner and Zodiac Boat Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures
Vancouver
Bowen Island Dinner and Zodiac Boat Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures
4.9(92)·4 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator
Victoria Butchart Gardens Tour & Gulf Island Ferry from Vancouver
Vancouver
Victoria Butchart Gardens Tour & Gulf Island Ferry from Vancouver
4.4(84)·12–13 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Vancouver and North Shore Grand City Tour with your luggage
Vancouver
Vancouver and North Shore Grand City Tour with your luggage
4.6(83)·5–7 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator
UNESCO Biosphere and Bowen Island Boat Tour with Island Visit
Vancouver
UNESCO Biosphere and Bowen Island Boat Tour with Island Visit
4.9(54)·4 hours
from$136/ person
via Viator
Campbell River, BC: 4 Hour Wildlife Tour Featuring Whale Watching
Vancouver Island
Campbell River, BC: 4 Hour Wildlife Tour Featuring Whale Watching
4.5(51)·4 hours
from$172/ person
via Viator
Victoria: Butchart Gardens, Mile 0, Harbor 1-Day from Vancouver
Vancouver
Victoria: Butchart Gardens, Mile 0, Harbor 1-Day from Vancouver
4.3(44)·10–12 hours
from$188/ person
via Viator
Victoria Butchart Gardens & Gulf Island Ferry tour from Vancouver
Vancouver
Victoria Butchart Gardens & Gulf Island Ferry tour from Vancouver
4.2(34)·13–14 hours
from$171/ person
via Viator
Toba Bears and Wilderness Grizzly Bear Viewing in Campbell River
Vancouver Island
Toba Bears and Wilderness Grizzly Bear Viewing in Campbell River
4.7(25)·9 hours
from$464/ person
via Viator
Victoria Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Vancouver Island
Victoria Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
4.8(18)·2 hours
from$4/ person
via Viator
Parksville Half Day Whale and Wildlife Adventure
Vancouver Island
Parksville Half Day Whale and Wildlife Adventure
4.9(17)·4 hours
from$163/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Grouse Mountain Express With Grouse Mountain Gondola
Vancouver
Vancouver Grouse Mountain Express With Grouse Mountain Gondola
4.1(11)·4 hours
from$107/ person
via Viator
Capilano Suspe Bridge & Grouse Mountain Limited Small Group Tour
Vancouver
Capilano Suspe Bridge & Grouse Mountain Limited Small Group Tour
5.0(6)·5 hours
from$243/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island, and Capilano
Vancouver
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island, and Capilano
5.0(4)·7–8 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Sea to Sky Gondola Tour in Squamish & Cypress Winter Fun Private
Vancouver
Vancouver Sea to Sky Gondola Tour in Squamish & Cypress Winter Fun Private
5.0(1)·7–8 hours
from$484/ person
via Viator

Wildlife & Bears in Vancouver Island — FAQ

Can you see bears on Vancouver Island?
Yes — black bears are often seen, especially on shoreline tours.
What wildlife lives on Vancouver Island?
Black bears, sea otters, seals, sea lions, eagles and whales.
How do you see the wildlife?
On guided boat and land tours around the island.

More things to do in Vancouver Island

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