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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.

200 tours · prices per person, book with partner

From Vancouver: Victoria, Butchart Gardens, & Gulf Islands Cruise
Vancouver
From Vancouver: Victoria, Butchart Gardens, & Gulf Islands Cruise
4.6(2,927)·13 hours
from$208/ 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(1,934)·10 hours
from$166/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park
Vancouver
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park
4.6(1,876)·4 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City Tour plus Granville Island & Capilano Bridge
Vancouver
Vancouver City Tour plus Granville Island & Capilano Bridge
4.6(1,839)·6 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout
Vancouver
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout
4.9(1,828)·7 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City and Harbour Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver City and Harbour Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
4.9(844)·2 hours
from$64/ person
via Viator
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver
Vancouver
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver
4.7(600)·13 hours
from$205/ person
via Viator
Post-Cruise: Vancouver Tour with Lookout and Capilano Bridge
Vancouver
Post-Cruise: Vancouver Tour with Lookout and Capilano Bridge
4.8(563)·7 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Vancouver
Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
4.9(464)·5 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator
Summer Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria
Victoria
Summer Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria
4.7(362)·3 hours
from$138/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Scenic Sightseeing Boat Tour with Live Tour Guide
Vancouver
Vancouver Scenic Sightseeing Boat Tour with Live Tour Guide
4.9(342)·2 hours
from$50/ 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(338)·3 hours
from$148/ person
via Viator
Wild Whale Watching Experience - Open Air Vessel
Vancouver
Wild Whale Watching Experience - Open Air Vessel
4.9(279)·5 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure: Vancouver Boat Tour
Vancouver
Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure: Vancouver Boat Tour
4.9(271)·4 hours
from$106/ 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(170)·13 hours
from$162/ 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(145)·4 hours
from$178/ 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(80)·4 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Victoria 1-Day Tour (Butchart Gardens /Victoria Downtown) English
Vancouver
Victoria 1-Day Tour (Butchart Gardens /Victoria Downtown) English
4.5(75)·14 hours
from$171/ person
via Viator
Guided Sightseeing Tour in Vancouver, Shannon Falls and Whistler
Vancouver
Guided Sightseeing Tour in Vancouver, Shannon Falls and Whistler
4.6(54)·10 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Victoria: Butchart Gardens, Mile 0, Harbor 1-Day from Vancouver
Vancouver
Victoria: Butchart Gardens, Mile 0, Harbor 1-Day from Vancouver
4.4(41)·12 hours
from$188/ person
via Viator
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Island Ferry
Vancouver
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Island Ferry
4.3(35)·13 hours
from$171/ person
via Viator
Sunset Whale and Wildlife Adventure in Cowichan Bay
Vancouver Island
Sunset Whale and Wildlife Adventure in Cowichan Bay
4.8(24)·4 hours
from$163/ person
via Viator
Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Island Ferry
Vancouver
Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Island Ferry
4.0(21)·14 hours
from$171/ person
via Viator
Parksville Half Day Whale and Wildlife Adventure
Vancouver Island
Parksville Half Day Whale and Wildlife Adventure
5.0(7)·4 hours
from$163/ 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.

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