Canada is a country where stunning scenery and incredible wildlife abound. From mighty bears prowling the shoreline in search of salmon to powerful whales breaching offshore, musk ox roaming the Arctic tundra to bald eagles circling overhead, Canada is famed for its amazing wildlife encounters. Our collection of dedicated wildlife holidays offers a wide range of memorable experiences, all set to the incredible back drop of epic landscapes and rugged coastlines.
While the biggest draws are certainly bears and whales, wolves, caribou, moose and the country’s national animal, the beaver, also add to the mix.
Many of our Canada holidays include the chance to go in search of grizzlies, black bears, spirit bears or the mighty polar bear. Though we also feature a collection of bear watching holidays in Canada. For something a bit special though, a cruise in the Great Bear Rainforest offers the chance to see the Kermode (or spirit) bear, a rare subspecies of the black bear in which one in ten cubs are born with a white coat.
The best time to visit Canada for whale watching is between April and October. There are many species that can be seen including humpback, minke, beluga, orca and grey whales as well as other wildlife including porpoise, seals and otters, to name just a few. With each wildlife experience is a healthy serving of majestic scenery – soaring mountains, hidden inlets, frozen wilderness, beautiful rainforest, pristine islands and much more.
British Columbia is known for its stunning scenery and abundant wildlife. It is the stronghold for grizzlies; visit the northeast coast of Vancouver Island between June and September to combine grizzly bear viewing with a chance to spot black bears and orcas.
Atlantic Canada - The eastern side of Canada with its Atlantic coastline is one of the best places in the world for whale watching. Together with prolific birdlife, the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and The Maritimes are great places for wildlife encounters.
The Yukon - The wild and lightly populated landscapes of this wilderness province are home to caribou, moose and grizzly bears offering rewarding encounters for those wanting to venture off the beaten track.
Manitoba - Churchill offers exceptional chances to encounter polar bears along the shores of the Hudson Bay during October and November. In summer, between July and August, some 3000 beluga whales return to Hudson Bay to give birth and feed.
Quebec - the St Lawrence river, north of Québec city, is home to an astonishing amount of marine wildlife and maritime history. From here you can join a voyage or boat excursion to cruise in search of whales, seals and a variety of seabirds.
Arctic Canada - join a voyage to Canada north for opportunities to venture out across the Arctic tundra to find polar bears, beluga and other wildlife, as well as uncovering a Inuit culture and explorer history.
Canada is fantastic for bear watching. From the mighty polar bear of the north, to British Columbia’s rare Kermode bear, Canada’s bears are a sight to behold.
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With over 33 species of whale in Canada’s oceans, whale watching trips are offered in small zodiacs, sailing boats, comfortable cruisers and from the shore.
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