Bear watching in Canada

Canada is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the earth, because of its diversity. A wildlife holiday in Canada is very famous in this country and bear watching is one of the favorite activities. The border of Canada and western Canada are considered as the hub for bear watching. If you are lucky, you will spot a wide variety of bears in these areas. However, if you do not want to test your luck and looking for some certain results, you may have to move to some special bear watching sites such as Great Bear Lodge and Knight Inlet Lodge. Generally, bear watching trips in Canada are organized in daytime. Locations like Telegraph Cove and Tofino are perfect for daytime bear watching in Canada.

Canadian bears

There are many types of bears in this country, but the below mentioned bears are the most common ones.

Black Bears

Black bears are most common in Canada. Tofino in Vancouver Island is one of the best places in Canada, where you can spot many black bears while driving around. There are also boat day trips available in this region. The ideal time to visit Tofino is between May and October. Laurentide Wildlife Reserve in Quí©bec City is another place, where you can have a wonderful bear-watching experience. The best time visit the place is between July and September. There are day trips as well as night safaris in Laurentide Wildlife Reserve.

Grizzly Bears

Grizzly Bears are common in northern Canada and British Columbia. The best time to visit these bears is autumn. Knight Inlet Lodge is the ideal place for grizzly bear watching. These bears are slightly rare. Watching these bears feeding on berries, plant leaves, and salmon is a treat for your eyes.

White Spirit Bears

White spirit bear is actually a rare variety of black bear. It is believed that one sight of these white spirit bears will bring good luck for you. They are very rare and only around 400 of them exist in this world. They can be found in Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia.

Great Bear Forest bear watching in Canada

You can find different types of bears in this region. You can spot black bears, Kermode bear, grizzly bears, and white spirit bear. White spirit bear is very rare, but you can easily spot black and grizzly bears. The most significant regions for bear watching are between South Coast and Butte Inlet, and northern border of Alaska.

Knight Inlet Lodge bear watching in Canada

Knight Inlet Lodge, the ultimate place for grizzly bear watching in Canada, is located in British Columbia. Guided day trips are organized at this lodge. You can also avail boat trips across the coastline. The natural beauty of this place will mesmerize you.

Glendale Cove bear watching in Canada

Glendale Cove is considered as the largest bear watching site in British Columbia, Canada. You can spot brown bears in this cove, if you are lucky enough.

Last updated on 9/11/2010