Canada · WILDLIFE
The 15 best wildlife tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Review of Victoria’s 3.5-hour Eagle Wing whale cruise, with orcas, humpbacks, seals, expert guides, boat advice, price, and practical tips.
“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.”
Review of Banff’s 3-hour small-group wildlife tour, with Lake Minnewanka, mountain viewpoints, sunset timing, guides, value, and practical tips.
“Great tour with guide Cam. Interesting stories and friendly and accommodating. We saw some wildlife and a stunning sunset. (Wish we could have drove by Lake Minnewanka and had more time at our last stop to enjoy the view.)”
Review of Jasper’s 3-hour evening wildlife tour, with hotel pickup, expert guides, scenic stops, wildlife odds, price, and practical tips.
“Had a great time with Canadian Sam who was very knowledgeable, saw amazing male Moose and Rockie mountain goats!”
Track Jasper wildlife by coach on a three-hour morning or evening tour, with local guides, mountain scenery, hotel pickup, and flexible booking.
“I had a great tour with Catherine, who is very knowledgable and kind and makes you feel very welcome. We were super lucky to see several moose as well as 3 elks, most of them very close to the tour bus so I got some stunning pictures as well as in general stunning views on this beautiful animals. I would book this tour again in a heartbeat.”
Review of Jasper’s Maligne Valley tour, with wildlife spotting, Medicine Lake, a 90-minute Maligne Lake cruise, and Spirit Island.
“Best tour of my Canadian Rocky Mountain trip. Our guide, Jake was the best! He was knowledgeable about wildlife, lakes and falls, wildfires and answered every question I asked. Strongly recommend this tour and especially Jake as a guide.”
Review of Jasper’s six-hour Maligne Valley wildlife tour, including Medicine Lake, Spirit Island cruise, wildlife chances, costs, and practical tips.
“"Especially the trip to/from Maligne Lake was amazing, thanks to the great guide! The Canadian/American Sam did an excellent job; his knowledge of fauna and flora was impressive! He also gave us great tips on where and when to best spot animals in their natural habitat. Thank you so much for that! He also recommended some good restaurants, and that was absolutely top-notch! Thanks, Sam!"”
See Banff at dusk on a two-hour wildlife safari with a local guide, scenic mountain roads, conservation stories, and chances to spot elk, deer, and more.
“Great evening with Tim! Confortable ride and awsome sight seeing and wild life observation!”
Review of Cowichan Bay’s 4-hour whale tour, with small groups, expert guides, orcas, humpbacks, seals, and practical booking tips.
“Excellent 4 hour whale watching tour. Small group boats for a more personal experience. Captain Gary is highly knowledgeable about the whales and makes the tour very educational. Staff were helpful and pleasant. Overall, a great tour!”
Review of Victoria’s 3-hour Eagle Wing whale and wildlife tour, with boat details, wildlife highlights, price value, tips, and booking advice.
“We saw an amazing amount of wildlife on our cruise - seal, eagles, humpback whales and small island sheep. The boat allowed us to view the humpbacks for a long time - which was great! Got good photos, plus the wildlife photographer on board sent out beautiful photos from the tour. Great trip with Eagle Wing Tours! Ww will definitely cruise with them again!”
Search for Banff wildlife at sunset while visiting Lake Minnewanka, Bow Falls, and scenic viewpoints in a small-group tour.
“Very knowledgeable guide. Showed us places we haven’t seen. Saw some wildlife as well”
Explore Jasper’s Maligne Valley by minibus, spot wildlife, hike Maligne Lake, and learn the story behind Medicine Lake for $79.
“Sam, Emma and Allen are a great team. They were amazing and had all what is required to make a trip memorable. Thank you guys! A must tour for everyone.”
Ride a 12-passenger Zodiac from Victoria to spot whales, sea lions, seals, and birds on a lively winter wildlife tour.
“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.”
Review of Jasper’s Maligne Valley and Spirit Island tour, including wildlife stops, Medicine Lake, cruise details, guides, value, and practical tips.
“Our family had such a beautiful day and we are so thankful to our guides Fred, Emily & Emily! This activity is worth every single penny! The views are spectacular, and you may never get the access that you do without this. Our guides were so kind, knowledgeable, and approachable… they really work with the people attending the activity, answering questions and laughing with everyone! One of our family members is from Belgium and said she appreciated the volume and pace that each guide spoke at because she was able to follow fully! From the transportation, to pick up at our hotel, to a full day of absolutely magnificent sites…”
Review of Campbell River’s four-hour whale and wildlife cruise, with vessel choices, wildlife odds, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“the weather was rainy and cold - couldn’t see through windows to spot anything for most of the trip, as they were covered with rain from the outside and steam inside. I was disappointed - only saw sea lions, seals and eagles. It was my bucket list trip to see whales and we didn’t see any.”
Review of Banff’s 3.5-hour wildlife and sightseeing minibus tour, with Lake Minnewanka, Bow Falls, local guides, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“really enjoyed this tour :) the guide was awesome and provided interesting inside i´d really recommend this if you look for a quick way to visit some of the beautiful sights of banff and enjoy some breathatking views”
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