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Get closer to nature on these epic getaways full of stunning BC wildlife and adventures to remember. Take a quick weekend trip to Vancouver Island, where you can join a thrilling wildlife tour to watch whales or bears in their natural habitat. Or, go farther and take the scenic Inside Passage ferry through pristine glacial fjords into the heart of The Great Bear Rainforest in Bella Coola, or to Prince Rupert where you can explore the Khutzeymateen Provincial Park.

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Orca breaching on a whale-watching tour

Vancouver Island Wildlife Packages 

Orca jumping on a Orca Spirit Adventures Whale-Watching tour in Victoria

Victoria Whale-Watching Package

  • Two nights in Victoria at the Inn at Laurel Point
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • 3 hour whale-watching tour with Orca Spirit Whale-Watching 
    Available April - Oct

From

$524*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Pod of orcas swimming in the ocean

Parksville Wildlife Getaway 

  • Two nights in Parksville at the Coast Parksville Inn
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations
  • Half-day Ocean EcoVentures Whale & Wildlife Watching Tour in Parksville
  • Available Oct 10 - March 31 

From

$419*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Whales tail coming out of the ocean

Tofino Wildlife Getaway

  • Two nights at the Tofino Resort Marina
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Guided Tofino Resort and Marina Whale-Watching Tour  -  
    Available March - Oct 2023

From

$364*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Whale jumping off the coast of Campbell River

Credit: Destination BC/Garry Henkel

Campbell River Adventure 

  • Two nights in Parksville at Beach Club Resort
  • Two nights in Campbell River at Comfort Inn & Suites
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Wildlife excursion in Campbell River with Homalco Tours
  • Free breakfast at Comfort Inn & Suites
    Available May 2 - Sept 30

From

$869*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Whale-watching tour with Orca Spirit Adventures

Port Renfrew Whale-Watching Package

  • Two nights in Port Renfrew at Wild Renfrew Seaside Cottages
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • 3.5 hour whale-watching tour with Orca Spirit Whale-Watching 
    Available June 1 - Sept 30

From

$694*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Orcas swimming in the ocean

Ucluelet Wildlife Getaway

  • Two nights in Black Rock Oceanfront Resort
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry Reservations
  • Jamies Whaling Station Ucluelet Whale-Watching tour in a covered vessel 
  • Available March - Oct 2023

From

$389*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Salmon swimming underwater

Credit Destination BC/Josh Humbert

Campbell River Fishing Retreat

  • Two nights at the Coast Discovery Inn
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Big Animal Encounters 5-hour Fishing-Charter tour
    Available Jul - September 30

From

$814*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Sea Otter on its back floating in the Ocean

Port Hardy Wildlife Adventure

  • One night in Campbell River at the Comfort Inn and Suites
  • Two nights in Port Hardy at the Kwa'lilas Hotel
  • One night in Parksville at the Beach Club Resort
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations
  • 3.5 hour guided Coastal Rainforest Safaris Wildlife and Whale Watching Tour 
  • Available June - September

From

$649*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Featured Wildlife Packages

Aerial view of Klahoose Wilderness Resort in the Desolation Sound

5-Night Desolation Sound Getaway

  • Three nights at Klahoose Wilderness Resort 
  • Two nights hotel on the Sunshine Coast 
  • Return ferry and reservations for two adults and one vehicle
  • Water taxi travel from Lund Harbour to Klahoose Wilderness Resort
  • Wildlife Tour in Desolation Sound (Jun 16 - Aug 24)
  • Grizzly bear tour in Desolation Sound (Aug 25 – Oct 9) 
  •  All meals at Klahoose Wilderness Resort

From

$3,389*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Grizzly bear standing on hind legs in its natural habitat in British Columbia

Credit: Ian McAllister/National Geographic Creative

Great Bear Circle Tour

  • Six nights' hotel in five destinations
  • Two sailings: One-way ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, and one-way between Port Hardy and Bella Coola for two adults and one vehicle.
  • River wildlife tour in Bella Coola (Jun 15 - Aug 14)
  • Grizzly bear tour in Bella Coola (Aug 15 – Oct 31) 
  • Free breakfast at select hotels

From

$1,199*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

BC Ferries sailing down the Grenville Channel on the Inside Passade sailing from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert

Inside Passage Highlights Tour

  • Five nights' hotel in four destinations
  • Two sailings: One-way ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, and one-way between Port Hardy and Prince Rupert for two adults and one vehicle 
  • Whale-Watching tour in Prince Rupert (July - End of Sept)
  • Grizzly bear tour in Prince Rupert (Mid-may - End of July) 
  • Free breakfast at select hotels

From

$1,169*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy
 

Family of grizzly bears spotted on a tour at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge

Credit: Tweedsmuir Park Lodge/Aaron Baggenstos

Tweedsmuir Grizzly Safari Package

  • Seven nights' hotel in five destinations, including three nights at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge
  • Two sailings: One-way ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, and one-way between Port Hardy and Bella Coola for two adults and one vehicle.
  • Bear-watching tour in Tweedsmuir 
  • Guided nature walk
  • All meals at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge
  • Available Sept 1 - Oct 16

From

$5,234*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy


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