Viewing Grizzly Bears In British Columbia

Coastal Spirits Eco Tours for the best bear and whale viewing.

Our tour travels to remote parts of the west coast to see these beautiful creatures in their natural habitats. Our boat will take you to the home of orca pods, including the renowned Knight Inlet.

Grizzly and Orca Expedition

Viewing Grizzly Bears In British Columbia with Coastal Spirits Expeditions Get the best views of grizzly bears in British Columbia with Coastal Spirits Grizzly and Orca Expedition.

The best times for grizzly bear viewing, whales, black bears and other magnificent wildlife:

May/June:

• Grizzly and black bears emerging from hibernation, feeding on nutritious grasses, clams, crabs, barnacles and seaweed in the river estuaries.
• Bald eagles are mating, sea and shore birds are in beautiful mating colors.
• Stellar sea lions (one of the world's largest, weights up to 2200lbs) can often be seen. Otters, seals are always around.
• Small pods of transient Orcas are travelling the coast, hunting for marine mammals and fish.

June/July:
Grizzlybears mate, young are born January-March every other year.

July/August:
• Young born grizzly cubs can be seen beside their mothers, bears start feeding on ripening berries.
• The world largest population of resident Orcas (killer whales) arrives in Johnstone Strait
• Black bears and cubs can be seen, wandering the rugged shore lines in search for sea food.
• Salmon arrives, getting ready for their journey up river. Salmon serves as the major food source for the resident Orcas and sea lions.

August- October:
• Ten thousands of Pacific salmon in incredible colors start travelling up the rivers.
• Grizzly bears and black bears feed on salmon, gaining as much as 400lbs to survive their winter hibernation.
• Large number of Orcas are still travelling the nutricious waters of Johnstone Strait, feeding on salmon.
An amazing spectacle to watch from our vessel.