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15 Best Wildlife Tours In Canada

The Canadian classics.

The 15 most popular wildlife tours, with what each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Wildlife Tours In Canada

Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise - How the 3.5-hour hunt usually plays out on the water

1.Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

Most Popular★ 5.0

3.5-hour Victoria whale watch on the Salish Sea with a naturalist. Whale sighting guarantee or free return, plus seals and eagles.

“This was a truly wonderful experience, we were visiting from Edmonton and my first time visiting the island and this was one of the highlights of our trip. We were lucky to see a number of Humpback Whales, Seals, Sea Lions. All of the crew were so welcoming, knowledgeable and awesome. Shout out to Derek,…”

1,729 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $146.17by Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours

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Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure

Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure - The guide’s job: spotting animals is half driving, half reading Banff

2.Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure

★ 4.5

A 3-hour small-group Banff ride at dusk to boost wildlife odds, with panoramic views and classic stops like Lake Minnewanka.

“We had a great trip and Nolan our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the animals and this area of Canada. We saw a deer and some Elk and areas around Banff that I was not expecting too, so was a lovely surprise.”

725 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $94.06by Radventures

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Jasper Evening Wildlife Tour

Jasper Evening Wildlife Tour - From your hotel to Two Brothers Totem Pole: getting there without stress

3.Jasper Evening Wildlife Tour

★ 4.5

Jasper evening wildlife tour with hotel pickup, small-group minibus rides, and live guide commentary—your best shot at bears, elk, and eagles.

“Guide was fantastic seen lots of elk and other animals but no bears due to the fire damage. Really enjoyed 😊”

710 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $65.49by Maligne Adventures

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Jasper National Park: Evening or Morning Wildlife Watch Tour

Jasper National Park: Evening or Morning Wildlife Watch Tour - On the Road in the Rocky Mountains: How the Guide Actually Finds Animals

4.Jasper National Park: Evening or Morning Wildlife Watch Tour

★ 4.6

3-hour Jasper wildlife watch with hotel pickup, small-group minibus, and expert-led chances to spot bears, elk, eagles, and more.

“Tour was excellent, Sam (Canadian)went above and beyond to make sure we saw as much wildlife as possible. We saw a bald eagle, a moose, elk and a grizzly bear. Amazing tour”

691 reviews3 hoursFrom $63by Maligne Adventures

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Jasper Wildlife & Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise

Jasper Wildlife & Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise - Getting to the park: pickup, timing, and how the day flows

5.Jasper Wildlife & Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise

★ 5.0

Jasper’s Maligne Valley by minibus and cruise—canyon viewpoints, Medicine Lake shore walk, Spirit Island, and wildlife spotting for a fair price.

“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.”

603 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $176.84by Maligne Adventures

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Jasper: Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Cruise

Jasper: Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Cruise - Getting there: pick-up timing and the 21-seat bus reality

6.Jasper: Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Cruise

★ 4.8

Jasper wildlife drive plus a 90-minute Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island, with Medicine Lake stops and expert guiding for about $171.

“We were very pleased with this tour. Catherine, our driver, was awesome! Even for the short time we were with her, she made you feel like she has known you forever. We learned so much about Jasper and the wildlife from her.”

525 reviews6 hoursFrom $171by Maligne Adventures

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Jasper: Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Maligne Cruise

Jasper: Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Maligne Cruise - Maligne Canyon walk: the 164-foot drop and what changes if it’s closed

Banff: Evening Wildlife Safari Guided Tour

Banff: Evening Wildlife Safari Guided Tour - What You’re Really Looking For at Dusk: Elk, Deer, and Bighorn Sheep

Cowichan Bay Half Day Whale & Wildlife Adventure

Cowichan Bay: Half-Day Whale & Wildlife Adventure - Biggs killer whales and humpbacks: what you’re really chasing

9.Cowichan Bay Half Day Whale & Wildlife Adventure

★ 5.0

Private Cowichan Bay whale-watching with expert naturalist guidance, small boat rides, and strong Orca and Humpback odds plus seals and eagles.

“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!”

393 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $159.44by Ocean EcoVentures INC

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Victoria Marine Wildlife Tour

Victoria Marine Wildlife Tour - Your 3-Hour Wildlife Run: How the Trip Plays Out on the Water

10.Victoria Marine Wildlife Tour

★ 5.0

Go whale and wildlife watching from Victoria on a guided 3-hour boat tour. Small group, real expertise, and great photo chances.

“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…”

267 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $131.43by Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours

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From Banff: Banff Wildlife & Scenic Highlights Premium Tour

From Banff: Banff Wildlife & Scenic Highlights Premium Tour - Pickup in Banff: where you meet and how the timing works

Jasper: Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Lakeshore Hike

Jasper: Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Lakeshore Hike - Wildlife Scouting in Maligne Valley: What You Can Realistically See

12.Jasper: Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Lakeshore Hike

★ 4.7

Jasper National Park wildlife tour with a Maligne Lake lakeshore hike, Medicine Lake viewpoints, and easy scouting for elk, moose, and bears.

“The four of us singed up for the Wildlife and Waterfall Tour with Lakeside Hike! The waterfall hike was closed to we got to hike to Moose Lake and saw a moose there! Our guide, Sam from the US/Canada, was super informative, knowledgeable, and passionate about the wildlife around and also the forest and the…”

257 reviews6 hoursFrom $79by Maligne Adventures

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Jasper: Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Lakeshore Hike

Jasper: Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Lakeshore Hike - Six Hours in the Maligne Valley: The Big Plan

13.Jasper: Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Lakeshore Hike

★ 4.7

See Maligne Valley wildlife, waterfalls, Medicine Lake views, and a guided 2–3 km Maligne Lake lakeshore hike from Jasper.

“Ross was a very knowledgeable guide, who clearly loves what he does and the place that he lives. His enthusiasm for both is infectious. We were a bit early for bears but we did get to see Elk, Mule Deer, Marmots, Bald Eagles and Osprey in their natural habitats. Due to the area near the…”

239 reviewsFrom $77by Maligne Adventures

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Winter Victoria Whale and Wildlife Zodiac Tour

Winter Victoria Whale and Wildlife Zodiac Tour - Orca Spirit Adventures: What 3 Hours Afloat Feels Like

14.Winter Victoria Whale and Wildlife Zodiac Tour

★ 5.0

Winter zodiac whale watching from Victoria with flotation suits, hydrophone calls, and a certified marine naturalist on a 12-passenger boat.

“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.”

229 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $129.32by Orca Spirit Adventures

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Jasper Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Hike

Jasper Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Hike - Medicine Lake: limestone cliffs, a short walk, and a lot to learn

15.Jasper Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Hike

★ 5.0

A guided Maligne Valley wildlife day with geology stops, wildfire recovery views, and a 2–3 km Maligne Lake hike from Jasper.

“Sam of Maligneadventures.com was our guide for this trip. He is a student studying among others also wildfires and its impacts, so he was the perfect guide for this trip. Besides learning about the background of last years devostating wildfire, we could see wildlife like groundhogs, elks, moos, bald eagles, ospreys, ... It was a…”

216 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $81.90by Maligne Adventures

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