CANADA
The Canadian classics.
The 15 most popular wildlife tours, with what each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you will pay.
3.5-hour Victoria whale watch on the Salish Sea with a naturalist. Whale sighting guarantee or free return, plus seals and eagles.
“Best experience of a lifetime, took my teenage daughters and my mother and it was a great long day outing.”
A 3-hour small-group Banff ride at dusk to boost wildlife odds, with panoramic views and classic stops like Lake Minnewanka.
“Absolutely outstanding! Visited places we would never have known existed. Tour guide, the best - fun, friendly, knowledgeable & a good driver.”
Jasper evening wildlife tour with hotel pickup, small-group minibus rides, and live guide commentary—your best shot at bears, elk, and eagles.
“Excellent tour guide called Sam He is very knowledgeable and explained many things about the nature of the Jasper National park. We also were very lucky and saw lots of wildlife at close range”
3-hour Jasper wildlife watch with hotel pickup, small-group minibus, and expert-led chances to spot bears, elk, eagles, and more.
“Ross our guide was amazing, he was so knowledgable and told some great stories about the animals in the area. A great morning out. Thankyou Ross.”
Jasper’s Maligne Valley by minibus and cruise—canyon viewpoints, Medicine Lake shore walk, Spirit Island, and wildlife spotting for a fair price.
“Sam, our guide, was such a pleasure! He was fun and had so much knowledge it was terrific. He had our whole group engaged and just all around great experience.”
Jasper wildlife drive plus a 90-minute Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island, with Medicine Lake stops and expert guiding for about $171.
“Guide was knowledgeable about many aspects of the Maligne Valley environment.”
Jasper wildlife and waterfalls tour with a 90-minute Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island. Bears, canyon views, Medicine Lake.
“Friday, the 11th of July, 2025 we had the delightful privilege of going on a bus trip to Maligne Lake. Our bus driver/tour guide was Josh, a very intelligent and informative young man originally from New Zealand who has been doing these trips here in the Jasper area for a number of years. He‘s the…”
A guided evening wildlife safari in Banff National Park with scenic dusk drives, conservation stories, and real chances to spot elk.
“Evie was a fantastic guide so knowledgeable and informative.”
Private Cowichan Bay whale-watching with expert naturalist guidance, small boat rides, and strong Orca and Humpback odds plus seals and eagles.
“Great guide, perfect weather, lots of killer whales, an amazing trip!”
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…”
A 3-hour dusk wildlife-and-views drive from Banff to Minnewanka, Bow Falls, and lookouts, with a small group and local guidance.
“Our guide/driver Nolan was great. Very personable and knowledgeable. I’d take another tour with him.”
Jasper National Park wildlife tour with a Maligne Lake lakeshore hike, Medicine Lake viewpoints, and easy scouting for elk, moose, and bears.
“we saw so much, was incredible. guide was so knowledgeable, great day and great experience”
See Maligne Valley wildlife, waterfalls, Medicine Lake views, and a guided 2–3 km Maligne Lake lakeshore hike from Jasper.
“The activity was great, and we managed to see lots of wildlife - we started off by seeing some beautiful Elk, followed by a brown, black bear, which walked alongside the mini-bus. Amazing to see!!! During the hike to Moose Lake, we were lucky enough to spend some time watching a moose grazing in the…”
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.”
A guided Maligne Valley wildlife day with geology stops, wildfire recovery views, and a 2–3 km Maligne Lake hike from Jasper.
“Everything was great. Our tour guide (Katherine) was amazing! The only disappointment was not seeing Maligne Canyon and hike to the falls.”
