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Canada Wildlife Holidays

Canada is a country where stunning scenery and incredible wildlife abound. From grizzly to polar bears, whales and wolves, as well as cougars, moose and bald eagles, Canada is famed for its amazing wildlife encounters. Our collection of dedicated wildlife holidays offers a wide range of memorable wildlife experiences, all set to the incredible back drop of epic landscapes and rugged coastlines.

Bear watching

Many of our Canada holidays include the chance to go in search of grizzlies, black bears, spirit bears or the mighty polar bear. For something a bit special though, a cruise in the Great Bear Rainforest offers the chance to see the Kermode (or spirit) bear, a rare subspecies of the black bear in which one in ten cubs are born with a white coat.

Whale watching

The best time to visit Canada for whale watching is between April and October. There are many species that can be seen including humpback, minke, beluga, orca and grey whales as well as other wildlife including porpoise, seals and otters, to name just a few. With each wildlife experience is a healthy serving of majestic scenery – soaring mountains, hidden inlets, frozen wilderness, beautiful rainforest, pristine islands and much more.

Discover Canada's Wild Side

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British Columbia is known for its stunning scenery and abundant wildlife. It is the stronghold for grizzlies; visit the northeast coast of Vancouver Island between June and September to combine grizzly bear viewing with a chance to spot black bears and orcas.

Whale watching from Brier Island

Atlantic Canada - The eastern side of Canada with its Atlantic coastline is one of the best places in the world for whale watching. Together with prolific birdlife, the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and The Maritimes are great places for wildlife encounters.

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The Yukon - The wild and lightly populated landscapes of this wilderness province are home to caribou, moose and grizzly bears offering rewarding encounters for those wanting to venture off the beaten track.

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Manitoba - Churchill offers exceptional chances to encounter polar bears along the shores of the Hudson Bay during October and November. In summer, between July and August, some 3000 beluga whales return to Hudson Bay to give birth and feed.

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Quebec - the St Lawrence river, north of Québec city, is home to an astonishing amount of marine wildlife and maritime history. From here you can join a voyage or boat excursion to cruise in search of whales, seals and a variety of seabirds.

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Arctic Canada - join a voyage to Canada north for opportunities to venture out across the Arctic tundra to find polar bears, beluga and other wildlife, as well as uncovering a Inuit culture and explorer history.