Depart from our Campbell River Marine Adventure Centre aboard our comfortable, heated, covered vessels for a scenic 2 hour boat trip into Bute Inlet.
Your arrival at the dock in Orford Bay begins a 3 hour land-based experience led by members of the Homalco First Nations. Local Indigenous guides will transport you by bus to a variety of raised wildlife viewing platforms and prime ground viewing locations to look for the magnificent grizzly bear, elk, bald eagles, and more. The grizzly bears converge on the Orford River valley between August and October every year to feast on the spawning salmon in preparation for the long winter hibernation.
During our trip to and from Bute Inlet you may al...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Conservation Fees
Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
Fuel surcharge
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Big Animal Encounters
Guests must check in with our Marine Centre 24 hours prior to scheduled tour for confirmation.
Return
Itinerary
1
Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park
keeping our eyes open for whales and other marine mammals in the area
2
Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park
After a scenic boat ride we'll arrive at the Orford River in Bute Inlet where you will be met by members of the Homalco First Nations. You will have an opportunity to view Grizzly Bears as they descend on the river to feast on salmon.
3 hours
Grizzly Bear Expedition
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Depart from our Campbell River Marine Adventure Centre aboard our comfortable, heated, covered vessels for a scenic 2 hour boat trip into Bute Inlet.
Your arrival at the dock in Orford Bay begins a 3 hour land-based experience led by members of the Homalco First Nations. Local Indigenous guides will transport you by bus to a variety of raised wildlife viewing platforms and prime ground viewing locations to look for the magnificent grizzly bear, elk, bald eagles, and more. The grizzly bears converge on the Orford River valley between August and October every year to feast on the spawning salmon in preparation for the long winter hibernation.
During our trip to and from Bute Inlet you may al...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Conservation Fees
Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
Fuel surcharge
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Big Animal Encounters
Guests must check in with our Marine Centre 24 hours prior to scheduled tour for confirmation.
