Grizzlies, Orcas & Black Bears

Discover beautiful Vancouver Island, with stunning coastlines, evergreen forests & crystal clear lakes!

Wildlife spotting opportunities are plentiful from spotting a grizzly bear or a black bear looking for food on the shoreline In the coastal waters, humpback whales & orcas await. For amazing scenery and awe-inspiring wildlife experiences, this is a great sample self drive itinerary for a truly special holiday!

Explore the fascinating history from the First Nations to the first Europeans, discover the capital, Victoria and  the bohemian coastal towns of Ucluelet & Tofino. Stunning landscapes, plenty of wildlife, diverse & pretty towns and friendly locals - Vancouver Island has it all! 

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Ideal for a truly authentic Canadian experience, this sample 9 day self drive itinerary takes in amazing scenery, the chance to get a closer view of the resident wildlife, bohemian seaside towns and remote wilderness.

  • Explore Chinatown, Gastown & Stanley Park in beautiful multicultural Vancouver
  • Take a floatplane to Knight Inlet
  • Stay in Knight Inlet Lodge which floats on cedar booms
  • Spot Grizzly & Black bears in the wild
  • See Orcas, Grey & Humpback whales, sealions, harbour seals & porpoises
  • Historic Victoria & the Butchart Gardens

Ready to begin your tailor-made escape to Canada?  All you have to do is place an enquiry and we'll call you back!

Victoria

From £3,179 per person

What's included?

  • International flights from the UK
  • Hire car from Vancouver 
  • All accommodation 
  • GPS device for navigation 

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Day 1 - 2 Vancouver 

  • Explore Stanley Park, downtown or Granville Island
  • Take the skyride to Grouse Mountain 

Day 3 Campbell River

  • Take the ferry to Vancouver Island
  • Arrive at the 'Salmon Capital of the World' 

Day 4 Knight Inlet

  • Inaccessible by road, arrive by floatplane
  • See Grizzly Bears in their natural habitat
  • Stay at floating Knight Inlet Lodge

Day 5 - 6 Ucluelet & Tofino

  • Stop at Cathedral Grove for 800 year old Douglas Fir & Cedar trees
  • Whale watching or bear viewing cruise 
  • Why not consider staying an extra day to do both? 

Day 7- 8 Victoria

  • Stop at artistic Chermainus or 'the city of totems' Duncan
  • Arrive at beautiful capital Victoria
  • Join a whale watching cruise for a chance to see Orcas

Day 9 Vancouver

  • See beautiful Butchart Gardens
  • Take the ferry to Tsawassan 
  • Depart for UK from Vancouver Airport

Simply email us today to begin your Canadian adventure!

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