Tofino Bear Watching Tours
Close up of a black bear!
The Esowista Peninsula and the Islands of the outer Clayoquot Sound shield its inner reaches from stormy waters. A relaxing 30 minute boat ride from Tofino, takes us through the tranquil, inside passages to the North East side of Meares Island to Fortune Channel or Tofino Inlet. Departing on the tours around the lower tides and the cooler periods of the day, provides the best opportunity for viewing Ursus Americanus, or Black Bears.
The elevated viewing platforms from our specially designed vessels, WASCO or NANUQ, provide vantage points allowing for unobstructed sightseeing. These vessels have also been designed with comfort, onboard restrooms, and safety as a top priority.
Often the best times to see these beautiful creatures, the Black Bear, is when the sun is rising or is lower in the sky (the morning or the afternoon / evenings). After emerging from their winter rest they have great need to feed on the shorelines all spring, summer, and fall.
Enjoy your morning coffee or tea, and the fresh air of Clayoquot Sound as you marvel at the sight of the Black Bears turning over rocks and boulders in their search for food. Their food often includes crab and other pelagic beings along the beaches.
These journeys often do not just end at the Black Bear! It is also common to see Bald Eagles, California Sea Lions, Harbour Seals, Habour Porpoise and other amazing animals and scenic views on the Bear Watching Tours. So, keep your cameras ready, as you never know when perfect shot may appear!
Tour Times
Daily—Depending on the Tides
Duration: 2.5 hours
Cost: (June 1 – September 30)
Adults – $89.00 per-person
Seniors & Students – $79.00 per-person
Children 12 & under – $69.00 per-person
**All prices are subject to a fuel surcharge