Canada · WILDLIFE
13 reviewed
If you only lock in one thing this week, take it from here: 13 wildlife tours that hold up, each with its price and the one thing to know before you commit.
3.5-hour Victoria whale and wildlife cruise with a certified naturalist, a whale sighting guarantee, and free return if none.
“This experience was excellent! The staff incredibly knowledgeable and the captain fantastic. We were lucky enough to see many humpbacks, sea lions and other wildlife. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Victoria!”
Small-group Banff wildlife tour by panoramic minibus, chasing dusk sightings at Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack, Bow Falls, and lookouts.
“This was a fantastic experience and would recommend if you’re heading to Banff. Our guide Tyler was awesome - he knew so much about the area and the wildlife which was a real hit for my husband and me. We saw Big Horn Sheep, Mule Deer and Elk on our excursion which was a highlight for us. While some people suggest you could just drive the route and save the money - I could not disagree more! It was special to be able to both enjoy the scenery and relax instead of one person constantly worrying about navigation. This is definitely the way to do these landmarks!”
A 3-hour Jasper evening wildlife tour with hotel pickup, a small minibus group, and live commentary, built for dusk animal sightings.
“We had a great guide. We saw lots of elks around town and several moose on the tour. Very recommended!”
3-hour morning or evening wildlife watch in Jasper National Park with hotel pickup and an experienced guide on a comfortable minibus.
“Our guide Kelli was so great !! We saw some elk, deer and we had the chance to see a bear! Kelli put the bus in some really good place to let us take picture and enjoy this find. In addition, we had some explaination about the town, the forest and the wildlife.”
Jasper wildlife and Maligne Lake cruise with guided stops at Maligne Canyon overlook, Medicine Lake, and Spirit Island for one great day.
“Our tour guide, Jake, made our trip memorable. He was very personable, funny, and a fountain of knowledge. We even lucked out and saw some elk.”
Wildlife scouting in Jasper, a Maligne Canyon walk, Medicine Lake stop, then a 90-minute Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island.
“Perfect!!! Jake was a top guide👍👍👍 Thank you very much for this great trip. Greatings from Sue, Elenor and Uli”
Banff evening wildlife safari with certified guide, small group, scenic dusk drive, and a real look at how Banff protects wildlife.
“Henry, our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and seemed to know exactly where we were likely to find wildlife. We saw Elk, Deer and Longhorned sheep. Despite the weather being against us it was a very enjoyable tour and well worth the money.”
Half-day whale and wildlife adventure from Cowichan Bay, focused on orcas and humpbacks, with small groups, safety gear, and expert guides.
“So AMAZING!!! This has been on my bucket list for 30 yrs and it was absolutely amazing! Tour guides were excellent - very informative and friendly.”
3-hour Victoria whale and wildlife cruise with a local guide, open or semi-covered boat, restroom on board, and wildlife fee included.
“Dedicated captain doing his best to find whales. After 5 hours we did not but did see a lot of other sea animals.”
Banff dusk wildlife tour for 12 max, panoramic van, Bow Falls and Lake Minnewanka stops, and wildlife likely on 95% of tours.
“We had Connie as our guide who was excellent throughout. We were never rushed at the various stops, very knowledgeable and kept us informed of the locations visited. We were lucky enough to see Elk, Coyote and White-tailed Deer. A very enjoyable tour of some of Banff highlights which ended with a wonderful rainbow!”
Jasper’s Maligne Valley wildlife and waterfalls tour with a guided Maligne Lake hike, Medicine Lake viewpoints, and flexible stops when canyon waterfalls close.
“We absolutely loved this tour. A little bit of our enjoyment was due to luck - we had 7 animal sightings on the way to Maligne Lake and more on the way back. However, the principal reason we loved this was because our guide, Ross, was outstanding. His knowledge of everything outdoors was just amazing and in the 5½ hours we spent with him we learned so much. We could not recommend this tour more highly to anyone who comes to Jasper.”
Winter Victoria whale-watching by Zodiac, with certified marine naturalist, whale-call hydrophone, and full warm cruiser suits for a 3-hour adventure.
“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.”
Six hours from Jasper to Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake, wildlife spotting, geology, and a guided 2-3 km lakeshore hike.
“Really great trip to Lake Maligne! Katherine (sorry for the inevitable misspelling) was uber friendly and helpful to the whole group. We were able to see tons of animals enroute which was awesome!”
