Lords of the Wilderness Bear Viewing
Length
15 days / 14 nights
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When to go
September – October
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Go bear watching in Churchill and the Great Bear Rainforest
Witness polar bears and grizzly bears in their natural habitat and travel across Canada on VIA Rail’s The Canadian train. From the lush, abundant Great Bear Rainforest to the barren arctic tundra of Churchill – no safari better represents Canada’s immense diversity. Space is limited, so be sure to book early!
See grizzly bears in the Great Bear Rainforest
Remote wilderness lodge experience
Sleep on board the iconic VIA Rail ‘Canadian Train’
Witness Churchill’s polar bears up close from a Tundra Buggy
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Arrive in Vancouver
Welcome to our hometown — a famously lovely west coast city surrounded by mountains and the ocean.
Fly to Campbell River
This morning, depart Vancouver and fly to Campbell River to start your grizzly bear experience.
- Flight from Vancouver to Campbell River
Float Plane to the Great Bear Rainforest
Your Knight Inlet Lodge experience begins.
View Grizzly Bears
Your Knight Inlet Lodge experience continues.
Knight Inlet Lodge-Campbell River-Vancouver
Travel back to Vancouver today.
- Flight from Campbell River to Vancouver Airport
- Private Transfer from Airport
Explore Vancouver
Explore Vancouver, a coastal city on the mainland of British Columbia. The city’s modern, high-rise buildings sit between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, in a truly picturesque setting of soaring peaks, ancient forests, and sandy beaches.
- Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour
Begin your day with a scenic ferry sailing between the mainland and Vancouver Island. Enjoy leisure time in Victoria, then visit world-renowned Butchart Gardens.
- Whistler Day Tour
Explore the Sea to Sky highway with a guide — pass stunning mountain ranges, the world's second-largest granite monolith and Shannon Falls, then discover the beauty of Howe Sound from the Sea to Sky Gondola and Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge.
- Vancouver and the North Shore Tour
Visit Vancouver's main attractions and neighbourhoods. Highlights include Stanley Park, Granville Island, Vancouver Lookout and Capilano Suspension Bridge.
VIA Rail - Depart Vancouver
Board The Canadian train in Vancouver and begin your journey east. Travel through the varied landscape of British Columbia's Fraser Valley.
- Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing (48-Hour Pass)
- FlyOver Canada Admission
During your free time today, see Canada from coast to coast at FlyOver Canada. Take a seat in front of a 20-metre-wide spherical screen and enjoy a breathtaking flight simulation.
- Private Transfer to Train Station
VIA Rail – Canadian Rockies
Continue northeast through the mountains of British Columbia and Alberta — keep your eyes peeled for bears and elk!
- The Canadian Train - Onboard Service
Watch the changing scenery from the train's viewing cars and enjoy hot meals in the dining car. Ask your Vacation Advisor about the differences between Sleeper Plus Class and Prestige Class.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Vancouver...
Arrive in Vancouver
Day 2
Fly to Campbell Riv...
Fly to Campbell River
Day 3
Float Plane to the ...
Float Plane to the Great Bear Rainforest
Day 4
View Grizzly Bears ...
View Grizzly Bears
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What Our Customers Say
The venues for the Grizzly Bears and Polar Bears were awesome
Our trip was very well coordinated. The venues for the Grizzly Bears and Polar Bears was awesome.
Pam and Steve
GA, USA
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