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A S P OT L I G H T O N TO F I N O A N D U C LU E L E T
Seasons of Discovery
SPRING AND SUMMER WILDLIFE
Wildlife encounters here are de昀椀ned by discretion and in-the-know-
is typically done from the water, allowing you to witness these
access, unfolding through private, carefully curated experiences
magni昀椀cent beasts foraging and hunting along the forest edge.
that bring visitors face to face with the region’s remarkable 昀氀ora and
Slightly further a昀椀eld, reached by seaplane or helicopter, lies the
on the West Coast and the starting points for excursions to nearby
a clear clue to its appeal. With deep, hidden valleys and pristine
Clayoquot Sound. From March through October, the waters of
rivers and lakes, it remains the largest intact coastal temperate
fauna. To昀椀no and Ucluelet are the beating hearts of whale watching
Clayoquot Sound come alive with signi昀椀cant concentrations of
gray, humpback, orca, and minke whales. It’s a jaw-dropping sight
best experienced from the deck of a sleek cabin cruiser, guided by
experts who’ve spent years mastering these waters and learning the
Beautiful aerial
view of To昀椀no.
active during the annual salmon run of August to October. Viewing
vast wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest – a name that o昀昀ers
rainforest on Earth. Here, Indigenous guides o昀昀er respectful
wildlife-viewing experiences, drawing on generations of
knowledge to help visitors observe bears in their natural habitat,
as well as wolves, bald eagles, river otters, cougars, and deer.
habits of the creatures that call it home.
Renowned as one of the 昀椀nest places in the world to see grizzly
The wildlife spectacle continues on the coastline, with black bears
elusive white spirit bear, one of the planet’s rarest and most
awakening from hibernation in April and becoming particularly
seldom-seen creatures.
bears, the forest also holds the possibility of glimpsing the
Experiences are immersive
for all the senses.
