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Scotia boasts a large population of moose and black bear and you can take a whale watching excursion from Cheticamp, where frequent sightings include Pilot, Minke and Finbacks.
Quebec
Recognised as one of the best whale watching areas in the world, the waters of the mighty St. Lawrence River at the mouth of the Saguenay River are rich with krill, attracting Minke, Humpback, Finback, Sperm and Blue whales.
Manitoba
Manitoba is best known for Churchill, the ‘Polar Bear Capital of the World’.
Between October and mid-November, visitors flock to see the majestic polar bears waiting for the winter icepack to freeze on the Hudson Bay. Tours by specially designed vehicles take you to the Churchill Wildlife Management Area where
the bears congregate; they are very curious and far from shy so often come right alongside the vehicles. Arctic fox, arctic hare, ptarmigan, and even snowy owls can also be seen here.
In summer, the Bay is home to around 60,000 Beluga whales who come to feed, mate and to give birth in the warm waters. It’s also a possibility to see polar bears as they leave the melting sea ice.
Alberta
Stunning Banff and Jasper National Parks are home to a cornucopia of wildlife including black and grizzly bear, mountain goat, sheep, elk, deer, moose, wolf, and coyote.
Lake Louise offers the best chance of seeing grizzly bear and a ride on the sightseeing lift is a must as they can often be seen on the ski slopes feeding on clover, grasses, and wildflowers.
The road between Lake Louise and Jasper is
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