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the Icefields Parkway, recognised as of one of North America’s top drives and where the only time you will see a traffic jam is when there’s exciting wildlife roadside.
In Jasper, the road to Maligne Lake is a wildlife corridor with frequent sightings of black bear, mountain sheep and elk along the roadside.
British Columbia
There is so much to enthral in the province of British Columbia with its diversity of wildlife viewing due to the variety of landscapes, it’s hard knowing where to start.
Take magical Vancouver Island, where
three resident pods of Orca inhabit the waters around Victoria and a pod of transient Orca can sometimes be observed. Humpback whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, sea otters and a myriad of sea birds are also found here
including bald eagles.
In Tofino, take a voyage to view the Pacific
Gray whales and other marine wildlife while, at low tide, you can enjoy a tour to see the black bears come to the shoreline in search of their favourite food, rock crabs, but also over-turning rocks looking for clams and other molluscs.
Excursions operate from Campbell River along with full day itineraries travelling to Bute or Knight Inlet to look for Grizzly Bear during September & October.
There are amazing viewing lodges in remote areas specifically aimed at Grizzly Bear viewing including Knight Inlet Lodge, Farewell Harbour Lodge and Great Bear Lodge.
Canada is like a standalone nature documentary and I will gleefully discuss the best ways to incorporate some of its wondrous wildlife into an inspiring itinerary.
SJP Holidays, SJPHolidays@outlook.com
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