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Finally the salmon arrive
20 days · 2,366 km · One way
This is the perfect route for you if you want to watch bears hunting salmon.
With a bit of luck you can spot both American black bears and Grizzly bears which, at this time of year, are busy around the clock building up fat reserves for the coming winter.
Best time to go: September, October
What to expect
- Visit different places on Vancouver Island where bears go salmon fishing in the rivers
- Experience bears in the majestic Rockies, where they pull ripe berries from the bushes to prepare for winter
- Plenty of time for wildlife watching, as there are usually two nights planned in one place
The route on the map
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The stages
Stage 1: Vancouver
2 nights
You arrive in Vancouver. The next day you can explore the Pacific metropolis and, for example, discover the old district of Gastown with its famous Steamclock, the green Stanley Park or the harbourfront.
Getting there: 282 km, about 6.1 h drive
Stage 2: Tofino
3 nights · Highlight
From Vancouver you take the ferry across to Vancouver Island and drive to Tofino. The small coastal town is surrounded by rainforest and wild beaches. The west coast is ideal for a boat tour to watch American black bears foraging along the shore. At this time of year, however, a visit to the local salmon farm is especially worthwhile. The American black bears come by regularly because they are attracted by the salmon.
9 more stages in the app
The full route with every stage, place to stay and activity is available in the app with Wildful Stories+. There you can also copy it into your own plan.
Make this route your trip.
In the app you adjust stages, places to stay and activities, and have everything with you on the road.
