Bear Watching with Jamie’s

Tofino’s Bear Watching Season runs from April 1st until the end of October!

Whether we are exploring in our open zodiac or from the comfort of our covered-panoramic view cruiser, the Stellar Sea, it’s easy to provide an enjoyable experience in the serene inlet waters of Clayoquot Sound in search of the distinguished Black Bear!

Our covered-panoramic view cruiser was specially designed for viewing bears out here. It is equipped with large panoramic windows that fully open, as well as a thoughtfully designed seating layout, offering great views for everyone on board.  The Stellar Sea has indoor heated seating keeping you warm for the ride to and from the bears’ habitat. This is our regular Bear Watching vessel from Tofino and it offers a something for everyone!

Departing daily at low tide, we travel through Browning Pass to the rocky coastline of Fortune Channel as the bears roam out of the rain forest and onto the shores to forage for food. Abundant in Clayoquot Sound, Black Bears are often seen with their cubs, turning massive rocks in search of Rock Crabs and clams. Cruising through these scenic passageways allows for many opportunities to view other wildlife like herons, eagles, harbour seals and porpoises in their natural habitat. All the while, our informative and personable crew will keep you entertained with interesting and fun facts about wildlife and the surrounding area. Tours from beginning of April until end of October.

Return back to the office and warm up with a complimentary coffee, tea or hot chocolate, the perfect opportunity to show off your photos and share your experience!

• Seating for up to 40 passengers on our large covered cruiser (CSI Cerfified vessel with trained and licensed crew)

• If there are 12 or less passengers confirmed this tour will depart on an open Zodiac vessel (Protective flotation suits, gloves and toques provided on zodiac tours – Zodiac Bear Watching in Tofino is suitable to all passengers over 4’8″ [142cm] tall as it operates in smooth, sheltered waters).

• On board washroom
• 2-3 hour trip duration (depending on sightings, weather, skipper discretion, and other factors)

Ucluelet Bear Watching

**Please read our Zodiac Warning at the bottom of this page before making a reservation**

Ucluelet’s Bear Watching Season runs from May 1 until the end of September.

For those looking for an exciting adventure in search of the notable Black Bear, join us on one of our fast-paced zodiac tours on the coastal waters of Barkley Sound!

We make sure that you’re fully equipped for the ride before hopping on-board one of our adventurous 12 passenger open boats with full-body flotation suits that are designed to protect you from the cold. We have a large selection of flotation suits and can accommodate passengers of varying ages and size. With tours that are 2-3 hours long, we go out once a day, at low-tide.

Every day at low-tide, Black Bears can be seen wandering out of the temperate rain forest and onto the rocky shores of Barkley Sound to forage for food. This natural behaviour provides an excellent opportunity to view Black Bears, often seen with their cubs, turning massive rocks in search of Rock Crabs and clams. Traveling along the stunning shoreline of the Sound provides a chance to see sea lions, seals, herons, eagles and lots of other wildlife in their natural environment. Along the way, our informative and personable skipper will keep you entertained with interesting and fun facts about the area’s diverse ecosystems and unique history.

Return back to the office and warm up with a complimentary coffee, tea or hot chocolate, the perfect opportunity to show off your photos and share your experience!

• 12 Passenger, Open Zodiac-style vessel (RHIB)
• Comfortable forward facing seats for safety
• Protective flotation suits, gloves and toques provided on zodiac tours
• Marine Emergency toilet
• Twin high horsepower engines
• 2-3 hour trip duration (depending on sightings, weather, skipper discretion, and other factors)