Join Jamie's Whaling Station in Tofino for a fun-filled Bear Watching adventure as we guide you through Clayoquot Sound searching for black bears foraging for food along the shoreline surrounded by the stunning rainforest.
Our dates for the 2026 bear watching season in Tofino begin on April 1 and can be booked on the calendar shown.
Visiting during the fall or winter? We run a variety of fun-filled fall and winter tours from our Tofino location November to February. You can also enjoy a scenic and relaxing visit to Hot Springs Cove year-round.
Cruise through the calm inlets and pristine waters of Clayoquot Sound in search of Black Bears foraging for food along the stunning shoreline of the rainforest!
Zoom through the inlet waters of Clayoquot Sound as we search for black bears aboard our open Zodiac-style boat!
Get more out of a day’s adventure! Book a tour package and experience two trips in one day. Journey along the coast towards the open ocean in search of Grey Whales, Humpbacks and other wildlife. Return to the station to switch vessels, before tucking into calm waters, in search of black bears, as they forage for food along the shores.
Please note: To book a packaged tour, you will be prompted to book both a whale and bear tour. Please ensure the time of the tours do not overlap.
Tofino Bear Watching Season: April through October
Departure Times: Vary from day-to-day based on low tide times when bears emerge from the forest to forage for shellfish.
Our Boats: Guests departing from our Tofino location will have the choice to book on one of our cruiser vessels or on our Zodiac style boats.
Did you know we guarantee our bear sightings? Click here to read about Jamie’s Raincheck Guarantee.
Want your own guided tour for your family or group? We also offer private bear watching tours.
Guests of our Tofino bear watching trips will tour the calm inlet waters of Clayoquot Sound where we most often view Black Bears. At low tide, black bears emerge from the dense rainforest in search of one of their favourite foods – crab. You’ll get to witness these beautiful animals effortlessly toss large rocks aside as they sniff out their meal. At times, we’ll see mother black bears teaching their cubs how to hunt for food along the shoreline.
In addition to bears, we often enjoy views of bald eagles, seals, & porpoises throughout our journey.
Black bear (Ursus Americanus) Barkley Sound Vancouver Island Canada
black bear (ursus americanus) eating barnacles from a dead tree Clayoquot Sound Vancouver Island, Canada
Black Bear (Ursus americanus) Barkley Sound Vancouver Island Canada
black bear mother and cub (ursus americanus) Clayoquot Sound Vancouver Island, Canada
black bear cubs (ursus americanus) Clayoquot Sound Vancouver Island, Canada
black bear (ursus americanus) Clayoquot Sound Vancouver Island Canada