Our dates for the 2025 bear watching season in Tofino begin on April 5 and can be booked on the below calendar.
Visiting the area before then? We run a variety of fun-filled fall and winter tours from our Tofino location November to February and our whale watching tours begin on March 1. You can also enjoy a scenic and relaxing visit to Hot Springs Cove year-round.
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Additional Tofino Bear Watching Tour Information
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.
What You Will See
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.