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Ucluelet Bear Watching

Join Jamie's Whaling Station in Ucluelet for a fun-filled Bear Watching adventure as we guide you through Barkley Sound searching for black bears foraging for food along the shoreline surrounded by the stunning rainforest.

Ucluelet Bear Watching Season Is Underway!

We have multiple daily trips available that can be booked on the below calendar. See bears in their natural habitat onboard one of our open-air, covered vessels or choose our Zodiac bear watching tours for some faster-paced excitement. Is your preferred date sold out? We also offer daily bear watching tours from our Tofino location.

Our bear watching season runs from April to October. Visiting the area outside of those dates? 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 Ucluelet Bear Watching Tour Information

Ucluelet Bear Watching Season: Mid-April through September

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 Ucluelet location will have the choice to book on one of our cabin 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 Ucluelet bear watching trips will tour along the shoreline of Barkley 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, & sea lions throughout our journey.