Wild Canada Self-Drive

Highlights

  • Bear Viewing excursion while staying overnight at Knight Inlet Lodge
  • Return floatplane flights from Campbell River to Knight Inlet Lodge
  • Freedom of Choice days in both Tofino and Victoria
  • Cruise through the pristine waters of Clayoquot Sound to view beautiful scenery and wildlife
Duration

3 days

Min Age

10+

Pickup

Airport

Your Wild Canada adventure begins in the urban oasis of Vancouver, a haven of art, culture, food and nature. From Vancouver, you will pick up your rental car and depart for Campbell River. Along the way you will pass by Nanaimo, also known as the Harbour City and the seaside town of Parksville. You will then spend the night in Campbell River, the “Salmon Capital of the World”.

Your next destination is Knight Inlet Lodge, fly 30 minutes by float plane to Knight Inlet, a remote fjord and a natural habitat of the grizzly bear. Next head south west to Tofino on the rugged West Coast. During your time in Tofino you will have the choice of coastal bear watching or a whale watching cruise. Your final stop before heading back to Vancouver is Victoria, British Columbia’s capital city. You can explore the wonderful floral display at Butchart Gardens or eat like a Canadian on a food tour!

Included/Excluded

  • Return Floatplane from Campbell River to Knight Inlet
  • Intermediate size car rental including GPS
  • Access to the Skyline and Park Car
  • Return BC Ferries to Vancouver Island
  • Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees

Tour Plan

Day 01 Campbell River

Depart Vancouver for Horseshoe Bay and sail aboard BC Ferries to Vancouver Island. Upon departing BC Ferries head north through Vancouver Island’s second largest city, Nanaimo, known as the Harbour City, and Parksville, the beginning of Beach Country and home of the annual International Sandcastle Competition. Your destination today is the city of Campbell River, historically renowned as the “Salmon Capital of the World,” lying at the heart of neighbouring Strathcona Park, Desolation Sound, Mount Washington and Robson Bight.

Today’s destination, Knight Inlet Lodge, is not accessible by road, so you’ll fly in by floatplane from Campbell River. A thrilling 30-minute flight brings you to the mouth of the Glendale River where Knight Inlet Lodge floats on large cedar booms. Bring your camera - you’ll be going on a bear watching and wildlife viewing tour in search of the grizzly bears that frequent this area.

Day 02 Ucluelet

Today you can personalize your day with a pre-selected tour from our Freedom of Choice options below.

Overnight in Ucluelet at ​​Black Rock Oceanfront Resort

Freedom of Choice Options

  • Coastal Bear Watch Cruise:Search for foraging bears from the comfort and safety of a 24’ Zodiac vessel. Abundant on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, black bears roam the shores at low tide in search of their favorite delicacy, the Rock Crab.

OR

  • Whale Watching Cruise:Cruise through the pristine waters of Clayoquot Sound to view beautiful scenery and wildlife. Depending on the time of year, you may encounter gray whales, humpback whales, sea lions, sea birds and resident bald eagles.
Day 03 Victoria

It's time to explore Victoria with a pre-selected tour from our Freedom of Choice options below.

Overnight in Victoria at Inn at Laurel Point

Freedom of Choice Options

  • Butchart Gardens Admission:On its 100th birthday in 2004, the Butchart Gardens was named a National Historic Site of Canada. Explore 22 Hectares/55 acres of breathtaking gardens on the 53 hectare/130 acre estate.

OR

  • Eat like a Canadian Food Tour:Not many people can define exactly what Canadian food is. From local ingredients to historic dishes, this tour is the best way to experience Canadian culinary culture. Sip and savour local cuisine, explore the iconic Inner Harbour, and meet the chefs and owners that make Victoria such an exciting culinary hot spot.​

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