If you’re planning a visit to Tofino, a bear watching tour is one of the most unforgettable ways to experience the wild coastline of Vancouver Island. Along the sheltered inlets and tidal shores of Clayoquot Sound, black bears emerge daily to feed along the shoreline, offering incredible viewing opportunities from the water.

Here’s everything you can expect on a Tofino bear watching tour—from departure to wildlife encounters and what makes this experience so unique.

If seeing a black bear in its natural habitat is on your bucket list, there are few places on earth better than Tofino.

Tucked into the wild coastline of Clayoquot Sound, Tofino offers one of the most unique wildlife experiences in Canada—watching black bears forage along the shoreline at low tide.

In this guide, we’ll cover exactly when to go, what you’ll see, and how to choose the best bear watching tour in Tofino.