On the 2nd day at Campbell River, would we need to book a grizzly bear tour prior to the trip? Would we be able to do a bear trip and Elk Falls Park in the same day?

The grizzly bear tour costs $650 per person which includes all taxes and fees. Only a few spots are available with the local company. They release spots 30 days before and the tour usually sells out quickly. You can try booking on site, but space is not guaranteed and rates might differ.

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Vancouver Island Discovery - 8 days

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In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
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Highlights

Victoria - Saunter through the stunning Butchart Gardens, enjoy award winning cider and partake in a guided city tour
Malahat - Conquer the Malahat Skywalk elevated over Arbutus and Douglas Fir Forest to embrace beautiful vistas that span across two countries
Meares Island - Embark on the Big Tree Trail, and discover the cultural and spiritual significance of the "mountain in the sea" which is considered a sacred place
Tofino - Explore the magnificent beaches and enjoy hiking, rainforest trails, kayaking, surfing and other activities in this picturesque town
Choombs Market - Browse the market for the finest fresh produce the Island has to offer - keep an eye out for the goat that lives on the roof
Campbell River - Partake in a range of activities with optional Bear and Whale watching and enjoy a visit to Elk Falls Provincial Park which hosts a suspension bridge and viewing platform for panoramic views
Nanaimo - Stroll along the Harbourfront and make sure to try a famous Nanaimo Bar, suited for those with a sweet tooth

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Day 1 Welcome to Vancouver!
Day 2 Exploring Victoria
Day 3 Malahat SkyWalk and Tofino
Day 4 Adventures in Tofino
Day 5 Activities in Tofino
Day 6 Journey to Campbell River
Day 7 Exploring Campbell River
Day 8 Nanaimo and Back to Vancouver

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Charlie
· September 29th, 2025
Our tour guide Robb McQueen was excellent, very knowledgeable and informative. The sites we visited were good, although some were crowded due to other tours visiting at the same time, resulting in our tour not having enough time to see everything.
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Stephanie
· September 29th, 2025
First half well organized. Learned jowl beautiful Italian is as a spoken language. Hotels were good.
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Anonymous
· September 11th, 2025
Overall experience was amazing. The team were very responsive throughout the booking process. The bus driver and guide from Discover Canada were extraordinary. Very knowledgeable and made this a memorable trip.
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Asked on July 17th, 2025
On the 2nd day at Campbell River, would we need to book a grizzly bear tour prior to the trip? Would we be able to do a bear trip and Elk Falls Park in the same day?
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  The grizzly bear tour costs $650 per person which includes all taxes and fees. Only a few spots are available with the local company. They release spots 30 days before and the tour usually sells out quickly. You can try booking on site, but space is not guaranteed and rates might differ.

From

NZ $6,645 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

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