A region with few fences, wildlife viewing in Canada & Alaska is intimate and wild. You can view some of Mother Nature’s most impressive species here; polar bears in Manitoba, blue whales and orcas in Alaska’s inside passage, the world’s largest omnivore – the Kodiak bear – on Kodiak Island, and grizzly and spirit bears in British Columbia, to name a few. With stunning vistas and a curated collection of lodges, guides and wilderness resorts, these tours are untamed and authentic. If you’re looking for unforgettable experiences in nature, this is where you can find them.
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife viewing in Canada & Alaska — what to expect
Wildlife viewing in Canada & Alaska with Entrée Destinations
We’ll get you up close and personal with the wildest creatures of our landscape. We only work with the best lodges, destinations, and partners to bring you the finest, and safest, wildlife viewing in Canada & Alaska. Our journeys are built from the ground up to your unique preferences. Have you got a passion for bears and would like to view spirit, grizzly, brown and polar bears in one all-out journey? No problem! Got a preference for oceanic mammals and would relish the chance to see dolphins, orcas, and walruses? We know just the route. Whether you’re interested in wildlife viewing in Canada or Alaska, we can make it happen. Our corner of North America is yours to explore, and with our 24/7 travel support, we are always by your side. Have a browse of our itineraries below — they’re a taster of what is possible!
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Desolation Sound Discovery
6 Days
Vancouver, Sonora Island
Gourmet dining, wildlife watching, sea kayaking
$11,300 (approx. $8,306 USD)
Northwest Territories 🇨🇦
8 Days
Yellowknife, Blachford Lake Lodge or Frontier Lodge, Fort Simpson
Wildlife watching, aurora viewing, fishing, aurora viewing (seasonally dependent), exploring Nahanni National Park
Starting from $9,650
Newfoundland and Labrador 🇨🇦
9 Days
St. John’s, Bonavista Peninsula, Fogo Island
Picnic at a lighthouse, trail hiking, whale watching, walking tours
Starting from $13,750
Grizzly Bear Retreat
7 Days
Vancouver, Great Bear Rainforest
Grizzly bear viewing, flora and fauna walk, gourmet dining
$11,750 (approx. $8,800 USD)
Polar Bear Travel Great Ice Bear Tour
7 Days
Winnipeg, Churchill, Dymond Lake Lodge
Polar bear and Arctic wildlife viewing, aurora viewing, tundra inspired meals
$15,195 (approx. $11,368 USD)
Polar Bears & Beluga Whales
8 Days
Winnipeg, Churchill, Seal River Heritage Lodge
Beluga and polar bear tours, arctic flora and fauna walking safaris, Northern Lights viewing
$15,695 (approx. $11,526 USD)
Whales & Bears
6 Days
Vancouver, Sonora Island, Victoria
Grizzly bear viewing, marine wildlife zodiac tour, flora and fauna walk, gourmet dining
$14,175 (approx. $10,610 USD)
Polar Bear Safari
7 Days
Winnipeg, Churchill, Seal River Heritage Lodge
Tundra wildlife viewing, polar bear photo safari, Northern Lights photography
$15,995 (approx. $11,970 USD)
Grizzly Bear Viewing At Nakina River
5 Days
Whitehorse, Nakina River
Remote rustic location, grizzly bear viewing,
$5,182 (approx. $3,761 USD)
Supernatural Spirit Bear
7 Days
Vancouver, Klemtu (Spirit Bear Lodge)
Whale, wildlife & bear viewing, hiking, Indigenous cultural experiences
$14,090 (approx. $10,540 USD)
Yukon Territory 🇨🇦
8 Days
Whitehorse, Haines Junction, Dawson City
Meeting local wildlife, lunch with Indigenous Elders, shared flightseeing tour, museum visits, Klondike-themed cancan show, gold-mining experience, heli-hike of Tombstone Territorial Park
Starting from $17,350
Yachts, Lodges & Resorts
10 Days
Whistler, Desolation Sound, Sonora Resort
Ziplining, Desolation Sound cruise, gourmet dining, wildlife viewing
Contact us for pricing
Nunavut 🇨🇦
10 Days
Yellowknife, NWT; Somerset Island, NU
Hike arctic tundra, fish for Arctic Char, Paddle with beluga whales
Starting from $17,500
Manitoba 🇨🇦
7 Days
Winnipeg, Churchill, Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge
Polar bear walking safaris, Arctic wildlife viewing, northern lights, tundra-inspired cuisine
Starting from $15,195
Alberta 🇨🇦
9 Days
Edmonton, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Canmore
Cultural interpretive experiences, helicopter tour, long-table lunch, drumming experience, foodie tour, guided hike, kayak and e-bike tour
Starting from $11,950
British Columbia 🇨🇦
9 Days
Vancouver, Kelowna, Desolation Sound
Experiences: Seaplane safari, Indigenous welcome ceremony, wildlife watching, wine-tasting, kayak & e-bike tour
Starting from $13,850
Quebec 🇨🇦
9 Days
Montreal, Sacacomie, Seigneurie du Triton, Quebec City
City tours, seaplane flights, wildlife observation tour, trapper trek, boat tour, fly-fishing, whale watching
Starting from $12,850
Crystal Creek Lodge Adventure
5 Days
Bristol Bay
Brown bear viewing, walrus viewing, locally inspired gourmet dining
$18,180 USD
National Parks Journey
9 Days
Glacier Bay, Talkeetna, Denali National Park, Anchorage
Glacier cruise, wildlife viewing, guided hikes
$15,020 USD
Private Alaska Inside Passage Tour
6 Days
Juneau, Admiralty Island
Dog sledding on a glacier, whale watching, sport fishing,
$9,594 USD
Voyage On The Alaskan Story
8 Days
Juneau, Southeast Alaska
Private yacht, soft hikes, water sports, wildlife watching
$13,680 ($54,722 for 4)
Alaska Yacht Charter & Lodge Exploration
8 Days
Anchorage, Winterlake Lodge, Prince William Sound
Heli glacier trek or dogsledding, private cooking class, cruise Prince William Sound, gourmet dining
Contact us for pricing
Wilderness Lodge & Bears Experience
6 Days
Anchorage, Winterlake Lodge, Redoubt Bay
Bear viewing, heli hike/fish/glacier trek, cooking class, wine tasking
$14,134 USD
Bear Watching At Redoubt Bay Lodge
2 Days
Big River Lakes, Anchorage
Fly-fishing, wildlife viewing, kayaking, hiking
$3,933 USD
Mountains, Glaciers & Wildlife
9 Days
Fairbanks, Denali Ntl Park, Kachemak Bay,
Dome train trip to Denali, scenic flight over Denali Park, deep sea fishing, heli-hiking, wildlife viewing
$20,650 USD
Kodiak Brown Bear Adventure
7 Days
Anchorage, Kodiak Brown Bear Center,
Kodiak Bear viewing, hiking, kayaking
$12,370 USD
Southeast Alaska Lodge Adventure
8 Days
Prince of Wales Island
Hiking/biking/fishing, gourmet meals
$16,192 USD
Luxury Meets Wilderness Adventure
7 Days
Anchorage, Halibut Cove
Gourmet dining, wildlife viewing, saltwater fishing, hiking, watersports
$18,262 USD
The Edge Of Wilderness Retreat
10 Days
Anchorage, Halibut Cove, Tordrillo Mountain Lodge
helicopter assisted backcountry touring, fresh and saltwater fishing, wildlife viewing
$33,070 USD
Alaskan Aurora At The Chalet
6 Days
Sheldon Nunatak, Talkeetna, Anchorage
Glacier exploration, snow cavern and crevasse exploration, Aurora Borealis viewing, gourmet dining
Contact us for pricing
Rivers Bears & Streams
8 Days
Cooper Landing, Redoubt Bay, Talkeetna, Anchorage
freshwater and saltwater fishing, bear viewing, heli-hiking in Denali Park
$12,140 USD
