September 1st through Mid-October 2012
Mid August through until the start of winter, we operate the grizzly bear viewing at salmon rivers located deep within the inlets surround-ing the Campbell River region. Here one gets to view grizzly bears catching salmon and gorging themselves to build up the much needed body fat, to see them through the long cold winter. It is a sight to see as bears of all sizes focus on catching pacific salmon coming to their home river to spawn. So concerned with catching fish, they pay us no concern as they walk past the bear viewing tower we shall be on. Even in the bus during the short ride up from the dock, we often see the bears fishing or walking through the forest.
You will be amazed and humbled to see such large crea-tures so close. Most days we may view about a half dozen bears at the river observation towers, but some days one can view over twenty! It is so grand to see two big boys arguing over the prime areas to fish from, and sometimes you will even hear their deep growls and roars. Very sel-dom do they expel valuable energy to fight, but when they do the fur sure fly's. Most times they just amble by one another giving each other room, for the river is usu-ally teaming with hundreds of salmon, with plenty for all.
The Homalco First Nation have been conducting grizzly bear tours for almost a decade at the Orford River. Their guides are well trained, and are very eager to share with you many things about the grizzly bears, that most never get to hear about. You will come to understand that most guides work almost year round out in their traditional ter-ritories in forestry projects, or their Tribes salmon en-hancement program. So your choice of taking one of our tours, also contributes to helping the regions environ-mental efforts conducted by the Homalco First Nation, for a portion of your fee goes to them.
The Salmon Time Grizzly Bear Tour is one of the most unique grizzly bear adventures in all of British Columbia. You will journey deep into the Homalco People’s traditional territories with an aboriginal captain on a new comfortable EagleCraft vessel. Seeing mountains towering up from the emerald green glacial waters of Butte Inlet, you will come to understand that you chose the right tour company to journey with.
As you head back to civilization, you will be able to close your eyes and see moments that shall last forever as grand memories, of one of the greatest days of your life, in regard to viewing wildlife in their natural setting. As you scroll through your pictures within your camera upon the boat, you will see why being with a company with fast new boats that works with the indigenous People, makes for the best way imaginable to witness up close encounters of grizzly bears. Discovery Marine Safari’s is setting the way for how to deliver eco-tour products at the highest professional level possible. Then you shall realize, that even in this modern world - true Indian guides still exist.
SALMON TIME GRIZZLY BEAR TOUR
SEPTEMBER 1ST THROUGH UNTIL MID OCTOBER
$350.00 PER PERSON
6 TO 7 HOURS & ORCA WHALES ARE OFTEN SEEN
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LEAVE CAMPBELL RIVER IN FRONT OF THE COAST DISCOVERY INN & MARINA AT 12:0O P.M. EVERY DAY
Lunch supplied, fresh sandwiches, bottled water, coffee, tea, & hot chocolate
Please notify of sandwich choice or allergies
Sorry, Chief does not allow children under 18 years old
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To Book your Tour CONTACT: Tom at 250-203-1338
Book early, for this is a very popular tour due to the aboriginal
cultural component.
