Vancouver Island's Bears & Whales - CanaDream
Canada
16 days / 15 nights
Motorhome
Guide Price €2,549 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Motorhome
Duration: 16 days/15 nights
Discover the rich wilderness and beautiful coast of Vancouver Island on this captivating motorhome holiday. Relax in sleepy coastal towns and enjoy tours to view the bears and whales that call this corner of Canada home.
- Explore the charming waterside city of Victoria
- Visit Campbell River, home to magnificent sea life
- Experience Tofino whilst also spotting black bears
from €2,549
per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
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Itinerary
Fly to Vancouver. Explore the city on a guided city tour before taking in the magnificent sights at Capilano Suspension Bridge. Do make time to sample the local cuisine at Granville Island.
Days 4-5 Vancouver to Victoria
Today, collect your motorhome and journey to Tsawwassen harbour for a scenic ferry ride to Vancouver Island, before a short drive to Victoria. Explore this charming waterside city and perhaps visit the beautiful Butchart Gardens.
Day 6 Victoria to Campbell River
Head north to the coastal town of Campbell River set between lush forests and the waters of the Discovery Passage. Take a stroll around the town and walk along Discovery Pier.
Day 7 Campbell River
Campbell River offers the perfect base to explore the diverse marine life in the surrounding waters. Step aboard a stateof-the-art vessel and head out on the water in search of humpback whales, seals and orcas who are resident from mid-July to mid-September.
Day 8 Campbell River to Telegraph Cove
Continue north through the lush interior of Vancouver Island, before the road returns to the coast and the remote community of Telegraph Cove.
Day 9 Telegraph Cove
Enjoy a relaxing day in tiny Telegraph Cove, one of the last boardwalk settlements on Vancouver Island. Go hiking in the beautiful surroundings or discover nearby bays on a kayak.
Day 10 Telegraph Cove to Tofino
Retrace your steps south and then turn west to Tofino. Today is the longest drive but there are spectacular views especially as you hug the shoreline of Sproat Lake. We recommend stopping off and enjoying a picnic in the secluded surroundings.
Days 11-12 Tofino
A true bucket list experience awaits as you take a cruise at low tide in search of bears. Known for its healthy population of black bears, watch as these playful animals emerge from the forest and forage for food along the water’s edge.
Days 13-14 Tofino to Nanaimo
After a leisurely morning, drive to the coastal town of Nanaimo, where you have the following day to explore. Stroll along the Harbourfront Walkway and take in views of neighbouring islands or enjoy a scenic hike to see Ammonite Falls.
Days 15-16 Fly home
Catch the ferry back to the mainland and drive to Vancouver airport in time for your evening flight.
Optional Excursions: Vancouver by Bike
The Butchart Gardens Experience
Victoria Seaplane Experience
Tofino Sea Kayak & Island Walk
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Price & Inclusions
- Flights
- 3 nights 3★ Vancouver hotel
- 11 nights Compact Motorhome hire sleeping up to 6, 2,000km worth of kilometre packs and CanaDream’s insurance
- Vancouver City Tour & Capilano Suspension Bridge
- Campbell River Whale Watching
- Tofino Bear Cruise
- Ferries as detailed
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/08/2025 to 31/12/2026. For holiday guide price terms and conditions, click here.
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