Embark on a Bear Safari

Want to go on a bear viewing adventure? Whistler Photo Safaris can take you on a tour that, while not guaranteed to find bears, offers a high probability of viewing the majestic animals in their natural habitat: the forests and on cross-country trails that hosted the Nordic skiing events during the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics and also home to a healthy population of black bears.

Riding in the bear- and COVID-safe comfort of the company’s five-passenger, four-wheel drive vehicles with soft tops, allowing for an open-air experience when weather permits, lead guide Jason Coleman, Sherry Hilliard and their team of professionals will take you on an exclusive tour of Whistler Olympic Park in the Callaghan Valley. All tours are currently private, with only guests from the same party. You’ll go off-road onto the park’s unpaved trails, including a drive to the top of the Olympic ski jumps for an unforgettable jumper’s-eye view of the park and surrounding mountains. When bears are spotted, you’ll view them from the safety of the vehicle in their natural surroundings — foraging for berries and other food in their quest to fatten up before the long winter hibernation. Some of Whistler Photo Safaris’ guides are also photographers, so they know all the best angles, and they’re committed to keeping both bears and humans safe, in addition to providing expert commentary during the tour. whistlerphotosafaris.com