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Toba Inlet Wildlife: Grizzlies and Whales
4.8
13 Ratings
Campbell River
Explore Toba Inlet’s wildlife with Klahoose guides. Spot grizzlies, whales, and more while learning about vibrant First Nations culture.
Explore Toba Inlet’s wildlife with Klahoose guides. Spot grizzlies, whales, and more while learning about vibrant First Nations culture.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Salish Sea - Enjoy a comfortable journey aboard a covered, heated boat through the Salish Sea to Toba Inlet. During the trip, the skipper will share fascinating insights into the human history and legends of this stunning area while keeping an eye out for humpback whales, orcas, dolphins, sea lions, bald eagles, and more.
- Toba Inlet - Welcome…
- Salish Sea - Enjoy a comfortable journey aboard a covered, heated boat through the Salish Sea to Toba Inlet. During the trip, the skipper will share fascinating insights into the human history and legends of this stunning area while keeping an eye out for humpback whales, orcas, dolphins, sea lions, bald eagles, and more.
- Toba Inlet - Welcome to grizzly bear territory on the traditional land of the Klahoose First Nation. Experienced bear guides will transport visitors by mini-bus to safe viewing locations where these magnificent creatures gather. Discover the history and legends of the Klahoose people and their connection to the land while learning about bear behavior and habitat.
- Campbell River - Return to Campbell River from Toba Inlet. Stay alert for any marine wildlife that might be nearby!
What's Included
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- On-board restrooms
- Other
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- On-board restrooms
- Other
Additional Information
Embark on an exciting full-day tour to the shimmering waters of Toba Inlet, hosted by the Klahoose First Nation, our sister nation. Sail past stunning waterfalls and picturesque mountains while keeping an eye out for grizzly bears, magnificent humpbacks, orcas, and a variety of other wildlife.
Meet in Campbell River before venturing across the Salish…
Embark on an exciting full-day tour to the shimmering waters of Toba Inlet, hosted by the Klahoose First Nation, our sister nation. Sail past stunning waterfalls and picturesque mountains while keeping an eye out for grizzly bears, magnificent humpbacks, orcas, and a variety of other wildlife.
Meet in Campbell River before venturing across the Salish Sea, renowned as one of the world’s premier whale-watching locations. Soon, you’ll arrive at Toba Inlet, a region teeming with grizzly bears.
The TOBA BEARS AND WILDERNESS tour is a pioneering collaboration between the Homalco and Klahoose First Nations. Accompany your Klahoose guides as they welcome you to their ancestral Territory. Listen to stories and discover the vibrant Klahoose culture.
The toq qaymɩxʷ (Klahoose) people have inhabited the west coast of BC since ancient times. You are invited to experience the beauty of Toba Inlet through their perspective and partake in traditions passed down through generations.
Location
1003B Island Hwy
Island Highway
Homalco Tours is located at the Coast Marina, 1003B Island Hwy, Campbell River, BC V9W 2C4. The office is located next to the BC Ferries Terminal. All-day parking is available at the Tyee Plaza Shopping Centre across the street.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(13 Ratings)
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Michel
Oct 9, 2025
Superb experience! - Excellent trip, well organised. Great opportunity to see grizzly’s, Elk’s and Bald Eagles. Very good and entertaining guides.
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A1379ziashleyf
Sep 29, 2025
Absolutely incredible experience! - My husband’s dream was to see grizzly bears in the wild. He wasn’t disappointed, we saw a mum with 2 cubs and them at another location we saw a mum with 1 cub, a lone female and a lone male. We also saw bald eagles, a sea lion and a humpback whale. The guides were all very friendly and the lunch was lovely. It rained all day but it didn’t matter. In fact it added to the beauty of the place. Definitely would recommend as it’s a once in a lifetime experience.
Thank you to all involved!
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Steffizue1909
Sep 27, 2025
Great tour, highly recommended - It was a wonderful day, with a very warm welcome. We got a lot of information about land, inhabitants and animals.
Thank you
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Marilyn_h
Sep 20, 2025
What a grand day - Although the weather could be iffy--we had a beautiful day. Carry clothing to be insured you are covered (so to speak) for rain or cool. It is chilly on the boat when you choose to ride outside.
We saw whales coming and going and watched bears at every location we stopped. A mama and cubs--an old guy catching fish, a young buck headed up river. It was all glorious.
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Travelingsamc
Sep 18, 2025
Homaldo filled the bucket of our bucket list - Our bucket list included seeing a salmon run, grizzly bears & more importantly grizzly bears enjoying the salmon run. We could have gone to Alaska for a lot more $$$$. As we have friends on Vancouver Island, we chose Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours to Toba Inlet from Campbell River, BC. This tour filled our 'bucket'. After a 2 hr boat ride, Captain Ron & 1st mate, Penny got us to the top of Toba Inlet where the 'B Team" of driver Billy & guide Benny took us to 4 viewing boxes around the reservation. These were covered stands about 15 ft off the ground with steps giving easy access. The boxes were big enough to hold the 12 of us plus the 4 staff. Billy & Benny both carried bear spray, they said it had been found to be more effective & quieter.. The first 3 boxes revealed salmon swimming up stream, a male grizzly quietly soaking in the cool water & one bald eagle. However the 4th box was the trifecta; there was a mother grizzly & her 2 cubs. Benny thought the cubs were around 8 month old. The mother was catching salmon & eating them with her cubs. We were approximately 30 ft away & got great photos & videos. It was FANTASTIC!!! Also Penny was taking photos with her Nikon camera & monster lens. She said she will make photos available to us at a later date.
Thank you Homalco & the B team.
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Chrissy1b
Sep 16, 2025
A day to remember. - Monday September 15th, my husband & I along with 3 friends took the Toba Grizzly Bear Tour with Kelly tour manager & Tass (? sp) captain of the boat. We had marvellous weather, saw water falls, sea lions, orca, humpbacks, good Momma grizzly (6 year old) & her first set of 2 (first year cubs) and a male elk with a big rack. Enjoyed our First Nations guide & driver at Toba, so much knowledge & good humor. Kudos to Kelly & Tass, they shared there knowledge & experience with us & we appreciated every bit of it. Thank so much to everyone who made this a memorable day, we won’t forget you.
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Eleanor
Sep 15, 2025
Don’t miss this fantastic trip!! - Fabulous! We were very lucky to get a last minute place on this awesome tour. Ron drove the boat with skill and experience and Penny kept us all up to speed with other details. Delicious lunch halfway up Toba inlet atBrem River watching seals . On arrival at the end of the fjord we were met by our bear guides, first Nations guys with suberb knowledge of the area. From several viewing towers we saw a young male then later we were lucky enough to see a mother and two cubs hunting in the river, full of spawning salmon. The enthusiasm of all concerned was clear! On the return Penny told us the fascinating story of Ripple Rock. The whole day was brilliant, worth every penny. Some of the proceeds go back to various environmental and first nations projects, even better. Highly recommended!
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Ingeva1315cw
Sep 13, 2025
Amazing tour! - Great tour! Saw a lot of marine wildlife on the way there and saw multiple grizzly's. Tour guides were very kind, knowledgeable en safe. Would recommend!
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Barryhv8344tr
Sep 4, 2025
Fabulous bear day out ! - Highly recommend the Homalco bear tour. My son & I had a wonderful day on the tour led by Clive and Elliott who were both friendly, hospitable, knowledgeable & a pleasure to spend the day with. We were lucky enough to see the Grizzlies and, because Clive and Elliott went out of their way & spent a bit longer at sea on the way back, were able to see some Humpback whales too. A bonus for a bear tour ! Fabulous - thanks 👍🏻.
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T8213ssrebeccac
Sep 4, 2025
Disappointing trip to Toba- active logging - Our day trip to Toba Inlet was a bit disappointing. On the way to Toba we were told that it is being actively logged and there is a logging camp where you go ashore at Toba. The six bear stands where all in very close proximity to each other off what appeared to be the main logging route, only 6km back from the main logging camp. We didn’t see any bears on our tour, which we understand is part of nature. It was disappointing that we didn’t stay for a minute longer on shore at Toba to try and see a bear, and when we arrived back at Campbell River all the guests just left the boat without a word being said which was quite awkward. Given the high price of the tour it would have been nice if a discounted rate was offered to attend another tour, a small refund or even a free piece of merch.
The Homalco guides were great, the boat was comfortable and we had great conditions on the water. How the day ended was dissapointing, coupled with the fact there was no mention of active logging happening at Toba before we booked.
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