Black bears are the dominant bear species you can find on Vancouver Island. Other than black bears, there have been rumors regarding the existence of
grizzly bears on the Island. Vancouver Island is the land of endless wildlife watching opportunities, of which bear watching tours have a lot of fans between both locals and tourists. According to
BC Government, there are 12,000 black bears in BC, which means half of Canada’s bear population inhabits BC, of which 7,000 black bears live on Vancouver Island. That is why Vancouver Island is one of the peak locations for bear viewing tours.
Black bears on Vancouver Island are somewhat darker in color and larger in size compared to their
mainland counterparts. Mama bear is furiously protective of its cubs, and watching it feeding its offspring is one of the most enjoyable things. Black bear watching on Vancouver Island is one of the favorite recreational activities for mainly two reasons; first, black bears exist in abundance. Accordingly, besides black bear watching, many people are interested in
bear hunting on Vancouver Island. Second, the natural one encounters during black bear watching tours.
In the following, we will discuss everything necessary you need to know before planning your
bear watching adventure on Vancouver Island. Stay with us!