Whistler Bear Viewing Tours
- A chance to view Whistler’s famous black bears and cubs in their natural habitat – don’t forget the camera!
- Learn about Whistlers flora and fauna from experienced guides and researchers
- Travel in comfort in a 4x4 vehicle to bear viewing areas, feeding sites, daybeds and dens
- Bear Viewing tours typically run from April/May to September/October
Be Bear Aware in Whistler
Whistler Bear Viewing Tours
| Tours |
Description |
Price |
| Bear Viewing Safaris |
Leave the crowds of Whistler village behind as you adventure into the wild in style in one of the world’s most capable 4x4 vehicles. This intimate excursion focuses on the Whistler Olympic Park resident black bears and their cubs, as well as the famed 2010 Olympic venue itself. |
from $199 per person |
| Whistler Blackcomb Bear Viewing |
Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains are home to up to 60 black bears and cubs that have adapted to feeding, mating, and hibernating within ski area habitats. Travel in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle through a maze of ski area roads that traverse the largest concentration of mother bear ranges in the region. |
from $200 per person |
Whistler Photo Safaris Bear Viewing Information
- Experience the Whistler Olympic Park like it’s your own private oasis as you explore the 2010 Legacy Trail network
- Remember to pack your camera or your phone, our guides will help you find the perfect memory to take home
- A guide will pick you up and drop you off at your accommodations or another convenient location in Whistler
- There are several photographic points of interest where you will get out of the vehicle so wear appropriate footwear and layered clothing as temperatures can change quickly in the mountains. Each vehicle is equipped with insect repellant or you may bring your own
- All ages welcome, booster seats are available. Infant car seats must be supplied and installed by the guest. While our guides are dedicated to tracking bears throughout the season’s climatic conditions and food supplies can, from time to time, limit our viewing opportunities.
Whistler Blackcomb Bear Viewing Information
- The tour duration is 3 hours, travelling in a 4X4 vehicle
- Meeting Location is at the Base of Whistler Mountain, opposite of the Village Gondola, please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start. Look for the Bear Viewing tent
- Tour is recommended for ages 7 and up
Bear Viewing Tours
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Stay & Bear Viewing
From $124 USD pp/pn
Travel in comfort in a 4x4 vehicle to bear viewing areas, feeding sites, daybeds and dens. Bear Viewing & lodging packages from $124 USD per person, per night.
Whistler Photo Safaris
Mobility
Activities & Transportation
- Information displays (if applicable) at a lower height
Restroom in Public Area
- Can be reached without going up or down stairs, has a main entrance and/or stall that is a minimum 815 mm wide and has an outward swing door
Whistler Photo Safaris Bear Tours
TripAdvisor® Traveler Rating
Ranked: 21 out of 82
Based on 244 reviews
TripAdvisor® Traveler Reviews
"Phenomenal"
What an experience - I think spending a couple of hours in the beautiful exclusive area with Joel talking to me about the wildlife, flora and fauna would have been worth it, but all the amazing bear... read full review
Michael B - null 6th Jun 2025
"Amazing bear viewing"
It was a great trip. We did the 7pm evening tour and the bears were out and about, some were even climbing in the tree tops, so make sure you look up. We spotted 9 or 10 different bears throughout... read full review
Sk1nny_Deanis - Queenstown, New Zealand 5th Jun 2025
"Experience was fantastic and our host Olly was exceptional. It was obvious how much he enjoys his job. We had so much fu"
Our host was punctual, the vehicle was perfect for our morning and we got to see so much more than the bears along the way. So fun! read full review
Charlotte L - McKinney, Texas 4th Jun 2025