Big Animal Encounters offers unforgettable whale watching, grizzly bear tours, scuba diving, and marine adventures on Vancouver Island, sharing BCโs wildlife since 1994.
About Me
Big Animal Encounters is a family-owned adventure tourism company based on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Since 1994, we have been connecting guests with the incredible wildlife and natural beauty of Canada's West Coast through whale watching tours, grizzly bear expeditions, scuba diving adventures, and marine wildlife experiences. With a passionate team of experienced guides, a commitment to conservation, and over 30 years of local expertise, we create unforgettable encounters with humpback whales, orcas, bears, sea lions, and more in some of British Columbiaโs most spectacular wilderness areas.
