Big Animal Encounters

Big Animal Encounters offers whale watching tours, grizzly bear expeditions, scuba diving charters, and fishing charters. We're based in Campbell River on beautiful Vancouver Island. Environmental stewardship is one of our core values, both above and below the ocean’s surface. Our mission is to work for the protection of all wildlife as we encourage our guests to explore, become more involved in education, conservation, and sustainability. Whether it’s a Grizzly Bear Expedition in Bute Inlet, a quick trip to see the humpback whales in Desolation Sound, or exploring the beautiful reefs in the Discovery Passage, the crew at Big Animal Encounters love to share the uniqueness of our wild big animal experiences. Every trip has its own surprises, from educational to exhilaration, that will be etched in your memory and a part of your stories for a lifetime. Welcome aboard!