Northern BC is a vast land of rugged, nearly untouched wilderness. Wherever you travel in the region, there are boundless opportunities to marvel at the wildlife and the views. National and provincial parks provide protective habitats for the many species of birds that breed, migrate or stay throughout the winter months in the north.
In Northern BC's vast valleys and extensive mountain ranges it's quite common to glimpse Black or Grizzly Bears and Caribou as well as Bald Eagles swooping down from the sky. An abundance of marine life -whales, sea lions, porpoises and sea birds- are in residence off the mainland coast and Queen Charlotte Islands. Everywhere there are wonderful walking and hiking trails that lead to spectacular views of the natural terrain.
Urban Wildlife Viewing
Part of the beauty of Northern BC is that wildlife viewing is possible even in the larger cities. Moose are often spotted along the boulevard to the University of Northern BC in Prince George. And bordering Terrace are some of the most sought-after steelhead fishing spots in the world. Travel east along Highway 16, to McBride and see black bears and grizzly, or perhaps moose, a coyote, raptors and eagles.
Wilderness Parks
In addition to roadside viewing, Northern BC has a number of wilderness parks. The Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary located 40km northeast of Prince Rupert in the Khutzeymateen Inlet, provides a spectacular chance to see these great bears up close, in an undisturbed environment. The Muskwa-Kechika Management Area in the north also contains well over 32 different wildlife species, ranging from the magestic Woodland Caribou, to the often overlooked Columbia Spotted Frog.