Wildlife Tours
Bald Eagles in a tree
The mountains and river valleys around the town of Golden provide habitat for a multitude of wildlife species. Look to the skies for osprey, bald eagles, ravens and any number of smaller bird species. The Columbia Wetlands is an important ecosystem and provides habitat for many local creatures; tours of the area are available.
Large mammals near Golden include black and grizzly bears, mountain goats, mountain sheep, deer, moose and elk. Feel like part of a wolf pack at the Northern Lights Wildlife Centre near Golden, which offers interpretive talks and the chance to walk with wolves (great for photographers).
Bear watching tours are also possible near Golden; one of the things that make a visit to Golden exceptional is the 100% certainty of being able to view a grizzly bear at the Grizzly Bear Refuge at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.
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The Columbia Wetlands
The Upper Columbia Valley stretches south from Golden to Radium Hot Springs and beyond. Here, the flow of the river is slow and easy, creating an important wetland ecosystem – a home for more than 300 species of birds and mammals. Renowned Canadian artist Robert Bateman describes the Columbia Wetlands as "one of the most precious things on a world scale."
Pack binoculars and a camera and take a three-hour float tour of the river with Wetlands Wildlife Safari. Meet at the company's office adjacent to Golden Airport.
Wolf Tours near Golden
Feeling adventurous? Then get on the Trans-Canada Highway westbound from town for about 10km/6mi. Turn right on Moberly Bench Road and follow the "Wolf" signs to the Northern Lights Wildlife Centre.
Here, under the watchful eyes of Casey and Shelley Black, a pack of gray wolves lives in a secure enclosure. Listen to an interpretive talk or, by reservation only, join the wolves on one of their regular off-leash exercise walks. Walking with the wolves provides a unique opportunity to view and photograph these animals, with Golden's fabulous mountain scenery as a backdrop.
For more information on wildlife tours in and around Golden, head to the Visitor Centre.
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1027 Pandora Ave
Victoria, British Columbia
V8V 3P6
Websitehttp://www.midnightsuntravel.com
Toll-free800-255-5057
Phone250-480-9409
We provide inspiring & authentic outdoor holiday tours of Canada for the leisure traveller. If you have dreamed of exploring natural settings in Canada apart from mainstream tourism, then Midnight Sun Adventure Travel's vacations of the Rocky Mountains, Vancouver Island & Haida Gwaii will capture your heart and imagination.
New for 2013 is our 28 day Canada West Safari composed of four separate legs with optional city breaks in between - a great tool for customizing your vacation to western Canada.
Activities & tour themes include easy hiking, wildlife viewing, train travel, family travel, marine explorations, kayaking and sightseeing.
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1739 Oberg Johnson Rd
Golden, British Columbia
V0A 1H1
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Toll-free
Phone250-344-4779
Enjoy a fun & educational buffalo tour! Experience 'Chester' our 1088 kg (2400 lb) bull sire & his herd roaming freely on our ranch. Learn about native buffalo history, zoology & ranching. See replicas of artifacts made from buffalo & hear personal stories of living with the buffalo. Relax in our breathtaking mountain setting. Leave with unforgettable photos & memories. Our buffalo are free to roam so sometimes you may have to wait for them to come into view.
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1500 Kicking Horse Trail
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, British Columbia
V0A 1H0
Websitehttp://www.kickinghorseresort.com
Toll-free866-SKI-KICK
Phone250-439-5425
Kicking Horse is known for spectacular summer adventure and kids under 12 are free. Visit our Grizzly Bear Refuge, home to Boo, our resident grizzly - a conservation, education and research centre, and Canada's largest enclosed and protected grizzly habitat. Challenge the downhill mountain bike trails in the bike park and hike the alpine mountain paths on weekly Rambler's Hikes. Enjoy lunch with a one of a kind view at Eagle's Eye Restaurant. Mountain biking, horseback riding, river rafting, hiking, dining, sightseeing, interpretive bear programs, - it's not 'what to do?', it's 'what to do first!'
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