Wildlife
Edit ThisPlease do not feed any wildlife anywhere in the province, either in city parks or in the countryside. Fed animals develop a dependence on humans and lose their fear of approaching people. Fed animals start approaching humans, people make complaints, and the animal is usually destroyed. Keep the animals alive, don't feed them.
Brant Geese
Edit ThisEach year, in early April, the Annual Brant Wildlife Festival in Parksville and Qualicum Beach celebrates the arrival of 20,000 Brant geese.
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Ocean Creatures For Divers and Beachcombers
Edit ThisFor an illustrated guide to local ocean wildlife for scuba divers and beachcombers, visit Ocean Wildlife
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Bats
Edit ThisBritish Columbia is home to sixteen species of bats - with 14 species living in the Okanagan Valley. The largest known bat colony in British Columbia is located in an old church on the Little Shuswap Indian Reserve at Squilax near Shuswap Lake.
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Whales
Edit ThisThe waters of British Columbia support healthy populations of grey, humpback and killer whales. Many communities along the coast have benefited through eco-tourism focussing on whale watching tours. These tours are normally available throughout the year, but the whales are most likely to be seen during the spring and summer months.
The grey whale migration is celebrated from March 17 to April 1 annually through various events in Tofino, Ucluelet and Pacific Rim National Park. For more information visit Pacific Rim Whale Festival
One tour operator to contact is Stubbs more..
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Trumpeter Swans
Edit ThisThe Comox Valley on Vancouver Island is the wintering home of approximately 2000 trumpeter swans. This site represents the largest winter concentration of these birds in North America. During the second week of February, local residents host the Trumpeter Swan Festival which features nature exhibits, lectures and tours.
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Bears
Edit ThisGrizzly bears truly symbolize the wild spaces of British Columbia. Grizzlies dominate the habitats that they live in (all mountainous and coastal regions of the province) and should be treated with great respect. These bears can weigh as much as 1000 pounds and can outrun most humans. Do not feed wildlife by doing something silly like approaching a grizzly. Some operators are establishing special tours to bring visitors within viewing range of grizzlies in the wild. For information on one such tour operation, visit Bear Tours
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