Welcome to the Commercial Bear Viewing Association of British Columbia
The Commercial Bear Viewing Association of BC (CBVA) was formed to promote sustainable bear viewing in British Columbia and aid in the protection of wild bears and their ecosystems. The association is comprised of 24 member companies and their guides. For a list of member companies visit our Who Are We page and for a list of certified guides visit our Guide page.
Before you book your next BC bear watching adventure tour, ensure that the tour company you choose is a member of the CBVA. Be sure to visit our member page to see what the possibilities might be for your next adventure in the company of wild bears!
Great Bear II Ocean Adventures
Brian Collen - Knight Inlet
Moira Le Patourel - Only One Wild
Greg Shea - Maple Leaf Adventures
COMMERCIAL BEAR VIEWING
Best Practices for Bear Viewing
Industry Development
The CBVA is committed to continuing to evolve and develop our industry by updating our viewing... more
Best Management Practices
CBVA members have established a set of Best Management Practices and Code of Conduct for the bear watching... more
Guide Certification
The CBVA has developed a bear viewing guide certification system. There are two levels to the guide... more
Land Access and Management
The CBVA undertakes advocacy on behalf of it member companies in the areas of land access and... more
Bear Management
Wild bears face many threats to their long-term survival. One of the biggest threats to survival of... more
Donate to our cause
If you'd like to do more, consider donating money to the Commercial Bear Viewing Association. Contact us for more info
MEMBER COMPANIES
A Sample of Our Leaders in the Bear Viewing Industry
You can now register for our CBVA Level #1 Guide course through North Island College.CLICK HERE for more information and a direct link to the College website.