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

Great Bear Lodge

Vancouver Island Photo Tours

Canadian Wildlife Photography Tours

Nimmo Bay

LATEST NEWS

What's going on in the world of bear viewing

[URGENT] COVID-19

14 Mar 20

COVID-19 Updates & Recommendations

The CBVA has been monitoring industry and government recommendations of the evolving impact of COVID-19.

Spring 2020 Level #1 Guide Course

06 Feb 20

A list of our Level #1 Guide Courses that are available for Spring 2020. For more information or to register please contact Kathy, Executive Director at kathy@bearviewing.ca

Dates Organization Location Instructor

March 14 & 15 Delbrook Community Centre North Vancouver Ellie Lamb

May 3 & 4 Bluewater Adventures North Vancouver Grant MacHutchon

May 9 & 10 North Island College Courtenay Campus Grant MacHutchon

May 13 - 15 Knight Inlet Lodge Knight Inlet Lodge Grant MacHutchon

Dates	Organization	Location	Instructor
March 14 & 15	Delbrook Community Centre	North Vancouver	Ellie Lamb
May 3 & 4	Bluewater Adventures	North Vancouver	Grant MacHutchon
May 9 & 10	North Island College	Courtenay Campus	Grant MacHutchon
May 13 - 15	Knight Inlet Lodge	Knight Inlet Lodge	Grant MacHutchon

Commercial Bear Viewing Association of British Columbia (CBVA)

The standard of bear viewing in British Columbia, Canada

Best Management Practices & Code of Conduct for Bear Watching Tour Operators
Bear Viewing Guide Certification System
Bear Research Funding – Land Access & Bear Habitat Management
Wild Bear Management
BC Grizzly Bear Tours – BC Black Bear Tours – BC Spirit Bear Tours

Before you book your next bear viewing adventure, ensure that the 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!