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“Hey Neighbours!” A Warm Canadian Welcome from The Commercial Bear Viewing Association
With everything going on in the world, some of our American friends have been asking: “Can we still visit Canada?”
Our answer? YES! You’re always welcome.
To say it a little louder, the Commercial Bear Viewing Association of BC (CBVA) is proud to launch “Hey Neighbours”—a warm invitation reminding you that the bears are here, the views are spectacular, and Canadians are ready to welcome you back.
Our operators created a heartfelt video to share just that. Think of it as a warm wave from across the border, filmed by folks who spend their days in some of Canada’s wildest and most breathtaking landscapes.
At the CBVA, our mission goes beyond tourism. We’re committed to sustainable bear viewing that aids in the protection of wild bears and their ecosystems. Every CBVA-certified operator upholds high ethical standards of wildlife viewing and environmental stewardship. A trip with our operators includes a small conservation fee that helps to protect what you’ve come to see!
So consider this your invitation:
Whether you’re looking for a day trip, a multi-day lodge experience, or an expedition cruise through remote coastal wilderness, your journey starts here—with people who care, in a place that’s ready to welcome you back.
Start planning your adventure…
In Appreciation Of…
Production
Kathy MacRae (CBVA) and Maureen Gordon (Maple Leaf Adventures)
Video Editing
Jordan Lambe (Maple Leaf Adventures)
Script Development
Mollie Cameron (CBVA) and Katerina Stuparyk (Maple Leaf Adventures)
On-Screen Contributors
- Maple Leaf Adventures
- Great Bear Lodge
- Knight Inlet Lodge
- Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort
- Tweedsmuir Park Lodge
- Sonora Resort
- Sailcone Grizzly Bear Lodge
- Farewell Harbour Lodge
- Eagle Eye Adventures
- Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours
- Khutzeymateen Wilderness Lodge
- Klahoose Wilderness Resort
- Ocean Light Adventures
- Bluewater Adventures
Filmed on location in
Super, Natural British Columbia
With gratitude to the wild bears and the lands they roam.
Donate to the Commercial Bear Viewing Association
If you’d like to do more, consider donating money to the Commercial Bear Viewing Association. You can earmark your donation specifically for research or conservation and you can be assured that we will make your donation make a difference for bears in British Columbia.