Trade the ordinary for the truly spectacular. Join Tide Rip Tours for an immersive, day-long expedition into the Great Bear Rainforest and the breathtaking Knight Inlet. Our full-service day trips cover everything required for a comfortable and safe adventure: expert guiding, warm covered boats, a thorough safety briefing, and snacks. Simply step aboard and be transported to one of Canada’s most vital coastal ecosystems.
Pristine Knight Wilderness
Explore the beautiful and remote Knight Inlet, a vast coastal fjord surrounded by old-growth rainforest, rugged mountain landscapes, and rich wildlife habitats.
Marine & Wildlife Experts
Knowledgeable, local BC guides lead your trip aboard covered aluminum boats, trained not only in wildlife viewing but also in safe, responsible navigation.
Comfort-Equipped Boats
The vessels used are certified, have onboard washrooms, and feature shallow-draft designs for close beach and river viewing — plus a full safety briefing and certified guides.
Why Choose Tide Rip Tours for Your Grizzly Tour in British Columbia?
When venturing into a region as remote as Knight Inlet, expertise is everything. With decades of experience guiding and bear-viewing along the coast of British Columbia, your expedition will be led by our knowledgeable guides and skippers. Renowned for their enthusiasm and deep passion for conservation, our team doesn’t just show you bears; we deliver a full-service marine tour consistently celebrated as one of the best in Canada.
This tour was fantastic! Our naturalist was educated, well-spoken and friendly. Our captain was professional, competent and friendly. We saw 3 grizzlies, a pod of 3 orcas (what a bonus!), and lots of sea lions and porpoises. Highly recommend, must-do excursion in an absolutely stunningly beautiful spot. The full day was money well spent.
Eldon Fehr
Truly a life changing, unforgettable experience with a fantastic crew of (fun!) experts. The location is breathtaking and you really get to experience the bears in an ethical, safe way. We saw two mothers with their babies and will never forget it as long as we live!! I am extremely prone to extreme seasickness and I didn’t feel even the tiniest bit unwell during the entire 8 hours on the water. Highly highly recommend!
Lynn B
Nick and Matthias were brilliant, really informative during the few hours it takes to get to the best grizzly viewing spot. The ride felt like we explored the best of the area by boat too. Spotted 3 mums and cubs. The most amazing adventure! Would highly recommend.
Capucine
We had a great trip seeing 9 grizzly bears, 1 black bear and a whole lot of whales, porpoises and some playful dolphins. Delicious lunch and great guides. Without a doubt it was the best day of the entire holiday.
Sander A.
We had a great experience with Tide Rip. The two guides on our boat, “Grizzly Girl,” were fantastic and shared many interesting facts about grizzly behavior and habitat. They were always on the lookout for wildlife and made the trip really enjoyable. On the way there, we saw a black bear and later a grizzly mother with two cubs at Glendale Cove. On the way back, we were lucky enough to see orcas, humpback whales, dolphins and even a sea otter.
Jonathan Ganss
This is easily the best tour I’ve ever taken.
The staff was amazing! They gave a warm welcome and funny explanations! Thank you, Ishbel and Matthias!
We started the day with a 30-minute breakfast. Then, we took a boat and waited no more than an hour to see our first black bear on the beach. Before 11 a.m., we saw so many animals that we couldn’t count them
Laurie
Truly a life changing, unforgettable experience with a fantastic crew of (fun!) experts. The location is breathtaking and you really get to experience the bears in an ethical, safe way.
Llynn C.
Truly a life changing, unforgettable experience with a fantastic crew of (fun!) experts. The location is breathtaking and you really get to experience the bears in an ethical, safe way. We saw two mothers with their babies and will never forget it as long as we live!! I am extremely prone to extreme seasickness and I didn’t feel even the tiniest bit unwell during the entire 8 hours on the water. will never forget it as long as we live!! I am extremely prone to extreme seasickness and I didn’t feel even the tiniest bit unwell during the entire 8 hours on the water.
Join our passionate skippers on this unforgettable journey into Canada’s most remarkable coastal ecosystem. This short preview offers a front-row seat to the breathtaking scenery and exclusive wildlife encounters that await you on our Knight Inlet expedition.
