BC is home to a vast assortment of wildlife, including birds, whales, bears, moose, elk and mountain goats. Some popular areas for wildlife and bird watching have specialized viewing platforms or offer viewing tours by boat or by land. There are also animal and bird sanctuaries and wildlife management areas and wetlands in the province.
It is important to respect the environment and to minimize any impact on natural habitats. Visitors should exercise caution when interacting with wildlife; animals should be viewed only from a distance and should not be fed. When camping, it is important to be bear-safe as the province is home to both black bears and grizzly bears. BC Parks has a webpage on staying safe in bear country. For more information, visit our webpage dedicated to wildlife viewing in British Columbia.
