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  The tail of a grey whale surface ing next to our boat
  For those who love to witness humpback whales, orcas, grizzly bears, and other magnificent animals live in their own habitat, few places are better and more accessible than , British Columbia. Found on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island, Campbell River is known as the "Salmon Capital of the World" and has become a popular hub for adventure and ecotourism activities for all ages and abilities. I recently visited the historic town to take as many wildlife tours as I could. Here are three that my sister and I recommend:
  If you want to see the mighty grizzly in the wild without fearing for your life, check out a grizzly safari. There are many tours available in the Campbell River area, but I recommend . The DMS team is one of the highest-rated outfits and offers grizzly safaris, whale-watching tours and even heli-tours, if you're looking to go all out. They also promote ecotourism and have a naturalist onboard each safari to talk about the wildlife and history of the areas you'll visit, which is a nice touch.
  As Campbell River is the salmon capital of the world, it only makes sense that it offers salmon snorkeling tours. An experience truly unique to the area, salmon snorkeling tours are available with and allow you to get up close and personal with all five species of Pacific salmon as well as deer, beavers, eagles, seals, and other wildlife. The season runs from July through September, and although we weren't able to salmon snorkel for ourselves (we visited in October), multiple locals reported that this was the best wildlife tour in town due to its unique nature and awesome guides. We'll definitely be back to check this out.
  Vancouver Island is one of the best places in the world to go whale-watching. Many species—from humpbacks to orcas—can be seen in the cold, calm waters off the island's coast and its narrow passages. We joined for its landmark tour in Telegraph Cove, a historic harbor town two hours north of Campbell River. The location is perfect for seeing whales, as the Johnstone Strait, Blackfish Sound and Broughton Archipelago are home to all the whales previously mentioned in addition to , which are as big as grizzly bears at 1,200 pounds. There are also bald eagles, dolphins and more.