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Welcome aboard. Here’s the perfect chance for you and your family to witness one of nature’s most awesome birdwatching spectacles, just a short drive from Vancouver and Whistler British Columbia from November to February each year.
When you ask people what it’s like to birdwatch majestic bald eagles as they stalk the land from high perches and wind borne wings, what is most striking is the meaningfulness of the experience. People talk about being part of something larger than themselves, of being connected. It becomes quite clear that, for many, their experiences stand out as singular periods of life lived to the fullest. Some spend the rest of their lives looking for ways to recapture that spirit and those wilderness experiences that allow them to live stories worth telling.
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“WOW! This was an outstanding trip. I eagerly recommend it to anyone wanting a fun, educational outdoor adventure.”
  
 
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In a picture-perfect wilderness setting we will sweep you right off your feet in expedition-class river rafts, the ultimate viewing platform for observing one of the highest concentrations of bald eagles in the world. Annually 3000-4000 eagles descend into the Squamish Valley on six to 8-foot wingspans, gathering at Brackendale to feast on Chum salmon spawning in the hundreds of thousands. Just an hour from Vancouver and 45 minutes from Whistler, Canadian Outback Adventures guides skillfully ply the placid Squamish down river waters, in idyllic safety and comfort, where scores of eagles are close-up on sandbars and roosting in trees overhead. A record 3700 pairs of the sharpest eyes in the animal kingdom have been counted here in a single day. Bird watching simply doesn't get any better than this.
Sound like a fantasy? It's a fact. Brackendale may seem fabled, at the misty junction of ocean, rivers and emerald forests hanging beneath icy blue glaciers of the Tantalus mountains. You had better bring a camera, you may not believe your eyes! Then there's the eagle nests! Ever seen one? Huge rings of sticks six feet across, over six feet high, weighing over a ton! That's to be expected of a bird capable of flying 50 kilometers per hour (30 mph), diving at 160 kilometers per hour (95 mph), spotting a fish over a kilometer away (3/4 of a mile)! People often ask what eagles think. They don't say. His journal is composed of talon tracks, wind borne feathers, salmon blood and bones, loose as leaves, wind blown. Perhaps you should bring a journal to write in, you may want to map out a tale or two of your own.
Your 2 hour ultimate bald eagle birdwatching safari adventure includes a spectacular scenic river journey without the worry of white water to spoil camera shots or observation opportunities. The pace is leisurely, relaxing ... a perfectly tranquil way to fully experience bald eagles in their natural habitat.
 
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Comfort, convenience, and good old Canadian hospitality ... this is what Canadian Outback Adventures is famous for. Oh, and of course, the warm and cozy Mustang Survival Suit and boots that await you along with piping hot and creamy hot chocolate. After your adventure, enjoy a hearty lunch at the lovely Howe Sound Inn.
No need for special equipment, this is 'adventure-at-ease' for virtually every age and group, even families with children as young as five. This is an ideal outing for tourists and non-tourists alike, a well organized, experiential and educational excursion for youth groups, Scouts and Guides, to school groups. A paradise for photographers; a first-rate educational experience; an authentic outdoor classroom hosted by knowledgeable, professional and fully certified Canadian Outback Adventures guides.
If safety is a concern, with Canadian Outback Adventures it need not be. Quite simply, our gifted team of river guides love to run this river and it shows every day as they live stories worth telling.
If you drive yourself to Squamish, some visitors like to combine our Eagle Safari bird watching tour with a self-guided tour of the Tenderfoot Creek Hatchery, also located in the Squamish/Brackendale area. This is a wonderful way to become even more knowledgeable about this fascinating eco-system. More information on this fish hatchery experience can be found here.
“Not only did we learn interesting facts, but our guide showed a genuine interest in our group. He made us feel relaxed, safe, and happy."
 
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Announcing NEW for 2008 ... Daily Departures!
Daily departures, November 29 2008 - February 15 2009, at 9:30 AM. No minimum group size required (minimum 2 required on trip for safety reasons). Additional departures may be available midweek and on weekend afternoons on a custom basis for groups of 8 or more.
Blackout dates for the 2008-09 Eagle Safari season are:
- December 24, 25, 26
- January 1
- blackouts may be able to be lifted for group bookings of 8 or more
If you’ve flown into Vancouver or Whistler and don't have a rental car, your Eagle Safari birdwatching adventure package will include transportation to and from the tour meeting location.
If you drive yourself to Squamish, some visitors like to combine our Eagle Safari bird watching tour with a self-guided tour of the Tenderfoot Creek Hatchery, also located in the Squamish/Brackendale area. This is a wonderful way to become even more knowledgeable about this fascinating eco-system, and complete your eagle birdwatching experience. More information on this fish hatchery experience can be found here.
 
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(Canadian funds, not including GST nor $5 RRFee)
Includes:
- multimedia introduction at the Squamish Adventure Centre
- all equipment required (please check your pre-departure details for clothing recommendations)
- 1-2 hours of bald eagle viewing from the comfort of our expedition-style boats
- lunch at the Howe Sound Inn (except as noted under "Youth Groups" below
- river transportation and to/from lunch
- hotel shuttle service (as outlined below)
Age 17+:
Age 10-16 :
Age 5-9:
Group of 8 or more? Be a group leader and you’ll receive a free trip for every 12th person in your group and discounted prices for everyone else. * Prices for tours originating in Vancouver are valid for groups of up to 10. Groups of 11 or more must contact us for a custom quote for your group.
[Please note: when youth groups take advantage of these special discounted rates the lunch at the Howe Sound Inn is not included.]
Age 17+:
Age 10-16 :
Age 5-9:
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The Fairmont Waterfront's Eagle Safari package includes one-night deluxe accommodation in downtown Vancouver, delicious buffet breakfast, binoculars, round-trip transportation from Vancouver to Squamish and the Eagle Safari (as detailed above) for two. For more info on this winter getaway package please contact the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver at 604-691-1991 or thewaterfronthotel@fairmont.com and refer to the Eagle Safari package. |
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Adara Hotel's Eagle Safari package includes one-night in a stylish guestroom or loft suite in the heart of Whistler Village, breakfast for two at The Mix, disposable camera, round-trip transportation from Whistler to Squamish and the Eagle Safari (as detailed above) for two. For more info on this winter getaway package please contact Adara Hotel in Whistler at 1-866-502-3272 or reservations@adarahotel.com and refer to the Eagle Safari package. |
We receive many requests from professional and amateur photographers for an exclusive and extended view of the magnificent eagles. Throughout the season you have the opportunity to book a private extended 3-4 hour journey down the river corridor. This exclusive opportunity is available for CDN$999 plus GST, and includes your private guide, river transportation, and lunch for up to 2 people back at The Howe Sound Inn following your river excursion.
A cancellation refund guarantee can be purchased for $10 per person. This guarantee allows you to cancel your trip up to 24 hours in advance of your departure and still receive a full refund. Without the cancellation refund guarantee this adventure is non-refundable within 30 days of departure.
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