Welcome aboard. Here’s the perfect chance for you and your family to witness one of nature’s most awesome birdwatching spectacles.
When you ask people what it’s like to birdwatch majestic bald eagles as they stalk the land from high perches and windborne 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.
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 downriver 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. Birdwatching 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, windborne 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.
Comfort, convenience, and good old Canadian hospitality ... this is what we are 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 guides.
If safety is a concern, with us it need not be. Evan Phillips, recognized by government agencies as a top authority for raft guide training, leads our gifted team of guides. Quite simply, they 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 birdwatching 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.
Eagle Safari Departures:
Weekend departures, November 25 through February 18, 9:30 AM. No minimum group size required. Additional departures may be available midweek and on weekend afternoons on a custom basis for groups of 4 or more.
Blackout dates for the 2006-07 Eagle Safari season are:
- December 23, 24, 25, 26, 31
- January 1
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 birdwatching 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.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Age 13+:
- $119.99 per person (originating in Whistler - or - you meet us in Squamish)
- $159.99 per person (originating in Vancouver)
Age 5-12:
- $79.99 per person (originating in Whistler - or - you meet us in Squamish)
- $99.99 per person (originating in Vancouver)
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.
Age 13+:
- $109.99 per person (originating in Whistler - or - you meet us in Squamish)
- $139.99 per person (originating in Vancouver)
Age 5-12:
- $73.99 per person (originating in Whistler - or - you meet us in Squamish)
- $93.99 per person (originating in Vancouver)
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