Canada- British Columbia`s Costal wolves

Join on this unique wolf photo expedition at the northern coast of British Columbia, an area often called the Great Bear Rainforest. With the permission and collaboration with the First Nation people we get to stay on a remote island rarely visited by people which has a high density of wolves. During our photo expedition we will explore the area and hopefully get many encounters with the resident wolf pack. The wolves at some of these remote islands have never really been exposed to hunting and seldom of people therefore they often show little fear of people. This gives us the chance of getting uniquely close to them and get a view of their mysterious lives.

Two wolves on a sandy area with a forest background; one standing, one lying down.

During this expedition we plan to spend 7 days in field, we will search for the opportunity of photographing and viewing these unique coastal wolves. We will start our expedition in the small coastal town Prince Rupert, from there we will continue our travel with our privately chartered boat to our final destination. The boat ride to the wolf island takes approximately 3 hours. At the wolf island we will set up our basecamp consisting of a tented camp for sleeping quarters and cooking. It will be a basic set up which can be compared to a camping trip. Our aim is to get the best photo opportunities and get close to the wolves and that one will get only by spending time as close to the wolf area as possible. This set up gives us the possibility to be close to the wolves without disturbing them and also letting them to get used to having us around. Previously we have sometimes even been able to photograph wolves right from our sleeping quarters. One should although not expect to see wolves every day, wolves can be difficult to track and find and there could sometimes be several days with out seeing them. With a lot of patience though there is a very good chance to get unique experiences and close encounters with the wolves in this area. We have worked with the wolves in this area for many years so the wolves has become rather comfortable with us which gives us the chance to get really close to them. We have previously had the opportunity to view the pack with their puppies and sometimes having wolves right next to us being very relaxed which is of course very unique. Although one`s again, as with all wildlife and especially with wolves, one should not expect all this but there is although a good chance. We will spend long day´s waiting and tracking in the field from early morning to late evening and usually in the end it pays off with unique photo opportunities.

Two young wolves standing on a rock in a grassy area with a blurred background.

Travel information

Date:
3-11 Sept 2025

Cost: Contact Ecowatch for pricing information

Special requirements: Since we will often be far from the nearest community, it is important that the person who signs up for the trip is in good health and has no serious medical issues. You should be in average condition, since we will do some hiking, although at an easy level.

What is included in the trip:
Food; all meals are included after leaving Prince Rupert

Accommodation; all accommodation in field is included, the night in Prince Rupert needed is not included.

Transport; International flights are not included neither domestic flights to /from Vancouver from Prince Rupert.

General information The weather can sometimes be demanding. As it is within a temperate rainforest area it means a humid climate. You should be prepared for lots of rain but there can also be lots of clear days in the fall. The itinerary is weather dependent so in severe weather conditions it may change. When booking the tour you will receive detailed information about which personal equipment that are required.

Wolf howling on a grassy area with a blurred forest background.
Wolf walking on a misty beach with forested background.
Photographer kneeling and taking a photo of a dark-furred wolf-like animal during sunset on a rocky landscape, with camera equipment nearby.
Wild wolf walking on gravel in a forested area, with trees in the background.
Black wolf carrying a fish in its mouth while wading through water.
Two wolves standing on grass with rocks in the foreground and trees in the background.
A wolf standing on a rocky shoreline during sunset, with an orange and pink sky in the background.
Black wolf walking on a sandy beach with a forest in the background.
A dark-colored wolf standing on a beach with seaweed, looking towards the camera.
Wolf lying on sandy ground in a forest setting.
A wet wolf sitting on grass in a natural setting with a blurred background.
Wolf walking on a sandy beach with logs, surrounded by forest foliage in the background.

  • Day 1. All participants will gather in the coastal town Prince Rupert for departure to the wolf island. We usually start in the morning the first day depending on weather and tides. The boat ride takes about 3 hours. At arrival we spend the rest of the day in field.

    Day 2-6 These days we spend out in field from early morning to late evening in search for the wolves and photo opportunities. We always start well ahead of the best morning light to have the chance to capture the wolves in best light conditions, also we usually stay out until the sun sets. Most often during our time out in the field we sit and wait at some strategic spots along the creek/ river where the wolves often pass by. It can be long hours waiting. The bay where the boats are anchored pretty much gets empty of water during low tide, the wolves then quite often travels on the tidal flats right next to the boats. The boats then function as a good look out for wolves! If lucky one can then observe and photograph wolves right from the boat!

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