1/2 day tours: Grand Forks, B.C. 4 day shoots: Grand Forks, B.C. (or Spokane, Washington)
Dates: Available year round
Group size: 7 (maximum)
Activity Level: Soft to medium adventure (easy to moderate difficulty with short walks over uneven terrain and some time spent sitting in viewing blinds/hides)
A land of beauty and diversity
The Boundary and West Kootenays are situated on the border between two distinct biogeoclimatic zones - the open Okanagan dry belt and the heavily forested Kootenay regions. This creates the perfect “edge” effect that results in a remarkable landscape and wide range of animal and bird species. Biodiversity is the key to this region's rich ecology and abundant wildlife. We know all the best locations and times to see these incredibly diverse wildlife populations.
The variety of wildlife and scenic photo opportunities in our region is truly enviable.
Depending on the season and the weather you can expect to encounter black and grizzly bears, elk, moose, mule and white-tailed deer, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, badgers, marmots, skunks, raccoons, a variety of eagles, hawks, falcons, vultures and owls, a range of rare and endangered reptiles and amphibians, and the list goes on…
You will have access to our exclusive 25 acre private reserve where wildlife habitats and feeders are maintained specifically for viewing and photography, including a lighted outdoor studio used for filming night scenes in several TV wildlife docummentaries.
Falconry demonstrations with a variety of trained and free flying hawks and falcons may also be available at certain times of the year.
A wildlife safari that everyone can enjoy
Two tours daily beginning at 6:00am and 4:00pm. Wildlife activity is at it's highest at these times and we take full advantage of the sweet, low light for best quality photographs.
Tours last from 4 to 5 hours.
Itineraries vary daily depending on the season, weather and the wildlife activity at the time.
This tour is considered a soft adventure experience and we cater to all physical abilities.
No specialized equiment required.
Wildlife viewing is generally conducted from the safety and comfort of our 4x4 safari vehicles. In some cases you may be asked to take a short walk over easy terrain or wait in a viewing-blind (hide).
We also provide binoculars, spotting scopes and our high quality digital cameras (complete with high power telephoto lenses) to ensure you the full opportunity to take your own wildlife photographs that are just as good as the professional's.
At the end of your trip you will recieve, and get to keep, a cd containing pictures taken by your guide, professional photographer Paul Stone, to take home and share with your friends.
Available year round.
Day tours:
$75.00 per person(2 adult minimum).
Group and family rates available (above prices apply to first 2 adults-$50 for each additional adult).
Youths 12 to 16 $50 each.
Children 12 and under are free! (You must provide your own car safety seat for children requiring one).
Camera rentals $50.00.
Above prices in Canadian dollars
4 day safari package*:
$330.00 US per person (first 2 adults-$250 for each additional adult).
$400.00 CDN per person (first 2 adults-$300 for each additional adult).
*does not include accomodations or meals. There are a variety of hotels and B&B's available fom $40.00 per night each(double occupancy) and up. Several restaurants and grocery stores are also available in Grand Forks.
Taxi service to and from Spokane, Washington can also be arranged at $200.00 per vehicle.
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What our customers are saying about "Wildlife of the West Kootenays"...
“We spent the most amazing afternoon of our entire Canada-Alaska trip with Paul Stone, our Canada Photo Safari’s guide. In just 4 hours we saw 6 bears including 2 brown bears 1 with cubs and 1 huge black bear with a tiny cub. We also saw a moose, turkeys, hawks, squirrels and some spectacular scenery. One of the brown bears climbed up a tree giving us some very exciting moments & incredible photo opportunities. We absolutely cannot wait until our next visit. Many, many thanks Paul.”
Craig and Trish Mollenhagen, Queensland, Australia
"In May of this year, a friend and I went on a 4 day photo-safari with Paul Stone, to learn about and photograph wildlife of the Kootenays. My friend is an experienced wildlife photographer, but for me it was the first time ever to attempt wildlife photography. I was simply expecting to get a feel for what wildlife photography is all about. I got that, and much more. Not only did I learn a lot about how to approach photographing wildlife in particular in the Kootenays, but I also got some beautiful pictures, something I wasn’t expecting to happen. Not only did Paul freely share knowledge about the animals and the area, and how to photograph it all, but he also became a friend.
I wholeheartedly recommend Canada Photo Safaris to anyone interested in learning about wildlife photography, and about wildlife in the Kootenays, Ursula.”
Wildlife of the West Kootenays 
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