Squamish Eagle SafariItem Code: SQES-00013

Welcome aboard. Here’s the perfect chance for you and your family to witness one of nature’s most awesome bird watching spectacles, just a short drive from Vancouver and Whistler British Columbia from November to February each year.

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 kilometres per hour (30 mph), diving at 160 kilometers per hour (95 mph), spotting a fish over a kilometres 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.

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.

Eagle Safari Departures

Weekend departures, November - February, at 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 8 or more.

Duration: 2 Hours safari, but allow a total of 5 hours for lunch, preparation, safety instructions, waiver signing etc.

Blackout dates for the 2008 Eagle Safari season are:

• December 23, 24, 25, 26, 31
• January 1
• blackouts may be able to be lifted for group bookings of 8 or more

Prices

Adults 17+ $129.00 Youth 10-16 $79.00 Child 5-9 $59.99

All prices include equipment refreshments and lunch.

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