We decided that Knight Inlet Lodge was a little pricey, so opted for an mid September trip with Tide Rip Tours out of Telegraph Cove. First of all, Telegraph Cove is a wonderful little cove with a world class display of whale and marine mammal skeletons. The cabins are along an old boardwalk, at high tide you can hear the... more

We wanted to get off the beaten path on Vancouver Island with our 12 and 10 year old kids and this trip sounded like just the ticket. I was concerned about the hassle factor, being that it was quite a drive from the Ferry terminal (Nanaimo) to Telegraph Cove and an early day the next morning to take this trip.... more

We had a wonderful 3.5 week tour of the West Coast of America and Vancouver Island, saw many wonderful sights but this was the best of all the high points of our trip. We were picked up from where we were staying; Hidden Cove B&B (also highly recommended). The tour guide, Lynsay, was very knowledgeable and ensured everyone was looked... more

Tide Rip Grizzly tours from Telegraph Cove was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. If you want to see bears in their natural habitat then go with Tide Rip tours. I had Derek as a tour guide and he was fantastic. He shared his enthusiasm and detailed knowledge of the Grizzlies lifestyle and habitat, you didn't feel... more

We spent a fantastic day touring with Tide Rip on September 4, 2008. There were some potential issues explained to us at the beginning of the tour, which turned out to be unimportant. One, the usual tour boat was being maintenanced, and we had a back up boat without a bathroom. This preempted extra stops for the toilet, but was... more