As krp said, there are no guaranteed spots to sight bears, but we had three separate sightings just on the Icefields Parkway near Jasper.

I understand that there are areas to the far north of Vancouver Island where viewing is almost guaranteed when the salmon are running, but you would need to check on one of the BC forums as to when that might be as early July might be iffy.

I haves 100% success rate on the old road between Banff and Louise nearer Louise but the best and most humorous sighting was just outside Waterton township last summer where we watched a 'pair' going at it for about 20 mins - they were definitely an old couple as he was 'giving it' whereas she was wandering off eating grass, I watch the video on my phone occasionally when I need cheering up, very immature but very funny.

:-))))))))))

Rob

thanks very much everyone - we might just go for the chance sightings in the Rockies rather than book a tailor made tour whilst on VI.

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