Pristine Adventures Box 795 Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0 1-250-266-0226 dkeeble@telus.net
Early Season March - April Special with Daryl Keeble

	Estuary Wildlife Tour by Voyageur Canoe This is a wonderful soft adventure in the sheltered waters of Ucluelet Inlet. With some luck, the first of the black bears will make their annual pilgrimage down to the lush estuaries to replenish their fat reserves. The better the weather, the better the chance of bears.
	We travel by a large, stable Voyageur canoe to explore the many estuaries, creek mouths and mud flats in search of black bears feeding on shoreline salt grasses and shore crabs. Daryl, your tour guide, is so familiar with the bears that he has names for them and knows their social ranking among the shoreline black bear communities.
	The trip is more than just bears. There are several eagle nests and eagles to view - at times there are so many on one of the islands its hard to count them all. Sea lions and harbour seals can also be seen, and with a little luck you may also see river otters. Near the end of the inlet there is a large island surrounded by mud flats - at low tide its a great place to view raccoons.
	We will even show you a variety of bottom dwelling creatures. With a special long handled net, we can pick up a variety of marine creatures. These include brilliant coloured starfish that measure more than a metre across. If you are really fortunate you may see a giant moon snail or a sea cucumber.
	Don't worry about paddling because on every trip we have a silent electric motor that's even more quiet than paddling itself. You will love the relaxation it offers, cruising and sipping hot chocolate in total silence. Pristine Adventures' unique wildlife viewing style is proven to get you close to wildlife in an unobtrusive manner.

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Some Tips from Daryl, Your Guide:

Dress in layers to accommodate weather changes

Avoid using camera flashes

Avoid clothing that can make noise

Zip lock bags are excellent for keeping your camera dry

Avoid wearing strong scents such as vanilla, strawberry, and watermelon perfumes

If you have a particular interest, tell Daryl - he may be able to accommodate your request

Right next to the trip's end point, try the Rusty Anchor Restaurant for its excellent crab dinners

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Trip Transportation & Tour Information:
Transport	25' Voyageur canoe equipped with an electric motor and Honda 4 cycle outboard
Group Size	4 to 6 people
Trip Time	2.5 to 3 hours - start time may vary with tides
Location	Meet at the Tourist Information Centre at the bottom of Main Street, Ucluelet. The tour begins and ends at the Government Dock nearby. There is ample parking.
Supplies	Home baked goodies, hot chocolate, rain gear, gloves, etc. will be provided
Cost	$100.00 per person, taxes included
Guide	One guide will accompany you on your tour: Daryl Keeble

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Please check out these other quality black bear adventures:
Estuary Black Bear Watch	Harbour Bear Watching Tour
Hike-In-River Bear Watching	Mountain Black Bear Watch
Overnight River Bear Watch
Please see our calendar for schedules and prices

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	For all bookings contact Daryl Keeble at 1-250-266-0226 Pristine Adventures, Box 795, Ucluelet, BC, Canada. V0R 3A0 dkeeble@telus.net
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