Wildlife of British Columbia: Whales, Grizzlies and Ancient Forests
- Visit the Great Bear Rainforest to look for bears in their natural habitats and learn about the importance of Pacific salmon to First Nations communities.
- Examine the biodiversity of the northeast Pacific Ocean with a local expert, then embark on a whale-watching trip to search for orca whales.
- Learn about the First Peoples of Vancouver Island, experience the living culture of the Kwakwaka’wakw people in their traditional territory of remote Alert Bay.





We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.
