Salmon are one of the most iconic species of British Columbia for so many different reasons. Ultimately, they feed our animals, our people, and our forests. There are seven species of salmon in the Pacific: Chinook (or Spring), Coho, Sockeye, Chum, Pink, Cutthroat Trout, and Steelhead Trout. Salmon are born from eggs in a river and as they mature, they head to the ocean…. Read more »
In North America, many people find it difficult to tell the difference between grizzly bears and black bears. While you may think that their colouring is an obvious difference, it can often be very misleading – especially when you’re face-to-face with a bear! So what are the telltale signs that differentiate these two animals? Hump Grizzlies notably have a bigger shoulder hump between… Read more »
Harbor seals are so common in our area that they’re often overlooked by locals. It isn’t until we hear and see visitors get excited about these mammals that we really stop and think about how amazing they are. Here are some facts about these creatures that you may not know: 1. Their hearing is 14x better while underwater than a human’s 2. What can… Read more »
