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    NaturesLens runs small-group wildlife photography holidays in Canada, with itineraries designed around Moose, Wolverine, Bald Eagle, Grey Wolf & Grizzly Bear rather than general sightseeing. Current Canada departures include Grizzly Bears of British Columbia & Wolves, Lynx & Winter Wildlife of Canada, with time planned for hide, boat-based, flight, night or low-light & landscape & behaviour photography sessions. Why Photograph Wildlife in Canada Canada’s sheer scale means its wildlife photography offer spans from temperate Pacific rainforest to Arctic tundra, but our Canada programme focuses on two particularly exceptional winter wilderness experiences. The Chilcotin Plateau in British Columbia provides access to Wolves, Coyotes, & Lynx in deep winter snow from a heated lakeshore lodge, while the Fishing Branch River in Yukon is one of North America’s most compelling sites for photographing Grizzly Bears remaining active late into winter alongside open geothermally-heated water. Both experiences offer a visual palette that is unlike anything in temperate Europe or Africa – deep snow, frozen river ice, boreal spruce, & the cold blue light of a northern winter combine with charismatic large mammals to produce images of unmistakeable atmosphere. Small-group structure & specialist guide knowledge maximise encounter quality across both destinations. Photographic Conditions Both Canada trips run in winter (December through February), when snow cover is deep & mammals are active at predictable locations near thermal or food resources. Low winter sun creates long shadows & warm raking light even at midday. ISO performance matters in low-light dawn sessions; 400-600mm covers most wolf & bear distances; a 70-200mm is useful for environmental portraits in wider snow landscapes. Photography Themes Canada offers outstanding opportunities for wildlife photography, with the chance to photograph species such as Bald Eagle, Black Guillemot, Bohemian Waxwing, Boreal Owl, Brown Bear, Canada Lynx, Caribou, Common Raven, Fisher, Gyrfalcon, Harbour Seal, Moose, Pine Marten, Sea Otter, Steller Sea Lion & Wolverine. These highlighted species represent only a small part of the wildlife found across the area, with many more species present depending on habitat, region & seasonal conditions. Trips in Canada are led by our team of photographers, including David Miles & Pui Hang Miles, offering experienced guidance throughout.

    • Join Us For The Wolves, Lynx & Winter Wildlife of Canada Photography Holiday

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      5th - 12th Mar 2027 - Wolves, Lynx & Winter Wildlife of Canada

      Location: Canada

      View the trip details for an amazing wildlife photography holiday in British Columbia, March 2027, focused on Wolves & Lynx photographed from well-placed hides.

      7 nights w. Single occupancy - Full

      Guided By David & Pui Hang Miles

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    • Join Us For The Grizzly Bears of British Columbia Photography Holiday

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      31st Jul - 6th Aug 2028 - Grizzly Bears of British Columbia

      Location: Canada

      Photograph grizzly bears in northern British Columbia from a remote wilderness camp, reached by helicopter & surrounded by rivers, forest & mountains, with time to observe natural behaviour as it unfolds.

      6 nights w. Single occupancy - Full

      Guided By David & Pui Hang Miles

      View Grizzly Bears of British Columbia