The Commercial Bear Viewing Association of BC (CBVA) was formed to promote sustainable bear viewing in British Columbia and aid in the protection of wild bears and their ecosystems.

As a non-profit industry association, we strive to showcase Best Practices, Guide Certifications, and advocacy for the industry.

The Commercial Bear Viewing Association of British Columbia has produced a series of Best Practices for how the bear-viewing industry can best be in the presence of wild bears.

The CBVA has developed a bear viewing guide certification system. Member companies will endeavour to hire only certified guides possessing certification from the Commercial Bear Viewing Association of British Columbia.

We are actively working with conservation groups, scientists, and government to come up with solutions that will allow us to live in better harmony with these magnificent creatures.

• The CBVA is the bear viewing guide certiciation in BC. Member compnaies endeavour to hire certified guides.
• The CBVA is committed to evolve and devlop the industry through our Best Practices, science, knowledge and expereince
• We are actively working with conservation groups, scientists, and government to come up with solutions.
• The CBVA raises over $300,000 for bear conservation!