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With summer arriving in the Rockies, some of our newest seasonal residents are beginning to make their appearance. 🦌

Spring and early summer mark calving season for elk, and across the mountain parks you’ll start spotting adorable young calves tucked away in meadows, forests, campgrounds, and even near townsites.

While these little ones may look calm and spark your curiosity, it’s important to remember that mom is never far away. Cow elk are incredibly protective of their calves and can be one of the most unpredictable large animals you’ll encounter this time of year. Many of the elk you see around campgrounds and townsites aren’t there by accident—they often seek out areas close to people because predators such as bears, wolves, and cougars are less likely to venture into busy human spaces.

That means some of the closest wildlife encounters happen exactly where we least expect them: walking to the campground washroom, strolling through town, or enjoying a morning coffee at your campsite.

If you spot a calf, admire it from a distance, keep pets under control, and never position yourself between a mother and her young. Giving wildlife space helps keep both animals and people safe.

The Rockies are full of new life this season—let’s enjoy it respectfully and remember that even the cutest wildlife deserves plenty of room.

Our guides have just wrapped up there month of training here at Timberwolf. From wilderness first aid to in depth touring of the Rocky Mountains, maple syrup tastings, to island hopping on the athabasca. It’s safe to say these guides are ready for the job!

And safe to say we had some wicked experiences along the way!

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of building our fantastic wolf pack!

Guide training is underway, summer plans are coming together, and there’s something exciting about watching another season take shape as our wolf pack reconnects and prepares for the adventures ahead.
From the Rockies to the West Coast, canoe trips to mountain trails — we’re getting ready to welcome guests from around the world to Western Canada once again.

Summer 2026… we’re ready for you

Timberwolf is cooking up a great summer!

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40 Years of Adventures: 40 bookings in 40 days. Be part of the celebration.

It’s ambitious — but then again, so is exploring the Canadian Rockies properly. Small groups, real experiences, and a team that takes care of every detail once guests arrive.
If Canada has been sitting on someone’s “someday” list… this might be the moment.

Let’s make it happen. 🐺

There’s a special moment at the end of a day outdoors.

The hiking boots are off. The tents are up. The fire is crackling. And the group gathers around to share stories from the day — the best viewpoint, the funniest moment on the trail, maybe even the first time someone spotted wildlife.

With a mug of tea (or a Hot Canadian) in hand, conversations flow easily and strangers quickly become friends.

These campfire moments are one of the things we love most about small-group travel with Timberwolf Tours — just good people, great stories, and the simple joy of being outdoors.

And yes… there’s still space to join us this summer. Come see what it’s all about.

Sunshine, blue sky days lead to day dreams of summer time !

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For 40 years, Timberwolf Tours has been guiding guests through the landscapes that define Western Canada.

Wide skies. Mountain air. Quiet lakes. Stories rooted in place.

As Canada continues to share its story with the world through “Canada, naturally,” we’re reminded that what makes this country special hasn’t changed — authenticity, care, and connection.

We’re proud to continue delivering small-group adventures that reflect Canada as it truly is.

Naturally. 🌲

For forty years, a string of big red canoes has passed week after week along the Athabasca River. Long enough for patterns to form. Long enough for schedules, rhythms, and personalities to become familiar—not just to our guides, but to the animals who live here.

That ribbon of red, I think, has stitched itself into the landscape. The question of who or what rides in those boats no longer matters. The animals know our groups. They know our timing. They know our guides.

This hasn’t led to shared fires or friendly visits with our furry neighbors.
Instead—long, unbroken stares. High-pitched chirps. Lingering sightings. And that quiet, unmistakable feeling of being recognized.

I remember when otters would bolt at the first hint of our brigade, slipping into the river and vanishing beneath its milky surface. Or they’d stay fixed on the big eddies, too busy fishing to acknowledge us as we drifted past.

Lately, curiosity seems to outweigh hunger—or fear. Now an otter will surface just meters away, water beading on its whiskers, popping up to study me and the string of boats behind me. A sharp little chirp cuts the air—something that sounds an awful lot like hello.

After a decade of guiding on the Athabasca, my eyes have learned to seek the bright white heads of bald eagles. They are masters of observation. I know their territories, their favored fishing bends, the trees that hold the biggest nests.

One of our water fill-up spots offers good angling, and I steal five quiet minutes there each week. Over time, that ritual hasn’t gone unnoticed. Almost every Thursday morning—precisely at 11:25 and 31 seconds—a long, intent stare waits above me in the trees. An eagle, watching closely, hoping to learn something.

And maybe that’s the exchange.
Not friendship. Not taming.
Just familiarity earned through time, repetition, and respect.

A shared river.
A shared rhythm.
And the quiet understanding that we are no longer strangers passing through—but known presences, moving together through the same water.