Quest Nature Tours

Name: Quest Nature Tours
Address: 491 King Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A1L9, CA
Telephone: +18003871483
Price range: $$
Rating: 3.9

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Quest Nature Tours

Canada's leader in nature travel since 1970. Since 1970, Quest Nature Tours has been taking curious travellers on tours designed to explore our natural world.

We provide our travellers with the chance to learn about wildlife in its natural habitat and to experience the environment around us. Our tours are all about exceptional nature experiences, education, camaraderie and fun. You’ll find the same Quest essentials on all our tours; interesting programs that get you to the right place at the right time, informative leaders and local naturalists, small group size, inclusive costing, comfortable accommodation, good meals and careful attention to detail.

11/06/2024

Search for rare plants and animals in Canada’s “pocket desert”!
If we’re being technical, the unique ecosystem in and around Osoyoos isn’t truly a desert, but this Okanagan shrub-steppe is the only one of its kind in Canada. It’s desert-like feel comes from presence of such arid-land denizens as prickly pear cacti, Antelope Brush, Sage Brush, and several cryptic reptiles!

Visit the Okanagan Valley in Summer 2025.
Led by Andrea Kingsley
Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/xzfXp

10/30/2024

NEW BLOG POST ALERT!
Must-try cuisine of Central Europe

As much as you'll enjoy exploring the landscapes and vibrant birdlife of Central Europe, tasting the region’s mouthwatering cuisine will be an equally rewarding experience. These 'must-try' dishes recommended by Justin Peter are sure to make your trip truly unforgettable.

Read it here: https://worldwidequest.com/?page=lets_travel&id=558

10/24/2024

EXPLORE CANADA:
Discover the wild wonders of Newfoundland & Labrador with Quest leader Pete Read
Tour Dates: June 19 – July 1, 2025

Tour the place where unique influences of the great tundra, Boreal Forest, and North Atlantic habitats converge. Enjoy Witless Bay, home to the largest colony of Atlantic Puffins in North America, the historic Basque whaling site at Red Bay, the amazing geology at Gros Morne National Park, the medieval Viking settlement of l’Anse aux Meadows, and the wonderful Northern Gannet colony at Cape St. Mary’s.

Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/nJj3U

10/09/2024

NEW TOUR LAUNCH!
Remote Tasmania
Nov. 20 - Dec. 2, 2025

Wildlife “down under” is weird and wonderful enough on Australia’s mainland — it reaches another level in Tasmania, the heart-shaped island south of Melbourne and across the Bass Strait. On this exciting new tour, experience Tasmania’s little-visited hinterland and search for its bizarre animal life, including iconic Tasmanian Devils. Two of Tasmania’s top wildlife guides are along for the journey, which takes you through moss-covered forests, scintillating waterfalls, and some of the most intact ecosystems on the planet.

Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/32bSx

Photo 1 by Jess Bonde

09/24/2024

You're invited to the 36th annual Quest Social - an evening of discovery with expert naturalist speakers, inspiration, and conversation. Wednesday, September 25 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at Toronto Botanical Garden, Floral Hall.

A must see presentation at this Quest Social is by Ian Shanahan who will discuss "Our New Tasmania Tour". This comprehensive tour in 2025 takes us across this island to discover this Australian island’s most interesting natural habitats, with fascinating mammals (including the “devil” itself), tantalizing bird life, and more.

RSVP for the event here: https://rb.gy/1sh922
You can also call or email us!

09/19/2024

You're invited to the 36th annual Quest Social - an evening of discovery with expert naturalist speakers, inspiration, and conversation. Wednesday, September 25 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at Toronto Botanical Garden, Floral Hall.

Quest Leader Chris Earley will be hosting, "The Ultimate Nature Quiz" at the event. Think you know the wild world inside out? Participate in this fun activity, and challenge yourself with fascinating facts about rainforests, wildlife, and more!

RSVP for the event here: https://rb.gy/1sh922
You can also call or email us!

09/17/2024

You're invited to the 36th annual Quest Social - an evening of discovery with expert naturalist speakers, inspiration, and conversation. Wednesday, September 25 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at Toronto Botanical Garden, Floral Hall.

A must-see presentation at this event is by Quest Nature Tours' Director, Justin Peter, who will discuss "Discovering the Lesser Antilles by sail ship." Learn more about what to expect as we set sail aboard the S/V Klara in March 2025, exploring the natural history and culture of many beautiful islands in the eastern Caribbean.

RSVP for the event here: https://rb.gy/1sh922
You can also call or email us!

09/12/2024

You're invited to the 36th annual Quest Social - an evening of discovery with expert naturalist speakers, inspiration, and conversation.

A must see presentation at this Quest Social is by leader Pete Read who will discuss "Notes From the Field in South Portugal". Pete lead our inaugural tour to South Portugal this Spring and is leading the tour again next year.

About Pete Read: Pete Read is an educator and expert interpretive naturalist who has led Quest tours around the world. Since retiring from his teaching career, he has been active as an environmental consultant doing field work throughout Ontario. Currently, he is a Regional Coordinator for the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas. Pete travels the world on the lookout for amazing landscapes of the most remote kind.

RSVP for the event here: https://rb.gy/1sh922
You can also call or email us!

09/11/2024

WEBINAR ALERT!
Ontario & Galapagos: Lessons from turtle conservation research, near and far
With Patrick Moldowan
Date: 17 September, 2024 at 11:00 AM ET

The freshwater turtles of Ontario and the giant tortoises of Galapagos might seem like worlds apart, but they share similar struggles and successes. Originally from Ontario, and currently stationed at the Charles Darwin Research Station in the Galapagos Islands, Patrick Moldowan is a biologist with a keen interest in and experience with conservation research involving turtles in both of these regions. Join Patrick as he shares lessons learned along the way and reasons to be optimistic for the survival of these species.

Register here: https://rb.gy/mg83ib

09/06/2024

You're invited to the 36th annual Quest Nature Social, an evening of discovery with expert natural speakers on Wednesday, September 25 at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

Our speakers will discuss amazing natural phenomena in a variety of forms.
Pete Read Justin Peter

There will be travel displays, door prizes, snacks, and refreshments, and more at the event.

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/MGxX1rRb447ePNLr8

We hope to see you there!

09/04/2024

🐢 Win the Trip of a Lifetime! 🌊 We are giving away a dream expedition for two to the enchanted Galápagos Islands, in partnership with our friends at Ontario Nature. Your next adventure could be just an entry away.

Enter now: https://giveaway.questnaturetours.com/

Please note that this contest is open to residents of Canada only. Contest closes on September 30, 2024.

08/28/2024

Natural Iceland’s fire and ice await you in Summer of 2025!

A warm niche in a cold corner of the planet, Iceland is the quintessential natural history experience. Spend time whale-watching by boat, dipping into hot springs, and strolling on scenic beaches. Everywhere, the primeval fire and lava of foreboding black volcanoes contrast with the freezing white ice-glare of glaciers.

Learn more about the tour here: https://rb.gy/s0f47i

Photo credit: Kyle Horner

08/21/2024

VESSEL SPOTLIGHT: S/V Klara

Our Lesser Antilles Expedition Cruise is aboard S/V Klara, which is a three-mast Schooner, purposely designed and built for expedition cruising. Reminiscent of iconic fishing vessels like Bluenose, she is a true sailing ship that combines vintage charm with modern amenities.

Small but capable, S/V Klara can comfortably accommodate up to 36 passengers in 18 cabins spread across two decks. The restaurant has seating capacity for all travellers aboard, and an outside bar by the whirlpool bath pool provides the perfect setting to unwind after a day of activity. She has a swimming platform, ideal for launching activities such as stand-up paddle-boarding and kayaking.

Learn more: https://shorturl.at/R5Le8

08/13/2024

Sri Lanka is a wildlife watcher’s paradise, with exotic habitats ranging from the ocean to cloud forests and many in between. On this tour, we seek out the signature big cat – the Leopard – in Wilpattu. We explore alluring habitats around the wonderful Sigiriya Rock Fortress and other intriguing locations. Feel the rumble of Asian Elephants at Yala, see the dazzling endemic birds at Sinharaja National Park, and watch for Blue Whales in the Indian Ocean. It’s all here in this island paradise!

Sri Lanka: The Land of The Leopard
Tour Dates: March 10 - 24, 2025
Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/WKaQD

08/07/2024

Discover An Urban Wonder through Bird Life in Mexico City + Monarch Butterflies with David Lindo, THE URBAN BIRDER
Tour Dates: February 2 – 9, 2025

Mexico City and its surroundings offer a wonderful glimpse into Mexico’s history and biodiversity. Wander in lush urban parks and along colonial avenues watching for resident and overwintering songbirds and see waterbirds and water while travelling on ancient canals. Discover alluring habitats dominated by succulents and oaks in the nearby hills, home to roadrunners and more. A highlight will be the reserve at Piedra Herrada, where we could observe millions of roosting Monarch butterflies!

View more details: https://shorturl.at/dH3vP

08/02/2024

Visit Amazing Habitats and Maya Relics in Belize & Tikal with Alan Watson
Tour dates: March 10 – 21, 2025

We’ve specially designed a route to maximize our enjoyment of various points of interest in Belize. Look out for wonderful birds, mammals and more in wonderful (and mystical!) settings; enjoy top-notch lodges; and explore ruins of Maya cities with the highlights being the fabled Tikal in the neighbouring Guatemala.

Learn more: https://shorturl.at/gmNix

07/31/2024

Northern Gannets at Cape St. Mary's, NL, the most accessible seabird rookery in North America.
📸 Pete Read, who just returned from leading our trip there!

07/30/2024

Join us for the return of a Quest classic on Best of Cuba with Mike Kent !
Tour Dates: February 1 – 16, 2025

We’ve created this 16-day tour in order to visit an array of Cuba’s best wild spaces, including the mogotes of western Cuba, the Zapata Peninsula, and the cayos (keys) of the north. Together with Mike Kent, search for natural wonders including the world’s smallest bird and a number of other species found nowhere else!

Learn more: https://shorturl.at/DtkHC

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491 King Street East
Toronto, ON
M5A1L9

Telephone

+18003871483

Website

http://www.questnaturetours.com/

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An up-close encounter with a Komodo Dragon in Indonesia, taken by Lynly, a recent Private Journey traveller. These are the largest extant species of lizard, growing up to 3 metres (10 ft), and weighing up to 70 kilograms (150 lb)!

Spotted by Private Journey traveller Lynly while exploring Borneo: the elusive Bornean Clouded Leopard. We can't believe her luck!

Today is World Elephant Day! 🐘 This was one of the most amazing elephant safari encounters we've had at South Africa's Kruger National Park. 📸 Lewie Gonsalves

Our Quest travellers just encountered 40,000 Common Murres! This bazaar of murres was only a selection of the hundreds of thousands of seabirds that greeted them on arrival at the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve in Newfoundland and Labrador. Millions nest here, and the spectacle of their breeding colony is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! 📸 Kyle Horner

Look out! It's a Galapagos GIANT Tortoise coming around the bend. 📸 Pete Read

Why do you think this Jaguar didn't jump into the Cuiabá River to enjoy a Giant Otter or two for lunch? 📸 Pete Read 📍 Brazil

Our Baja expedition coincides with the congregations of Gray Whales as they gather to calve, and a highlight will be the opportunity to encounter them at close range along with a number of other whale species! 🐋 March 24 - April 4, 2022, still a few spots left! 📸 Chris Earley

Our Ontario Nature travellers have found and witnessed the mass nestings of the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle in Costa Rica! There are an estimate 10,000 sea turtles on this beach. Watch in awe...

Canoeing past elephants in Lower Zambezi National Park 📸 Justin Peter

Our Antarctica early booking bonus is still in effect! Book on our exclusively chartered voyage by October 29, 2021 and save US$750 per person 🐧❄️ Expedition dates: October 28 - November 16, 2022 View the digital catalogue here: https://bit.ly/3Al37rq

In Trinidad & Tobago, we'll be listening for the intriguing “bonk” call of the Bearded Bellbird ringing thru the jungle. 📸 Glenn Barrett

Today is World Elephant Day! Have you ever seen an elephant in the wild? We could sit and watch these giant creatures for hours and hours...

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For almost 50 years, Quest Nature Tours has been taking curious travellers on tours designed to explore our natural world. We provide our travellers with the chance to learn about wildlife in its natural habitat and to experience the environment around us. Our tours are all about exceptional nature experiences, education, camaraderie and fun. You’ll find the same Quest essentials on all our tours; interesting programs that get you to the right place at the right time, informative leaders and local naturalists, small group size, inclusive costing, comfortable accommodation, good meals and careful attention to detail.