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British Columbia Wildlife
Knight Inlet Lodge
50 miles north of Campbell River, Vancouver Island by floatplane
The remarkable Knight Inlet is a remote but comfortable floating lodge. Open May October, the way you see the grizzly bears varies with the season. In May you travel by boat to see the bears grazing on the shoreline whilst in August the action moves to hides to watch them fishing for the salmon returning to the river; you will be given plenty of opportunity to learn more about the habits of bears and other wildlife from the friendly and very well informed staff. You can chose 3 excursions per day during which you might walk in the rainforest, fish, take a boat trip to see the local scenery, whales and other marine life as well as watch the bears. The first night is spent in Campbell River usually at Herons Landing, then at 0930 the sea plane takes you on a magical journey to the lodge where you can spend just one night but we strongly recommend you spend at least 2 or more. All meals and excursions at the lodge (but not in Campbell River) are included in the price. Accommodation: fairly simple but comfortable bedrooms with 2 beds and a private bathroom plus most of the guest buildings have a sitting room shared between 3 or 4 bedrooms. Included: all wildlife viewing, kayaking and all guided interpretive nature trails, meals, wine and beer with meals. Why we like it: An unforgettable experience with reasonable certainty of seeing a grizzly bear.
Knight Inlet Lodge Prices Prices are per person based on 2 in a room
17 May to 24 Jun & 1 to 24 Aug 2 nights 3 nights 4 nights £565 £964 £1,393 25 Jun to 24 Jul £499 £849 £1,199 25 Aug to 17 Oct £654 £1,093 £1,558
Longer stays available on request. Children 8 - 16 save 40% when sharing the parents room Please note Lodge is closed 25 to 31 Jul
Spirit Bear Quest with Klemtu Tourism
4 and 7 day packages A remote spot on the BC coast between Prince Rupert and Port Hardy
Klemtu Tourism works closely with local environmental and conservation groups, together with the Kitasoo/Xaixais people. The Great Bear Explorer tour focuses on the white Kermode bears of Princess Royal Island as well as the large grizzly bears, which roam the coastal estuaries. This tour offers a great chance for guests to view and learn about these fascinating creatures in their natural environment. You will also learn about the local Indian culture, seeing the ancient and modern cultural sites, take interpretive forest/bog walks as well as the chance to see marine wildlife, wolves, bald eagles and other birds. Accommodation: The new 6-bedded Klemtu Lodge in a room with private bathroom and shower, all meals, snacks and beverage, Note: Klemtu is a dry community. Facilities are very limited due to its remote position. Why we like it: A unique opportunity to live in a small First Nations village with amazing wildlife viewing. Included: All wildlife viewing, meals and transportation once in Klemtu. Price: 3 night package: £809per person, 26 Jun to 2 Aug: £862per person, 4 May to 25 Jun & 3 to 23 Aug: £918, 24 Aug to 18 Oct (based on 2 people sharing a room). 6 night package - please contact office for a price.
Great Bear Nature Tours
1 to 7 day packages Near Port Hardy, Vancouver Island by floatplane
Great Bear Lodge is a small floating wind and solar powered lodge with just 5 bedrooms and is moored in an outstanding viewing location for grizzly bears and because of its size gives a very personal service. Two bear viewing sessions are scheduled each day; Viewing blinds have been constructed for use from late August when the salmon run begins. Earlier in the year, the bears will be in the estuary and will be viewed from a boat. Accommodation: All rooms have a private lavatory although showers are communal The lodge's common area is a comfortable place for relaxing and listening to natural history presentations from the wildlife biologists. Included: All wildlife viewing, kayaking and all guided interpretive nature trails, meals. Why we like it: An intimate lodge with great bear viewing opportunities.
Great Bear Nature Tours Prices Prices are per person based on 2 in a room
7 May to 30 Jun 1 night 2 nights 3 nights £860 £1,510 £2,054 1 Jul to 19 Aug £760 £1,294 £1,732 20 Aug to 16 Oct NA £2,034 £2,858
Longer stays available on request. No children under 16
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