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Spirit Bear Lodge on the Pacific Coast is home to orcas and humpback whales that hunt and forage in the local complex of fjords and channels. If you’re lucky, this trip to the Great Bear Rainforest is an exclusive chance to witness the elusive Spirit Bear with knowledgeable Indigenous guides.
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Depart Vancouver on a Pacific Coastal Airlines flight to Bella Bella, followed by a shuttle transfer to the boat dock. The Spirit Bear Lodge water taxi will pick you up at the dock for a scenic 90-minute boat ride to Klemtu and Spirit Bear Lodge.
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After check-in and a brief orientation, relax and take in the sights and sounds of the Great Bear Rainforest. In the evening, enjoy a buffet dinner and a briefing for the next day’s activities, as well as a presentation on coastal ecology.
DISCOVER THE HEART OF THE GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST
Every day at Spirit Bear Lodge is unique. Visit many diverse and awe-inspiring locations searching for wildlife, including the elusive Spirit Bear.
Tours vary, depending on recent wildlife sightings, guest interests, and weather. Some days may be spent waiting patiently in one river system for wildlife to appear, while other days could include visits to multiple locations. For added adventure, hiking, kayaking, and canoeing options are available in some of nature’s most stunning places.
Learn MoreThe Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia is the largest intact temperate rainforest in the world. Towering forested mountains give way to richly diverse river valleys and estuaries teeming with life. The area is home to eagles, wolves, cougars, grizzly bears, black bears, and the elusive Spirit Bear and is one of the great preserves of wild animals in the northern hemisphere.
The Kitasoo/Xai’xais people share their ancient homeland with the Spirit Bear. According to legend, raven made one out of every ten black bears white to remind the people of a time when glaciers covered their territory so they can be grateful for today’s lush and bountiful land. They believe the Spirit Bear holds supernatural powers.
The Kitasoo/Xai’xais people have lived in harmony with the creatures around them since time immemorial. Kitasoo/Xai’xais culture is integrated into each day through spending time with local guides, visiting cultural sites, and learning the history of the Kitasoo/Xai’xais people.
After breakfast on your final day, choose from a selection of guided excursions, including a morning sea kayak paddle along the shores of the south of Klemtu, a rainforest walk, a wildlife-viewing tour, or a cultural tour. After an early lunch, board the water taxi to Bella Bella for your flight back to Vancouver.
Remember to keep a piece of this place in your heart and to leave a piece of your heart in this place.
Pacific Coastal Airlines (Vancouver to Bella Bella) (YVR – ZEL)
https://www.pacificcoastal.com
