Canada | Tour Code: 12938
Venture off the beaten-track and get lost in the sheer majesty of Bella Coola’s remote wilderness. Primitive and raw, engage all your senses in a wonderful encounter with the Grizzly residents of the Great Bear Rainforest.
Overview
The lodge is located in an extraordinary area where the world’s most interconnected fjord system, the world’s largest temperate rainforest, and a dramatic mountain landscape of glaciers, plunging creeks, pristine rivers, and granite cliffs converge. Much of the area is now protected as part of The Great Bear Rainforest or Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. The area is renowned for its abundant wildlife and is one of the most pristine grizzly bear habitats in the world. The historic lodge has been welcoming guests since 1929.
August is the start of the salmon run and is an exciting time to witness grizzly bears as they emerge from the subalpine. As salmon swim upstream, bears begin to move down to the surrounding river banks in search of protein rich enhancements to their spring diet of bulbs and berries. Through an immersive itinerary of river drifts, interpretive nature walks, and assisted climbing adventures, the team of professional wilderness and wildlife guides will offer educational insights into the behaviour of these impressive animals as well as the diversity of their habitat.
September is the peak of the salmon run and is a terrific time to witness grizzly bears catching and feasting on salmon along the banks of the Atnarko River. The lodge’s close proximity to the river, along with its private viewing platform, allows for ample opportunities for frequent and diverse encounters. Self-directed viewing opportunities are supplemented by a curated combination of Grizzly Bear Viewing River Drifts and Grizzly Bear Ecology Walking Tours. Each day, the team of professional wilderness and wildlife guides will lead awe-inspiring interpretive excursions into the everyday lives of these remarkable animals.
October is the tail end of the salmon run and the remnants of the fall feast attract other animals in abundance. As the bears move their feeding into the forest, the nutrient-dense deposits fuel the fall foliage, beginning its annual transformation into a colourful collage. By now, the bears are typically well fed, their movements have slowed, and their feeding and migration patterns are well understood. As a result, Autumn offers exceptional opportunities for photographers to capture impressive images of both wildlife and the environment.
Additional Information
FROM price reflects the lowest available price within the advertised travel period (e.g. April to October). Pricing varies depending on travel dates, availability and demand, and may not be available on all departures. Higher pricing applies during peak and shoulder periods. Final pricing is confirmed at the time of enquiry or booking. Please refer to Pricing & Price Conditions for full details, including inclusions, exclusions and other conditions.
