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Spirit Bear Lodge, Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada

Spirit Bear Lodge

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
Bear Viewing Lodges, Canada

Spirit Bear Lodge is located in the Klemtu region in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest surrounded by the rugged and stunning British Columbia landscape. With an abundance of wildlife including bears, wolves, whales and dolphins, time here is spent exploring this wildland and the wildlife that lies within with eco-tours that range from 3 to 7 nights.

At the lodge, comfortable accommodation with large ocean-view windows ensures you can keep an eye on the activity at all times! The exterior of Spirit Bear Lodge has been designed to reflect the traditional longhouses that have been built for thousands of years by the West Coast First Nations, whilst inside local Tsimshian Art and large cedar dining tables are the traditional furnishings.

Why we like Spirit Bear Lodge

Tucked away in the Great Bear Rainforest, Spirit Bear Lodge offers wildlife enthusiasts a rare insight into the delicate habitat of the Kitasoo territory home to the rare Spirit Bears. With unparalleled access to view not only the Spirit Bears but also the impressive grizzly bears of this region, this traditional territory coexists with the Kitasoo Xai’xais First Nations People, offering one of the most unique experiences in the world that are visited by a precious few.

With true ties to the First Nations people who have evolved this region it not only supports the local community that resides here but also is intricately involved with the conservation initiatives in place to ensure this spectacular habitat is preserved for the future.

Spirit Bear Lodge, Bella Bella, Canada

Spirit Bear Lodge, Bella Bella, Canada

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Safari and Wildlife Lodge
£££££

Wild Bear Lodge (formerly Grizzly Bear Ranch) offers six comfortable riverside cabins complete with sundeck and a wood burning stove for a maximum of 12 guests for a true British Columbia wilderness experience. Owner and host,…

Wild Bear Lodge, Selkirk Mountains, British Columbia, Canada

Grizzly Bay Glamping Lodge

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
£££££

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Grizzly Bay Glamping Lodge, Guest Tent, Lake Quesnel, British Colombia, Canada

T’a Ish Adventures Camp

£££££

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Grizzly Bear having a shake in the river, T' AIsh Camp, Atlin, British Columbia, Canada

Knight Inlet Lodge

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
£££££

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£££££

Great Bear Lodge is a charming, self-contained floating retreat dedicated to Grizzly Bear viewing programmes. Set amidst remote and pristine scenery, the two-storey lodge was originally towed to the area each season by owners Tom and…

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I could not have wished for a better and more efficient itinerary in terms of both the destinations we visited and how the timing coincided. Plus, the communication from Roxy was excellent throughout.

Destination: Canada
Travel Expert: Roxy

Roxy was FANTASTIC at recommending the best place and season to go to see bears in Canada. We saw 47 in total, and 3 of these were up close and personal. Roxy was very professional and helpful, especially when my friends circumstances changed.

Destination: Canada
Travel Expert: Roxy

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