Accommodation that we love in Canada
The rich beauty of Canada is certainly matched by the wealth of extraordinary places to stay – explore them right here.
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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, Julius, offers a warm welcome with plenty of stories. Activities at the ranch range from bear-viewing in the Autumn to alpine hikes in the summer.
Not only is Julius dedicated to staying guests, but he is also passionate about the environment and conserving the fragile eco-system and communities that surround them. While adhering to good environmental policies he is also an active advocate for bear conservation and led the successful fight to ban grizzly bear hunting in British Columbia which came into effect in December 2017.
Authentic bear-viewing is the focus at Wild Bear Lodge, where all viewing is carried out on foot or by raft with minimal impact.
Activities at Wild Bear Lodge are seasonal. In the spring, birding and general wildlife viewing are the prime activities. Coyotes, elk, porcupine and sometimes moose, beavers and otters can be observed. Though rare, mountain lion, wolves, lynx, bobcats and the elusive wolverine are all in the area. Black bears are the most likely bear to see during May and June, but grizzlies may be seen too. The summer months offer spectacular high alpine hiking as well as white-water rafting and the warmer evenings allow for riverside barbeques and campfires. Autumn is the prime time for grizzly bear viewing as they feast on sock-eye salmon and berries before hibernation.
An hour by dirt road from the town of Kaslo, Wild Bear Lodge is located deep in the wilds of the Selkirk Mountains in British Columbia. It is a great option to include as part of wider holiday to Canada, and ideally located to connect the highlights of the Rocky Mountains with the west coast of British Columbia.
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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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Destination: Canada
Travel Expert: Paul
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