Spirit Bear Lodge
Klemtu, British Columbia
Bear Watching Wilderness Lodges Wildlife Viewing
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Family Friendly
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Visit Spirit Bear Lodge and explore the largest intact temperate rainforest in the world — the traditional territory of the Kitasoo/Xai’xais First Nation. With a guide by your side, explore a landscape teeming with wildlife that includes grizzlies, sea wolves and the legendary spirit bear (Kermode bear), a rare, genetic variation of the black bear. Observe orcas, sea lions, white-sided dolphins, and humpback whales as, together, you glide through the misty waters off Canada’s wild West Coast. Listen to locals as they tenderly share stories about an ancient and still very much alive culture.
“This region is a rare and special gem,” says Spirit Bear Lodge spokesman Doug Neasloss of the Kitasoo/ Xai’xais First Nation. “I often refer to our part of the world as Canada’s Galapagos.”
The operation offers ecotourism packages that range from four to seven days in length. Guests are surrounded by wilderness, staying in stunning, waterfront accommodations that pay homage to traditional longhouses and traveling by motorboat into even more remote locations.
“By visiting Spirit Bear Lodge, travelers are choosing to support local employment and community. We are very much a family environment,” Neasloss says. “When people leave, I hope they walk away understanding both our culture and the environmental stewardship that has gone into protecting one of the most special places in Canada.”
Stories of Canada - Haida Gwaii
Welcome to Haida Gwaii, a wild landscape where the Haida people have lived since time immemorial. Here, the pace of life slows and visitors are encouraged to savour the beauty found in tangled forests, endless ocean and ancient village sites. Along with daily explorations to cultural destinations, you’ll meet Haida artisans and Elders, tuck into gourmet feasts, and roam the sandy beaches and emerald forests surrounding your accommodations. Your time on Haida Gwaii is bookended by stays in Vancouver, a world-class city marked by distinctive neighbourhoods, stunning natural beauty, and a broad range of cultural offerings. Note: prior to entering Haida Gwaii, you’ll need to take the Haida Gwaii Visitor Pledge, which outlines requirements for responsible and respectful touring in the home of the Haida Nation.
Starting Price: $13,700
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300 Raven RoadKlemtu, British Columbia, V0T 1L0
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Learn more about Spirit Bear Lodge by visiting them online:
Visit WebsiteSpirit Bear Lodge
300 Raven RoadKlemtu, British Columbia, V0T 1L0
explore@spiritbear.com Visit Website
Accredited Business
Tripadvisor Traveler Rating
151 ReviewsBusiness Hours
Stewards of the land and wildlife
From the spirit bears on the west coast to the caribou of the Far North, no one knows Canadian nature and wildlife quite like Indigenous Peoples do.
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