Wildlife Viewing Trips
Great Bear Lodge
Great Bear Lodge offers the most unique and
personal bear viewing experiences in Western
Canada. Surrounded by the Great Bear Rainforest
of western British Columbia, guests discover a
quiet sanctuary to view, photograph and
learn about bears. Within this sizeable and
isolated region of BC live a significant grizzly
bear population. Here the animals breed and roam
freely, feeding on coastal sedges and grasses.
 The
experience: With a limit of just 10 guests,
and a high ratio of guides to guests, the experience is highly personal and very
informative. Unlike other, busier, bear
viewing lodges, guests gain a true sense of
being one on one with nature. Guides are trained
wildlife biologists and work hard to immerse
guests into the world of Canada’s coastal
grizzly bears. The incredible scenery of Nekite
Valley surrounds the lodge, creating a silence
and solitude from another era.
Bear viewing:
Two
bear viewing sessions are scheduled daily and
are tailored to the bear’s activities, observing
them when they are most active. Viewing blinds
(shelters) offer photographers optimal places to
view and observe from. When the bears move from
the river to the estuary, viewing is from small
boats. Grizzly bears are attracted down from the
mountains primarily to feed while black bears,
otters, pine martins, mink and bald eagles
thrive here.
Situated in the Nekite Valley, 50 air miles NE of
Port Hardy, British Columbia.
Return Journey:
From the lodge transportation arrives in Port
Hardy late afternoon. It is important to note
all departure times are subject to weather. You
need to plan a final night in Port Hardy in case
of weather delays or unforeseen circumstances.
Please
contact us for hotel arrangements in Port
Hardy.
The two story,
floating lodge has five bedrooms with private
bathrooms. Hot showers are located on the main
floor. The sitting room is a congenial place to
relax, read or socialize with fellow guests
around the fireplace. The library carries a
stock of natural history books. Guides and staff
are always available and enjoy discussing the
wildlife of British Columbia. Evening
presentations are made by resident wildlife
biologists. The use of silent wind and solar
power is in keeping with low-impact ecotourism.
Outside, the wooden decks of the lodge are a
perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine in the
evening and savour this most idyllic setting.
Optional activities from the lodge include
guided interpretive hikes with a staff
naturalist, boat trips or sea kayaking.
Package includes:
* On arrival and
departure days guests participate in one bear
viewing session.
** Special diets can arranged with advance
notice.
Services not included:
Services
other than mentioned and
GST (currently 5%).
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2010 Rates - Per Person |
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Spring
(May 7 - Jun 30) |
Summer
(Jul 1 - Aug 19) |
Fall
(Aug 20 - Oct 31) |
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2
Night Stay |
|
Single |
$2030 |
$1760 |
$3890 |
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Double |
$1575 |
$1350 |
$2120 |
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3
Night Stay |
|
Single |
$2820 |
$2370 |
$5550 |
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Double |
$2140 |
$1805 |
$2975 |
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4
Night Stay |
|
Single |
$3505 |
$2935 |
$6770 |
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Double |
$2705 |
$2255 |
$3610 |
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Rates
listed are in Canadian Dollars.
Rates are subject to GST (currently
5%).
Important Note: Minimum age of
guests is 15 years.
Guests are recommended to book post
nights accommodation in Port Hardy
in case of weather delays from the
lodge. |
Deposit & Cancellation policy
Payment: 50% deposit due upon
confirmation; remaining balance due 60 days
prior to tour departure.
Cancellations: Please
click here for our cancellation policy.
Guests are encouraged to purchase travel
insurance.
Weather
cancellations:
Due to the
nature of operating in the wilderness,
Great Bear Lodge reserves the right to
cancel or delay a trip if the weather is
extremely inclement. In the case of Great
Bear Lodge cancelling the flights due to
weather, a refund will be provided to the
clients, though Great Bear Lodge is NOT
responsible for expenses incurred by the
trip members in preparation for the trip
(e.g. non-refundable airline tickets, hotel
stays, etc). Guests are encouraged to
purchase travel insurance.
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