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Great Bear Lodge

Immersion in the rainforest

Country

Canada

Regions

Colombie-Britannique

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À vivre

Great Bear Lodge is a charming two-storey floating lodge located 80 km from Port Hardy, in one of the regions home to the largest grizzly bears in the world. At the heart of the primary forest, your stay will be devoted to observing Canadian grizzlies, which roam the national parks and backcountry. You'll watch the bears move freely through this pristine environment from the prime viewing spots your guide will take you to.

Layout

The lodge is a simple pleasure to experience. It comprises 8 rooms, a common area for relaxing and a dining room for shared meals. The lodge is surrounded by wooden decks, an ideal spot to sit back and take in the view.

For your children

Due to the nature of bear watching and the lodge experience, the recommended minimum age for children is 15.

Rooms

The eight rooms have been recently renovated. All have a double bed and a private shower room, a view over the water, and comfortable bathrobes.
The lodge's rooms have neither phone nor TV, for total immersion in nature.

Activities offered

The lodge experience revolves entirely around the bears, and all guests enjoy two guided viewing sessions each day, conducted from observation platforms reached on foot or by boat navigating the nearby estuaries (depending on the season). Viewing typically takes place in the early morning and late afternoon, when the bears tend to be most active.
Between the morning and afternoon viewing sessions, guided activities are on offer: sea kayaking, boat cruises, or walks through the primary rainforest. These walks are an opportunity to learn more about the region's ecology and to look for signs of bears. They're also a chance to see other animals, including wolves, otters, black bears, mink and bald eagles.
In the evening, attend an audiovisual presentation on grizzly bears and their local ecosystem.

Seasons

Our seasonal advice

The lodge is open from May to October. Daily activities are subject to weather conditions and water levels.

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Great Bear Lodge

Immersion in the rainforest

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