Join us and and find yourself where a wild land meets a wild ocean.
The creator raven wanted to remind the Kitasoo Xai'xais Peoples of a time when this land was covered in ice, so he decided to turn one in ten black bears white. He said the white bear is here to remind us to be thankful for the lush and bountiful land of today and remember when life was hard and the world was covered in ice.
Highlights
Go in search of the elusive spirit bear.
Watch grizzly bears in lush estuaries.
Marvel at the whales and abundant marine life of The Great Bear Sea.
Connect to the Kitasoo Xai’xais People and learn about their culture.
Support a First Nations owned tourism experience and a conservation economy.
Be immersed in the true wilderness of The Great Bear Rainforest.
4 Night Package 2025
Immerse yourself in the unparalleled wilderness of The Great Bear Rainforest. Explore wild rivers in search of the rare spirit bear, black bears and grizzly bears. Feel the rich history of the Kitasoo Xai’xais People as you seek out wildlife in what were once ancient village sites. Spot whales and other marine life while travelling to and from wildlife viewing areas on the Great Bear Sea. Connect with nature and learn from the people who have stewarded these lands for generations.
Package Dates:
August 7th -11th
August 17th - 21st
August 27th - 31st
September 6th - 10th
September 16th - 20th
September 26th - 30th
October 6th - 10th
6 Night Package 2025
Forge a connection with the Kitasoo Xai’xais People as you traverse their Traditional Territory in search of magnificent wildlife encounters. Explore truly wild rivers in your search for the rarest bear in the world, the revered spirit bear. Adventure into the wild landscapes of The Great Bear Rainforest for a transformative cultural experience and go in search for all of the spectacular wildlife that call it home.
Package Dates:
August 11th - 17th
August 21st - August 27th
August 31st - September 6th
September 10th - 16th
September 20th - 26th
September 30th - October 6th
October 10th - 16th
4 Night Package 2026
Visit British Columbia's most remote wildlife viewing lodge and experience wilderness on a grand scale. Explore the traditional Territory of the Kitasoo Xai'xais People and connect with nature. By visiting Spirit Bear Lodge you are supporting an Indigenous owned and led business that prioritizes an ethical and sustainable approach to tourism. Join us and find yourself where a wild land meets a wild ocean.
Package Dates:
August 7th - 11th
August 17th - 21st
August 27th - 31st
September 6th - 10th
September 16th - 20th
September 26th - 30th
October 6th - 10th
6 Night Package
Connect with a truly wild place and the people who have stewarded these lands for generations. Experience the most spectacular bear viewing on the planet, and go in search of the world's rarest bear. Watch whales feeding in the rich waters of The Great Bear Sea and all of the magnificent wildlife that live on the remote central coast of British Columbia.
Package Dates:
August 11th - 17th
August 21st - 27th
August 31st - September 6th
September 10th - 16th
September 20th - 26th
September 30th - October 6th
October 10th - 16th
A Typical Day at Spirit Bear Lodge
Each day in The Great Bear Rainforest is unique, but here is a little bit of an idea of what you might expect your experience to look like.
Every day at Spirit Bear Lodge is unique. We visit many diverse and awe-inspiring locations in search of wildlife. We travel in our comfortable heated boats for an hour to an hour and a half through the Traditional Territory of the Kitasoo Xai'xais First Nation to reach different wildlife viewing locations each day.
Tours vary depending on recent wildlife sightings and weather. Some days could be spent waiting patiently in one river system for wildlife to appear, while others could involve visiting several locations or exploring estuaries by zodiac.
Kitasoo Xai’xais Culture is integrated into each day through spending time with local guides, visiting Cultural sites, and learning the history of the Kitasoo Xai’xais People. Our staff share their intimate knowledge of traditional foods, medicinal plants, and stories passed down through generations.
Please note we do have a minimum age requirement of 10 years old to partake on our adventure packages.
Our goal is to deliver a transformative experience through complete immersion in nature and by sharing our appreciation for The Great Bear Rainforest.
Arrival Day
Arrive at Spirit Bear Lodge
- Enjoy the Pacific Coastal Airlines scheduled flight from Vancouver to Bella Bella.
- You will be met at the airport and assisted with a van transfer to the Bella Bella town docks.
- Our boat awaits and this is where your adventure begins!
- Search for wildlife on your way to Spirit Bear Lodge for an afternoon arrival.
- After a warm welcome there is a guest orientation where you learn more about the exciting days ahead.
- Take some time to relax in your ocean view room or explore the village of Klemtu.
- Enjoy a delicious dinner with other guests of the lodge and a relaxing evening overlooking the ocean.
Days 2-6
Great Bear Rainforest
- 7am breakfast, then meet on the dock at 8am for a day of adventure.
- Tour activities may include:
- Wildlife and bear viewing
- Whale watching
- Visiting Indigenous Cultural sites
- We explore lush estuaries, forested rivers, stunning inlets with immense waterfalls and granite cliffs, beaches and rocky shoreline.
- Return to Spirit Bear Lodge in time for dinner.
- Each evening may include a cultural experience or educational presentation, time to relax overlooking The Great Bear Sea, or the opportunity to explore the village of Klemtu.
Departure Day
Klemtu - Bella Bella - Vancouver
- Take in the serenity of Kitasoo Xai’xais Traditional Territory.
- After breakfast, pack up and head to the traditional Big House for a cultural experience and traditional farewell.
- Say your final goodbyes and depart the lodge mid morning to travel by boat back to Bella Bella for your return flight.
- Van transfer from the dock to the Bella Bella airport and board Pacific Coastal Airlines flight back to Vancouver.
- Arrive at Vancouver South Terminal where your tour package comes to an end.
- Breakfast and snacks are included for your travel home.
Know Before You Go
Mobility Requirements
Good mobility is essential for travel on the trails we use and for embarking and disembarking our vessels onto rocky shorelines and beaches. Trails can be uneven, steep, muddy or overgrown, and sometimes we even make our own. A high level of fitness is not needed for our tours, but a high level of mobility is required.
Typically we can travel distances of a few hundred meters at each river or estuary but sometimes we go further or we may visit more than one river or estuary in a day.
Since we conduct our wildlife viewing tours from land in remote wilderness, good mobility is a necessity. Unfortunately it is just not possible to make our tours more accessible.
If you have mobility issues please contact us directly for more information and to ensure you can participate fully in our experiences.