Spirit Bear Holidays
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As we specialise in providing professional, unbiased advice and then creating the ideal holiday tailored to your individual preferences, please Contact Us to discuss your particular interests and preferences.
Below is an outline illustration of a typical Spirit Bear Wildlife experience that we could arrange for you. This can also be combined with any vacation trip to Canada or a visit to Knights Inlet to see the Brown Bears.
You may also be interested in our Black Bear holidays in Japan or our Polar Bear holidays.
Introduction
Isolated for thousands of years on remote Princess Royal Island and its immediate neighbours, this small community of 'white' Black Bears inhabit some of the most pristine areas left on earth. These all-white bears (which owe their unusual colouring to a double recessive gene) are elusive, with optimum sightings occurring only from the end of August to the first week of October.
With the experience and knowledge of Gitga'at native guides, searching for these rare creatures is an adventure in itself and will involve boat trips and short walks to reach specially located viewing platforms which offer superb photographic opportunities. The platforms are well positioned above salmon streams and patience is likely to be rewarded not only with Spirit Bears but Black Bears fishing for salmon. Other possible wildlife sightings from the platforms include Pine Martens, Mink and Bald Eagles.
Overview
To appreciate the beauty of the Spirit Bears you first have to appreciate the environment that they live within. King Pacific Lodge provides exclusive luxury vacations with adventure in absolute comfort.There really is no better way to see the Spirit Bears and the wonderful world they live in.
Pamper yourself in the heart of the Canadian wilderness on one of the most unique floating fishing lodges in British Columbia, Canada. Moored in the shelter of Barnard Harbour on Princess Royal Island, King Pacific Lodge is quite simply one of the most magnificent Canadian wilderness eco resorts ever built.
- Designed for absolute comfort.
- Positioned to capture spectacular views of the landscape.
The lodge has forged a close relationship with two whale researchers based on a nearby island who operate Cetacea Lab - the only year round whale research lab in northern British Columbia. You will have an opportunity to visit the lab, meet the researchers and learn about the whale's social and feeding habits, as well as their migratory journeys and listen to their calls as they feed and play in these inter-coastal waters. You may also see large numbers of playful Stellar's Sealions.
As the season progresses, the Orcas become harder to see but come September the salmon begin to run by their thousands up the rivers and streams in a desperate attempt to spawn. It is in these channels and rivers that you find the Spirit Bear.
Essential Information
Climate
The southern coast of British Columbia is one of the mildest regions in Canada, with warm summers and relatively mild winters - hence Vancouver Island's coastal rainforests and Victoria's palm trees. Summers in the province's interior are hot. Heavy snowfalls occur in the mountains.
Visa
Visas are not generally required for British Citizens visiting Canada for short periods. However, other categories of British nationals should check requirements before making firm plans. If in any doubt contact the Visa Section of the Canadian High Commission.
It is recommended that you should have a passport with a minimum of six months validity remaining.
Health
For up-to-date health advice for Canada, please consult your GP.
Insurance
We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions from the policy, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake whilst on holiday. Medway Travel can provide you with a quote for this – please contact a member of the Leisure team for further details.
