Experience the magic of grizzly bears in the wild
Knight Inlet Lodge is an Indigenous-owned wildlife viewing destination in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. Staying here, you will spend your days watching magnificent grizzly bears and other incredible wildlife, and your nights enjoying fine dining and accommodation in the most spectacular natural environment.
When not hibernating, grizzly bears are abundant in the pristine wilderness around Knight Inlet Lodge. Starting in April, both black and grizzly bears begin emerging from hibernation and head to the cove and the estuary to feed on succulent spring growth. Spring also offers a wonderful opportunity to see new born cubs as they venture out into the natural world. In spring and summer, the lodge offers bear watching tours by boat, allowing you to experience these wonderful animals without disturbing them.
The fall season begins in late August when you will travel to viewing stands, specially constructed to provide a safe and comfortable viewing base. Pink salmon begin surging their way up the Inlet, attracting dozens of grizzlies who converge on the spawning channels to fatten up in preparation for the coming winter.
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Inclusions
- One nights accommodation at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Campbell River
- Return float plane flights from Campbell River to Knight Inlet Lodge
- Welcome and wildlife orientation
- Bear watching tours by boat in the spring and summer and at viewing platforms in the fall
- Scenic boat tour of Knight Inlet
- All meals and snacks while at the lodge
- Complimentary wine with dinner
- Evening interpretive programs
- Optional excursions including Kwalate River Valley hike and wildlife tracking
- Rain gear and rubber boots
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Contact usDay-to-day itinerary
The below is based on a 3-night package at Knight Inlet Lodge, other packages are available. Please call for more information.
Arrive at Campbell River
The first night of your Knight Inlet Lodge package will be at Comfort Inn & Suites in Campbell River. Getting to Campbell River is straight-forward, you can either fly directly from Vancouver, or include the destination as part of a self-drive of Vancouver Island. At check-in the hotel staff will confirm the departure time of the floatplane to Knight Inlet Lodge.
Campbell River is a great place to spend an afternoon, with oceanfront parks looking towards distant islands, an aquarium, the Maritime Heritage Centre, wonderful restaurants, and a craft brewery!
Experience Knight Inlet Lodge for yourself
Watch the video below to get an idea of the incredible animal encounters you can expect at Knight Inlet Lodge