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Knight Inlet Lodge, British Columbia
Grizzly Bear Viewing Spring, Summer & Fall
A stay at Knight Inlet Lodge is the perfect add-on to any holiday in British Columbia. The Lodge is open from late May to mid-October. All stays at the Lodge include one night in Campbell River prior to your float plane journey to the Lodge. Packages start from just 2 nights - 1 in Campbell River, 1 at Knight Inlet Lodge, and can be as long as you choose.
Glendale Cove is home to one of the largest concentrations of grizzly (brown) bears in British Columbia. It is not uncommon for there to be up to 50 bears within 10 kilometres of the lodge in the peak fall season, when the salmon are returning to the river.
Although they are abundant in the fall, it is not the only season that grizzly bears can be found in Glendale Cove. Starting in late April the bears return to the estuary from winter dens and start the year feeding on the sedges, succulents, grasses and barnacles that abound in our estuary.
This luxuriant spring growth provides the basic nutritional needs for the bears which draws them from the mountains down to the estuary. This is the time to see, at close proximity, the tiny cubs emerge with their ever-cautious mothers.
In the summer the berry crop is very heavy and this helps keeps the bears in the general area. We do not get the high numbers of the spring and late summer/fall season viewing, but we usually see some bears every day. We view the bears differently in the different seasons.
In the spring, we set out in boats so that we can get close to the shore (50 metres) and give our guests a good view of the bears feeding. We still remain far enough away as to not disturb them.
Our early summer program continues on the water as well, but if the opportunity arises there may be a chance to use our tree stands. By late August we move to our platforms at the spawning channel although we continue to use the tree and river stands.
In all of our viewing programs our guest safety is of utmost importance. We strive to see the bears in their natural environment without having a negative impact on them.
Your Holiday Includes
KILGB 2 NIGHT TOUR (or 3 nights)
•return airfare from Campbell River Float Plane dock to Knight Inlet Lodge
•transfers from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to the float plane as well as return to the airport
•one nights accommodation in Campbell River in a standard double room
•one (or two) nights accommodation at Knight Inlet Lodge in a comfortable room with private bathroom and shower
•welcome orientation for wildlife viewing tours
•all meals and snacks while at the lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
•complimentary house wine with dinner
•all transportation to the bear viewing stands and boats
•grizzly bear viewing tour, Opening to August 24 inclusive the tour is by boat. August 25 to closing the tour is to our viewing platforms.
•scenic boat tour of Glendale Cove
•interpretive guide on all tours
•rain gear if required
•evening interpretive programs
•British Columbia Provincial Hotel Tax
•British Columbia Back Country Permit Fee
•First Nations User Fee
3 Night tour
Two night guests at the lodge will be offered the following extra tours
•extra grizzly bear viewing tour
•interpretive hike of the Kwalate River valley
•wildlife tracking adventure to make plaster casts of animal prints
•excursions for Bald Eagle viewing and other bird life
•Knight Inlet sightseeing cruise (weather permitting, no substitutes)
•use of kayaks on organized estuary tours
Suggested Itinerary/Excursions
Sample for 3 night tour - flexible
Day 1 Arrive in Campbell River, BC and overnight at the Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel.
Day 2 Transfer to the float-plane dock for your exciting flight to Knight Inlet Lodge. Upon arrival you will receive a welcome orientation for wildlife viewing tours before beginning your adventure. All wildlife viewing will be in the company of an experienced guide.
Day 3 A full day of bear and wildlife viewing may include an interpretive hike of the Kwalate River valley, a sight seeing cruise of Knight Inlet or you may take the kayaks our for an organised estuary tour.
Day 4 Today you will be flown back to Campbell River by float-plane, so keep the camera handy for some last minute shots!
Accommodation Details
Located 80 kilometres, or 50 air miles, north of Campbell River, British Columbia, is a wild and remote area of the Pacific Northwest known as Knight Inlet. As the longest fjord on the B.C. coast, Knight Inlet offers visitors spectacular scenery set against a backdrop of dramatic mountain peaks plunging into the Pacific Ocean.
The Lodge
Situated 60 kilometres from the mouth of the inlet is Knight Inlet Lodge. The floating resort is tucked into Glendale Cove, which offers one of the few protected anchorages in the inlet, and it is here that you will begin each day's adventure.
The lodge is a modern one story facility consisting of 5 cement floats, we like to call ourselves a floating village, plus support buildings. All guest rooms feature comfortable queen size beds plus private washrooms with showers. The resort is finished with western cedar board and batten siding to give it a real west coast British Columbia look and feel. There are 2 outside deck areas, one complete with gas fireplace, for relaxing on those warm summer evenings.
Comfort Inn Campbell River
Experience hospitality and comfort that’s truly yours at this new waterfront hotel. Stylishly appointed rooms with soothing colours and textures, ultra-comfortable bed linens and a spa-like upscale bath design, coffee maker, fridge and microwave. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Breakfast is included, and the hotel has an indoor pool and hot tub.
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