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About Great Bear Chalet

It could be said that the living philosophy of the Great Bear Chalet is “bears first”. Well, it’s simpler than that. It’s respectful coexistence.

On the surface you see ‘guided bear tours, wilderness hiking trips, all-inclusive luxury accommodations & outdoor adventures, but what we provide is a small footprint/low impact experience that immerses you in the world of the grizzly bear.

– Your Hosts/Guides, Bindi, Jefferson Bray, & now the exquisite Shyloh

“Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside a dog, it’s too dark to read.”

Groucho Marx
Jefferson Bray in great bear reainforest

What Our Guests Say

  • Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside a dog, it’s too dark to read.
    ~Groucho Marx
  • “Overall it was the best trip I have had in years, and I look forward to doing it again soon! Jeff was so very knowledgeable, as both a bear guide & host to the region.”
    Jason, BC Canada
  • It’s a beautiful, big inspiration to be at home. Thanks so much for sharing!
    Diederick, the Netherlands
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A life lived with Nature fulfills one’s duty to the soul.

‘Eco-tourism’ is the term used to describe what we do, it does not define who we are. We aren’t “human doings”. The ‘beings’ we have had the pleasure of meeting & hosting, all share two admirable qualities – they are genuine people, with a passion, respect & understanding for the remarkable intricacies of the ‘real’, natural world. They also possess an undying ‘will’, inherent or learned, to leave the world better than they found it.

Everything is connected & everything is amazing.
We are all a part of Nature’s global family.
We All Live Here.

Sharing our home, providing the opportunity for guests to coexist in this grizzly kingdom, cements these values. Said in the Nuxalkmc language, the First Nations people of the Bella Coola, you leave understanding, “lhiixwnicits t’ayc” – I treasure this.  

 To be able to respectfully coexist as we do, well… life doesn’t get any better. We look forward to sharing our home, making it your wilderness retreat & witnessing you experience the same feeling.

Our Living Philosophy

Sharing our home, providing the opportunity for guests to coexist in this grizzly kingdom, cements these values. Said in the Nuxalkmc language, the First Nations people of the Bella Coola, you leave understanding, “lhiixwnicits t’ayc” – I treasure this. To be able to respectfully coexist as we do, well… life doesn’t get any better. We look forward to sharing our home, making it your wilderness retreat & witnessing you experience the same feeling.

Respectful Coexistence

Living in harmony with grizzly bears and all wildlife

Small
Footprint

Low impact, sustainable wilderness experiences

Genuine Connection

Authentic relationships with nature and guests

Frequently Asked Questions

Great Bear Chalet is owned and operated by Your Hosts/Guides, Bindi, Jefferson Bray, & now the exquisite Shyloh. This is their home which they share with guests, creating an authentic and personal wilderness experience unlike typical lodges or hotels.

It could be said that the living philosophy of the Great Bear Chalet is “bears first”. Well, it’s simpler than that. It’s respectful coexistence. We maintain a small footprint/low impact operation that allows us to share this grizzly kingdom without disrupting natural behaviors or habitats. Everything is connected & everything is amazing. We are all a part of Nature’s global family. We All Live Here.

This isn’t just a business – it’s our home. We live here year-round with the bears. Our maximum 4-guest capacity ensures intimate, personalized experiences. On the surface you see ‘guided bear tours, wilderness hiking trips, all-inclusive luxury accommodations & outdoor adventures, but what we provide is a small footprint/low impact experience that immerses you in the world of the grizzly bear.

‘Eco-tourism’ is the term used to describe what we do, it does not define who we are. We aren’t “human doings”. A life lived with Nature fulfills one’s duty to the soul. Our guests share a passion, respect & understanding for the remarkable intricacies of the ‘real’, natural world. They also possess an undying ‘will’, inherent or learned, to leave the world better than they found it.

We’ve lived here since 2004 and have been operating Great Bear Chalet since 2014.

Said in the Nuxalkmc language, the First Nations people of the Bella Coola, you leave understanding, “lhiixwnicits t’ayc” – I treasure this. It perfectly captures how our guests feel after experiencing respectful coexistence in this grizzly kingdom – a treasured memory that transforms perspectives.