Experience the Wild
Guests will always be accompanied by your hosts – accredited guides in good standing with the Commercial Bear Viewing Association of B.C. & former volunteer member (fourteen years) Bella Coola Search & Rescue.
We strive for something more than a ‘bear tour’. Our hope is to “re-wild your Spirit” – immersing you in some of the most ecologically & culturally significant, salmon and grizzly bear habitat that remains on earth.
River Drift
Mid August through October is when the chances of observing grizzly & black bears fishing for salmon are at their peak. These guided trips are very popular & fill up quickly.
“A day (or half day) spent on the river, is time well spent.”
$250 per person
Walks of Reverence
“Take a Walk on the Wild Side…” We will share an interpretive adventure, hiking along the ancient trails of this grizzly kingdom.
Our hope is to “re-wild your Spirit” – immersing you in some of the most ecologically & culturally significant habitat.
from $250 half day
Birding & Photography
Birding & nature photography opportunities are virtually limitless. The diversity of vegetation & the presence of freshwater makes this ecosystem a veritable smorgasbord.
Custom pricing based on group and duration.
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Experience Every Season
Spring
Spring at the Chalet is marked with the return of this territory’s dominant male grizzly bear – “Hank”, inspired by Henry V and my grandfather. His sole mission is most ancient, he seeks females in estrus. Over the years that he has shared his home, we have come to know Hank to be a most powerful yet, benevolent king.
Summer
As the days lengthen, native plants, insects and birds thrive in the meadow below us. Resident female grizzly bears bring their cubs here to forage on succulent greens. Black bears and mule deer are also regular grazers. Where there are deer, wolves and cougar are never far behind. You may feel the awe that comes from hearing, or seeing these elusive beings. We are very fortunate to share this land with other megafauna such as moose, lynx, and wolverine.
Fall
Autumn brings the return of pink salmon to the Atnarko River. Spring salmon also begin to die at this time, having fulfilled their exhaustive commitment to the next generation. Resident and transient grizzly bears come to Tweedsmuir Provincial Park to take advantage of this salmon feast. Being situated on the bank of the Atnarko, allows us a front row seat to this annual spectacle. The Atnarko/Bella Coola River is the ‘heart’ of this valley; the salmon, the ‘blood’ – the ‘Circle of Life’ still churns in this intact ecosystem.
All Inclusive
Your Stay at the Great Bear Chalet includes all meals and activities.
GREAT BEAR CHALET is Open Year Round. During May ~ October, Bear tours often need go no further than our peaceful back deck.
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