Great Bear Rainforest

National GeographicSep 30, 2013

Ancient cedars, glacier-cut fjords, and the elusive spirit bear await in the Great Bear Rainforest, one of Canada's 50 Places of a Lifetime.

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Pacific Coastal AirlinesPlaceOperates direct flights to Bella Bella, Bella Coola, and Klemtu.
BC FerriesPlaceOffers summer-only ferry service through its Discovery Coast Passage.
Maple Leaf ToursPlaceOffers sailboat-based guided excursions.
The Great Bear Rainforest: Canada's Forgotten CoastPlaceShowcases photographs, journal entries, and maps from sailing odysseys.
Great Bear Nature ToursPlaceJourney to a floating lodge in the remote wilderness of coastal British Columbia to watch and photograph grizzly bears…
Elsewhere
Tweedsmuir LodgeHotelTweedsmuir Provincial Park, CanadaBuilt in 1929 as a hunting lodge, offers chalets and cabins.
King Pacific LodgeHotelPrince Royal Island, CanadaExperience Luxurious, 5 Star Sport Fishing on British Columbia's stunning Central Coast!
Spirit Bear LodgeHotelKlemtu, CanadaOwned by Kitasoo/Xai'xais First Nations, offers bear viewing tours.
Dolly's Fish MarketRestaurantPrince Rupert, CanadaServes fish 'n' chips with homemade fries and Caesar salad.
Bella Coola Valley RestaurantRestaurantBella Coola, CanadaLocal favorite burger joint with an eclectic menu.
Crest HotelHotelPrince Rupert, CanadaRestaurant offers halibut steak with panoramic harbor views.
Wheelhouse Brewing CompanyRestaurantPrince Rupert, CanadaUp-and-coming competitor, suggests juniper ales.
Museum of Northern British ColumbiaMuseumPrince Rupert, CanadaOffers handcrafted First Nations pieces from various artists.
Petroglyph GalleryMuseumBella Coola, Canada

At This British Columbia Wilderness Lodge, Luxury Has a Larger Purpose