National GeographicSep 30, 2013
Great Bear Rainforest
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.
Offers sailboat-based guided excursions.
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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