Museum of Northern British Columbia, Prince Rupert

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.

Offers handcrafted First Nations pieces from various artists.

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Dolly's Fish MarketRestaurantServes fish 'n' chips with homemade fries and Caesar salad.
Crest HotelHotelRestaurant offers halibut steak with panoramic harbor views.
Wheelhouse Brewing CompanyRestaurantUp-and-coming competitor, suggests juniper ales.
Museum of Northern British ColumbiaMuseumOffers handcrafted First Nations pieces from various artists.
Elsewhere
Tweedsmuir LodgeHotelTweedsmuir Provincial Park, CanadaBuilt in 1929 as a hunting lodge, offers chalets and cabins.
Spirit Bear LodgeHotelKlemtu, CanadaOwned by Kitasoo/Xai'xais First Nations, offers bear viewing tours.
Pacific Coastal AirlinesPlaceGreat Bear Rainforest, CanadaOperates direct flights to Bella Bella, Bella Coola, and Klemtu.
BC FerriesPlaceGreat Bear Rainforest, CanadaOffers summer-only ferry service through its Discovery Coast Passage.
Maple Leaf ToursPlaceGreat Bear Rainforest, CanadaOffers sailboat-based guided excursions.
Bella Coola Valley RestaurantRestaurantBella Coola, CanadaLocal favorite burger joint with an eclectic menu.
The Great Bear Rainforest: Canada's Forgotten CoastPlaceGreat Bear Rainforest, CanadaShowcases photographs, journal entries, and maps from sailing odysseys.
King Pacific LodgeHotelPrince Royal Island, Canada
Petroglyph GalleryMuseumBella Coola, Canada
Great Bear Nature ToursPlaceGreat Bear Rainforest, Canada

Museum of Northern British Columbia