Grizzly Bears of Toba Inlet with Canadian Geographic
Canadian Geographic Adventures
Grizzly Bears of Toba Inlet
Klahoose Territory, British Columbia Canada
October 6-10, 2024
October 13-17, 2024
>Upcoming departures: October 6 and 13, 2024
Immerse yourself in the heart of Desolation Sound, located in the northern Salish Sea in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. The Canadian Geographic Adventures Grizzly Bears of Toba Inlet package offers 4 nights accommodation in Lodge rooms or cabins, all with private facilities and spectacular ocean views. Included in the package are two Grizzly Bear Viewing Tours in Toba Inlet – each guided tour is about 6 hours with 2-3 hours on land viewing grizzly bears from Klahoose platforms with Indigenous guides.
The enrichment program will feature our RCGS Travel Ambassador sharing their specific expertise as well as Klahoose’ s own local Cultural Interpreter who will assist in guiding grizzly bear viewing tours in Toba Inlet. Immerse yourself amongst local culture through Indigenous storytelling, cedar weaving, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, ocean swimming, forest walks and ocean foraging. Prepare to be transformed as you discover the magic of Klahoose in Desolation Sound.
Grizzly Bears of Toba Inlet with Canadian Geographic
Day By Day Itinerary
Grizzly Bears of Toba Inlet
DAY 1
ARRIVE AT KLAHOOSE WILDERNESS LODGE VIA FLOAT PLANE OR WATER TAXI
After days of travel it's incredible to get to your ocean side accommodations and relax!
The ancient voices echoed in a traditional Klahoose greeting welcomes newly arriving guests. The unparalleled visit is about to begin. Spend the evening as your senses suddenly awaken to the forest, wildlife, and calm waters. Dinner this evening is at the Resort.
DAY 2 & 3
TOBA INLET
Today you will explore Yekwamen (yɛkʷamɛn) or Toba Inlet with your Klahoose guide. The inlet has been the home of the Klahoose people since time before memory. This is one of the principle inlets on the BC coast. Toba Inlet is relatively short in comparison to other major coastal inlets with an average width of 2.5 km and length only about 35 km. The inlet is flanked by towering glacier peaks with several major cascading waterfalls.
We will travel by boat, then by road to a small remote river where we have fixed viewing platforms set along the river where we can watch the grizzly bears in their natural habitat.
DAY 4
DAY EXPERINCING KLAHOOSE WILDERNESS RESORT AND MORE
This day will allow for time to explore at the resort led by our Cultural Interpreters. Guests can enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, ocean swimming, nature walks, and ocean foraging. You'll be able to relax and rest amongst the wilderness and use our many lodge amenities.
DAY 5
The final morning is our send off with breakfast.
On our last half day we'll have a group breakfast and coffee, then pack up our rooms and begin our journeys home.
You'll have your float planes or water taxi service ready to take you back in the morning after your immersive experience in nature, culture, and adventure.
MEET YOUR RCGS TRAVEL AMBASSADORS
RCGS Travel Ambassador
RCGS Travel Ambassador
RCGS Ambassador & Photographer Scott Forsyth
October 6-10, 2024
RCGS Ambassador & Photographer
Jenny Wong
October 13-17, 2024
HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT(S)
Discover Klahoose: Transformational Immersion with Canadian Geograhic Travel
> October 6-10, 2024 with RCGS Ambassador Scott Forsyth
> October 13-17, 2024 with RCGS Ambassador Jenny Wong
from $4,095 CAD per person (based on double occupancy. Plus fees and taxes)
This package has limited availability. To book please contact us to complete your reservation OR use the form at the bottom of the page.
Contact us for any other questions you may have.
Package Includes >
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4 nights Accommodations in our Lodge Rooms or Cabins, all with private washroom and ocean views
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Grizzly Bear Viewing in Toba Inlet - 2 days of bear viewing with our Klahoose guides. The tours include a boat ride and then about 3 hours watching the bears from our covered viewing platforms.
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Royal Canadian Geographic Society Ambassador
All meals from dinner on arrival to breakfast on departure with house wine or beer with dinners
Activities such as Indigenous storytelling, cedar weaving, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, ocean swimming, forest hikes and walks, and ocean foraging
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Use of Resort Amenities: The Great Room Lounge, free Wi-Fi, satellite phone, large deck, dock area with woodfire sauna, campfire area, kayaks, paddle boards, and nature trails
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Covered boat transfers from Lund, BC to Desolation Sound and the Resort (45 minutes). An optional land shuttle is available from Powell River Airport to Lund - where the boat leaves for the Resort
Not Included> Optional tours (Guided Fishing Charters, Heli-Sightseeing/ Heli-Hiking/Heli-Paddle/Glacier Walk Tours/Boat Charters), Alcoholic beverages (except when included with dinners), Gratuity, Travel from your home to Lund or Powell River
TO BOOK ONLINE CHOOSE THE DATE AND 4 NIGHT PACKAGES BELOW
FALL CANGEO TOUR DATES: OCTOBER 6 or 13 2024 (4 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS)
All ready to book? Great! It's time to reserve your spot.
You can book online directly below or you can contact us directly with just a 10% deposit