Grizzly Bears of Toba Inlet with Canadian Geographic
Canadian Geographic Adventures
Grizzly Bears of Toba Inlet
Klahoose Territory, British Columbia Canada
October 4-8, 2026 with Kim Gray and David Gray
>Upcoming 2026 Canadian Geographic departure and Grizzly Bears: October 4-8, 2026 with Kim and David Gray
Experience the heart of Desolation Sound, nestled in the northern Salish Sea of British Columbia, Canada. Our Canadian Geographic Adventures Grizzly Bears of Toba Inlet package offers a memorable 4-night stay in our comfortable lodge rooms or cozy cabins, each equipped with private facilities and breathtaking ocean views.
This package includes two guided Grizzly Bear Viewing Tours in Toba Inlet. Each tour lasts approximately six hours, with 2-3 hours dedicated to observing grizzly bears from Klahoose platforms, accompanied by knowledgeable Indigenous guides.
Enhance your adventure with our enrichment program with our RCGS Travel Ambassadors Kim and David Gray, who will share their expertise. Additionally, our local Cultural Interpreter will provide insight and guidance during your grizzly bear viewing tours.
Immerse yourself in the rich 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 uncover the enchanting beauty and unique experiences that Klahoose Wilderness Resort in Desolation Sound has to offer.
Grizzly Bears of Toba Inlet with Canadian Geographic
Day By Day Itinerary
Grizzly Bears of Toba Inlet
DAY 1 - October 4
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 - October 5/6
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.
Each evening we will continue cultural sharing, with our Cultural Interpreters, along with time with the Canadian Geographic travel ambassadors.
DAY 4 - October 7
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. On your last evening we have a special cedar-brushing off ceremony offering a meaningful reflection on your stay and the tradition of the Klahoose people.
DAY 5 - October 8
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 2026 RCGS TRAVEL AMBASSADORS
RCGS Travel Ambassador
Kim Gray
RCGS Travel Ambassador
David Gray
Travel Ambassadors, photographers and travel journalists Kim and David Gray
October 4-8, 2026
Meet your RCGS Ambassadors: After graduating with a Master of Journalism degree from Carleton University, Kim Gray spent two decades working as a traditional journalist in newspapers, television and radio throughout Canada. On July 1, 2011, she turned to travel publishing — co-founding the nationally celebrated travel blog Toque & Canoe, a quality digital magazine that explores travel culture in Canada and beyond. For the past dozen years, Kim has been championing transformative travel experiences from coast to coast to coast on CBC radio and in front of an always growing audience at Toque & Canoe, which currently has 35K followers on all of its channels combined. Her efforts “to make Canada better known to Canadians and the world” led to her RCGS Fellow nomination in 2016. She often amplifies RCGS and Canadian Geographic content on her social media channels. Trips that continue to inspire her? Observing, with Indigenous wildlife guides, a rare spirit bear fishing for salmon on B.C.’s remote west coast. Kayaking with beluga whales in the mouth of Manitoba’s Churchill River (and maybe swimming with them, too!) Travelling on a small expedition cruise ship with the RCGS to Nunavut, where she would volunteer on board as a Fellow and fall in love with the Arctic Archipelago’s jewel-like icebergs. In 2017, Kim helped develop the inaugural guidebook to Indigenous tourism in Canada with the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada. She’s been covering the growth of this travel sector closely and she encourages all Canadians, as an act of reconciliation, to learn more about this effort and the incredible experiences to be had. Kim is married to David Gray and they have two wonderful children, Emma and Jackson.
With more than three decades of experience as a journalist, former CBC Radio host David Gray has filed stories from around the world, focusing on Europe and North America. Based in Calgary, David is an avid adventurer, diver, skier, and cyclist. David, a Fellow of the RCGS, has travelled by sea with the RCGS in the Eastern Arctic and Atlantic Canada, (including a particularly memorable excursion to Sable Island). On the West Coast he has explored the islands of Haida Gwaii with Maple Leaf Adventures, and continues to serve as a guest lecturer aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth II to Alaska. He also hosted a conversation with a prestigious panel of Indigenous leaders at the 2018 Fellows Dinner at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, and a more informal gathering of Western-based Fellows at McDougall Centre in Calgary. Whether it’s skiing from the heights of the Chic-Choc Mountains down to the shores of Gaspe, kayaking Johnstone Strait with the orcas of Robson Bight, or hiking the ridges of the Bugaboos above the glaciers of the Purcells, David has a deep passion for Canada’s wild spaces. He is an amateur ornithologist and former park naturalist, with a growing passion for photography. He has also launched a new Canada-wide podcast, GraydioCanada. His documentary work has won numerous national and international awards and he is a frequent guest host on well known CBC radio programs such as “As it Happens”, “Sunday Edition” and “Cross Country Checkup”. His daily morning program “The Calgary Eyeopener” was one of Canada’s top-rated local radio shows for over a decade. In his spare time, he performs with Calgary band Sweet Potato. David and his wife Kim have two children.
HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT(S)
Grizzly Bears of Toba Inlet: with Canadian Geographic
> October 4-8, 2026 with RCGS Ambassadors Kim and David Gray
from $5,359 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.
CanGeo Package Includes :
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Grizzly Bear Viewing Tours – Two guided tours (each about 6 hours) are included with a 3-night or 4-night stay. The tours feature 2-3 hours of land-based bear viewing from our exclusive platforms with Indigenous guides. Scheduled on Day 2 and Day 3 of the package.
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Boat Transfer to Bear Viewing areas – The boat ride takes about one hour from the resort to the dock in Toba Inlet. En route, your journey will include a tour exploring Desolation Sound and the waterfalls of Toba Inlet, with potential wildlife sightings of humpback whales, orcas, dolphins, seals, eagles and black bears.
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Indigenous Experiences – Cultural sharing, including Indigenous storytelling, cedar weaving, a welcome ceremony, and a cedar-brushing-off ceremony.
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Leisure Time at the Resort – Access to kayaks, paddleboards, ocean swimming, sauna, micro-hydro power tour, hiking trails, and optional tours.
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Royal Canadian Geographic Society Ambassadors Kim and David Gray
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Canadian Geographic Exclusive Offers and Benefits:
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Exclusive virtual pre-expedition meet-and-greet with your expedition ambassador and leadership team
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Complimentary Canadian Geographic Magazine & Canadian Geographic ball cap
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A portion of the fees from every Canadian Geographic Adventure booked is donated to the Royal Canadian Geographical Society to further its important programming
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All meals from dinner on arrival to breakfast on departure (Dietary options available)
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Complimentary House Wine & Beer – two servings per person, per day
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Complimentary Reusable Water Bottle – For each guest to stay hydrated and help reduce single-use plastic
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Covered boat transfer from Lund, BC to the 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:
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Optional tours such as Guided Fishing Charters, Heli-Sightseeing, Heli-Hiking, Heli-Paddle, Glacier Walk Tours, Heli-Fly Fishing, and Boat Charters. Please book these tours in advance to ensure availability.
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Additional alcoholic beverages beyond the complimentary servings.
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Gift shop purchases.
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Travel from your home to Lund by car or flights to Powell River (not included, but available options)
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GRIZZY BEARS FALL CANGEO TOUR DATES: October 4-8, 2026
(4 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS)
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