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  • A grizzly bear eating grass

    Indigenous Bear Viewing

    By Indigenous Tourism British Columbia ~ 2025

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Enter the Sanctuaries of the Great Bears

Seeing the great bears of the Pacific Northwest is not an everyday occurrence for most and the essential BC experience for many. It is a journey that requires planning and the guidance of local Indigenous guides who can lead you into the pristine sanctuaries of grizzly bears and the wealth of the forests and waters that are their home. 

Over the Sea and Into the Forest

Indigenous guides ensure safety and respect for guests, bears, and the environment with boat access into sacred spaces just outside the rush of modern life. Hidden coastal inlets host the infamous Great Bear Rainforest, where you are likely to encounter so much more than the bears. Past historic villages, in verdant forests, and amid a menagerie of marine and wildlife that populates the sky, sea, and shore, the bears feed with their families. Conservation is key in this precious part of the world. 

Set Your Course with Culture and Conservation

Indigenous hosts weave culture and conservation into the fabric of your experience as a guest in grizzly territory. Travel lightly and with experienced guides.

Immerse Yourself

Set Your Course with Culture and Conservation

Indigenous guides ensure safety and respect for guests, bears, and the environment with boat access into sacred spaces just outside the rush of modern life.

  • The Great Gears of the Pacific Northwest

    Seeing the great bears of the Pacific Northwest is not an everyday occurrence for most and the essential BC experience for many. It is a journey that requires planning and the guidance of local Indigenous guides who can lead you into the pristine sanctuaries of grizzly bears and the wealth of the forests and waters that are their home.

  • Over the Sea and Into the Forest

    Hidden coastal inlets host the infamous Great Bear Rainforest, where you are likely to encounter so much more than the bears.


Indigenous Tourism BC encourages responsible travel for all visitors to Indigenous communities.