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Ocean Light II and grizzly Humpback whale watching King Pacific Lodge Haida Gwaii totems whales and other marine mammals are frequently seen. You can simply enjoy the experience of gliding through the water being powered by the ocean breeze, but are also encouraged to try your hand at the helm and help trim the sails. Ocean Light II is proud to operate a low impact policy, leaving areas just as they were found. Skipper and guide Chris Tulloch has more than 15 years of experience in guiding coastal adventure tours along British Columbia’s coast and has a passion for its diverse wildlife. Assisting Chris as crew, guide and cook is Jenn Broom, who will make sure that your stay is enjoyable and memorable with the delicious, nutritious food that flows freely from her galley. The Great Bear Rainforest and Princess Royal Island Situated south of Alaska along the coast of British Columbia, the Great Bear Rainforest is one of the most bio-diverse ecosystems found on the planet. It is home to the rare spirit, or kermode, bear – the world’s only white-coated variation of the black bear. First Nations legend tells how the Raven, the creator, made the spirit bear as a reminder of the last Ice Age. Today there are fewer than 400 spirit bears, principally living within the Great Bear Rainforest and adjacent Princess Royal Island. This wonderful wilderness is also Spirit bear home to grizzly bears, black bears, mountain goats, eagles and grey wolves who live amongst cedar, fir and spruce trees that are often more than 1,000 years in age. In the heart of this rainforest the small, remote village of Klemtu is home to Kitasoo and Xaixais people, tribes that have thrived here since before the Ice Age. Reached only by boat or float-plane, this is a remote and magical part of British Columbia. Klemtu Great Bear Explorer The Great Bear Explorer tour is run by a community-based eco tourism venture owned by the local Kitasoo and Xaixais tribes. It focuses on the white spirit, or kermode, bears of Princess Royal Island as well as the large grizzly bears that roam the coastal estuaries. It offers a wonderful opportunity to view and learn about these fascinating creatures in their natural environment. Spirit bears are most often seen from late August to October, whilst grizzly bear viewing is excellent throughout the summer from May to October. These three or six night tours based at Klemtu Lodge include bear viewing trips, visits to historic First Nations’ sites with interpretive walks led by naturalist guides, evening interpretive and cultural programmes, a scenic cruise through the inlets of the rainforest and walks to spot other wildlife such as wolves, seals, whales and birds. KLEMTU LODGE, GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST This recently constructed lodge lies amidst the spectacular natural beauty of the Great Bear Rainforest in the small village of Klemtu. Comfortable accommodation includes rooms with private bathrooms – something of a luxury in such a remote location – a dining area, lounge and modern kitchen facilities where the chefs prepare hearty and nutritious meals that are included in your stay. KING PACIFIC LODGE, PRINCESS ROYAL ISLAND Moored in the shelter of Barnard Harbour on Princess Royal Island, this luxury floating lodge is in the heart of old-growth rainforest, with wrap-around decks equipped with high-powered telescopes for star-gazing and watching wildlife, and a full-service spa. The many guided activities include hiking, fishing, kayaking and wildlife viewing. After a sumptuous evening meal, relax by a roaring fire in the Great Room or curl up with a book in the library: bliss. British Columbia: Canada Telephone: 01993 838 700 25
The Fraser River The Cariboo The rolling ranching country and immense forests of British Columbia’s interior plateau extends north from Lillooet between the Coast Mountains to the west and the Cariboo Mountains in the east: it is known as the Cariboo. The region became prominent with the discovery of gold and, between 1862 and 1870, over 100,000 people travelled from Lillooet along the Cariboo wagon road to the gold fields. A number of roadhouses were built to supply this human tide, 100 Mile House was originally one of these stopping points, so named because it was located 100 miles from Lillooet. Other settlements established at this time include Clinton, Williams Lake, Quesnel and Barkerville which, as a restored gold rush town, is the most atmospheric. As the gold rush subsided some prospectors stayed to farm the land: today this is prime ranching country, criss–crossed by the canyons and ravines of the Fraser and Thompson rivers. ARCONA HOUSE, 108 MILE HOUSE Owned by an erudite German count and set on a small peninsula jutting out into 108 Mile Lake, Arcona House is one of our quirkier properties. It has two tastefully decorated en suite guest rooms, the Butterfly room and the Cavalry room, both accessed through a separate guest entrance. The property is almost completely surrounded by water and so both guest rooms have splendid lake views. ECHO VALLEY RANCH & SPA, NEAR CLINTON At Echo Valley Ranch & Spa, luxury and comfort go hand in hand with the rugged outdoors. Spectacular landscapes envelop this beautiful ranch where healthy gourmet cuisine is served up alongside hearty cowboy cookouts. With just 18 guest bedrooms, the ranch is set amidst four distinct geographical biomes and offers an exceptional range of adventures. From here you can hike or horse-ride, take 4WD safaris through forested trails, desert canyons or across open plains or even enjoy scenic flights over majestic glaciers. Other activities include fishing for trout in crystal lakes or trying your hand at gold panning. After a day outdoors, rejuvenate yourself in the wonderful Thai spa. Wells Gray Provincial Park Wells Gray Provincial Park is one of Canada’s most beautiful parks and is renowned for its wildlife viewing, its many thundering waterfalls and remarkable white water rafting. Set in the Caribou Mountains about halfway between Kamloops and Jasper, the park was established in 1939 across an enormous 541,000 hectares. Most people enter the park via the town of Clearwater and travel to the heart of the park on the Wells Gray Corridor, with extensive interpretive guiding available from Parks Canada to introduce the flora and fauna. Black bears are commonly seen in May and June as they visit the valley floors to feed on new shoots while deer and moose are frequent sightings throughout the summer and wolves are also commonly seen. From June onwards alpine flower meadows transform the landscape above the treeline, with some of the finest found on Trophy Mountain, and provide a stunning backdrop to excursions on horseback, canoe and on foot. The many stunning waterfalls include Dawson and Spahats Falls, but the most impressive of all is Helmcken Falls which plunges 140 metres into an abyss and, through the winter, freezes into a great tower of ice. NAKISKA RANCH, WELLS GRAY PROVINCIAL PARK Nakiska Ranch sits amongst towering forests and flowering meadows: cattle graze in the paddocks and, as the lodge is in the park boundaries, black bears and deer are often seen in the grounds. The main building has some guest rooms, and is where breakfast is served, but most accommodation is in simple and charming individual log cabins with bedroom, kitchenette, balcony and barbeque, often warmed by a wood-burning stove. There are a few restaurants in the area but most guests pick up their own supplies in Clearwater: it’s best to stay two nights or more to settle in. 26
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