Great Bear Rainforest
Day 1: The Columbia III will be awaiting your arrival
in the first Nations village of Bella Bella. Here you will be
greeted by a warm welcome from the Columbia's captain and crew
as we prepare to cast off.
Departure time aboard the Columbia III will be arranged according
to the arrival time of the daily Pacific Coastal flight from
Vancouver. (their summer schedules are not confirmed until April.)
Once all our guest have boarded, we will cruise towards the
wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest.
Days 2-6: Each morning, after a hearty breakfast, we
will launch our brightly coloured kayak flotilla and begin our
day of exploring the spectacular beauty of the Great Bear Rainforest.
Every day will bring a new array of stunning sights from the
lush salmon-spawning river estuaries to the steep-sided glacial
carved fjords and from the maze of exposed rocky islets to the
exquisite sandy beaches.
Wildlife we may be lucky enough to observe includes black bears,
eagles, wolves, humpback whales, sea otters, harbour seals,
and grizzly bears.
Lunches will be savored on a sandy beach or a grassy estuary
proceeding an afternoon paddle. Other afternoon options include
relaxing on the beach, exploring an estuary, cruising up a stunning
inlet aboard the Columbia III or kicking back in the cozy cabin.
Day 7: This is our last day to experience the peaceful
beauty of the Great Bear Rainforest. The morning will be spent
traveling back to Bella Bella, although there may be the option
of a before-breakfast paddle for the early risers.
Our return time to Bella Bella will again depend on the schedule
of the Pacific Coastal flight back to Vancouver. (mid day)