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Grizzly Bears of Toba Inlet with Canadian Geographic

Canadian Geographic Adventures

Grizzly Bears of Toba Inlet

Klahoose Territory, British Columbia Canada

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October 6-10, 2024 with Scott Forsyth

October 13-17, 2024 with Jenny Wong

October 12-16, 2025 with Daisy Gilardini and David McEown

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>Upcoming 2024 Canadian Geographic departures and Klahoose Wilderness Resort Grizzly Bears:

 October 6-10 with RCGS Travel Ambassador Scott Forsyth and October 13-17 with RCGS Travel Ambassadors Jenny Wong + 2025.

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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.

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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.

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Enhance your adventure with our enrichment program featuring our RCGS Travel Ambassador, who will share their expertise. Additionally, our local Cultural Interpreter will provide insight and guidance during your grizzly bear viewing tours. 

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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 

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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.

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DAY 2 & 3

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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.    

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Each evening we will continue cultural sharing, with our Cultural Interpreters, along with time with the Canadian Geographic travel ambassadors. 

 

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. 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 

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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. 

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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

Can Geo Photographer-In-Residence Scott Forsyth

October 6-10, 2024​

  • WHAT IS THE SEASON?
    Klahoose Wilderness Resort is open seasonally from May to October with whale and marine-life watching boat tours included season long from May thru August with spring bear viewing by boat in May and early June, and from late August, September and late October our tours include Grizzly Bear Viewing from platforms. Discover Klahoose Packages May 9 to August 21, 2024 May 8 to August 20, 2025 Grizzly Bears of Toba Inlet Packages August 22 to October 24, 2024 August 21 to October 23, 2025
  • WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY STAY?
    Your stay includes: All meals, from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day, along with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Boat transfer from Lund to the resort, and for guests flying between Vancouver Airport and Powell River Airport, an airport transfer from Powell River to Lund to meet our boat. Included boat tours: Toba Inlet Whales, Wildlife, and Waterfall Tour (available May through July and late August). This includes one tour on Day 2 and a visit to Ahpokum, a Klahoose traditional seasonal village site, on Day 3. Grizzly Bear Viewing Tours: Available from late August through October, with two tours included in our 3- or 4-night packages. Resort Amenities: Access to the great room lounge, complimentary Wi-Fi, phone, large deck, dock area with a woodfire sauna, campfire area, kayaks, paddleboards, rainforest hiking, and walking trails. A service fee includes access to all the resort amenities, a gratuity, up to two complimentary alcoholic drinks with each dinner and a shared and shared Powell River Airport transfers. Not included: Additional alcoholic beverages (except when included with dinner), optional tours, and transportation from your home to Powell River or Lund.
  • HOW MANY NIGHTS ARE THE PACKAGES AND WHAT DAYS CAN I BOOK?
    Klahoose Wilderness Resort specializes in 3 a 4 wildlife and cultural packages. Stays are based on a three-night stay arriving Thursday and departing Sunday, a four-night stay arriving Sunday and departing Thursday. A seven night stay is also available with arrival on either Thursdays or Sunday.
  • WHAT TIME IS CHECK IN / CHECK OUT ?
    4:00 PM, at the Resort. Guests that are driving will meet our boat transfer in Lund between 2:30 and 3:00 PM. The covered boat transfer takes about 45 minutes from Lund Harbour to Desolation Sound and the Resort. An airport transfer from Powell River Airport to Lund is also available if guests are choose to fly from Vancouver (35 minutes) or ask us about flights direct to our dock. We check out after breakfast at 10:00 AM. Our boat transfer from the Resort back to Lund Harbour arrives at about 12:00 PM.
  • DO YOU OFFER LAND TRANSFER FROM LUND, FOR FLIGHTS FROM VANCOUVER TO POWELL RIVER?
    Yes! We meet the arrival of the Pacific Coastal Airlines Vancouver South Terminal (YVR) to Powell River Airport (YPW) (35 minute flight) and land transfer to Lund (1 hour) to meet our boat. This land transfer is complimentary on our schedule. Please check schedules with our reservations team prior to booking your flights.
  • WHERE DO I MEET THE BOAT TO TRANSFER TO THE RESORT?
    The water taxi operates from the Lund Resort Marina in Lund Harbour. Guests will meet staff at the Lund Resort at Klah Ah Men. The boat transfer is schedules to depart Lund for the Resort at 3 pm on Thursdays and Sundays and returns to Lund at about noon. The GOAT 1 meeting guests at the Lund Marina
  • CAN I FLY DIRECT TO THE RESORT?
    Yes! Charters are available anytime or in the peak season schedule seaplane flight are avaialble from Vancouver International South Terminal to our dock with Corilair. Charter flights are also available from Vancouver, Campbell River, Whistler, Tofino, Victoria Seattle or any other nearby resorts and lodges. Please contact us if you would like information on charter flights direct to the Resort.
  • IS THERE PARKING IN LUND?
    Yes! There is overnight parking next to the Lund Resort at Klah Ah Men and adjacent to our boat departure point at the Lund marina. The rate is $10 per day, subject to change.
  • ARE THERE ANY BAGGAGE RESTRICTIONS?
    With most of our guests arriving by water taxi, there are no restrictions on luggage. If you are travelling by air to/from the resort you must check the luggage restrictions with the air carrier.
  • ARE GRATUITIES INCLUDED?
    The service fee includes a portion for gratuity for all staff. If you wish to further acknowledge the staff and guides, please ask for an envelope and you may leave a gratuity with the on-site manager. Recommend at $50 per day per guest. These gratuities are shared among the resorts staff.
  • CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE MY DIETARY RESTICTIONS?
    Yes! We will cater to any dietary restrictions or food allergies. When you book with us please advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies.
  • HOW DOES THE RESORT INCORPORATE KLAHOOSE TRADITIONS INTO EACH STAY?
    The sharing of the Klahoose traditions, led by our cultural interpreters, like the welcome ceremony, Indigenous led wildlife tours, bruising-off-ceremony and evening cultural sharing are all example of experiences guests during every stay.
  • TELL ME ABOUT YOUR SUSTAINABILITY ?
    The Klahoose ancestors have managed the legacy of natural resources, honouring and protecting the environment and its inhabitants for a millennium. Klahoose Wilderness Resort is Certified Sustainable and also includes a conservation fee, part of which goes to wildlife conservation. When you stay with us you can also join our off-the-grid back of house tour to see our clean energy hydro system that powers the resort. For more our our sustainability please see: https://www.klahooseresort.com/sustainability
  • TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE INDIGENOUS TOURISM DESTINATION FUND (ITDF)
    The Indigenous Tourism Destination Fund (ITDF) is your chance to support Indigenous Tourism in Canada, and help fulfill the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #92: by ensuring Indigenous communities gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic activities taking place on their lands or using their resources. The ITDF is a fund that assists Indigenous tourism business nationwide through Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC). When you make your booking the ITDF will automatically be included. Note that an option to opt-out is available by clicking on the ITDF link when booking.
  • DO YOU HAVE WI-FI?
    Complimentary WI-FI is included during your stay and is available in the main lodge area. Note the WIFI works well for the internet, posting images etc., but you can not stream movies or upload videos. Please share your image during your stay, but please wait to share your videos. Tag us on social media at #KlahooseWildernessResort
  • DO YOU HAVE A PHONE OR CELL COVERAGE?
    There is no cell coverage at Klahoose Wilderness Resort. We have a resort satellite phone that is available for guests to use.
  • ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
    As much as we love them, we are unable to accommodate pets due the boat transfers and proximity of surrounding wildlife habitats.
  • CAN I SMOKE AT THE RESORT?
    All of our public areas, rooms and cabins are smoke free. Guests may smoke outside in the designated area. Please ask out manager when you arrive.
  • WHAT IS THE RESORTS ROOM OCCUPANCY?
    Klahoose Wilderness Resort has 4 Lodge Rooms located in the main lodge and 3 private Cabins located a short walk from the main lodge. Based on double occupancy the Resort can accommodate 14 guests. Total capacity is 26 when guest are sharing all the bedrooms. Lodge Room (4 available): Sleeps 1 to 4 guests One Bedroom Cabin (1 available): Sleeps up to 4 guests Two Bedroom Cabin (2 available): Sleep up to 6 guests Lodge Room:
  • CAN FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN VISIT?
    Yes! Families with children are welcome at the Resort anytime between May and October. For the included Grizzly Bear Viewing Tours (late August to October), the minimum age to participate is 10 years old, as we spend 2-3 quietly hours watching the bears from our viewing platforms. Parents and guardians are required to supervise children at all times. We do have have lifeguards or any babysitting service. Children 2 and under are free.
  • IS GRIZZLY BEAR VIEWING BY BOAT OR VIEWING PLATFORM?
    Our Grizzly Bear Viewing Tours are from our private fixed viewing platforms in Toba Inlet. The platforms are set in locations along the Klite River, a remote wilderness river in Toba Inlet, and are situated above the ground, designed to provide an optimal viewing vantage point, while maintaining a safe distance from the bears. Tours are fully guided by our Indigenous Klahoose bear viewing guides and include a short land transfer from our dock to the forest and river viewing areas by mini-bus, often parking right beside the viewing platforms making the experience accessible. A boat will transfer you from the Resort to our dock in Toba Inlet. This scenic boat ride passes spectacular scenery and several major waterfalls.
  • TELL ME ABOUT MOBILITY?
    Our resort and tours are not wheelchair accessible due to the nature of the environment we operate in. If you have any disability requirements and you are unsure of our safety practices, please contact us to discuss. Good mobility is recommend for walking up and down the marina dock and ramps, in Lund Harbour, and also embarking and disembarking vessels plus we have stairs at the main entrance to the resort and to all rooms and cabins. However, all our of tours and transfers are dock to dock and luggage handling is included. We take our time during tours and we do not exit vessels onto rocky shorelines or beaches and guided boat tours or bear tours do not including any hiking on trails. On our grizzly bear tours, we travel by covered heated boat to our dock, then a mini-bus which parks next to or viewing platforms which have stairs to enter. Sometimes a short gravel pathway is used to access the platforms.
  • WHAT IS THE PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY?
    A 10% deposit is required to make a booking with the balance due 45 days prior to arrival. From the time of booking a $100 per person cancellation or change fee applies. From 0-44 prior to arrival there no refunds. To view our full policy: Booking Terms & Conditions

RCGS Travel Ambassador

Ca Geo Photographer-In-Residence 

Daisy Gilardini

October 12-16, 2025​

  • WHAT IS THE SEASON?
    Klahoose Wilderness Resort is open seasonally from May to October with whale and marine-life watching boat tours included season long from May thru August with spring bear viewing by boat in May and early June, and from late August, September and late October our tours include Grizzly Bear Viewing from platforms. Discover Klahoose Packages May 9 to August 21, 2024 May 8 to August 20, 2025 Grizzly Bears of Toba Inlet Packages August 22 to October 24, 2024 August 21 to October 23, 2025
  • WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY STAY?
    Your stay includes: All meals, from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day, along with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Boat transfer from Lund to the resort, and for guests flying between Vancouver Airport and Powell River Airport, an airport transfer from Powell River to Lund to meet our boat. Included boat tours: Toba Inlet Whales, Wildlife, and Waterfall Tour (available May through July and late August). This includes one tour on Day 2 and a visit to Ahpokum, a Klahoose traditional seasonal village site, on Day 3. Grizzly Bear Viewing Tours: Available from late August through October, with two tours included in our 3- or 4-night packages. Resort Amenities: Access to the great room lounge, complimentary Wi-Fi, phone, large deck, dock area with a woodfire sauna, campfire area, kayaks, paddleboards, rainforest hiking, and walking trails. A service fee includes access to all the resort amenities, a gratuity, up to two complimentary alcoholic drinks with each dinner and a shared and shared Powell River Airport transfers. Not included: Additional alcoholic beverages (except when included with dinner), optional tours, and transportation from your home to Powell River or Lund.
  • HOW MANY NIGHTS ARE THE PACKAGES AND WHAT DAYS CAN I BOOK?
    Klahoose Wilderness Resort specializes in 3 a 4 wildlife and cultural packages. Stays are based on a three-night stay arriving Thursday and departing Sunday, a four-night stay arriving Sunday and departing Thursday. A seven night stay is also available with arrival on either Thursdays or Sunday.
  • WHAT TIME IS CHECK IN / CHECK OUT ?
    4:00 PM, at the Resort. Guests that are driving will meet our boat transfer in Lund between 2:30 and 3:00 PM. The covered boat transfer takes about 45 minutes from Lund Harbour to Desolation Sound and the Resort. An airport transfer from Powell River Airport to Lund is also available if guests are choose to fly from Vancouver (35 minutes) or ask us about flights direct to our dock. We check out after breakfast at 10:00 AM. Our boat transfer from the Resort back to Lund Harbour arrives at about 12:00 PM.
  • DO YOU OFFER LAND TRANSFER FROM LUND, FOR FLIGHTS FROM VANCOUVER TO POWELL RIVER?
    Yes! We meet the arrival of the Pacific Coastal Airlines Vancouver South Terminal (YVR) to Powell River Airport (YPW) (35 minute flight) and land transfer to Lund (1 hour) to meet our boat. This land transfer is complimentary on our schedule. Please check schedules with our reservations team prior to booking your flights.
  • WHERE DO I MEET THE BOAT TO TRANSFER TO THE RESORT?
    The water taxi operates from the Lund Resort Marina in Lund Harbour. Guests will meet staff at the Lund Resort at Klah Ah Men. The boat transfer is schedules to depart Lund for the Resort at 3 pm on Thursdays and Sundays and returns to Lund at about noon. The GOAT 1 meeting guests at the Lund Marina
  • CAN I FLY DIRECT TO THE RESORT?
    Yes! Charters are available anytime or in the peak season schedule seaplane flight are avaialble from Vancouver International South Terminal to our dock with Corilair. Charter flights are also available from Vancouver, Campbell River, Whistler, Tofino, Victoria Seattle or any other nearby resorts and lodges. Please contact us if you would like information on charter flights direct to the Resort.
  • IS THERE PARKING IN LUND?
    Yes! There is overnight parking next to the Lund Resort at Klah Ah Men and adjacent to our boat departure point at the Lund marina. The rate is $10 per day, subject to change.
  • ARE THERE ANY BAGGAGE RESTRICTIONS?
    With most of our guests arriving by water taxi, there are no restrictions on luggage. If you are travelling by air to/from the resort you must check the luggage restrictions with the air carrier.
  • ARE GRATUITIES INCLUDED?
    The service fee includes a portion for gratuity for all staff. If you wish to further acknowledge the staff and guides, please ask for an envelope and you may leave a gratuity with the on-site manager. Recommend at $50 per day per guest. These gratuities are shared among the resorts staff.
  • CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE MY DIETARY RESTICTIONS?
    Yes! We will cater to any dietary restrictions or food allergies. When you book with us please advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies.
  • HOW DOES THE RESORT INCORPORATE KLAHOOSE TRADITIONS INTO EACH STAY?
    The sharing of the Klahoose traditions, led by our cultural interpreters, like the welcome ceremony, Indigenous led wildlife tours, bruising-off-ceremony and evening cultural sharing are all example of experiences guests during every stay.
  • TELL ME ABOUT YOUR SUSTAINABILITY ?
    The Klahoose ancestors have managed the legacy of natural resources, honouring and protecting the environment and its inhabitants for a millennium. Klahoose Wilderness Resort is Certified Sustainable and also includes a conservation fee, part of which goes to wildlife conservation. When you stay with us you can also join our off-the-grid back of house tour to see our clean energy hydro system that powers the resort. For more our our sustainability please see: https://www.klahooseresort.com/sustainability
  • TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE INDIGENOUS TOURISM DESTINATION FUND (ITDF)
    The Indigenous Tourism Destination Fund (ITDF) is your chance to support Indigenous Tourism in Canada, and help fulfill the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #92: by ensuring Indigenous communities gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic activities taking place on their lands or using their resources. The ITDF is a fund that assists Indigenous tourism business nationwide through Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC). When you make your booking the ITDF will automatically be included. Note that an option to opt-out is available by clicking on the ITDF link when booking.
  • DO YOU HAVE WI-FI?
    Complimentary WI-FI is included during your stay and is available in the main lodge area. Note the WIFI works well for the internet, posting images etc., but you can not stream movies or upload videos. Please share your image during your stay, but please wait to share your videos. Tag us on social media at #KlahooseWildernessResort
  • DO YOU HAVE A PHONE OR CELL COVERAGE?
    There is no cell coverage at Klahoose Wilderness Resort. We have a resort satellite phone that is available for guests to use.
  • ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
    As much as we love them, we are unable to accommodate pets due the boat transfers and proximity of surrounding wildlife habitats.
  • CAN I SMOKE AT THE RESORT?
    All of our public areas, rooms and cabins are smoke free. Guests may smoke outside in the designated area. Please ask out manager when you arrive.
  • WHAT IS THE RESORTS ROOM OCCUPANCY?
    Klahoose Wilderness Resort has 4 Lodge Rooms located in the main lodge and 3 private Cabins located a short walk from the main lodge. Based on double occupancy the Resort can accommodate 14 guests. Total capacity is 26 when guest are sharing all the bedrooms. Lodge Room (4 available): Sleeps 1 to 4 guests One Bedroom Cabin (1 available): Sleeps up to 4 guests Two Bedroom Cabin (2 available): Sleep up to 6 guests Lodge Room:
  • CAN FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN VISIT?
    Yes! Families with children are welcome at the Resort anytime between May and October. For the included Grizzly Bear Viewing Tours (late August to October), the minimum age to participate is 10 years old, as we spend 2-3 quietly hours watching the bears from our viewing platforms. Parents and guardians are required to supervise children at all times. We do have have lifeguards or any babysitting service. Children 2 and under are free.
  • IS GRIZZLY BEAR VIEWING BY BOAT OR VIEWING PLATFORM?
    Our Grizzly Bear Viewing Tours are from our private fixed viewing platforms in Toba Inlet. The platforms are set in locations along the Klite River, a remote wilderness river in Toba Inlet, and are situated above the ground, designed to provide an optimal viewing vantage point, while maintaining a safe distance from the bears. Tours are fully guided by our Indigenous Klahoose bear viewing guides and include a short land transfer from our dock to the forest and river viewing areas by mini-bus, often parking right beside the viewing platforms making the experience accessible. A boat will transfer you from the Resort to our dock in Toba Inlet. This scenic boat ride passes spectacular scenery and several major waterfalls.
  • TELL ME ABOUT MOBILITY?
    Our resort and tours are not wheelchair accessible due to the nature of the environment we operate in. If you have any disability requirements and you are unsure of our safety practices, please contact us to discuss. Good mobility is recommend for walking up and down the marina dock and ramps, in Lund Harbour, and also embarking and disembarking vessels plus we have stairs at the main entrance to the resort and to all rooms and cabins. However, all our of tours and transfers are dock to dock and luggage handling is included. We take our time during tours and we do not exit vessels onto rocky shorelines or beaches and guided boat tours or bear tours do not including any hiking on trails. On our grizzly bear tours, we travel by covered heated boat to our dock, then a mini-bus which parks next to or viewing platforms which have stairs to enter. Sometimes a short gravel pathway is used to access the platforms.
  • WHAT IS THE PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY?
    A 10% deposit is required to make a booking with the balance due 45 days prior to arrival. From the time of booking a $100 per person cancellation or change fee applies. From 0-44 prior to arrival there no refunds. To view our full policy: Booking Terms & Conditions

RCGS Travel Ambassador

  • WHAT IS THE SEASON?
    Klahoose Wilderness Resort is open seasonally from May to October with whale and marine-life watching boat tours included season long from May thru August with spring bear viewing by boat in May and early June, and from late August, September and late October our tours include Grizzly Bear Viewing from platforms. Discover Klahoose Packages May 9 to August 21, 2024 May 8 to August 20, 2025 Grizzly Bears of Toba Inlet Packages August 22 to October 24, 2024 August 21 to October 23, 2025
  • WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY STAY?
    Your stay includes: All meals, from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day, along with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Boat transfer from Lund to the resort, and for guests flying between Vancouver Airport and Powell River Airport, an airport transfer from Powell River to Lund to meet our boat. Included boat tours: Toba Inlet Whales, Wildlife, and Waterfall Tour (available May through July and late August). This includes one tour on Day 2 and a visit to Ahpokum, a Klahoose traditional seasonal village site, on Day 3. Grizzly Bear Viewing Tours: Available from late August through October, with two tours included in our 3- or 4-night packages. Resort Amenities: Access to the great room lounge, complimentary Wi-Fi, phone, large deck, dock area with a woodfire sauna, campfire area, kayaks, paddleboards, rainforest hiking, and walking trails. A service fee includes access to all the resort amenities, a gratuity, up to two complimentary alcoholic drinks with each dinner and a shared and shared Powell River Airport transfers. Not included: Additional alcoholic beverages (except when included with dinner), optional tours, and transportation from your home to Powell River or Lund.
  • HOW MANY NIGHTS ARE THE PACKAGES AND WHAT DAYS CAN I BOOK?
    Klahoose Wilderness Resort specializes in 3 a 4 wildlife and cultural packages. Stays are based on a three-night stay arriving Thursday and departing Sunday, a four-night stay arriving Sunday and departing Thursday. A seven night stay is also available with arrival on either Thursdays or Sunday.
  • WHAT TIME IS CHECK IN / CHECK OUT ?
    4:00 PM, at the Resort. Guests that are driving will meet our boat transfer in Lund between 2:30 and 3:00 PM. The covered boat transfer takes about 45 minutes from Lund Harbour to Desolation Sound and the Resort. An airport transfer from Powell River Airport to Lund is also available if guests are choose to fly from Vancouver (35 minutes) or ask us about flights direct to our dock. We check out after breakfast at 10:00 AM. Our boat transfer from the Resort back to Lund Harbour arrives at about 12:00 PM.
  • DO YOU OFFER LAND TRANSFER FROM LUND, FOR FLIGHTS FROM VANCOUVER TO POWELL RIVER?
    Yes! We meet the arrival of the Pacific Coastal Airlines Vancouver South Terminal (YVR) to Powell River Airport (YPW) (35 minute flight) and land transfer to Lund (1 hour) to meet our boat. This land transfer is complimentary on our schedule. Please check schedules with our reservations team prior to booking your flights.
  • WHERE DO I MEET THE BOAT TO TRANSFER TO THE RESORT?
    The water taxi operates from the Lund Resort Marina in Lund Harbour. Guests will meet staff at the Lund Resort at Klah Ah Men. The boat transfer is schedules to depart Lund for the Resort at 3 pm on Thursdays and Sundays and returns to Lund at about noon. The GOAT 1 meeting guests at the Lund Marina
  • CAN I FLY DIRECT TO THE RESORT?
    Yes! Charters are available anytime or in the peak season schedule seaplane flight are avaialble from Vancouver International South Terminal to our dock with Corilair. Charter flights are also available from Vancouver, Campbell River, Whistler, Tofino, Victoria Seattle or any other nearby resorts and lodges. Please contact us if you would like information on charter flights direct to the Resort.
  • IS THERE PARKING IN LUND?
    Yes! There is overnight parking next to the Lund Resort at Klah Ah Men and adjacent to our boat departure point at the Lund marina. The rate is $10 per day, subject to change.
  • ARE THERE ANY BAGGAGE RESTRICTIONS?
    With most of our guests arriving by water taxi, there are no restrictions on luggage. If you are travelling by air to/from the resort you must check the luggage restrictions with the air carrier.
  • ARE GRATUITIES INCLUDED?
    The service fee includes a portion for gratuity for all staff. If you wish to further acknowledge the staff and guides, please ask for an envelope and you may leave a gratuity with the on-site manager. Recommend at $50 per day per guest. These gratuities are shared among the resorts staff.
  • CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE MY DIETARY RESTICTIONS?
    Yes! We will cater to any dietary restrictions or food allergies. When you book with us please advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies.
  • HOW DOES THE RESORT INCORPORATE KLAHOOSE TRADITIONS INTO EACH STAY?
    The sharing of the Klahoose traditions, led by our cultural interpreters, like the welcome ceremony, Indigenous led wildlife tours, bruising-off-ceremony and evening cultural sharing are all example of experiences guests during every stay.
  • TELL ME ABOUT YOUR SUSTAINABILITY ?
    The Klahoose ancestors have managed the legacy of natural resources, honouring and protecting the environment and its inhabitants for a millennium. Klahoose Wilderness Resort is Certified Sustainable and also includes a conservation fee, part of which goes to wildlife conservation. When you stay with us you can also join our off-the-grid back of house tour to see our clean energy hydro system that powers the resort. For more our our sustainability please see: https://www.klahooseresort.com/sustainability
  • TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE INDIGENOUS TOURISM DESTINATION FUND (ITDF)
    The Indigenous Tourism Destination Fund (ITDF) is your chance to support Indigenous Tourism in Canada, and help fulfill the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #92: by ensuring Indigenous communities gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic activities taking place on their lands or using their resources. The ITDF is a fund that assists Indigenous tourism business nationwide through Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC). When you make your booking the ITDF will automatically be included. Note that an option to opt-out is available by clicking on the ITDF link when booking.
  • DO YOU HAVE WI-FI?
    Complimentary WI-FI is included during your stay and is available in the main lodge area. Note the WIFI works well for the internet, posting images etc., but you can not stream movies or upload videos. Please share your image during your stay, but please wait to share your videos. Tag us on social media at #KlahooseWildernessResort
  • DO YOU HAVE A PHONE OR CELL COVERAGE?
    There is no cell coverage at Klahoose Wilderness Resort. We have a resort satellite phone that is available for guests to use.
  • ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
    As much as we love them, we are unable to accommodate pets due the boat transfers and proximity of surrounding wildlife habitats.
  • CAN I SMOKE AT THE RESORT?
    All of our public areas, rooms and cabins are smoke free. Guests may smoke outside in the designated area. Please ask out manager when you arrive.
  • WHAT IS THE RESORTS ROOM OCCUPANCY?
    Klahoose Wilderness Resort has 4 Lodge Rooms located in the main lodge and 3 private Cabins located a short walk from the main lodge. Based on double occupancy the Resort can accommodate 14 guests. Total capacity is 26 when guest are sharing all the bedrooms. Lodge Room (4 available): Sleeps 1 to 4 guests One Bedroom Cabin (1 available): Sleeps up to 4 guests Two Bedroom Cabin (2 available): Sleep up to 6 guests Lodge Room:
  • CAN FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN VISIT?
    Yes! Families with children are welcome at the Resort anytime between May and October. For the included Grizzly Bear Viewing Tours (late August to October), the minimum age to participate is 10 years old, as we spend 2-3 quietly hours watching the bears from our viewing platforms. Parents and guardians are required to supervise children at all times. We do have have lifeguards or any babysitting service. Children 2 and under are free.
  • IS GRIZZLY BEAR VIEWING BY BOAT OR VIEWING PLATFORM?
    Our Grizzly Bear Viewing Tours are from our private fixed viewing platforms in Toba Inlet. The platforms are set in locations along the Klite River, a remote wilderness river in Toba Inlet, and are situated above the ground, designed to provide an optimal viewing vantage point, while maintaining a safe distance from the bears. Tours are fully guided by our Indigenous Klahoose bear viewing guides and include a short land transfer from our dock to the forest and river viewing areas by mini-bus, often parking right beside the viewing platforms making the experience accessible. A boat will transfer you from the Resort to our dock in Toba Inlet. This scenic boat ride passes spectacular scenery and several major waterfalls.
  • TELL ME ABOUT MOBILITY?
    Our resort and tours are not wheelchair accessible due to the nature of the environment we operate in. If you have any disability requirements and you are unsure of our safety practices, please contact us to discuss. Good mobility is recommend for walking up and down the marina dock and ramps, in Lund Harbour, and also embarking and disembarking vessels plus we have stairs at the main entrance to the resort and to all rooms and cabins. However, all our of tours and transfers are dock to dock and luggage handling is included. We take our time during tours and we do not exit vessels onto rocky shorelines or beaches and guided boat tours or bear tours do not including any hiking on trails. On our grizzly bear tours, we travel by covered heated boat to our dock, then a mini-bus which parks next to or viewing platforms which have stairs to enter. Sometimes a short gravel pathway is used to access the platforms.
  • WHAT IS THE PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY?
    A 10% deposit is required to make a booking with the balance due 45 days prior to arrival. From the time of booking a $100 per person cancellation or change fee applies. From 0-44 prior to arrival there no refunds. To view our full policy: Booking Terms & Conditions

RCGS Ambassador & Photographer

Jenny Wong

October 13-17, 2024

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RCGS Travel Ambassador

RCGS Fellow & Painter

David McEown 

October 12-16, 2025​

  • WHAT IS THE SEASON?
    Klahoose Wilderness Resort is open seasonally from May to October with whale and marine-life watching boat tours included season long from May thru August with spring bear viewing by boat in May and early June, and from late August, September and late October our tours include Grizzly Bear Viewing from platforms. Discover Klahoose Packages May 9 to August 21, 2024 May 8 to August 20, 2025 Grizzly Bears of Toba Inlet Packages August 22 to October 24, 2024 August 21 to October 23, 2025
  • WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY STAY?
    Your stay includes: All meals, from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day, along with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Boat transfer from Lund to the resort, and for guests flying between Vancouver Airport and Powell River Airport, an airport transfer from Powell River to Lund to meet our boat. Included boat tours: Toba Inlet Whales, Wildlife, and Waterfall Tour (available May through July and late August). This includes one tour on Day 2 and a visit to Ahpokum, a Klahoose traditional seasonal village site, on Day 3. Grizzly Bear Viewing Tours: Available from late August through October, with two tours included in our 3- or 4-night packages. Resort Amenities: Access to the great room lounge, complimentary Wi-Fi, phone, large deck, dock area with a woodfire sauna, campfire area, kayaks, paddleboards, rainforest hiking, and walking trails. A service fee includes access to all the resort amenities, a gratuity, up to two complimentary alcoholic drinks with each dinner and a shared and shared Powell River Airport transfers. Not included: Additional alcoholic beverages (except when included with dinner), optional tours, and transportation from your home to Powell River or Lund.
  • HOW MANY NIGHTS ARE THE PACKAGES AND WHAT DAYS CAN I BOOK?
    Klahoose Wilderness Resort specializes in 3 a 4 wildlife and cultural packages. Stays are based on a three-night stay arriving Thursday and departing Sunday, a four-night stay arriving Sunday and departing Thursday. A seven night stay is also available with arrival on either Thursdays or Sunday.
  • WHAT TIME IS CHECK IN / CHECK OUT ?
    4:00 PM, at the Resort. Guests that are driving will meet our boat transfer in Lund between 2:30 and 3:00 PM. The covered boat transfer takes about 45 minutes from Lund Harbour to Desolation Sound and the Resort. An airport transfer from Powell River Airport to Lund is also available if guests are choose to fly from Vancouver (35 minutes) or ask us about flights direct to our dock. We check out after breakfast at 10:00 AM. Our boat transfer from the Resort back to Lund Harbour arrives at about 12:00 PM.
  • DO YOU OFFER LAND TRANSFER FROM LUND, FOR FLIGHTS FROM VANCOUVER TO POWELL RIVER?
    Yes! We meet the arrival of the Pacific Coastal Airlines Vancouver South Terminal (YVR) to Powell River Airport (YPW) (35 minute flight) and land transfer to Lund (1 hour) to meet our boat. This land transfer is complimentary on our schedule. Please check schedules with our reservations team prior to booking your flights.
  • WHERE DO I MEET THE BOAT TO TRANSFER TO THE RESORT?
    The water taxi operates from the Lund Resort Marina in Lund Harbour. Guests will meet staff at the Lund Resort at Klah Ah Men. The boat transfer is schedules to depart Lund for the Resort at 3 pm on Thursdays and Sundays and returns to Lund at about noon. The GOAT 1 meeting guests at the Lund Marina
  • CAN I FLY DIRECT TO THE RESORT?
    Yes! Charters are available anytime or in the peak season schedule seaplane flight are avaialble from Vancouver International South Terminal to our dock with Corilair. Charter flights are also available from Vancouver, Campbell River, Whistler, Tofino, Victoria Seattle or any other nearby resorts and lodges. Please contact us if you would like information on charter flights direct to the Resort.
  • IS THERE PARKING IN LUND?
    Yes! There is overnight parking next to the Lund Resort at Klah Ah Men and adjacent to our boat departure point at the Lund marina. The rate is $10 per day, subject to change.
  • ARE THERE ANY BAGGAGE RESTRICTIONS?
    With most of our guests arriving by water taxi, there are no restrictions on luggage. If you are travelling by air to/from the resort you must check the luggage restrictions with the air carrier.
  • ARE GRATUITIES INCLUDED?
    The service fee includes a portion for gratuity for all staff. If you wish to further acknowledge the staff and guides, please ask for an envelope and you may leave a gratuity with the on-site manager. Recommend at $50 per day per guest. These gratuities are shared among the resorts staff.
  • CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE MY DIETARY RESTICTIONS?
    Yes! We will cater to any dietary restrictions or food allergies. When you book with us please advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies.
  • HOW DOES THE RESORT INCORPORATE KLAHOOSE TRADITIONS INTO EACH STAY?
    The sharing of the Klahoose traditions, led by our cultural interpreters, like the welcome ceremony, Indigenous led wildlife tours, bruising-off-ceremony and evening cultural sharing are all example of experiences guests during every stay.
  • TELL ME ABOUT YOUR SUSTAINABILITY ?
    The Klahoose ancestors have managed the legacy of natural resources, honouring and protecting the environment and its inhabitants for a millennium. Klahoose Wilderness Resort is Certified Sustainable and also includes a conservation fee, part of which goes to wildlife conservation. When you stay with us you can also join our off-the-grid back of house tour to see our clean energy hydro system that powers the resort. For more our our sustainability please see: https://www.klahooseresort.com/sustainability
  • TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE INDIGENOUS TOURISM DESTINATION FUND (ITDF)
    The Indigenous Tourism Destination Fund (ITDF) is your chance to support Indigenous Tourism in Canada, and help fulfill the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #92: by ensuring Indigenous communities gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic activities taking place on their lands or using their resources. The ITDF is a fund that assists Indigenous tourism business nationwide through Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC). When you make your booking the ITDF will automatically be included. Note that an option to opt-out is available by clicking on the ITDF link when booking.
  • DO YOU HAVE WI-FI?
    Complimentary WI-FI is included during your stay and is available in the main lodge area. Note the WIFI works well for the internet, posting images etc., but you can not stream movies or upload videos. Please share your image during your stay, but please wait to share your videos. Tag us on social media at #KlahooseWildernessResort
  • DO YOU HAVE A PHONE OR CELL COVERAGE?
    There is no cell coverage at Klahoose Wilderness Resort. We have a resort satellite phone that is available for guests to use.
  • ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
    As much as we love them, we are unable to accommodate pets due the boat transfers and proximity of surrounding wildlife habitats.
  • CAN I SMOKE AT THE RESORT?
    All of our public areas, rooms and cabins are smoke free. Guests may smoke outside in the designated area. Please ask out manager when you arrive.
  • WHAT IS THE RESORTS ROOM OCCUPANCY?
    Klahoose Wilderness Resort has 4 Lodge Rooms located in the main lodge and 3 private Cabins located a short walk from the main lodge. Based on double occupancy the Resort can accommodate 14 guests. Total capacity is 26 when guest are sharing all the bedrooms. Lodge Room (4 available): Sleeps 1 to 4 guests One Bedroom Cabin (1 available): Sleeps up to 4 guests Two Bedroom Cabin (2 available): Sleep up to 6 guests Lodge Room:
  • CAN FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN VISIT?
    Yes! Families with children are welcome at the Resort anytime between May and October. For the included Grizzly Bear Viewing Tours (late August to October), the minimum age to participate is 10 years old, as we spend 2-3 quietly hours watching the bears from our viewing platforms. Parents and guardians are required to supervise children at all times. We do have have lifeguards or any babysitting service. Children 2 and under are free.
  • IS GRIZZLY BEAR VIEWING BY BOAT OR VIEWING PLATFORM?
    Our Grizzly Bear Viewing Tours are from our private fixed viewing platforms in Toba Inlet. The platforms are set in locations along the Klite River, a remote wilderness river in Toba Inlet, and are situated above the ground, designed to provide an optimal viewing vantage point, while maintaining a safe distance from the bears. Tours are fully guided by our Indigenous Klahoose bear viewing guides and include a short land transfer from our dock to the forest and river viewing areas by mini-bus, often parking right beside the viewing platforms making the experience accessible. A boat will transfer you from the Resort to our dock in Toba Inlet. This scenic boat ride passes spectacular scenery and several major waterfalls.
  • TELL ME ABOUT MOBILITY?
    Our resort and tours are not wheelchair accessible due to the nature of the environment we operate in. If you have any disability requirements and you are unsure of our safety practices, please contact us to discuss. Good mobility is recommend for walking up and down the marina dock and ramps, in Lund Harbour, and also embarking and disembarking vessels plus we have stairs at the main entrance to the resort and to all rooms and cabins. However, all our of tours and transfers are dock to dock and luggage handling is included. We take our time during tours and we do not exit vessels onto rocky shorelines or beaches and guided boat tours or bear tours do not including any hiking on trails. On our grizzly bear tours, we travel by covered heated boat to our dock, then a mini-bus which parks next to or viewing platforms which have stairs to enter. Sometimes a short gravel pathway is used to access the platforms.
  • WHAT IS THE PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY?
    A 10% deposit is required to make a booking with the balance due 45 days prior to arrival. From the time of booking a $100 per person cancellation or change fee applies. From 0-44 prior to arrival there no refunds. To view our full policy: Booking Terms & Conditions

HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT(S)

Discover Klahoose: Transformational Immersion with Canadian Geograhic Travel

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 > October 6-10, 2024 with RCGS Ambassador Scott Forsyth

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 > October 13-17, 2024 with RCGS Ambassador Jenny Wong

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> October 12-16, 2025 with RCGS Ambassadors Daisy Gilardini and David McEown

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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

  • 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. 

  • Royal Canadian Geographic Society (RCGS)  Travel 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

  • 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  

  • 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

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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 and October 12, 2025 
(4 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS)

All ready to book? Great! It's time to reserve your spot.

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You can book online directly below or you can contact us directly with just a 10% deposit

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