Grizzly Bears of Toba Inlet
Departing October 12, 2025
Adventure into the heart of Klahoose territory with the Canadian Geographic Adventures Grizzly Bears of Toba Inlet package. Experience four nights of comfort in our lodge rooms or cabins, each boasting private facilities and awe-inspiring ocean panoramas. This exclusive package includes two Grizzly Bear Viewing Tours, timed perfectly during the fall salmon run. Each expertly guided tour to view the grizzly bears from our specially designed Klahoose platforms along a secluded wilderness river.
Delve into our enrichment program guided by our renowned RCGS Travel Ambassador, who will share specialized knowledge. Joining them is our esteemed Klahoose Cultural Interpreter, facilitating captivating grizzly bear viewing tours in Toba Inlet.
Indulge in delectable meals prepared by our chef while immersing yourself in local culture. Stay active with invigorating activities such as kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, ocean swimming, forest explorations, and unwind in our wood-fired sauna beneath the starry night sky.
Prepare to undergo a transformative journey as you uncover the enchanting essence of Klahoose in the tranquil embrace of Desolation Sound. This experience promises to be a captivating blend of nature’s wonders and the rich cultural heritage of the Klahoose people.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive at Klahoose Wilderness Lodge via float plane or water taxi
- Day 2-3: Explore Yekwamen (yɛkʷamɛn) or Toba Inlet with your Klahoose guide. Travel by boat, then by road to fixed viewing platforms set along the river and watch the grizzly bears in their natural habitat.
- Day 4: Experience Klahoose Wilderness Resort and more. Kayaking, paddle boarding, ocean swimming, sauna, nature walks, ocean foraging
- Day 5: Breakfast send off. Head home via float plane or water taxi
Meet your RCGS Travel Ambassador
Daisy Gilardini
Daisy Gilardini is a Canadian Geographic Photographer-in-Residence and a conservation photographer who specializes in the polar regions, with a particular emphasis on Antarctic wildlife and North American bears.
She is a member of the International League of Conservation Photographers (ILCP) and the SeaLegacy Collective, a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and the Explorers Club, and a Greenpeace Antarctic Ambassador.
Daisy’s images have been published internationally in leading magazines such as National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Canadian Geographic, Nature’s Best and Outdoor Photography, among many others.
David McEown
Canadian artist David McEown, Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, has used the medium of watercolour for the past 30 years to explore and reflect many of this Earth’s wilderness areas. His paintings from Antarctica to the North Pole are represented in collections worldwide.
David is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design, and is an elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour. The Society awarded him its A. J. Casson Medal in 2005 and again in 2018.
David is a member of the Explorers Club, a world renowned multidisciplinary professional society based in New York.
A sought-after teacher, David has hosted multimedia presentations and conducted workshops for art societies and museums around the world, sharing his reverence for nature and passion for the creative art of painting.