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Spirit Bear Lodge, Klemtu

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Spirit Bear Lodge

Klemtu, British Columbia, Canada
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Spirit Bear Lodge
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Ranked #1 of 1 Speciality lodging in Klemtu
5.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
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Brighton, United Kingdom
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“a completely new experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

I stayed at Spirit Bear Lodge for 5 nights in September 2012. It has taken me some time to process the experience. My friends were amused I would step so far out of my comfort zone, being a not-much-travelled townie more likely to visit a European capital city than a rainforest. It was, and still is, a tremendous privilege to... More

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spiritbearlodge, Manager at Spirit Bear Lodge, responded to this review
8 February 2013

Thanks for your review Judy. We are so pleased you were able to spend time with a Spirit Bear. We are investing heavily in more research on this special animal. We have recently partnered with two universities and have over 40 remote wildlife cameras set up throughout our region to provide more data on the Spirit Bear. This will enable... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Unique and welcoming”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

My husband and I recently did a 5 day package at the Lodge. Tim and his staff do an excellent job of welcoming their guests and making everyone feel at home in this clean and comfortable lodge. The guides and boat captains are fantastic, and are knowledgeable and willing to provide a lot of information. We were fortunate to spend... More

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spiritbearlodge, Manager at Spirit Bear Lodge, responded to this review
28 September 2012

Thanks for your feedback. We really appreciate knowing what we do well and what we can improve upon. We will be implementing a system to help our kitchen staff and lunch prep staff track guests who require special meals to ensure they get what they need in this regard. In regards to the Shearwater stay, that night is built into... More

Vancouver, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Peaceful stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

I was in Klemtu for work so did not have the same type of experiences as most of the other travellers who went on tours through the rainforest and had guides. My experience is based solely on my stay at the lodge. My room was well appointed with a mini fridge, couch, table, two beds, and a great view of... More

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spiritbearlodge, Manager at Spirit Bear Lodge, responded to this review
26 September 2012

Thank you for the review. As noted in the review, your stay was during our 'off-season' when we offer 'accommodation-only' services to guests who are doing business in Klemtu. During our tour season we offer all-inclusive packages from Vancouver which include round trip air, meals, accommodation and guiding to see grizzly bears and spirit bears. In addition, during tour season... More

Bath, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Unique & amazing experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2012

How wonderful to be welcomed by the small and friendly community of Klemtu. This must be one of the best ways to visit a remote and beautiful part of the coast in BC, take in the scenery, see some wildlife and meet the local people. The Lodge was very comfortable, we were well looked throughout our stay. The guides and... More

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spiritbearlodge, General Manager at Spirit Bear Lodge, responded to this review
19 September 2012

Thanks for the review. The community of Klemtu is very proud of their community-owned business Spirit Bear Lodge. The staff, from guides to skippers to housekeepers and chefs, are all invested in doing their best to make sure guests have a positive experience. Thanks for contributing to the conservation economy of the Great Bear Rainforest. The bears thank you too! More

Orlando, Florida
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Fantastic Trip!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2012

My wife and I had a wonderful experience here. We are avid wildlife photographers and adventure travelers. This was a great experience. Our guides Doug, Vern and Chantelle were fantastic; often getting us in perfect position to view the bears and take wonderful shots. We got great photos of black bears and grizzlies, as well as the coveted Spirit Bear... More

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spiritbearlodge, Manager at Spirit Bear Lodge, responded to this review
16 September 2012

Thanks very much for the review. It is very special for the small community of Klemtu to receive guests from all over the world. So we are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay so much. We hope to see you again! More

TravelinKitty73
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“A Trip of a Life Time”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

The Spirit Bear Lodge was one of the best trips of our live. We wanted to go to a place where we can be renewed and reminded of the fragility of the circle of life. We definitely got that at the Lodge. The Great Bear Rainforest felt like the Lothlorien to us. It's just as fragile, beautiful and mystical. The... More

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Pincher Creek, Canada
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Visiting the Spirit Bear Lodge at Klemtu, British Columbia”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

The Spirit Bear Lodge is in Beautiful Location, right on the water at Klemtu, on the south-eastern side of Swindle Island in British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest. The lodge is roomy and very comfortable, with a very nice, central great room where all the guest gather, eat and listen to the evening programmes. Tim McGrady and his staff have done... More

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Victoria, Canada
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Memory of a lifetime”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Four nights at the Spirit Bear Logde, and I returned home feeling like I had been away for a month. Cultural, physical, spiritual, educational - this was a trip of a lifetime for my daughter and for myself. While I wasn't sure how a teenager would enjoy this kind of an experience, my concerns evaporated in the first hour as... More

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Eastbourne, United Kingdom
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Superb lodge with friendly staff and excellent service set in the tranquil Great Bear Rainforest”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

Travel is easy with a flight from Vancouver to Bella Bella and onward floatplane to Klemtu or a short water taxi to Shearwater for an overnight stay before a 90 minute scenic transfer to the lodge. We received a warm welcome from Tim McGrady, General Manager, and a familiarity tour of the lodge that made us feel at home. Our... More

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Stockton, California
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“A wonderful stay at the Spirit Bear Lodge in the Great Bear Rainforest”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

After a flight from Vancouver and a 2 1/2 hour covered boat ride, one arrives at the Spirit Bear Lodge. The Lodge overlooks the waterway and is in the Kitasoo/Xai"xais fishing village of Klemtu on Swindle Island in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest. It is a modern faciliity with large, comfortable sleeping rooms and a large community room... More

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Address: Klemtu, British Columbia, Canada
Region: Canada > British Columbia > Klemtu
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Ranked #1 of 1 Speciality lodging in Klemtu
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Spirit Bear Lodge Wildlife, Bear Watching Tours and Native Culture in BC's Great Bear Rainforest Visit the Great Bear Rainforest, the largest intact temperate rainforest in the world. Explore the natural habitat of the Spirit Bear and home of the world’s only Kitasoo Spirit Bear Conservancy. Unique tours in the ancestral lands and traditional territory of the Kitasoo/Xai’xais First Nation. ... more   less 

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