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Wildlife and Culture at Klahoose

From £2782

Excluding Flights

3 Nights

May-Oct

Overview

Perched on the water’s edge in one of British Columbia’s many inlets and fjords, Klahoose Wilderness Resort offers a fascinating base from which to discover this region’s abundant wildlife and rich indigenous culture.

A stay at the lodge can be added on to any western Canada holiday and provides plenty of time for an immersive exploration of waterways and nature trails, surrounded by coastal rainforest and mountains. Abundant marine life can be spotted here, including orca and humpback whales, dolphins, porpoise, sea lions and seals. Bald eagles soar overhead whilst, from mid-August, the spawning salmon in nearby Toba Inlet attract the iconic grizzly bear.

A visit to Klahoose also reveals an insight into the local culture and traditions of the Klahoose First Nations. Many of the resort’s staff and guides are Klahoose, and are able to provide a different perspective as they share their traditional interpretation and understanding of the region’s wildlife and landscapes, as passed on through generations of story-tellers.

 

Itinerary

The sample itinerary below is based on our 3 night package from Lund. We also offer options up to 7 nights and can arrange transfers from Vancouver. Please contact us for more details.

Make your way to Lund and then take a scenic 1-hour boat ride to Klahoose. On arrival you will have a welcome orientation and time to relax or explore before dinner.

Klahoose Wilderness Resort

Klahoose Wilderness Resort sits on the edge of the tranquil Homfray Channel, surrounded by lush rainforest and the rugged Coast Mountains. Owned by the Klahoose First Nation, the resort’s strong indigenous ties set it apart from other wilderness lodges.

Take a wildlife & culture boat cruise through Desolation Sound (May to mid-Aug) or a grizzly bear viewing excursion in Toba Inlet (late-Aug to Oct). During your stay you may also take your pick of included activities: perhaps cruise to see waterfalls or additional wildlife viewing, take a guided nature walk, enjoy some traditional story-telling and cedar weaving, or explore the sound by kayak or paddleboard. Photographers will be spoilt for choice with spectacular landscapes and up-close wildlife encounters. In the evenings there may be the opportunity for some stargazing around the campfire, or an informal presentation by guides or guest speakers.

Your Klahoose adventure comes to an end after breakfast, with the boat journey back to Lund.

When to go

Spring / Summer
Paddle through crystal-clear waters, hike scenic trails, and join cultural experiences that highlight the heritage of the Klahoose First Nation. Long summer days allow for extended outdoor adventures and peaceful evenings watching the sunset.

Late-Summer / Autumn
From Klahoose Wilderness Resort, a scenic hour-long boat ride takes you to the stunning Toba Inlet, a dramatic landscape of towering glaciers and cascading waterfalls. Deep within the Toba Valley, purpose-built bear-viewing stands are nestled among lush temperate rainforest, overlooking the glacier-blue waters of the Klite River. Each August, thousands of salmon return to spawn, attracting numerous grizzly bears as they prepare for winter hibernation.

Prices

What's Included

  • Accommodation in Lodge Room or Cabin with private bathroom and ocean views

  • All meals and snacks from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on day of departure

  • Two complementary alcoholic drinks per person, per day

  • Wildlife & cultural boat tour (May to mid-Aug) OR grizzly bear viewing tour (late-Aug to Oct)

  • Choice of activities including cultural storytelling, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, ocean swimming, forest walks and wildlife viewing

  • Interpretive guide on all tours

  • Return transfers by boat from Lund

  • Informal presentations and talks

  • Gratuities

  • For departures from Vancouver, return flights to Powell River are also included

  • 24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday

  • No surcharge guarantee

  • Full financial protection

From £2782 Excluding Flights

3 Nights

May-Oct

Optional tours such as helicopter sightseeing, heli-hiking, heli-paddles, glacier walking and guided fishing charters are available at additional cost. Please contact us for details and prices.

Our holiday prices exclude flights. Why? Because we want to offer you the best value, tailored to your needs. Flight prices and offers change daily, so when you’re ready to book, we’ll provide a bespoke quote based on the best options from your local airport. This way, you’ll always get the best prices and the flexibility to choose what works best for you.

Make this trip yours

Every trip you see here can be adapted to suit you using inside-out knowledge to create one-off experiences created just for you.

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We create holidays that are as individual as you are. And we’ve been doing it for 40 years, crafting each and every holiday using our in-depth knowledge and enthusiasm for our destinations. Whatever your brief, we’ll create an amazing trip for you to get excited about. That might mean adapting one of our existing itineraries or we’ll build you one from scratch. 

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