Great Bear Rainforest
Feel the rugged solitude of this untouched wilderness, where the mist-covered rainforest holds secrets and wonders at every bend
View ItineraryA Heightened Wilderness Experience
Covering 6.4 million hectares, an area larger than the country of Croatia, the Great Bear Rainforest is one of the largest untouched temperate rainforests in the world. Teeming with wildlife both on land and in the coastal smooth waters we traverse, the Great Bear Rainforest is raw, unfiltered wilderness at its finest.
Extending from the northern tip of Vancouver Island all the way to Alaska, this coastal refuge offers unparalleled wildlife viewing and ample opportunity to view grizzly bears, black bears, and even a Kermode, or spirit bear, in their natural habitat.

Bear Viewing
We time our arrival to the Great Bear Rainforest with the salmon run which offers us the best chance to see black bears, grizzly bears, and maybe even a spirit bear, hunting for salmon in the rushing rivers and streams. With bear viewing opportunities both on land and via zodiac, we have ample chance to view these rulers of the rainforest feasting on their choice meal at the best time of year to do so.

“Spirit” Bears
The Great Bear Rainforest is the only place in the world to catch a glimpse of the elusive spirit bear. The result of an expressed recessive gene, only 10% of black bears are covered in off-white fur making any encounter with them incredibly special. With some perseverance and good luck, we hope to spot one of these rare creatures in their natural habitat.

Coastline Spectacle
Beneath towering mountains lies intricate waterways, creating an idyllic home for countless species. Whether your binoculars are focused on the shoreline looking for a scavenging coastal wolf, eyes peeled to the waterline for a plume of mist from a surfacing whale, or appreciating the stoicism of a bald eagle watching carefully for its next meal, there is always a natural show of wonder to behold in the Great Bear Rainforest.

Salmon Run
Aligning our schedule with nature, we time our arrival to the Great Bear Rainforest to be when the salmon, historically, begin to run upstream and spawn. A spectacle in and of itself, the salmon run is an incredible natural phenomenon to witness, and the stage it sets for further wildlife viewing is awe inspiring.
Current Great Bear Rainforest Sailings
Running from late August to mid-October, we have ample sailings to choose from to take part in this bucket list trip. Browse our schedule to find a date and vessel that works best for you.
Great Bear Rainforest SailingsVisiting Responsibly
How we Sustainably Tour the Great Bear Rainforest
Bluewater Adventures is proud to hold protocol agreements with all coastal First Nations who have called the Great Bear Rainforest home and been stewards of this special land since time immemorial. Working with the Gitga’at, Kitasoo Xai’Xais, Heiltsuk, and Haisla First Nations, we ensure that our tours are permitted to travel within each First Nations’ ancestral territory and vow to conduct our tours and wildlife viewing in a responsible and sustainable manner.
When conducting bear viewing on any of our trips, we agree to facilitate our wildlife observation in an ethical and respectful manner with minimal impact to the wildlife we see. In collaboration with and guidance of the Commercial Bear Viewing Association (CBVA), we ensure all of our crew leading bear viewing experience for our guests are certified Level 1 Guides and strictly adhere to the safe and responsible practices outlined by the CBVA.