Glendale Cove, the 'Great Bear Rainforest'

Things to see in Canada: Glendale Cove, the 'Great Bear Rainforest'

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In the wild and pristine region of Western Canada's Pacific north-west, a select few travellers are afforded the incomparable thrill of close encounters with some of North America's most impressive creatures - massive brown bears, soaring bald eagles and large pods of orca whales. Our wilderness trips visit this untouched area 70 kilometres north of Campbell River for a wildlife and photography adventure few can rival. The activities at Knight Inlet vary from season to season and even from week to week, depending upon animal migrations. From early May until the end of June the grizzlies are in the estuary very close to the lodge. At this time young bear cubs and new life explode in the bay and all wildlife-viewing is enjoyed from the water. The bears are frequent travellers along the shores in this season and it is not uncommon to see twelve to fifteen different bears in a day, plus whales and dolphins in the Johnstone Strait. In the summer months the bears move into the forest to feed on the berry crop so numbers are fewer, but past sightings have included mothers and cubs playing, mating rituals on the beach and sub-adults sparring.

From July to October, close encounters with orca whales, along with porpoises and large numbers of playful Pacific white-sided dolphins, are common. In September you may see humpback whales. From the middle of August to the middle of October, millions of salmon making their final spawning run turn the clear waters dark, attracting dozens of brown bear who are able to gorge to their hearts content in preparation for the imminent winter freeze.

Glendale Cove, Knight Inlet

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