Princess Royal Island

Things to see in Canada: Princess Royal Island

Fact:
It is on Princess Royal Island that you find the spirit bear. Isolated for thousands of years here, this small community of 'white' black bears inhabits some of the most pristine areas left on earth. These all-white bears (which owe their unusual colouring to a double recessive gene) are elusive, with optimum sightings occurring only from the end of August to the first week of October. With the experience and knowledge of Gitga'at native guides, searching for these rare creatures is an adventure in itself and will involve boat trips and short walks to reach specially located viewing platforms which offer superb photographic opportunities. The platforms are well positioned above salmon streams and patience is likely to be rewarded not only with spirit bears but black bears fishing for salmon.

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Princess Royal Island is just off the coast of British Columbia, a truly amazing wilderness location in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest. In the summer months the wildlife is prolific here. Apart from bears, June to August are exceptional months for sighting humpback whales, orcas, dall's porpoise and Pacific white-sided dolphins. On half day and full day whale-watching excursions you will have a unique opportunity to learn about the marine creatures which inhabit and migrate through the region.

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Places to stay in Canada

Banff and Jasper Blue Mountain Lodge, Banff [Mid]
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Mountain Mist Guesthouse, Jasper [Mid]
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Churchill Churchill Hotel [Mid]
The hotels we use in Churchill will be small, clean and functional (they are not luxurious!). ... >>
Tundra Lodge [Mid]
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Glendale Cove Knight Inlet Lodge [Mid]
Knight Inlet is reached by float-plane from Campbell River and accommodates a maximum of 30 ... >>
Princess Royal Island King Pacific Lodge [High]
The accommodation is in exceptionally comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities with ... >>
Spirit Bear Lodge [Mid]
New for 2011, Spirit Bear Lodge will have 12 rooms, all built in traditional style. The ... >>
Riding Mountain National Park Riding Mountain Guest Ranch [Mid]
Riding Mountain Guest Ranch is located on a private nature reserve, near to Riding Mountain ... >>
Telegraph Cove & Quadra Island Heriot Bay Inn [Mid]
Heriot Bay Inn is located on the eastern shore of Quadra Island, providing comfortable waterfront ... >>
Telegraph Cove Resort [Mid]
Telegraph Cove is a beautiful area and you can complete your experience by lodging in one of ... >>
The 'Great Bear Rainforest' Coast Mountain Lodge [Mid]
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Great Bear Lodge [Mid]
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Tweedsmuir Park Lodge [Mid]
In a beautiful location, lies Tweedsmuir Park Lodge. Originally built in the early 1930s as a ... >>
Vancouver Best Western Downtown [Mid]
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Fairmont Waterfront Hotel [High]
The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel is within easy walking distance of all the city's amenities and has ... >>
Four Seasons Vancouver [Mid]
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Vancouver Island Long Beach Lodge [Mid]
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Wickaninnish Inn [High]
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Whistler Alpine Lodge [Mid]
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Winnipeg Hotel Fort Garry [High]
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