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Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary Float-Plane Expedition

Fly by floatplane into the Khutzeymateen — Canada's only grizzly bear sanctuary — for a guided boat tour among wild grizzlies feeding along the estuary shore. This is a once-in-a-lifetime encounter in the world's most exclusive bear-viewing reserve.

What to expect

Lift off from Prince Rupert Harbour in a floatplane and bank low over the rainforest-draped Skeena coastline before splashing down on the Khutzeymateen Inlet. A purpose-built viewing boat then carries your intimate group along the estuary, where grizzlies — sometimes a dozen or more — wade and fish just metres away. The sanctuary's protected status means the bears are calm and habituated to boats, creating extraordinary photographic moments. Your naturalist guide provides rich ecology and Indigenous context throughout.

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Ocean Pacific Air
CAD 599–699 per person (approx.; confirm on booking)
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Good to know

This is the longest excursion (typically 5–6 hrs total); verify it fits your all-aboard before booking. It sells out months ahead. Layers and waterproofs are essential — the estuary is cool and exposed even in summer.

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