W’ui’kinuxv Weekend

As our guest for the weekend, in addition to Grizzly Bear viewing, Elders, Hereditary Chiefs, Master Carvers and other W’ui’kinuxv citizens will show you what it means to be W’ui’kinuxv. We will invite you into our ceremonial Big House, the House of Nuùw̓aqawa, where you will experience traditional stories, dances and songs and a W’ui’kinuxv meal. Additional experiences may include canoe trips in the estuary, a lake tour, food harvesting or carving opportunities. Join us for a weekend of immersive wildlife and cultural activities you will never forget.

Tour Season

Join us for bear viewing, cultural immersion and rainforest wilderness experiences from June 1 to October 15 of every year. Guests will enjoy a phenomenal wilderness experience regardless of the season. Our weekend tours allow guests to explore the richness of a marine estuary and delve deep into the wonders of the vibrant Waanukv and Kilbella rivers.

For a forest to earn its classification as a temperate rainforest, it must receive at least 1400 mm of rainfall in one year. Rivers Inlet lies within the wettest zone in BC and receives an average of 2200 mm of precipitation annually.

Ensuring Guest Safety and Satisfaction

The highest standard is offered in H’aiagal’ath Grizzly Bear Tours wilderness and cultural experiences and ensuring the safety of our guests is a priority. H’aiagal’ath Grizzly Bear Tours follows the foundational rules set forth by the Province of BC regarding COVID-19, Phase 3: staying home when sick, regular hand hygiene including hand sanitizers, wearing masks when physical distancing is not possible, and frequent cleaning of surfaces.

The H’aiagal’ath Grizzly Bear Tours team has carefully identified locations for viewing Grizzly Bears and with routine human presence and adherence to safety protocols, H’aiagal’ath Grizzly Bear Tours anticipates a memorable viewing experience for all guests. It is always possible that a bear sighting will not occur during a tour. Guests should keep in mind that in a wilderness setting, the bears show up when they want to.

Tour Guides

Guides at H’aiagal’ath Grizzly Bear Tours proudly share their rich knowledge of W’ui’kinuxv Territory, W’ui’kinuxv history and culture, and the ecology of the tour sites including wildlife and plant species for our guests to fully experience the wilderness areas and all that they offer. Advanced training and certification are mandatory for all guides at H’aiagal’ath Grizzly Bear Tours including:

• First Aid Training and CPR Certification Level 1

• Bear Awareness Training

• Food Safety Training and Certification

• Hospitality Industry Training

• Ethnobotany training

• Cultural Competency Training

Vessel captains are required to undergo safety training and obtain Small Vessel Operators Proficiency certification.

W’ui’kinuxv Weekend $1932 – $2140 CAD

For additional inquiries please call: 250.902.8886

Tour Length: 2 nights
Group size: 6 people
Minimum age: 10 years
Departs: Port Hardy, Campbell River or Vancouver

What’s Included:

• Four bear viewing opportunities (afternoon of arrival, morning and afternoon of day two, morning of departure)  

• Scenic air transportation 

• Scenic boat transportation 

• Accommodations in in W’ui’kinuxv Village

• Knowledgeable W’ui’kinuxv tour guides 

• Interactive cultural activities

• Lunch and snacks 

• Dinner in the House of Nuùw̓aqawa (W’ui’kinuxv Big House) 

• Binoculars  

• Rain ponchos 

• H’aiagal’ath Grizzly Bear Tours water bottle

Total Cost (before taxes):

• $1,932 (return from Port Hardy) 

• $1,990 (return from Campbell River)

• $2,140 (return from Vancouver) 

How to Prepare:

• Sturdy footwear

• Warm layers of clothing (wool and dark colours are recommended)

• Hats for warmth or sun protection

• Insect repellent

Optional:

• Sunscreen

• Medication (as appropriate)

• Sunglasses

• Camera

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