Affectionately referred to as the Amazon of the north, the Great Bear Rainforest spans over 250 miles of British Columbia’s coastline. This 21-million-acre vast and sodden wilderness features 1,000-year-old cedars, granite-dark waters, waterfalls spurting off the edges of moss-covered mountains, and glacier-cut fjords.
Home to several First Nations communities and an abundance of wildlife including grizzly bears, coastal gray wolves, mountain goats, and cougars, this area is alive with activity and unique experiences. The most exciting resident of the area is the rare, elusive, cream-colored Kermode bear, also known as spirit bear. It is revered by the T’simshian people. To spot this bear, visitors will need a local guide with expert tracking abilities and patience. Great Bear Rainforest Map
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