It starts a few miles north of lund and extends all the way north in canada to the bcs northernmost limit, around port rupert, and extends only a few miles inland. The great bear rainforest is a global treasure that covers 6. Spirit bear lodge is indigenous owned, offering exclusive access to wildlife viewing areas and cultural sites within the kitasoo xaixais traditional territory. Spirit bear lodge in bcs great bear rainforest youtube. Great bear rainforest british columbia travel and adventure.
One of the areas main gateways is bella coola in central bc. It starts a few miles north of lund and extends all the way north in canada to the bc s northernmost limit, around port rupert, and extends only a few miles inland. The historic agreement that secures the future of the great bear rainforest means more old and secondgrowth forest will be. There are likely fewer than 400 of these rare bears in existence. Only half of the rainforest is currently protected, and it is currently under threat from the proposed northern gatewaytrans mountain pipeline, which will run directly through the centre. Grizzly bears, black bears and their genetic variant, the rare white kermode or spirit bear, also depend on the rainforest for their habitat. Encompassing a quarter of the worlds coastal temperate rainforest, the great bear rainforest stretches along the central and northern coast of british columbia. The great bear rainforest refers to basically the entire bc coast from north of vancouver island to the alaskan panhandle. The kermode spirit bear, a subspecies of black bear with a white coat and british columbias provincial mammal, is found almost exclusively in the great bear rainforest.
The province is committed to implementing ecosystembased. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The ancient great bear rainforest is one of the largest tracts of temperate rainforest left in the world 2 million hectares, and is home to thousands of species of plants, birds and animals. This was an amazing opportunity to kayak in this wild and magical land. Official tourism site for bella coola, the heart of the great bear rainforest. Located in the heart of the great bear rainforest, spirit bear lodge offers world class wildlife tours, indigenous cultural experiences that are second to none. No one knows exactly how many spirit bears there are, but estimates range from 50 to 100. You may see the entirety of this special place from the air, or sail along the coastline by sea. Great bear rainforest agreement meets the approval of environmentalists, forest companies, first nations and the provincial government for the 6. A giantscreen adventure in the land of the spirit bear. On this trip well head to the outer coast to explore that wind and wavetossed fringe that exemplifies the coastal wilderness of british columbia. The great bear rainforest also known as the central and north coast forest is a temperate rain forest on the pacific coast of british columbia, canada comprising 6. See more ideas about life photo, spirit bear and mammals. Earlier this year, the great bear rainforest made news when it was announced that, after nearly a decade of negotiations between the province of british columbia, first nations and industry.
How to win a great bear rainforest trip with raincoast conservation foundation. Together with the islands of haida gwaii it represents the largest tracts of intact temperate rainforest remaining on the planet. The pace is slow, allowing visitors to take their time to adjust to its rhythms, intricacies, and seasonal changes. National geographic named the great bear rainforest one of its best trips in 20. Immerse yourself in true wilderness on a grand scale, deep in the heart of the great bear rainforest. The areas incredible biodiversity is protected to maintain its. Each year, trophy hunters in british columbia kill hundreds of grizzly bears for. Vision realized in the great bear rainforest sierra club bc. It is home to the largest remaining contiguous temperate rain forest anywhere in. Download their free app which serves as an excellent field study tool that identifies more than 210 plants, 80 birds, 190 marine. The great bear rainforest, on the central coast of bc, is part of the largest remaining temperate rainforest in the world.
In the northwest corner of british columbia, between the alaskabc border and the. The great bear rainforest is the largest remaining intact temperate rainforest and one of the most pristine wilderness environments in the world, stretching the length of the rugged pacific coast from the northern part of vancouver island to southern alaska. The great bear rainforest is nestled between the pacific ocean and the coast mountain range on the west coast of british columbia. The project activities include changes in landuse legislation and regulation that result in increased carbon stocks by converting forests that were previously designated, sanctioned, or approved for commercial logging to protected forests. Vacation paradise on the central coast of bc canada. Great bear rainforest land use zones forests make up more than half of the great bear rainforest a total of 3. The raincoast bear research crew gets ready for another field season. Bella coola valley tourism po box 670, bella coola, bc v0t 1c0 canada bcvt monthly meeting is held at 7pm on the first tuesday of every month at the nusatsum elementary school boardroom in hagensborg. A visit to the great bear rainforest involves many different experiences. January 2016 great bear rainforest order 2 great bear rainforest order preamble it is the goal of the province, through land use objectives and other measures, to implement ecosystembased management within the great bear rainforest area. Stretching along the west coast of canada, the great bear rainforest is a spectacular forest ecosystem a rich, dense, primal rainforest of towering red cedars and full of life. Tourists come to the great bear rainforest to shoot the. This is a place of spectacular beauty where one can still find the silence and solitude of another era.
Oct 22, 2014 we filmed this in the great bear rainforest, located on the central coast of british columbia on canadas west coast. Dec 19, 2015 sanctuary for the spirit bears of bc s north coast, the great bear rainforest is also home to one of the largest populations of grizzly bears, black bears, sea wolves, whales, eagles and many precious wild animals and mammals. Experience an ancient culture, spectacular wildlife viewing, stunning landscapes and reconnect with nature. Great bear lodge great bear lodge is located 50 air miles from port hardy, british columbia. In the 1990s less than 5% of bcs great bear rainforest was protected from clearcutting. Great bear rainforest in 4k exploring british columbia.
The great bear rainforest is located on the british columbia coast. These remarkable creatures live in the lush temperate rainforests of canadas west coast, where they. Black bear and spirit bear cubs ian mcallister at 21 million acres, the great bear rainforest on the coast of british columbia in canada is the largest remaining coastal temperate. The great bear rainforest, about 700km northwest of vancouver, runs along the central and north pacific coast of british columbia, stretching from the discovery islands northward to alaska. Great bear rainforest government of british columbia. The great bear rainforest incorporating traditional areas known as txalgiu, tseemotsa, waglisla, klemdulxk, aweenakola and more to local first nations is a rare and remarkable ecosystem stretching 64,000 square kilometres from the northern tip of vancouver island to alaska. The bella coola valley is located in the great bear rainforest.
Great bear rainforest tells the story of one of the rarest animals on earththe fabled allwhite spirit bear. Shearwater lodge is located on the waterfront in the outstanding great bear rainforest in british columbia. The federal government is harshly criticized in a report from a british columbia first nation into the sinking of a tug in the waters off the renowned great bear rainforest last year. The fully selfcontained floating lodge is situated at an outstanding wildlife viewing location.
In the northwest corner of british columbia, between the alaskabc border and the northern. Great bear rainforest one of earths great wildlife areas, the great bear rainforest still hosts healthy populations of all wildlife species present when captain vancouver sailed up the coast in 1793. Only half of the rainforest is currently protected, and it is currently under threat from the proposed northern gatewaytrans mountain pipeline, which. The lush, sacred, 21 million acre great bear rainforest, of b. We filmed this in the great bear rainforest, located on the central coast of british columbia on canadas west coast. Maple leaf schooner was in immaculate condition for a 115 year old vessel and living onboard for 8 nights made the trip magical and exciting. Though roughly the size of ireland, it has a human population of less than 17,000 outside of the town of prince rupert, compared to. On the west coast of british columbia, great bear rainforest is home to. Take an interpretive hike or drift by a family of grizzly bears. May 17, 2018 the staff at spirit bear lodge in the great bear rainforest on bc s central coast describe the magic of the area and the thrill of seeing the local wildlife, including the elusive white spirit bear. The great bear rainforest forest management act is set to take effect jan. Free biodiversity species app great bear rainforest. Jun 05, 2017 great bear rainforest agreement meets the approval of environmentalists, forest companies, first nations and the provincial government for the 6.
Below we list the regions of the great bear rainforest that you may choose to explore. The central coast region of british columbia s scenic and intricate shoreline has a long history. Apr 27, 2020 the great bear rainforest refers to basically the entire bc coast from north of vancouver island to the alaskan panhandle. Monthly meeting minutes bella coola valley in the great. Bcvt monthly meeting is held at 7pm on the first tuesday of every month at the nusatsum elementary school boardroom in hagensborg. Right now, raincoast conservation foundations research vessel achiever is sailing along the coast of the great bear rainforest in british columbia, through coastal fjords, vast forests, and shorelines of one of the planets last great tracts of intact temperate coastal rainforest. Hidden from the outside world, the great bear rainforest is one of the wildest places. The historic agreement that secures the future of the great bear rainforest means more old and secondgrowth forest will be protected, while still ensuring opportunities for low. May 27, 20 the great bear rainforest is the worlds largest remaining intact coastal temperate rainforest, covering an area of 70,000 square kilometres 27,000 square miles in northern british columbia. It starts a few miles north of lund and extends all the way north in canada to the bcs northernmost limit, around port rupert, and. This board contains many of favorite wild life photos from the sacred great bear rainforest of bc. Most explorers in the great bear choose to visit a mix of the fjords, the outer islands, and the few settlements. Visit the biodiversity of the central coast website for more information about their studies. A quick guide to the great bear rainforest keep exploring.
This is one reason why the great bear rainforest is critically important it acts as a stronghold for the southern range of north americas coastal grizzly bear population, supporting canadas largest and. Spirit bears are only found in the great bear rainforest. The spirit bear is a subspecies of the north american black bear that has white fur due to a rare genetic trait. Dec 25, 2015 the great bear rainforest is one of the largest remaining tracts of unspoiled temperate rainforest left in the world. Great bear rainforest legacy established bc gov news. Highway 20 from williams lake leads to bella coola, or fly there on scheduled flights from vancouver. January 2016 great bear rainforest order part 1 6 applicable first nation means any first nation with an asserted or established aboriginal right, aboriginal title or treaty right to the area under consideration. Great bear chalet is an intimate, allinclusive wilderness adventure.
The great bear forest carbon project is an improved forest management project. Knight inlet lodge a unique floating lodge located in the mouth of knight inlet and offering sea kayaking, whale watching and sightings of grizzly bears. Maple leaf schooner was in immaculate condition for a 115 year old vessel and living onboard for 8. Home to cougars, wolves, salmon, grizzly bears, and the kermode spirit bear. Experience a giantscreen adventure in the land of the spirit bear.
Spot whales, porpoise, sea lions, and much more while exploring the great bear sea. Download the educator guide for handson activities aligned with next. How coastal first nations fared in the great bear rainforest. Stretching for more than 250 miles along the coast of british columbia. A giantscreen adventure in the land of the spirit bear ian. New regulations enact historic great bear rainforest. Natural resource operations minister doug donaldson said the province is moving to ban trophy hunting for grizzly bears and will completely ban the. Search for grizzly bears, black bears, and spirit bears in pristine river valleys. Boating the great bear rainforest, british columbia, canada. Pacific northwest, canada, was created and named by environmental groups and first nations groups whom also coined the name spirit bear in the mid 90s, was set aside as the largest protested temperate rainforest in the world, to protect logging and housing developments from encroaching further on. Great bear rainforest british columbia all you need to. Great bear rainforest bc kayaking tours spirit of the west. The bc government has agreed to an outright end to commercial grizzly bear hunting in some native territory in the great bear. It has since been updated to include hundreds of species from the great bear rainforest and surrounding oceans.
Great bear rainforest british columbia 2020 all you. It is part of the larger pacific temperate rainforest ecoregion, which is the largest coastal temperate rainforest in the world. The great bear rainforest imax trailer pacific wild. But today, after 20 years of campaigning, 85% of the forested land base is offlimits to industrial logging. With one quarter of the worlds coastal temperate rainforest, it offers breathtaking scenery and unparalleled recreational opportunities that draw visitors from around the. Getting to know more about the great bear rainforest. The great bear rainforest is the worlds largest remaining intact coastal temperate rainforest, covering an area of 70,000 square kilometres 27,000 square miles in northern british columbia. Bella coola valley tourism po box 670, bella coola, bc v0t 1c0 canada. Other points of entry include bella bella, klemtu, and prince rupert.
Across the lands and waters of the great bear rainforest, bears are emerging from dens, returning to familiar landscapes with eyes squinting against the bright light of a new season. The staff at spirit bear lodge in the great bear rainforest on bcs central coast describe the magic of the area and the thrill of seeing the local wildlife, including the elusive white spirit bear. Stretching from vancouver island, north along the mainland coast, it forms a significant section of the famous inside passage route to alaska a name that started with the gold rush of the 1800s. Discover the diversity, beauty and challenges facing the great bear rainforest. As usual, the sow arrangements for food and equipment were excellent.
How to visit the great bear rainforest in british columbia. It is the largest coastal temperate rainforest left on earth, home to robust populations of vulnerable. It is home to the largest remaining contiguous temperate rain forest anywhere in the world. It is part of the larger pacific temperate rainforest ecoregion, which is the largest coastal temperate rainforest in the world the great bear rainforest was officially recognized by the government of british. Dec 19, 2015 sanctuary for the spirit bears of bcs north coast, the great bear rainforest is also home to one of the largest populations of grizzly bears, black bears, sea wolves, whales, eagles and many precious wild animals and mammals. You can approach the great bear rainforest in several different ways. We stayed at nimmo bay lodge during the making of this video. Great bear rainforest tour with bluewater adventures. Its 64,000 sq kilometers encompass bcs coastline north from the tip of vancouver island to the bcalaska border. See more ideas about spirit bear, bear and sitka spruce. Great bear rainforest kayaking tours vancouver island kayak.
Spring is a special time for the research crews at raincoast. Greenpeace canada the great bear rainforest facebook. All british columbians have a stake in protecting it. Today, only a few isolated habitats are occupied by grizzlies below the 49th parallel. The great bear rainforest stretches some 400 kilometres 250 miles along the central and northern coast of british columbia from knight inlet to the alaska panhandle. With one quarter of the worlds coastal temperate rainforest, it offers. British columbias great bear rainforest innovative solution for a globally unique region. Great bear rainforest british columbia 2020 all you need. Maple leaf great bear rainforest trip of a lifetime well planned, well organized and perfectly executed eco friendly adventure trip by maple leaf victoria staff and onboard crew. Great bear expedition is a must for serious kayaker. The great bear rainforest the area dubbed the great bear rainforest is one of the largest remaining tracts of unspoiled temperate rainforest left in the world. Please visit our bc marine parks link for information on protected areas. Today, temperate rainforests cover less than 1% of the planet, few of which remain.
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