Siri and David are headed north into Canada to visit the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary near Prince Rupert in British Columbia. A good friend invited us to join her on this six-day eco-tour adventure. We are driving the 1,000+ miles and plan to hike along the way. If you would like to receive posts in your inbox and join us, just sign up below.
Deep histories
May 28, 2026 Prince Rupert to Smithers, BC “We are like the salmon and have returned as well,” says one of the Japanese-Canadian former cannery workers talking about how the North Pacific Cannery History museum recently held a welcome back ceremony to the former families and workers who were the backbone of this industry. We… Continue reading Deep histories
We say goodbye to Khutzeymateen Lodge
May 27, 2026 Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary to Prince Rupert Continue reading We say goodbye to Khutzeymateen Lodge
Courting rules for a bear
May 26, 2026 Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary – Day 5 “It usually starts with the male pursuing the female, which can be hours or even days,” says our guide. “At least this what the books says happens, but in my experience courting behavior can go on for hours, days, even saw it happen for weeks… Continue reading Courting rules for a bear
An Episode of the Wild Kingdom
May 25, 2026 Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary – Day 4 We have been hearing stories of how difficult and dangerous it is for a grizzly bear in the wild. There was the bear who had a broken jaw, we have seen a few with fresh scars from probably a tussle with another grizzly, we just… Continue reading An Episode of the Wild Kingdom
Feelings are worth 1,000 pictures
May 24, 2026 Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary – Day 3 Third day in and we are still experiencing grizzly bears – and the occasional black bear on each excursion. This morning we all went out and met a few Mom and cubs combinations – a highlight of our trip. In the afternoon, a few of… Continue reading Feelings are worth 1,000 pictures
Grizzlies !!
May 22, 2026 – Prince Rupert to Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary We came to see grizzlies and on the first day we saw eleven grizzlies in the sanctuary. We are in a very nice floating cabin just outside the park boundaries with gorgeous views of the snow capped mountains on each side of us. Each… Continue reading Grizzlies !!
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