May 27, 2026 Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary to Prince Rupert
Khutzeymateen Lodge – new one built last year. The old one had been here for over 10 years prior. A lodge of somekind has been here for over 30 years. Very nice accommodations. Amazing that it it is towed in and out each seasonMorning kayakThis was our main boat for the week to hold 10 of us and all the camera equipment tooEach morning we put on our Mustang survival suits which were great for the boat ride and pelting rainShowing our latest fashions with our friend TracyKept us warm and cozySo we could enjoy the sceneryBack at the lodge we had spectacular views all weekAnd inside we had amazing food created by an accomplished chef – this is the freshly caught Spring (Chinook) salmonThe lodge is actually a series of three different floats attached to a floating dock – we never touched any land all weekIn the back of the lodge is the water purification system, the sewage treatment plant, the many barrels of oil for the boats and their shopThis is the electrical room, their updated solar panels provide all the electricity neededThere was a nice wood fired sauna that we mainly used to dry our clothes after the wetter daysInside is a large open room for everyoneEach morning we bundled up to find grizzlies – we found several each time we went outWe tried out eating the sedge grass which is their main diet – a bit fibrous. Hard to believe the bears have to eat 60-80 lbs each day. We did not try out the clams and mussels that is their other main food sources.We were able to get very close to the bears – most of the guests had very large camera lensesAnd the bears were soo amazing every time we went outThere was one daily tour boat that would join us for a short time. We appreciated that we had several hours each days to view the bears. We were part of one of two companies that have a permit that allows us to enter the estuary in our small boat.We stopped in at the ranger station that is staffed by first nation rangersWe meet Norm who has been a ranger for a couple decades, next to him is one of our boat drivers who was previously a ranger for eight years.We found bears inside the ranger station too!A typical view of bears from the boatResting on the dock after a day out viewingBeautfiul views every dayAnd we say goodbye
Siri and David Adventures 