Grizzly Bear Tours

2027 Grizzly Bear Expeditions

An Unbelievable Wildlife Adventure on the B.C. Coast!

Join Gold Star Canadian Tours on an upcoming Grizzly Bear Expedition!

Fly by private charter aircraft to Prince Rupert B.C. and explore the “Valley of the Grizzly”, the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary. This is the only dedicated wildlife preserve for Grizzly Bears in North America, and has the highest concentration of grizzly bears on the planet.

Cruise into the Khutzeymateen aboard the Inside Passage, a spacious private chartered catamaran boat, offering exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities.

With expert guides, enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience focused on convenience and comfort while exploring one of Canada’s most extraordinary coastal wilderness regions.

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Grizzly Bear Expedition

Unbelievable Adventure on the B.C. Coast!

Our 1-Day Expedition takes us by private chartered aircraft to Prince Rupert, British Columbia and the Khutzeymateen bear sanctuary.

Home to the worlds highest density of grizzly bears, its unquestionably Canada’s premier bear sighting location.

Only accessible by boat, we board a private catamaran to experience the sanctuary. Along the way, orcas, humpback whales, seals and bald eagles can be sighted in this rich marine ecosystem.

Join the Adventure today!

*We are partnering with Classic Canadian Tours to provide these dates.

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What’s Included

Gold Star Canadian Tours 1-Day Grizzly Bear Expedition includes:

  • Non-stop roundtrip flight on a private chartered aircraft

  • Guided tour aboard the “Inside Passage”, a 72 ft catamaran boat

  • Breakfast in-flight, Lunch during the tour and Dinner on the flight home

  • Excellent opportunities to see a variety of coastal wildlife including Grizzly Bears and Orcas

  • Fees and gratuities are included

    Special guests on each tour may include Guest Scientists, Naturalists and Professional Wildlife Photographers to provide awareness and education related to the region

    Booking Terms & Conditions

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Itinerary

Your Expedition Itinerary will be provided via email

Your Expedition Package will be sent by email 30 days prior to your departure date, and include specific directions regarding parking and check-in times for your private chartered flight.

Exact timing will be clearly indicated in your Expedition Package, but in general the timing will be as follows:

7:30 a.m.:  Depart in our private chartered aircraft

Breakfast during the flight

8:30 a.m.: Land in Prince Rupert

Transportation to dock

Guided cruise aboard the Inside Passage

Lunch provided during the cruise

4:30 p.m.: Afternoon cruise complete

Transportation to Prince Rupert airport

Dinner during the flight

8:00 p.m.:  Arrive home

Please note at the time of booking any specific dietary restrictions or travel limitations.

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Add-On to your Calgary Grizzly Expedition

Rocky Mountain Adventure Day!

May 22, 2027

This full-day trip from Calgary to Banff is the perfect add-on adventure the day before your Grizzly Expedition

Itinerary

  • Pick-up from your Calgary Hotel

  • Banff Gondola: Soar to the summit of Sulphur Mountain

  • Bow Falls: Experience the power of the falls.

  • Banff Townsite: Explore charming shops and cafés

  • Lake Louise: Stroll the lakeshore of this world-famous alpine lake

  • Drop-off at your Calgary Hotel

Book Today!

  • To book this tour, select it as an “add on” at check out

  • Includes convenient pickup and drop-off from your Calgary hotel

  • Includes guided transportation, park passes and Banff Gondola tickets

  • Meals and gratuities not included

  • Price: $250 +GST, per person

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Your Adventure Awaits

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