See a grizzly graze

As Spring emerges in British Columbia, the great coastal grizzly bears shake off the slumber of hibernation and come down from the mountains to graze – now that’s something you don’t see everyday.

The Grizzly Bear Rainforest, as the name suggests, is home to many of these magnificent beasts, meaning there is a strong likelihood of you spotting a grazing grizzly in its natural habitat. Marvel as large males interact with the females, choosing a mate who will hopefully bear him a cub when breeding season is in full flow.

Make the most of your trip by enjoying a stay at The Great Bear Lodge, located in Nekite Valley. This charming lodge has only five bedrooms and in keeping with the philosophy of low-impact ecotourism, is powered by wind and solar. If you’re lucky, you may wake in the morning to see a great grizzly passing by your bedroom window.

Great Bear Nature Tours depart daily from Vancouver and offer the best chance to capture that once in a lifetime snap of the great beast, and many of his wildlife compatriots. Prices start from $1829AUD twin share. Find out more about Great Bear Nature Tours.

Want to know what's in store if you head down to the Canadian woods? Check out these frolicking grizzly bears.