EXCLUSIVE Grizzly Bears with Indigenous Guides
Eco-Adventure Offer!
Grizzly Bear & First Nations Cultural Photography Tour 2025: Discovery Islands, BC
Oct 3 - Oct 6 2025 (4 days/3 nights)
Group Size: Maximum 8 guests (willing to run with 6)
Contact me for details and to reserve your exclusive spot!
Witness the Wild. Learn the Stories. Capture the Moment. Make a Difference.
This October, step into the wild heart of British Columbia for a small-group grizzly bear experience like no other.
Guided by First Nations knowledge keepers and storytellers, you’ll witness grizzlies during peak salmon season, learn their cultural significance, and photograph them in their natural habitat. Our base is a private eco-lodge on a remote island.
This is not just a trip. It’s an impact journey: connecting you with wild nature, Indigenous culture, and meaningful conservation. With 10% of proceeds donated to an ocean wildlife conservation organization chosen by the participating group during our trip, you’ll return home with unforgettable memories and the knowledge that your participation helped protect the waters and wildlife that make this coast extraordinary.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Welcome to the Islands
Arrive by boat to an exclusive private island eco-lodge after a scenic boat ride from Campbell River. Settle into your room, meet your fellow travelers, and enjoy a welcome dinner with a stunning view overlooking the water.
Day 2 & 3 – On the Water & With the Bears
Spend two full days exploring the Discovery Islands by private boat. We’ll encounter bald eagles, seals, sea lions, and possibly whales on our journey to Butte Inlet, where Homalco guides will lead us on an intimate, 3 hour grizzly bear viewing experiences. Photography support will be on hand to help you capture every moment.
Day 4 – Departure
After a slow breakfast and one last chance to soak in the serenity of the island, we begin our journey back. Hearts fuller than our memory cards. (Please bring extra!)
What’s included?
Round-trip boat transportation from Campbell River
3 nights at a private island eco-lodge (exclusive to our group)
2 full days of private boat excursions and wildlife viewing
2–3 hour grizzly bear photography tours with Homalco First Nations guides
Photography guide and crew support
Access to the Homalco Nation Museum
Welcome dinner on arrival
Wine, cheese & storytelling night on Day 3
Daily boxed lunches on excursion days
Breakfast before departure
What’s not included?
Meals not listed above
Gratuities for boat crew (10% encouraged)
Trip insurance (highly recommended)
Camera equipment (please remember to bring your chargers and extra memory cards)
Other personal items
Why This Trip?
Why This Trip?
Exclusive eco-lodge base: A private island retreat for our group only. Solar-powered, locally sourced meals, and a near-zero waste operation.
First Nations–led bear encounters: Learn directly from Indigenous knowledge keepers with ancestral ties to the land.
Conservation impact: 10% of proceeds donated to ocean wildlife conservation, with participants deciding where the funds go.
Small group intimacy: Maximum 8 guests, confirmed with just 6 to ensure the experience runs.
Photography support: Expert guidance to capture once-in-a-lifetime wildlife moments.
Spaces are very limited. This intimate, off-grid experience is designed for 6–8 participants plus your guide.
Spaces are very limited. This is an intimate, off-grid experience designed for a maximum of 8 people.