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Great Bear Rainforest
September 19 to September 27, 2027
From $14,495 to $18,695 CAD + 5% tax
per person based on double occupancy
Great Bear Rainforest
Map
- Day 1: Terrace, BC, Canada
- Day 2: Kitamaat
- Day 3: Gardner Canal & Crab River
- Day 4: Kitlope Rainforest
- Day 5: Gitga’at First Nation
- Day 6: Princess Royal Island
- Day 7: Caamaño & Estevan Sounds
- Day 8: Great Bear Rainforest Coast
- Day 9: Terrace, BC, Canada
Itinerary
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Arrive in Terrace, where the Skeena River meets the Coast Mountains and northern British Columbia opens toward the Pacific. This welcoming northern town is the starting point for the journey ahead—a threshold between inland landscapes and the rainforest coast. Meet your expedition team and fellow travellers and begin settling into the rhythm of the days to come.
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Travel to Kitamaat, in the territory of the Haisla Nation, where your expedition begins on the water. Here, board the Cascadia, the vessel that will carry you through fjords, channels, and coastal inlets over the coming days. As you sail into Douglas Channel, the scenery shifts toward steep forested slopes, quiet coves, and the first signs of the wild coast.Â
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Enter the long, sheltered reach of Gardner Canal, where mountain walls rise sharply from the sea and waterfalls spill down through the forest. Conditions permitting, there may be opportunities to explore these calm waters more closely by kayak or small craft. At Crab River, a warm shoreside welcome offers an introduction to the people and places that shape this coast, grounding the journey in relationship as much as landscape.
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Travel into the Kitlope Valley, home to one of the largest intact coastal temperate rainforests on Earth. Here, glacier-fed rivers, deep fjords, and old-growth forest form a landscape of remarkable ecological richness. As you move through this protected region, there may be opportunities to watch for bears, eagles, and other wildlife along the shoreline, while learning about the longstanding Indigenous stewardship that has helped keep this place whole.Â
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Spend time in Txalgiuw (Hartley Bay), home to the Gitga’at First Nation, where deep knowledge of the land and sea continues to shape community life. Encounters here offer space to learn from local perspectives and to better understand the cultural and ecological significance of this region. From within Gitga’at territory, and with local guidance, you may also travel into spirit bear habitat in search of moksgm’ol, the rare white Kermode bear found only in this part of the coast.Â
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Near Princess Royal Island, the waters and forest margins support an extraordinary abundance of life. Visit a remote whale research station to learn more about ongoing conservation work in this biologically rich region and the efforts underway to better understand the marine mammals that move through these channels. Time and conditions may also allow for a shore landing or quiet exploration by kayak, with opportunities to observe the coastal environment at a slower pace.Â
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Sail through Caamaño and Estevan Sounds, a productive marine corridor known for frequent sightings of humpbacks, orcas, porpoises, and other cetaceans. Ocean currents, underwater topography, and nutrient-rich waters help make this one of the most dynamic marine environments on the coast. From the deck, take in the scale of the landscape and the shifting movement of wildlife through these open channels.Â
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Along remote stretches of shoreline, the meeting of land and sea reveals one of the richest zones of life on the coast. Depending on conditions, there may be opportunities to explore by Zodiac or kayak, observing kelp forests, sea stars, barnacles, and other intertidal life shaped by the tides. These outer edges of the rainforest are also home to coastal wolves and other elusive animals, reminders of how closely connected this ecosystem remains.
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Disembark in Kitamaat and make the return journey to Terrace, carrying with you the stories, encounters, and perspectives gathered along the way. The rainforest, fjords, and communities of this coast may linger long after the voyage ends, shaped as much by what was learned as by what was seen.
Published itineraries are examples only, weather, ice, government regulations, and community requests may necessitate changes to the planned schedules. These sometimes necessary adjustments present exciting opportunities for exploration, discovery, and adventure.
Pricing and Cabins
This expedition can be combined with Loyalty Rewards Program: League of Adventurers. If you have travelled with us before, you might be eligible for 5-10% discounts off the berth price.
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- Outside-facing cabin with windows for natural light
- King bed
- Private three-piece en-suite bathroom
- Individually controlled climate systems
- Wardrobes for storage
- Convenient access to both decks and ship interior
- Approximately 235 square feet
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- Outside-facing cabin with windows for natural light
- Queen-sized bed or two twin beds
- Private three-piece en-suite bathroom
- Individually controlled climate systems
- Wardrobes for storage
- Convenient access to both decks and the corridor through separate doors
- Approximately 195 square feet
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- Outside-facing cabin with two large porthole windows
- Queen-sized bed or two twin beds
- Private three-piece en-suite bathroom
- Individually controlled climate systems
- Wardrobes for storage
- Convenient door access to the inside of the ship corridor
- Approximately 160 square feet
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- Outside-facing cabin with two large porthole windows
- Queen-sized bed or two twin beds
- Private three-piece en-suite bathroom
- Individually controlled climate systems
- Wardrobes for storage
- Convenient door access to the inside of the ship corridor
- Approximately 160 square feet
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- Outside-facing cabin with two large porthole windows
- Queen-sized bed or two twin beds
- Private three-piece en-suite bathroom
- Individually controlled climate systems
- Wardrobes for storage
- Convenient door access to the inside of the ship corridor
- Approximately 160 square feet
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Ship
MV Cascadia
- Capacity for 24 passengers
- Light, spacious, and comfortable
- Built for go-anywhere, expedition-style cruising
- Human-scale design that respects coastal communities and environments
Details
Maple Leaf Adventures operates our Great Bear Rainforest expeditions, and Adventure Canada is delighted to host a group on this unforgettable journey. Together, we create an engaging, enriching, and enjoyable travel experience, pairing the expertise of Maple Leaf Adventures’ outstanding expedition team with the insight and care of Adventure Canada hosts.
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Great Bear Rainforest
Tour Dates:
- September 19 - September 27, 2027
From $14,495 to $18,695 CAD + 5% tax
per person based on double occupancy
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Solo Supplement
Not available
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Trip Starts
Terrace, BC, Canada
Trip Ends
Terrace, BC, Canada
Group size
24 guests
Age Limitation
No age limit, but minimal activities for children.
Fitness Level
Guests should be comfortable navigating small boat transfers, beach landings without docks, and staircases on board; while some accessibility accommodations exist, shore excursions may be limited for those with reduced mobility.
Cruise Payments
Cruise fares are priced in CAD dollars and are per person, per Cruise. A $2,500 CAD deposit per person, per cruise is required to register. Your final balance for the Cruise is due 120 days prior to the scheduled departure date (“Departure Date”) listed on your invoice. All late payments are subject to a penalty of 1.5% interest per month, or 18% per annum. Adventure Canada reserves the right to cancel your booking if it is not paid within 120 days of the Departure Date or deny boarding due to any unpaid balances, without a refund to you. Name changes are permitted up to 60 days in advance, and is subject to a $250 CAD per person working handling fee.
Cancellation by the Passenger
Adventure Canada receiving a written notice of cancellation at least 121 days prior to the Departure Date, you shall receive a refund of the amount paid for the Cruise, less an administrative penalty of $2,500 CAD per person, per Cruise. If a written notice of cancellation is received by Adventure Canada between 91 and 120 days prior to the Departure Date, the cancellation penalty is 65% of your total cruise cost. A refund of 35% of the amount paid for the Cruise will be issued provided the passenger is up to date on all payments. In the event of a cancellation made 95 days or less before the scheduled date of departure, you will forfeit any amount paid for the Cruise to that date. For these and other reasons mentioned within these Terms and Conditions, you are strongly advised to obtain comprehensive cancellation insurance at the time of registration.
Travel Insurance
A minimum of Emergency Medical and Evacuation Insurance is mandatory for participation in all Adventure Canada Cruises. You must carry a minimum of $500,000 USD per person emergency medical and evacuation coverage.
Future Travel Credit
Future Travel Credits do not apply to and will not be issued for any cancellation reason by the passenger.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included:
- Airport transfers
- One night hotel accommodation in Terrace, BC (includes dinner and breakfast)
- Passage aboard the MV Cascadia
- All museum and park fees
- All shore excursions and activities
Not Included:
- Flights
- Visas
- Mandatory emergency medical and evacuation insurance
- Discretionary trip cancellation and interruption insurance
- All items of a personal nature
- Discretionary gratuities
- Any expenses incurred due to changes beyond our control
Registration Agreement
Please note that you are not considered booked until your registration agreement and deposit have been received by Adventure Canada.
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Terms and Conditions
Please review our full Specialty Cruise Terms and Conditions for complete details on your booking with Adventure Canada. Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to help.