Showing the rich cultural heritage of the Kitasoo Xai’xais People
Want to embark on a journey that goes beyond sightseeing? An adventure to Spirit Bear Lodge is an opportunity to connect with the land, the people, and the spirit of the Great Bear Rainforest.
Take your vacation to the next level by immersing yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Kitasoo Xai’xais People.
"The creator Raven wanted to remind the Kitasoo Xai'xais Peoples of a time when this land was covered in ice, so he decided to turn one in ten black bears white. The white bear reminds us to be thankful for the lush and bountiful land of today."
The Spirit Bear (Mooksgm'ol - Hásl̩x̌λi ƛ́á) is one of the rarest animals in the world, with current population estimates from 50 to 150 bears. Kitasoo Xai’xais Traditional Territory is home to the largest proportion of the Spirit Bear population and the only Spirit Bear Conservancy. Sightings of the Spirit Bear in this wild landscape vary, but the search is as much a part of the experience as a sighting!
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Sometimes you need a little help getting to your destination in style. Check out our friendly boat escorts!
Spending time with us in the Great Bear Rainforest has been known to be a transformative experience. Add a checkmark to your bucket list, and go back home at the end of your trip with a life changing story to tell your loved ones. Come and find yourself where a wild land meets a wild ocean. Start planning your adventure: https://spiritbear.com/packages/#book-now
A short traditional story told by our very own Troy Robinson
Welcome to our Territory - Grizzly bears are the gardeners of the rainforest. With their long claws, they graze for roots and dig for salmon eggs, churning the soil. Kitasoo/Xai’xais proudly BANNED grizzly bear trophy hunting in our territory years ago, long before the provincial ban.
Welcome to our territory, we are the stewards and keepers of our land.
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Welcome to our Territory. Join us as we celebrate the vast territory of the Kitasoo/Xai’xais accompanied by a traditional song performed by local singers, led by our assistant manager Roxanne Robinson.
As you roam this land, you will find many waterfalls. An indicator of abundant rainfall and a healthy ecosystem. The more rain, the more trickling falls you will see pouring over the granite rocks and volcanic mountains. Stay tuned for more as we celebrate one of the wildest places on the planet.
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Animal Tracks!
You know the tracks are fresh when you find them in a sand because they are highly susceptible to wind and rain.
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Today is Earth Day! 🌎 Hope everyone take a moment to appreciate and reflect on the planet we live on and what we can do to keep it healthy.
"What we have here is not ours, we are just holding it for the next generation"
Just when you think the weather is starting to warm up....🥶
The coastal grizzly bear is found throughout Kitasoo/Xai’xais territory. In the spring they are often seen feeding on grasses, tubers, and fresh green shoots in the large river estuaries of the mainland. Once berries ripen, the grizzly bear will start to vary their diet to include this higher calorie food source. After waiting patiently for the salmon to arrive the bears are rewarded with a feast of epic proportions. This is the time we have the highest densities of grizzly bears sharing habitat to put on enough weight for a long winters rest.
