Spring (May-June)
Bear-Viewing

Summer (July-Sept)
Best of the Wilderness
Guided Alpine Hiking
Customised Holiday

Autumn (Sept-Oct)
Grizzly-Viewing

Media Coverage
In the Sunday Times
In the Guardian
On Radio 4

Late Availability
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"If you are inclined towards experiencing pristine wilderness, you will be hard-pressed to beat a few days at the Grizzly Bear Ranch in British Columbia’s Selkirk Mountains. Or if, like me, you are an urban beast whose love affair with the wild is limited to watching David Attenborough, then you should try it, for it is quite an eye-opener." To read the whole review click here +++

Guided Bear-Viewing, Hiking and Wilderness holidays at a riverside lodge in a beautiful British Columbia valley

Grizzly & black bear-viewing holidays

Summer wilderness holidays including boating, alpine hiking and river rafting

First rate cuisine, idyllic location, eco-friendly.

Drive from Calgary, Vancouver or Spokane.

A view of the mountains near Grizzly Bear Ranch

Grizzly Bear Ranch is a singular holiday destination offering bear-viewing, hiking and wilderness holidays.

Small and remote, the ranch is run by Julius, a former British foreign correspondent, and his Estonian-born wife Kristin.

We offer travellers from around the world an oasis of fine living in a remote and beautiful valley.

During the spring or autumn, we will introduce you to the world of the Rocky Mountain grizzly and black bear.

In the summer we will take you to high alpine meadows in the little-travelled Selkirk mountains.

We also offer boating on a remote lake, and scenic or whitewater rafting.

"Of all the places I have visited, no other place has captured my imagination more. To say we enjoyed our stay with you doesn't quite cut it, we most definitely want to return." Dave & Steph, Redditch, UK.

Excellent freshly-cooked food and private riverside cabins

Inside the Eco-cabin at Grizzly Bear Ranch

Kristin’s pride is the quality of her table. Using local organic ingredients and her own herbs she conjures up fresh meals each evening served with the best of BC's wines.

While staying at the ranch you will have your own hand-built riverside cabin away from the main house with its own bathroom, sundeck and unique character.

An unforgettable riverside setting and a relaxed pace

The setting of the ranch is idyllic. Our holidays are relaxed and unhurried and our schedules fairly flexible.

Grizzly Bear Ranch is small and we only accept a maximum of eight guests at any one time. Most of our spots are booked well in advance.

We strive for guests who share our passion for life, the wilderness and fine food.

"The setting was magical - a log cabin by a river surrounded by silence so great you could hear the earth breathe. Kristin is a wonderful cook and the hungry trekkers looked forward to their meals as much as the bear, eagle and wolf sightings." Sue & Richard Crooks, Watford, UK.

Our philosophy - small, personal and natural

In a commodified world, we do not aim to be all things to all men.

We are not a high-profile wilderness resort with dozens of staff, well-worn itineraries and a large environmental footprint.

Nor do we pack in our guests to watch animals that have been habituated to humans.

"It was not just the bears and other wildlife I have seen but the whole experience of being here at Grizzly Bear Ranch." Emy Meszaros, Oak Park, Australia.

Some of the world's most beautiful wilderness

We ask that those of you who wish to stay at the ranch bring with you a respect for the wild animals and our wilderness environment.

In exchange we offer an unforgettable setting, superior lodging, excellent food, good company and a chance to experience some of the most beautiful wilderness left on earth.

Spring Bear-Viewing
(mid May-end June)

Summer Best of the
Wilderness Holidays
(late June-mid Sept)

Autumn Grizzly-Viewing
(mid Sept-end Oct)

Grizzly Bear Ranch Ltd
Selkirk Mountains
British Columbia
Canada

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