INDIANA JANE’S
“Everyday should be an adventure”
TRAVEL LOG
"The grizzly is a symbol of
what is right with the
- Charles Jonkel, American
world."
Saturday, May 9
th
bear biologist
through Friday, May
Wild Bear
15
th
, 2009
Adventure to
Knight Inlet,
British Columbia,
A Knight in the Wilderness
Canada.
We cordially invite you to join us on our 8th Annual Wild Bear Adventure to Knight Inlet,
Canada.This is an unforgettable experience in a coastal temperate
rain-forest and estuary teeming with wildlife, all from the comfort and convenience of an ecologically sensitive floating lodge. We will be traveling to world
famous Knight Inlet Lodge, featured in "Growing up Grizzly 2," located on the southern edge of British Columbia's Great Bear Rain-forest.
Organized through the generosity of our corporate partner, Knight Inlet Lodge, owned by former Vital Ground board member Dean Wyatt. Dean will
donate all net profits from this special trip to Vital Ground to aid in our mission to protect crucial wildlife habitat!
* The tour begins and ends in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. Campbell River is located on Vancouver Island, just a
short commercial flight from Vancouver, British Columbia. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from
Campbell River, and should plan to arrive in Campbell River no later than 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 9
th
.
* We will spend Saturday night, May 9th at Heron's Landing Hotel in Campbell River. That evening we will be treated to a private
tour of The Campbell River Museum, a museum devoted to indigenous cultures of British Columbia. A group dinner follows.
* On Sunday morning, May 10th, shuttles will transport us to the Campbell River float plane dock for our 30 minute flight into
Knight Inlet Lodge.
~ The float plane will depart Campbell River at approximately 9:30 am.
~ The outstanding staff at Knight Inlet Lodge will meet us upon arrival for check-in and orientation.
~ After a short break to settle into our rooms, we'll meet for lunch in the dining area.
~ All Knight Inlet Lodge rooms are cedar or pine-lined, with private washroom and two queen beds, or a queen/twin combo.
* After a delightful lunch at the lodge, our exploration of the magnificent Knight Inlet will begin. Naturalist guides will lead us as
we take off to explore Knight Inlet and find grizzly bears, black bears, bald eagles, ospreys, harbor seals, dolphins and a myriad of
other fauna and flora.
~ All tours are guided by trained professionals.
~ All rain, fishing, and foul weather gear (including rubber boots), along with water safety vests are available for your use at the
lodge.
~ All meals and snacks are included while at Knight Inlet Lodge, as is wine with dinner.
~ Special eating requests are easily accommodated with advance notice.
* Each evening after dinner, the lodge’s guides, naturalists and photographers present informative natural history presentations.
* Departure from Knight Inlet Lodge will be on Friday, May 15th via floatplane to Campbell River. Transportation from the
floatplane dock to the Campbell River airport will be provided. Weather permitting, we should be at the Campbell River airport by
noon.
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