Spirit Bear Lodge
CANADA
Spirit Bear Lodge
Tour Operator
member since february 2026
At Spirit Bear Lodge, the story of the spirit bear is rooted in ancient tradition. Long ago, when the world was covered in ice, the Creator transformed it into a land that was green and abundant. Wanting people to remember the hardships of that frozen time, the Creator turned one in every ten black bears white. Today, the spirit bear stands as a living reminder of resilience and gratitude — a symbol of the richness of the land and waters, and the responsibility to protect them for generations to come.
Hidden in the heart of British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest, Spirit Bear Lodge has been stewarding the lands and waters of the Kitasoo Xai’xais 973,348-acre Traditional Territory for the past 25 years.
Indigenous-owned and operated, the lodge provides exclusive access to wildlife viewing areas and culturally significant sites within Kitasoo Xai’xais Territory. Each guest experience is designed to be transformative, advancing social, cultural, environmental and economic revitalisation for the Kitasoo Xai’xais First Nation.
Through every visit, guests directly support a remote First Nations community, contribute to reconciliation efforts and strengthen a conservation-based economy. The lodge creates meaningful employment opportunities for Kitasoo Xai’xais community members, with 100% of profits reinvested into the community, conservation initiatives and ongoing research projects.
Spirit Bear Lodge 4C Commitments
CONSERVATION
Spirit Bear Lodge stewards 973,348 acres within the remote Great Bear Rainforest, including the joint management of significant protected areas such as the Kitasoo Spirit Bear Conservancy and Fiordland Conservancy in partnership with BC Parks.
The lodge’s conservation fee is directed entirely toward local conservation initiatives and wildlife research, ensuring that tourism directly supports the long-term protection of the region’s ecosystems.
COMMUNITY
Providing meaningful local employment opportunities is a core priority. Beyond employment, the lodge fosters a deep connection between people and place, strengthening community ties to the land and waters.
Spirit Bear Lodge also supports a range of community wellness programmes. In every decision, the needs of the community and the environmental impacts of its actions are considered first.
CULTURE
The lodge creates space for cultural connection, knowledge sharing and revitalisation.
Experiences are designed to foster deeper understanding and respect for Indigenous Peoples, their ways of life, and the natural environment they steward for the benefit of all.
COMMERCE
Spirit Bear Lodge contributes over $500,000 annually into the local economy through wages and community benefits.
One hundred percent of profits are reinvested into the community, while the conservation fee further strengthens local conservation efforts.