How long is a Safari?
We offer 2 Safari options, differing in lengths from 1- 1.5 hours minimum. Please see HERE for a clear breakdown
What is the best time to see the bears?
In this natural habitat, they are most active during the daylight hours. We find it easiest to locate them between 9am – 5pm. Please note our last tour of the day departs at 4pm.
How much does a Safari cost?
Please see HERE for our safari information including prices.
Where is the nearest campground?
- The Blue River Campground (www.bluerivercampground.ca) 2 minutes south of our location
- The KOA Campground (https://wellsgray.ca/directory/listing/koa-campground/) in Clearwater, BC (1 hour south of our location)
What are some local hotels?
- Glacier Mountain Lodge (http://www.glaciermountainlodge.com)
- Sandman Hotel (https://www.sandmanhotels.com/blue-river?utm_source=google&utm_medium=maps&utm_campaign=blue_river)
- Mike Wiegele's Resort (https://www.wiegele.com/properties/blue-river-resort)
Do I drive to you or is there a meeting point?
All Safaris depart from our docks, conveniently located 1km off Yellowhead Hwy 5, near Blue River, BC. Just follow our many signs, and you can’t miss us! Our physical address is 6080 Mud Lake Forest Service Rd, Blue River BC. And our GPS coordinates are:
Latitude 52.13046799075981
Longitude -119.2690683012695
What animals are we likely to see?
Bears, eagles, osprey, and moose are the most commonly found animals on our Safaris.
What facilities are available at the site?
We offer a full Restaurant, washrooms, a gift shop, card payment facilities.
What meals do you offer in your restaurant?
When are you open? When does the season finish?
We open early May, it is normally during the first week of May, however, our exact opening date depends on the weather and the melting of the ice in our waterways.
We close early October, depending on weather; it will be either the 1st or 2nd week.
Please email us or call +1 (250) 673 2309 to confirm our opening or closing dates.
Do you guarantee to see Bears?
Although we would love to, unfortunately we can never guarantee where or when wildlife will appear. We are viewing the wildlife in their natural habitat, where we have no control of their activities.
If you are in anyway unsatisfied with your experience, we ask you speak with your Guide or our helpful Front Desk team who would be happy to offer a resolution.