Located within the heart of Desolation Sound, Klahoose Wilderness Resort resides upon Homfray Channel between the Coast Mountain peaks of British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast and the Northern Islands of the Salish Sea known to many as Desolation Sound. This is a resort that reflects the Klahoose traditional values and offers an immersive exploration into this pristine region rich in diverse wildlife, wilderness, and cultural significance.
Desolation Sound has been referred as the “Serengeti of North America” for good reason, given its abundance of large marine and terrestrial mammals. Orca and humpback whales, porpoises, harbour seals, and dolphins can be seen throughout the year. Bald eagles, osprey, and great blue herons are just three of dozens of avian species that reside in this region. Inlets of the Desolation Sound are famous for one of the most robust populations of grizzlies in the world. Grizzly bear viewing season is August-October.
The spectacular Lodge at Klahoose Wilderness Resort provides an intimate environment and impressive 6,100-square foot timber structure hewn of local cedar.
Toba Inlet is renowned for offering some of the best bear viewing tours in British Columbia, thanks to the consistent sightings of grizzly bears during the late summer and fall salmon run, as well as the intimate and personalized viewing experience.
Guests depart from Klahoose Wilderness Resort, embarking on a scenic one-hour journey by covered boat, passing by stunning Toba Inlet waterfalls and watching for marine life along the way. Upon arrival at the dock, a short bus ride takes visitors to the bear viewing platforms, nestled in the lush temperate rainforest of the Toba Valley, along the glacier-blue waters of a remote wilderness river.
Led by trained Klahoose guides, certified by the Commercial Bear Viewing Association, the tour allows for approximately three hours of bear viewing from fixed, raised platforms. These platforms offer a safe yet close vantage point to observe the grizzly bears in their natural habitat. With six covered platforms positioned along the river and small group sizes, the experience remains intimate and respectful. The sound of the bears' heavy breathing, combined with the rush of the river, creates an exhilarating and unforgettable spectacle—a rare privilege for those fortunate enough to witness it.