---
title: "Knight Inlet Lodge"
kind: "Bear Viewing Lodges"
region: "Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia"
canonical: "https://wildernessledger.com/experience/knight-inlet-lodge"
author: "Ben Taft"
reviewed: "2026-09-14"
operator: "https://www.grizzlytours.com"
---

# Knight Inlet Lodge

> Knight Inlet Lodge: from $4,365 CAD per person for 3 nights, double, summer 2027, or $4,755 in the fall bear-viewing season of 31 August to 15 October 2027 when a trip to the viewing platforms runs daily, plus 5% GST, counting the mandatory first night in Campbell River.

- Kind: Bear Viewing Lodges
- Region: Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia (gateway Bella Bella or Port Hardy)
- Season: 21 May to 15 October; boat viewing until 30 August, viewing platforms from 31 August
- Sleeps: 36 guests
- Access: Float plane, Boat
- Rate band: $$$, $1,000–2,000 per person / night
- Canonical page: https://wildernessledger.com/experience/knight-inlet-lodge
- Operator site: https://www.grizzlytours.com
- Record checked: 14 September 2026 by Ben Taft

Knight Inlet Lodge is a floating lodge in a sheltered cove at Glendale Cove, roughly 240 kilometres northwest of Vancouver in the Great Bear Rainforest, and it is owned by five partner First Nations, Da'naxda'xw Awaetlala, Mamalilikulla, Tlowitsis, Wei Wai Kum and K'omoks. Eighteen rooms with ensuite bathrooms take up to 36 guests on three-night packages. The viewing method changes with the season rather than the calendar: spring and summer are boat-based, as bears feed on estuary growth and then berries, and from late August the lodge moves to purpose-built stands above the spawning channels as pink salmon draw dozens of grizzlies in. Bear tours are the core product, with inlet cruises, old-growth walks, tracking tours and a boardwalk hike included as alternatives. Minimum age is six in summer and eight from late August.

## From, per person

$4,365 CAD, double, 3 nights (2 nights on site), summer adventure 2027. Per person, Canadian dollars, taxes not included (5% GST applies). Rooms are priced on double occupancy; a child rate applies to ages 6 to 16 sharing with two full-rate adults.

Read from Knight Inlet Lodge, 2027 direct booking tariff (PDF) on 14 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Season: 21 May to 15 Oct (platforms from 31 Aug)
- From: $4,365 (per person, 3 nights, 2027)
- Minimum age: 6 (8 for the fall platforms)
- Guests: 36 (up to 44 in summer)
- Floatplane: 9:00 out (back by 11:15, 14 kg bag)
- Wifi and cell: None (by design)
- Deposit: $500 (balance 45 days out)
- Sells out: June, Sept (book a year ahead)

## Seasons

- Spring bear viewing: 21 May to 30 June 2027 (by boat). Cubs, and bears on the estuary. The quiet one: fewer guests, cubs, and the best chance of a bear to yourself. Not the salmon spectacle.
- Summer adventure: 1 July to 30 August 2027 (by boat). Families, whales, long warm days. The lowest rates of the year and the easiest weather. Pick it for a family, or to add the whale day.
- Fall bear viewing: 31 August to 15 October 2027 (viewing platforms). The salmon run, from the platforms. The reason the lodge is famous. Book a year out; September goes first.

## Rates, 2027 (CAD)

Per person, Canadian dollars, taxes not included (5% GST applies). Rooms are priced on double occupancy; a child rate applies to ages 6 to 16 sharing with two full-rate adults.

| Package | Occupancy | Spring bear viewing | Summer adventure | Fall bear viewing |
|---|---|---:|---:|---:|
| 3 nights (KILGB3), 2 nights on site | Double | $4,755 | $4,365 | $4,755 |
| 3 nights (KILGB3), 2 nights on site | Single | $6,895 | $6,290 | $6,895 |
| 3 nights (KILGB3), 2 nights on site | Triple | $4,360 | $4,010 | $4,360 |
| 3 nights (KILGB3), 2 nights on site | Quad | $3,940 | $3,650 | $3,940 |
| 3 nights (KILGB3), 2 nights on site | Child, 6 to 16 (8 in fall) | $2,990 | $2,805 | $2,990 |
| 4 nights (KILGB4), 3 nights on site | Double | $6,615 | $6,075 | $6,615 |
| 4 nights (KILGB4), 3 nights on site | Single | $9,640 | $8,835 | $9,640 |
| 4 nights (KILGB4), 3 nights on site | Triple | $6,025 | $5,555 | $6,025 |
| 4 nights (KILGB4), 3 nights on site | Quad | $5,440 | $4,965 | $5,440 |
| 4 nights (KILGB4), 3 nights on site | Child, 6 to 16 (8 in fall) | $4,025 | $3,785 | $4,025 |
| 5 nights (KILGB5), 4 nights on site | Double | $8,460 | $7,805 | $8,460 |
| 5 nights (KILGB5), 4 nights on site | Single | $12,375 | $11,375 | $12,375 |
| 5 nights (KILGB5), 4 nights on site | Triple | $7,685 | $7,070 | $7,685 |
| 5 nights (KILGB5), 4 nights on site | Quad | $6,925 | $6,330 | $6,925 |
| 5 nights (KILGB5), 4 nights on site | Child, 6 to 16 (8 in fall) | $5,070 | $4,750 | $5,070 |
| 6 nights (KILGB6), 5 nights on site | Double | $10,295 | $9,510 | $10,295 |
| 6 nights (KILGB6), 5 nights on site | Single | $15,110 | $13,920 | $15,110 |
| 6 nights (KILGB6), 5 nights on site | Triple | $9,350 | $8,600 | $9,350 |
| 6 nights (KILGB6), 5 nights on site | Quad | $8,400 | $7,675 | $8,400 |
| 6 nights (KILGB6), 5 nights on site | Child, 6 to 16 (8 in fall) | $6,100 | $5,720 | $6,100 |
| 7 nights (KILGB7), 6 nights on site | Double | $12,140 | $11,225 | $12,140 |
| 7 nights (KILGB7), 6 nights on site | Single | $17,855 | $16,465 | $17,855 |
| 7 nights (KILGB7), 6 nights on site | Triple | $11,025 | $10,145 | $11,025 |
| 7 nights (KILGB7), 6 nights on site | Quad | $9,895 | $9,010 | $9,895 |
| 7 nights (KILGB7), 6 nights on site | Child, 6 to 16 (8 in fall) | $7,145 | $6,720 | $7,145 |

In the price: Environmental fee, $150 per person.

On top: GST at 5%; Alcohol other than the wine at dinner; Gratuities; Pay parking at the floatplane terminal.

About 9% above 2026, and gratuities are no longer folded into the price. Family-room upgrade $100 per night where available.

Read from Knight Inlet Lodge, 2027 direct booking tariff (PDF) on 14 September 2026.

## Rates, 2026 (CAD)

Per person, Canadian dollars, taxes not included (5% GST applies). Rooms are priced on double occupancy; a child rate applies to ages 6 to 16 sharing with two full-rate adults.

| Package | Occupancy | Spring bear viewing | Summer adventure | Fall bear viewing |
|---|---|---:|---:|---:|
| 3 nights (KILGB3), 2 nights on site | Double | $4,345 | $3,985 | $4,345 |
| 3 nights (KILGB3), 2 nights on site | Single | $6,320 | $5,760 | $6,320 |
| 3 nights (KILGB3), 2 nights on site | Triple | $3,980 | $3,660 | $3,980 |
| 3 nights (KILGB3), 2 nights on site | Quad | $3,595 | $3,325 | $3,595 |
| 3 nights (KILGB3), 2 nights on site | Child, 6 to 16 (8 in fall) | $2,720 | $2,550 | $2,720 |
| 4 nights (KILGB4), 3 nights on site | Double | $6,050 | $5,550 | $6,050 |
| 4 nights (KILGB4), 3 nights on site | Single | $8,835 | $8,095 | $8,835 |
| 4 nights (KILGB4), 3 nights on site | Triple | $5,505 | $5,070 | $5,505 |
| 4 nights (KILGB4), 3 nights on site | Quad | $4,965 | $4,530 | $4,965 |
| 4 nights (KILGB4), 3 nights on site | Child, 6 to 16 (8 in fall) | $3,660 | $3,440 | $3,660 |
| 5 nights (KILGB5), 4 nights on site | Double | $7,740 | $7,135 | $7,740 |
| 5 nights (KILGB5), 4 nights on site | Single | $11,345 | $10,425 | $11,345 |
| 5 nights (KILGB5), 4 nights on site | Triple | $7,025 | $6,460 | $7,025 |
| 5 nights (KILGB5), 4 nights on site | Quad | $6,325 | $5,775 | $6,325 |
| 5 nights (KILGB5), 4 nights on site | Child, 6 to 16 (8 in fall) | $4,615 | $4,320 | $4,615 |
| 6 nights (KILGB6), 5 nights on site | Double | $9,420 | $8,495 | $9,420 |
| 6 nights (KILGB6), 5 nights on site | Single | $13,855 | $12,560 | $13,855 |
| 6 nights (KILGB6), 5 nights on site | Triple | $8,550 | $7,655 | $8,550 |
| 6 nights (KILGB6), 5 nights on site | Quad | $7,675 | $6,805 | $7,675 |
| 6 nights (KILGB6), 5 nights on site | Child, 6 to 16 (8 in fall) | $5,555 | $5,005 | $5,555 |
| 7 nights (KILGB7), 6 nights on site | Double | $11,110 | $10,065 | $11,110 |
| 7 nights (KILGB7), 6 nights on site | Single | $16,375 | $14,895 | $16,375 |
| 7 nights (KILGB7), 6 nights on site | Triple | $10,080 | $9,070 | $10,080 |
| 7 nights (KILGB7), 6 nights on site | Quad | $9,040 | $8,025 | $9,040 |
| 7 nights (KILGB7), 6 nights on site | Child, 6 to 16 (8 in fall) | $6,505 | $5,915 | $6,505 |

In the price: Gratuities, $40 per person; Environmental fee, $125 per person.

On top: GST at 5%; Alcohol other than the wine at dinner; Pay parking at the floatplane terminal.

The 7-night package was new for 2026.

Read from Knight Inlet Lodge, 2026 direct booking tariff (PDF) on 14 September 2026.

## Included

- The night before in Campbell River (Comfort Inn & Suites); not optional
- Return floatplane to Glendale Cove, or a boat if the plane is grounded
- Airport, hotel and dock transfers in Campbell River if you fly in
- Your room, private bathroom and shower
- All meals and snacks at the lodge, house wine with dinner
- Bear viewing every day: by boat until 30 August, one platform trip a day from 31 August
- The other excursions: inlet cruise, Kwalate valley hike, tracking tour, forest walks, kayaks, evening programme
- On 4 nights and up, a full-day marine run to Johnstone Strait or the upper inlet
- Rain gear, rubber boots, binoculars and PFDs on loan
- Bear-viewing licences, hotel fee, First Nations territory fee, backcountry permit

## Not included

- Dinner on the Campbell River night
- Getting to Campbell River
- Bar drinks beyond the dinner wine
- GST at 5%
- Gratuities from 2027 ($40 per person was built in for 2026)
- Sport fishing, which is not permitted anywhere in the lodge's area

## Deposit and cancellation

- Deposit: $500 per person at booking, by card or wire, fully refundable up to 90 days before arrival
- Balance due: 45 days before the package start date
- More than 90 days out: No charge
- 45 to 90 days: $500 per person
- 30 to 44 days: 60% of the package
- 29 days or fewer: 100% of the package

None for weather, transport or wildlife, in the lodge's words: refunds are not issued under any circumstances inside the cancellation windows.

The lodge does not sell it and strongly recommends trip cancellation and interruption cover.

Read from Knight Inlet Lodge, Plan Your Visit on 14 September 2026.

## When it sells out

June and September go first, in the lodge's own words, and a booking made a year ahead is normal. Reservations are processed Monday to Friday; check the online availability chart, then confirm with the reservations team before you pay a deposit.

## Questions people ask

**How much does Knight Inlet Lodge cost?**

A 3-night package (two at the lodge, one in Campbell River) is $4,755 per person double in spring and fall 2027, $4,365 in summer, before 5% GST. In 2026 the same package was $4,345 and $3,985. Longer stays run to $12,140 for 7 nights. The price covers the floatplane, meals, all excursions and the pre-night hotel.

**Can I skip the night in Campbell River?**

No. Every package starts with a night at the lodge's partner hotel because the floatplane leaves at 9:00 and one flight a day is all the bears get. You can check in from 11:00; dinner that night is on you, and Campbell River has become a good place to eat.

**How does the floatplane work, and what can I bring?**

Check in at 8:15 at the Vancouver Island Air dock, 2870 Spit Road; the plane leaves at 9:00 and lands in Glendale Cove about 9:45, a 25 to 45 minute flight in a Turbine Otter, or a Beaver on busy days. One flight a day, mornings only, to keep noise off the bears. You are back in Campbell River by about 11:15 on departure day.

The bag limit is 14 kg (30 lb) per person, soft bags, stowed in the floats. There is no carry-on: whatever you keep on you, camera included, has to fit the seat pocket. Free secure storage at the dock for the rest. Driving in, there is parking at the hotel and pay parking at the terminal.

Getting to Knight Inlet Lodge, step by step: https://wildernessledger.com/getting-to-knight-inlet-lodge

**What happens if the floatplane cannot fly?**

The lodge moves you by boat, which is slower and can reshuffle the first or last day's excursions. There is no refund for weather, so leave a spare day before any onward flight or ferry.

**What are the rooms like?**

Eighteen rooms on the floats: fourteen with two queen beds, four family rooms with a queen and two twins ($100 a night upgrade where available). Eight face the water, ten face the shore, allocated in booking order, and the shore-facing ones sometimes have bears in view. Private bathroom and shower in every room. Four guests to a room is the hard limit, and children never stay in a room without an adult.

**What does a day look like?**

Breakfast from about 6:00. The day runs in four blocks of two to two and a half hours; most guests take two or three excursions, some take four. Your first full day is planned for you, and after that you choose each evening at the manager's desk before dinner, with six to twelve people on each outing.

From 31 August one trip to the viewing platforms is guaranteed every day and everything else fits around it. Dinner comes with BC wine, then the interpretive programme until about 9:30. The generators go off at 10; lights and chargers run from batteries overnight, the hot water does not, so shower before ten or after 4:30.

**When are the viewing platforms used?**

From 31 August to 15 October, when the pink salmon are in the spawning channels and the bears line the river. Before that, viewing is from boats in the estuary, with newborn cubs in spring and bears on the berry slopes in midsummer.

**Is whale watching included?**

On packages of 4 nights or more, a full-day run to Johnstone Strait is one of the excursion choices, roughly mid-July to the end of September and weather dependent. It is too long a day for the 3-night package.

**How fit do I need to be, and what about children?**

Low to moderate fitness. Every land tour includes about 200 m of rocky, slippery shoreline you must manage unaided, and the tours cannot take walkers or wheelchairs. Minimum age is 6 for the boat seasons and 8 for the fall platforms; a child rate applies to ages 6 to 16 sharing with two adults.

**What is the food and drink?**

Chef-cooked, local where it can be; the prawns and crab come from the cove. Dietary requirements need a week's notice because everything is flown or boated in. Red and white from BC wineries is included at dinner; the bar carries Vancouver Island beer, Shelter Point spirits and cocktails, and there is proper coffee all day.

**Is there wifi, cell signal or power?**

No wifi and no cell coverage, on purpose. Standard North American outlets in every room; the generators run 4:30 to 22:00 and batteries carry the lights and chargers overnight.

**What should I know before I pack?**

Scent-free toiletries only, or use theirs; a grizzly's nose is the reason. Layers even in summer, shoes that can get muddy, a swimsuit for the decks and the saunas (the water is 9 to 20°C in July and August). Rain gear, boots and binoculars are lent. There are no biting insects at the lodge itself. You sign a liability waiver and a health questionnaire in Campbell River the night before you fly.

Open the Knight Inlet packing list: https://wildernessledger.com/knight-inlet-packing-list

**Do I tip?**

In 2026 a $40 per person gratuity was built into the price. From 2027 it is at your discretion.

## Trip tools

- What a trip to Knight Inlet Lodge costs, all in: https://wildernessledger.com/experience/knight-inlet-lodge/cost (plain text: https://wildernessledger.com/experience/knight-inlet-lodge/cost.md)
- How many days do you need at Knight Inlet Lodge: https://wildernessledger.com/experience/knight-inlet-lodge/plan (plain text: https://wildernessledger.com/experience/knight-inlet-lodge/plan.md)

## Stories

- The best grizzly bear lodges in British Columbia, from the ones I have stayed at: https://wildernessledger.com/guides/best-grizzly-bear-lodges-british-columbia (plain text: https://wildernessledger.com/guides/best-grizzly-bear-lodges-british-columbia.md)
- Grizzly bear viewing in BC: how it actually works: https://wildernessledger.com/guides/grizzly-bear-viewing-bc (plain text: https://wildernessledger.com/guides/grizzly-bear-viewing-bc.md)
- Is grizzly bear viewing safe, and is it ethical? What the guides actually do: https://wildernessledger.com/guides/is-bear-viewing-safe-and-ethical (plain text: https://wildernessledger.com/guides/is-bear-viewing-safe-and-ethical.md)
- Knight Inlet Lodge review: two seasons, the plane, the stands, the bill: https://wildernessledger.com/guides/knight-inlet-lodge-review (plain text: https://wildernessledger.com/guides/knight-inlet-lodge-review.md)
- The Salmon Clock: my autumn at Knight Inlet: https://wildernessledger.com/guides/the-salmon-clock-knight-inlet (plain text: https://wildernessledger.com/guides/the-salmon-clock-knight-inlet.md)
- Whale watching in Johnstone Strait: when, where, and from which camp: https://wildernessledger.com/guides/whale-watching-johnstone-strait (plain text: https://wildernessledger.com/guides/whale-watching-johnstone-strait.md)
- What grizzly bear viewing costs in BC, all in: https://wildernessledger.com/guides/what-grizzly-bear-viewing-costs-bc (plain text: https://wildernessledger.com/guides/what-grizzly-bear-viewing-costs-bc.md)
- When to see grizzlies in BC: the year, month by month: https://wildernessledger.com/guides/when-to-see-grizzlies-in-bc (plain text: https://wildernessledger.com/guides/when-to-see-grizzlies-in-bc.md)

## Sources

- Knight Inlet Lodge, 2027 direct booking tariff (PDF): https://www.grizzlytours.com/documents/2027_CDN_TARIFF_Direct_Booking.pdf (read 14 September 2026)
- Knight Inlet Lodge, 2026 direct booking tariff (PDF): https://www.grizzlytours.com/documents/2026_CDN_TARIFF_Direct_Booking.pdf (read 14 September 2026)
- Knight Inlet Lodge, Plan Your Visit: https://www.grizzlytours.com/book-knight-inlet-lodge/ (read 14 September 2026)
- Knight Inlet Lodge, Prepare For Your Visit: https://www.grizzlytours.com/prepare-for-your-visit/ (read 14 September 2026)

Canonical page: https://wildernessledger.com/experience/knight-inlet-lodge

Written by Ben Taft, Photographer and filmmaker, The Wilderness Ledger (https://wildernessledger.com/about). Ben Taft visited and photographed Knight Inlet Lodge in person; the figures above are from the operator's own published material, read on the dates shown. Every photograph and film is his. Publisher: The Wilderness Ledger. Corrections: hello@wildernessledger.com.