The Great Bear Rainforest
Berry Island Wilderness Lodge
Located on remote Berry Island, Berry Island Wilderness Lodge is a peaceful, family‑run retreat surrounded by 10 acres of pristine forest. The island lies within the world‑renowned Broughton Archipelago Marine Park, between Vancouver Island and the British Columbia mainland, with Queen Charlotte Strait to the west and Knight Inlet to the east. The lodge rests in the sheltered waters of Farewell Harbour, a protected anchorage along the famed Inside Passage route to Alaska.
The lodge blends classic West Coast décor with local materials and artwork to create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Eight suites are located on land, while four more occupy the floating portion, once the relocated Bones Bay Lodge. Comfortable en suite rooms feature wood‑burning stoves and rustic charm, complemented by a lounge, dining room, and bar serving fresh local cuisine with plenty of seafood. A spacious outdoor deck offers harbour views, perfect for summer evenings and sunset drinks.
Berry Island is an exceptional base for wildlife and adventure. Orcas, humpbacks, and Steller’s sea lions are often seen nearby, while bear‑watching excursions take guests into remote estuaries. Kayaking and paddleboarding in sheltered bays add to the experience, and cultural encounters enrich each stay. Wildlife packages of varying lengths showcase the region’s highlights, with staff tailoring activities to suit individual interests and preferences.
Facilities
Main lodge building with dining room, bar, lounge area and wrap around decking. Rooms have private decks, wood stoves and two queen sized beds each.
Local Wildlife
The Broughton Archipelago and the southern Great Bear Rainforest on the lodge’s doorstep is home to a great concentration of orcas in the summer months. The famous orcas are joined by humpback whales, Dall’s and harbour porpoises, Pacific white-sided dolphins, Pacific harbour seals and colonies of Steller’s sea lions for most of the season too. Black bears are common throughout the area and the lodge has good access to some great grizzly bear viewing areas. Birdlife is also rich with bald eagles and marbled murrelets particularly common while depending on the season a wide range of seabirds can also be seen including many auklets, scoters and harlequin ducks.
Optional Activities
Wildlife viewing of orcas, humpbacks, Steller's sea lions, dolphins, grizzly and black bears. Kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, fishing, visits to First Nations villages and interpretative walks.
John Melton
Area Specialist
Try the kayaking as a unique way to observe the local whales and black bears.
If you have any questions regarding our Canada tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
Close encounters with orcas, bears and humpback whales. Lots of grizzly bears catching salmon. We also saw black bear, elk, eagles, seals, sea lions, skunk and black squirrels.
