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near Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park along the Atnarko River, BC, provides autumn bear viewing, Canada
Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park along the Atnarko River, BC, provides autumn bear viewing, Canada is one of the top spots to sight Spirit Bear / Kermode Bear (Ursus americanus kermodei) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Spirit Bear / Kermode Bear (Ursus americanus kermodei)
BEST TIME TO SEE
September and October along the Atnarko and Thorsen rivers on Gribbell and Princess Royal Islands; guided First Nations tours offer the best access.
SIGHTING TIP
Autumn. Salmon season draws Kermode Bears to coastal rivers in the Great Bear Rainforest from September to October.
Coordinates
53.0000°N, 126.0000°W
HABITAT
Old-growth temperate rainforest of BC's central coast; salmon-bearing rivers essential during autumn
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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