Great Bear Rainforest: In Search of Spirit Bears, Grizzlies & Whales

Hidden in the mossy depths of British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest lives one of the world’s rarest creatures: the creamy-white Kermode bear, also known as the "spirit bear." Expedition Leader Marlo Shaw shares insights into the biology, behavior and cultural significance of this mystical white bear (a subspecies of North American black bear). Learn how spirit bears, grizzlies and salmon are interconnected in this remarkable rainforest ecosystem. Discover why these bears are so special—and how our eco-adventures increase your odds of seeing one in the wild.

Photography has the power to help protect the planet—and few understand that better than Josh Deleenheer, founder of the Canadian Conservation Photographers Collective. Join Nat Hab’s Brooke Mitchell for a compelling conversation about how Josh and other conservation photographers use their cameras to spotlight critical environmental issues, from documenting contentious citizen protests to telling hope-driven conservation stories. Learn how to create impact through imagery, and discover how travelers can use their photos to aid conservation.

In the remote Coast Range on BC's far western edge, discover the world's largest intact temperate rain forest and the abundant wildlife within it, plus a host of marine mammals in the fjords that flank it.