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Berry Island Wilderness Lodge
Port McNeill, Canada
Remote island lodge for wildlife viewing on Berry Island in the Broughton Archipelago.
Why you'll love it here
- Wildlife viewing of grizzlies, American black bears, Orcas and Humpback whales
- Combination of island and floating lodge with twelve rooms by the sea
- Guided boat, kayak and hiking tours in the Great Bear Rainforest
About Berry Island Wilderness Lodge
Berry Island Wilderness Lodge (formerly Farewell Harbour Lodge) is located on Berry Island in Broughton Archipelago Marine Park, on the edge of the Great Bear Rainforest. Its remote position between rainforest and sea makes it a great base for in-depth nature and wildlife viewing.
The lodge consists of a main building with a large terrace and eight spacious suites on land, plus a floating lodge with four additional rooms, all with sea views, private bathroom and fireplace. Your stay includes transfers from Alder Bay, all meals and guided excursions by boat, kayak and on foot, some with a focus on Indigenous culture.
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Where you'll spend your time
The main building offers a lounge, dining area and bar with a large fireplace. Along the shoreline you reach eight private, wood-panelled suites, with a further four rooms in the floating lodge. All accommodation has sea views, its own shower/WC and a wood-burning stove that creates a cosy atmosphere after your excursions.
Your accommodation
The lodge is located where rainforest and sea meet. Walkways and decks connect the main building, shore cabins and floating lodge. All around are sheltered bays, islands and inlets where you can watch whales, dolphins, sea otters and seabirds. Kayak tours and hikes start directly from the accommodation.
What you can do here
Boot Safari
Kanu oder Kajak fahren
Wandern
Auf der Lodge kannst du diese Aktivitäten unternehmen:
- Whale watching: Watch the giant marine mammals on a whale watching tour in the famous Johnstone Strait and the Broughton Archipelago.
- Bear viewing: You can track down and observe grizzlies and American black bears in their natural habitat on a full-day tour.
- Kayaking: Paddle a sea kayak through the beautiful landscape around the lodge and, with a bit of luck, you may see passing whales.
- Boat tour: On a relaxed boat trip you can discover hidden bays and learn more about local history at the pioneer museum in Echo Bay. The excursion is combined with wildlife viewing.
- Hiking: Explore the dense rainforest behind the lodge and let a guide tell you more about the secrets of the coastal rainforest.
- First Nation culture: Visit the villages ‘Mimkwamlis & Tsatsinukwomi and immerse yourself in the millennia-old culture of the First Nations.
Multi-day stays at the lodge are offered. The 4-day package includes full-day excursions for whale and bear viewing.
In addition, 5-, 6- and 7-day packages are offered that include whale and bear viewing and are complemented by further activities.
Farewell Habour Lodge is a member of the North Island Marine Mammal Stewardship Association.
Where you'll find it
1 Berry Island Way, Berry Island, BC V0N 3J0, Kanada
Die Farewell Harbour Lodge liegt auf Berry Island. Die Insel liegt im Broughton Archipelago, das nördlich von Port McNeill liegt.
The lodge is only accessible by boat and not by vehicle. The transfer to the lodge starts in Alder Bay (near Port McNeill). A water taxi takes you to the lodge in about 30 minutes.
You can easily leave your hire vehicle at Alder Bay RV Park.
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Photo credits: Farewell Harbour Lodge, Cedar Park Resort, Orca Lodge