What Should I Pack?

• Clothing for cool, wet weather and sunshine - it can change quickly, even within the same day. 

• Warm clothes for the boat! Don't forget beanie/woollen hat/toque, gloves and base layers (think merino wool and other technical layers). You won't regret bringing a buff to keep your neck warm.

• Raincoat (there's a reason it’s called the Great Bear Rainforest!)

• Warm and waterproof footwear.

• Cozy slippers or footwear for the lodge.

• Water bottle for trips on the boat.

• Swimsuit for the sauna.

• We have 100% natural soap, shampoo and conditioner at the lodge, but bring your toothbrush, toothpaste and deodorant etc. Please note that we are a 'fragrance-sensitive' lodge for the bears and for the humans. 

• Sunglasses & sunscreen.

• If you are sensitive to light, bring an eye mask for sleeping.

• A tidal waters fishing licence if you would like to fish off the dock.

• Waterproof cover for your camera.

• Your camera charger and phone charger!

 

Where Do We Meet for the Start of the Tour?
All trips depart from 90 Charlie Currie Rd - check-in is at 7:15am at Gat Leedm Marine Ltd on the first day of your tour. For more information, click here. 

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Where Can I Park My Car?
Free fenced parking is available at 90 Charlie Currie Road. You can ask Gat Leedm Marine Ltd. staff to show you where to park if you are unsure upon arrival at the docks.

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How Much Luggage Can I Bring?
Due to limited weight allowed on the marine transport vessel, please keep your luggage to 40 LBS or less. Your photography gear is separate to this, but please limit the weight of it s much as possible - Gat Leedm Marine Ltd. will weigh your bag and photography gear at check-in. You are welcome to store any excess luggage with them while you are at the lodge at your own risk. 

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Which Air Canada Flights to and from Prince Rupert (YPR) should I book?
Guests must be in Prince Rupert the night before the first day of your tour. You will be back in Prince Rupert at approximately 11:00am on your final tour day. We do recommend travel insurance as delays can occur due to weather.

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Can You Recommend a Place to Stay in Prince Rupert?

There are many options for quality accommodations in Prince Rupert. Check out visitorprincerupert.com for some ideas.

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Do you Charge a Single Supplement?
No, we do not charge a single supplement. Prices are per person, not based on single or double room occupancy.

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How Many Bathrooms Does the Lodge Have?
There are four shared bathrooms with showers. 

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How Many Rooms and Beds are There?
We have 9 guest rooms with one queen-sized bed in each. We accommodate a maximum of 10 guests at a time.

 

Does the Lodge Have Wifi?

While we do not have cellular service, we do have StarLink wifi for our guests to use.
 
Do you Cater to Food Allergies?
Absolutely - our chef can accommodate any special dietary requests, including vegetarian, vegan, celiac/gluten-free and other allergies. We just need to know beforehand.

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Can I Bring Alcohol with Me?
You sure can. We serve beer and wine with dinner, but you are welcome to bring additional alcohol.
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Can I Bring My Drone?
BC Parks does not allow the use of drones in the Khutzeymateen. 

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Can I Fish at the Lodge?

While we do not offer guided fishing, we can provide you with the gear to fish of our docks. In order to do so, you must bring a printed tidal fishing license with you. You can learn more and purchase a license here.

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What is Your Rescheduling Policy?

Requests to reschedule a booking must be received in writing through email. Bookings can be rescheduled within the same calendar year subject to availability. Any difference in pricing for different tour times must either be paid or will be refunded.
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What is Your Cancellation Policy?
Notice of cancellation must be received in writing through email. Refunds are subject to the following:

• Cancellation more than 365 days prior to tour: full refund on deposit

• Cancellation 365 days to 60 days prior to tour: 50% of the deposit refunded

• Cancellation less than 60 days prior to tour: no refund.​

Should I Get Travel Insurance?
Yes, we highly recommend that guests obtain travel insurance to cover anything unexpected in their travel plans.