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Tim IrvinTim Irvin
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Great Bear Rainforest | Khutzeymateen

Grizzly dreams

ByTim Irvin March 16, 2026April 14, 2026

It is hard to imagine a more peaceful and beautiful scene than a grizzly bear napping in a coastal estuary surrounded by snowy mountains. I always lament the end of winter. I love the cold and snow. But once I get over that, then I start getting excited about the renewal of spring. In particular, spring gets me excited for our annual trip to the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary. Immersing oneself in this magnificent fjord to soak in the vibrant greens and birdsong of spring while watching grizzly bears, is pretty hard to beat.

grizzly bear sleeping with snowy mountains in background

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