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Uncommon Sunrise at Grizzly Bear Lodge

Grizzly Bear Lodge SunriseOnce or twice a month we have a picturesque sunrise. Although this shows the possibility of some fog, the water is calm and the fog will be gone by noon. The front deck of Grizzly Bear Lodge does face the east and thus a potential sunrise, however we do have a layer of marine cloud that appears most evenings. This is not a bad thing as it makes for better picture taking than bright morning sun.

Sunrise at Grizzly Bear Lodge

picturesque sunrise over Knight Inlet BC

Looking the other direction from yesterday’s post and a little earlier in the morning we have a rare sunrise. The morning cloud cover is more common than a sunny morning. By noon the overcast has normally departed for a clear day but to be honest an overcast day is much better for photos when you are on the water. A bright sun shinning down and reflecting back can make photographing challenging.

Morning from the Dock

searching for wildlife

I always enjoy a sunrise from Grizzly Bear Lodge’s dock. As a guide I am up before 6:30 to make sure the coffee is ready when guests are called and my boat is loaded for the day. Loaded with the picnic lunch, ice in the drinks cooler and enough gas tanks for a full day on the water. Full day being away from the lodge by 7:30 or 8:00 depending on the time of the season and back around 4:00 with a bathroom stop somewhere in between.

Back at Grizzly Bear Lodge

 Grizzly Bear Lodge

Coming into the dock at Grizzly Bear Lodge. Notice the cabin over in the far right corner if you manage to book that you always have an interesting view from your window. The main lodge in the background with boats at the dock. On the right the “cooks” boat she has a half mile commute to the lodge from her float-house.  Beside it, the boat with the dark top, is one of the tour boats and in the back left the important camp boat. Important to you because it is used to pull the prawn and crab traps and they are a favourite at the Lodge. We are missing our larger boat that normally does the grizzly bear tours.

Second Plane Arriving at Grizzly Bear Lodge

float plane with guests

Few seaplanes seat eight guest comfortably so we normally have two planes bring guests into Grizzly Bear Lodge from Campbell River. This also provides us with room for the “always” necessary groceries. As you can see there are groceries from the first plane stacked near the end of the dock and luggage waiting with guests to be placed on the second plane that is nearing the dock. For many of the guests this is their first experience flying in a float plane and the reviews are mixed but I would say they are overwhelmingly positive.

Arrival Day 3 of 5

Lodge Crab

Once the guides have move your luggage to the lodge and rooms are assigned it is “snack” time. The means fresh dungeness crab or prawns depending on the season, a selection of cheeses, crackers (biscuits), and drinks (tea, coffee, pop / soda, maybe a beer). While you are eating Angus will explain the operation of the lodge and facilities as well as the itinerary for your stay.