Outdoor Activities - Summer...
Wildlife Viewing & Hunting

• Glacier Blue Bear
  A blue bear? Only seen in Tatshenshini Park. - The rare Glacier Blue Bear! It is thought that the blue colouring is the product of a genetic manipulation of the traditional black bear.
  
• Kermode Bear
  The Kermode or “Spirit” Bear, as referred to by the first nations inhabits, is found in many parts of Northwestern BC but is seen in higher frequencies along coastal regions, particularly around Princess Royal Island and Terrace. The white or cream coloured Kermode Bear is not an albino as believed by many; rather, it is a colour variant of the black bear.
  
• Oolichan Run
  Experience the wonders of nature first hand each March, when the Oolichan run begins. What is an Oolichan you ask – it is a long, shiny, oily smelt like fish. Oolichan are the first fish to swim inland from the ocean to spawn in coastal rivers such as the Nass, Skeena, and Kitimat Rivers. This massive movement of oolichans draws a large concentration of wildlife to the rivers. Witness thousands of birds such as gulls, turns, ospreys, and eagles as they dive to snag an oolichan. Through the clouds of flying raptors, the seals and otters can be seen lunging for an oolichan lunch.
  
  The Haisla use oolicahn for almost everything, from food to medicine. The Haisla people boil oolichan to get the oils from it to mix with their food. They are well known for their expertise at making pure white grease and use Oolichan grease for trade with neighboring villages. Many trails throughout BC are known as “grease trails”. These trails were used by the First Nations to trade their Oolichan grease with other villages to acquire seaweed, moose meat, dried berries, or leather for clothing. First Nations still make Oolichan grease today.