Welcome! to the Koeye (pronounced Kway) Lodge and River Valley, home of 'Qaikas Nan' - the Great Grizzly Bear. The Koeye River Valley is tucked away on the Central West Coast of British Columbia, Canada, between Rivers Inlet and Bella Bella, just past the northern tip of Vancouver Island. This rainforest treasure is one of the few remaining intact coastal river valley ecosystems in Canada. It is a world class destination for those seeking a true wilderness experience. The Koeye Lodge is the ideal base for bird watching, grizzly bear watching, wilderness retreats, beach weddings, incentive travel, board meetings, corporate meetings and retreats, team building and educational workshops.The Lodge itself is a wilderness oasis nestled on a rocky point at the mouth of the Koeye River, looking out across the waters of the famous 'Inside Passage'. It is a unique, coastal retreat in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest, surrounded by beautiful sandy beaches and a rugged BC coastline with countless islands, inlets and coves.The protected local waters, teeming with fish, marine mammals (including resident pods of Orcas) and birds, make this area an international sea kayaking and recreational boating destination. Kayakers and boaters are welcome to stop in to the lodge for a day or two for hot showers and home cooked meals, or make us your base and enjoy our hospitality while you explore this magnificent area. Koeye is a haven for the bird watching enthusiast because it is home to a significant number of rare and endangered species. Our birding checklist will give you an idea of what you can see in this birder's paradise. The world of spirit and adventure awaits you at Koeye! If you are looking for a truly unique location for your corporate meeting or corporate retreat consider booking our fully inclusive adventure-packages specially tailored to meet the needs of your organization. We specialize in rest, renewal and recreation. The Koeye estuary is one of the only places left on the coast where grizzly bears still roam white sand beaches in sight of the open Pacific. As you float down the Koeye estuary on one of our adventure eco tours you may see 'QAIKAS NAN'; as the Grizzly Bear is known by the Heiltsuk First Nation, in its native habitat. The tour will give you a once in a lifetime glimpse into the life of the mighty Brown Bears, along with wolves, river otters and other resident wildlife. Each summer, Heiltsuk youth gather in a nearby camp to experience and celebrate Heiltsuk cultural history and to renew their spiritual connection to the land that has sustained their ancestors for centuries.A cultural tour at Koeye Lodge gives you the opportunity to learn about Coastal First Nations Culture while you walk on the well-worn path of 'Qaikas Nan', the Great Grizzly Bear. You can also explore the flora and fauna of the old growth forests, wetlands and river and estuary eco systems of the Koeye River Valley and learn the traditional uses of the native plants. If you've been dreaming of a beach wedding but a commercial venue doesn't suit your lifestyle or spirituality, consider exchanging your wedding vows on the sandy beaches of the Koeye. More than just a stunningly beautiful setting, the Koeye is blessed and in turn blesses all life that shares its shores. What could we possibly add to this package? Great traditional west coast cuisine! You've never tasted salmon until you have eaten it, hot from the wood fire, on a beach on the west coast of British Columbia. It just doesn't get any better…Koeye is good for the spirit and the soul. Just as sure as the sun rises and falls on this remote and wild coast, you will arrive in awe and leave in peace.

 

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