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Home of "Qaikas Nan", the Great Grizzly Bear

Tucked away on the Central Coast of British Columbia, Canada, is the Koeye, one of the few remaining ecologically intact coastal river valleys. Surrounded by beautiful sandy beaches, countless inlets and coves, the Koeye is a world-class wilderness destination. The Koeye is pronounced "Kway" and means "bird sitting on the water" in the native interpretation of the Heiltsuk and Oweekeno people.

At the mouth of the Koeye River, nestled on a rocky point, looking out across the waters of the famous "Inside Passage", is the Koeye Lodge, a unique coastal retreat in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest.

Sandy beaches west coast British Columbia Canada

The Koeye Lodge is a wonderful venue for grizzly bear viewing, wilderness retreats, weddings, incentive travel, board meetings, team building and educational workshops.

At Koeye, the world of spirit and adventure awaits you! 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.

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.

Explore old growth forests, wetlands, river and estuary, learn about Coastal First Nations Culture, and walk on the well-worn path of 'Qaikas Nan', the Great Grizzly Bear. Just as surely as the sun rises and sets on this wild and forgotten coast, you will arrive in awe and leave in peace.