Taking people into the great outdoors of northern British Columbia is about giving them an experience that very few ever get to have. Out here on the West Coast, whether we’re up in the mountains or down on the ocean, every adventure can be tailored to what people are looking for.
Wild encounters happen daily. Just yesterday, one group spotted a grizzly in a nearby bay. They moved around to the next bay, only to find a mature black bear bolting out of the trees—likely chased off by that same grizzly. You never know what kind of interaction you’ll stumble across out here, and that unpredictability is part of what makes this place so special. It’s untouched, wild, and raw in a way you just don’t get closer to civilization.
Not far from base camp sits one of my favorite places on earth: the Shearwater Hot Springs. Just 15 minutes away by boat, these natural mineral springs bubble at a perfect 102–103 degrees. The hot springs are tucked into a quiet little bay, framed by long grasses and mountain creeks flowing down from either side.
Last year, a group soaking in the springs had a grizzly wander right between them and the ocean—just 15 yards away. They watched as it walked calmly along the beach before disappearing into the snow-capped mountains above. It’s moments like that which remind you how wild this place truly is.
The hot springs themselves are broken into two pools. The smaller pool was built up back in the ’80s, complete with a drain plug at the bottom. It’s just big enough for one person to sit, scrub up, and rinse off before draining and refilling. From there, you slip into the larger pool to relax and soak in the experience. Whether you want a private moment in the little tub or time lounging in the bigger pool with others, it’s the perfect way to unwind before heading back to base camp.
This is the West Coast of British Columbia—where rugged wilderness meets moments of pure relaxation, where every day brings a new story, and where the Rocky Mountains can’t quite compare to what we have here on the coast.