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GRIZZLY BEAR INTERPRETIVE CENTRE

Meet Boo the Bear

Grizzly Bear Refuge

One thing that sets Kicking Horse Mountain Resort apart from all other ski resorts is the Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Refuge. The 20-acre area is the home of our resident grizzly bear, Boo. Boo hunts, plays, forages and explores within this natural mountainside habitat just like his wild cousins.

The interpretive centre is open daily during the summer and provides guests with the opportunity to observe an adult grizzly bear going about his daily routine. Everyone who comes to visit Boo is fascinated by his strength, agility, intelligence, and personality.

If you don’t see Boo during your initial visit, you can return for another FREE* tour. All of our visitors agree that sighting Boo the Grizzly Bear in his natural habitat is a truly unique experience and one they will never forget!

Ranger Assist Tours are limited to five guests and must be reserved at least one day in advance. To book, please contact Kicking Horse Guest Services at 250-439-5554, toll-free at 1.866.SKI.KICK (754-5425), or visit Guest Services located in the Day Lodge.

Please check Guest Services hours of operation before visiting or calling.

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INTERPRETIVE TOURS

Public education about grizzly bears is the primary mission of the Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Refuge. Interpretive tours are conducted by knowledgeable guides and focus on grizzly bear behaviour and natural history.

As a blue-listed species, grizzly bears are sensitive to human activity and threatened by habitat loss and other factors. By observing Boo in his natural habitat, guests have the opportunity to see firsthand how beautiful and majestic grizzly bears really are. Raising awareness of these secretive and noble creatures helps to improve the plight of this embattled species.

Interpretive tours are held 3 times daily at 10:00am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Guests are welcome to visit the Grizzly Bear Refuge anytime throughout the day while the lift is in operation. Grizzly bears are more active during the cooler morning hours. For that reason, the 10:00 am tour is highly recommended, providing a greater likelihood of seeing Boo active and up close. When he’s awake, Boo is rarely out of sight for more than a few minutes at a time, and your patience will be rewarded once he reappears.

Tours follow where Boo goes, so be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and don’t forget your camera, bug spray, and a light parka since mountain weather can change quickly. To avoid tempting Boo, please do not bring food during your visit. With his keen sense of smell, you might get more attention than you’d like. The interpretive tours do not follow a script, and each one is unique depending upon Boo’s activity.

RANGER ASSIST PROGRAM

Go behind the scenes during this unique adventure and learn about how our team supports Boo's wellbeing.

The Ranger Assist Program (RAP) is a unique experience offered to those who wish to have a more personal encounter with Boo and for bear enthusiasts alike.  Our Ranger Assist Program can accommodate a maximum of 5 individuals and is offered daily at 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. During our Late Summer period there is also a 12:00 pm tour available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when the chairlift is closed.

Tours provide exclusive access to meet the Grizzly Bear Refuge Ranger team, giving visitors a behind the scenes perspective of Boo, his story and the Grizzly Bear Refuge operations. Guests on the 9am tour or visiting on days the Catamount Chair is not in operation will meet with The Rangers at the Day Lodge at their scheduled tour time. Using our service road, you will arrive at the Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Refuge, where you will be given a behind the scenes perspective of GBR operations. Guests taking the 3pm tour will ride up the Catamount Chair for the 2:30pm Interpretive Tour and then stay behind to meet the Rangers for their exclusive experience before being driven back down to the Day Lodge.

Don't forget to dress appropriately for changing mountain weather conditions; bring bug spray, water, and sunscreen.

See our complete summer pricing list HERE.

Ranger Assist tours are limited to five guests and must be booked at least one day in advance. Call 1.866.SKI.KICK (754-5425) or visit Guest Services in the Day Lodge to make a reservation.

Check out Boo's Instagram @khgrizzlybearrefuge. Link below!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • Eligibility upon participation in a full tour (scheduled at 10:00am , 12:30pm, and 2:30pm).
  • Guests to be qualified by refuge guides.
  • Grizzly Bear Refuge voucher to be allocated by refuge guides and redeemed at Guest Services within summer operating dates. No cash value. No refund. The voucher is valid for Grizzly Bear Refuge products only and not transferable.
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