Visit orphaned grizzly bear Boo as he romps and plays in natural bearhabitat. Learn more about the refuge goal to develop a protocol to raisefuture orphan grizzly bear cubs and safely release them back into the wild,through guided talks with onsite naturalists. Ride the Golden EagleExpress Gondola to the peak and enjoy the scenic views. Gourmet dining atEagle's Eye, Canada's highest restaurant @ 7,700'. mid June - Sept.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is home to the world's largest enclosed and
protected grizzly bear habitat.
This Grizzly Bear Refuge is where resident orphaned grizzly bear Boo lives and
plays. Visitors are given the opportunity, as part of a one-of-a-kind
interpretive tour, to view a grizzly bear interacting much as they do in the
wild; foraging, hunting, playing, swimming, snoozing and exploring.
Held multiple times a day throughout the summer season, these tours are
educational and interactive, allowing guests a unique opportunity to view this
incredible animal and learn about the plight of this blue listed species. The
Refuge is accessible by chairlift with a short walk to the Interpretive
Center. The Intrepretive Centre is open daily and guests are welcome to stay
as long as they wish.
Grizzly bears tend to be most active during cooler temperatures of a hot
summer day such as morning or late afternoon, as their thick coats make mid
day temperatures `unbearable'. Some things to remember to bring are walking
shoes, a camera, a light jacket as mountain weather can change within minutes,
bug spray, and to leave all food at the chairlift to avoid tempting Boo with
pungent food smells.
Grizzly Bear Refuge - June 11 to Sept 26, 2010
Tour Times:
9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm
1pm to 2pm, tours will not be conducted though the refuge will remain open for
view.
Golden Eagle Express Gondola Hours:
June 11 - June 25, weekends only 10am - 8pm
June 26 - Sept 10, M-T 10am - 5.30pm, Fri-Sun 10am - 8pm
Sept 11 - Sept 26, Fri-Sun 10am - 8pm
