Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary, Grizzly bear sanctuary in North Coast Regional District, Canada.
The protected area contains mountains rising to 2100 meters, old-growth forests, wetlands, and a river estuary supporting numerous wildlife species.
The sanctuary, established in 1994 as a class A park, became the first Canadian protected area dedicated to grizzly bear conservation.
The Coast Tsimshian First Nations maintain traditional activities while contributing to public education about their connection to this territory.
Access to the sanctuary requires guided tours by boat or floatplane, with mandatory check-in at the K'tzim-a-deen Ranger Station.
The sanctuary contains one of the largest concentrations of grizzly bears in Canada, with spring offering opportunities to observe mothers with cubs.
Location: North Coast Regional District
Inception: 1994
GPS coordinates: 54.62800,-129.78300
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:12
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