Enjoy an unforgettable journey amid misty valleys, ancient spruce trees, and silvery beaches that stretch on for miles. The Great Bear Rainforest is a 15.8-million-acre temperate rainforest in British Columbia. The rainforest takes its name from the elusive spirit bear, a rare black bear with a recessive gene that gives it a striking white coat. The spirit bear symbolizes harmony and peace in the folklore of the First Nations communities who have lived here for thousands of years. You might encounter grizzlies foraging on the shore, acrobatic humpback whales, even coastal wolves, known to swim from island to island. You will never forget your experience scenic cruising through one of the world’s last true wildernesses.