Tick off Bucket-List Adventures This Fall in Campbell River

Grizzly bear encounters, the salmon run
and spa indulgence await at Naturally Pacific Resort

This fall, immerse yourself in the wild beauty of Vancouver Island’s sheltered east coast at Naturally Pacific Resort. From bucket-list wildlife viewing adventures to rejuvenating spa experiences and delicious new season menus, fall is an ideal time to discover one of British Columbia’s most untapped but easily accessible regions.

Witnessing grizzly bears in the wild is high on many bucket-lists, but often involves lengthy journeys and high costs. Throughout the fall months, Campbell River Whale Watching & Adventure Tours offers accessible, full day adventures across the Salish Sea to Bute and Toba Inlets, on the edge of the Great Bear Rainforest. From there, guests are welcomed by Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours (Bute Inlet) and the Klahoose First Nation (Toba Inlet) whose Indigenous guides lead guests on an incredible day to remember, seeing grizzly bears feasting on spawning salmon from raised viewing platforms along the river banks.

Naturally Pacific Resort has partnered with Campbell River Whale Watching & Adventure Tours to offer a two or three night October Grizzly Getaway that includes a full day trip to see grizzly bears, with savings of over $400, available from October 1st to 20th, 2025. After a day on the water, guests return to the warm luxury of the resort, to swap stories around the outdoor firepits, and indulge in a delicious dinner at Carve Kitchen + Meatery, showcasing produce from the resort’s 20,000 vegetable garden. Later, unwind in one of 100 elegant guestrooms overlooking the lush fairways of the Campbell River Golf Club – with views of the Strathcona Mountains or the Discovery Passage beyond.

Fall in Campbell River also offers front-row access to one of nature’s most incredible events: the annual salmon run. Observe the migration of five salmon species swimming upstream to their spawning grounds, learn the art of fly fishing with Coastal Wilderness Adventures, or experience the spectacle from a new perspective by snorkeling alongside them. OceanFix Dive Shop offers the River Run Rental Package ($48+ tax), including all necessary gear plus a self-guided map or the option to hire a river guide.

Back at Naturally Pacific Resort, round out an adventurous weekend with total relaxation at Immersion Spa + Wellness, home to Canada’s only Aquaform-designed Experience Showers and Mineral Pool. These multi-sensory features combine light therapy, scent, sound and water pressure to promote wellbeing, while the magnesium-rich mineral waters help restore skin and soothe muscles after a day of outdoor adventure.

With its wild beauty, abundance of outdoor adventures and restorative wellness offerings, a stay at Naturally Pacific Resort in Campbell River provides the ultimate fall escape. To learn more about the October Grizzly Getaway package or to book a fall getaway, visit www.naturallypacific.ca.

About Naturally Pacific Resort:
Welcome to Vancouver Island’s best kept secret. Nestled between the foothills of Strathcona Provincial Park and the shorelines of the Discovery Passage, Naturally Pacific Resort offers a premier hospitality experience in Campbell River. Our doors welcome those seeking an escape, redefining adventure with genuine service and casual elegance. Home to a range of exceptional facilities, including Carve Kitchen + Meatery, Immersion Spa + Wellness, an indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling windows, outdoor fire pits and a sun-drenched pool deck, all surrounded by the emerald fairways of Campbell River Golf Club. Naturally Pacific Resort offers an enchanting escape from the ordinary, where premier hospitality meets adventure, and where every detail is crafted for your ultimate getaway.

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