Princess Royal Island

Princess Royal Island is a large, remote island on the central-north coast of British Columbia and is part of the Great Bear Rainforest. The island is largely undeveloped and covered by temperate rainforest.

It is ecologically important for salmon runs and large carnivores, including populations of black bears and the local Kermode or spirit bear. Marine and terrestrial ecosystems here support diverse wildlife and are the focus of conservation efforts and guided wildlife tours.

The island has little permanent infrastructure and is largely roadless; human presence is sparse and seasonal. Much of the land remains in a near-natural state, used primarily for conservation, traditional indigenous use and low-intensity tourism.

Princess Royal Island lies offshore along British Columbia’s central coast, separated from the mainland by channels and inlets; coastal communities and charter operators on the mainland or nearby islands are common departure points for visits.

• Kermode bear habitat: One of the principal habitats for the Kermode or 'spirit' bear, a white-coated genetic variant of the American black bear, making the island significant for wildlife tourism and conservation.
• Access and logistics: Remote and largely roadless, access is by private boat or chartered aircraft; visitors should plan logistics with local operators experienced in the Great Bear Rainforest region.