Sitka Fortress of the Bears & Totem Park Adventure

Excursion Overview

Experience some of Sitka's most popular destinations

The tour begins at Harrigan Centennial Hall, where guests board a comfortable, full-size passenger van. From there, the journey heads south along Sitka’s scenic road system, with opportunities to spot bald eagles perched in the treetops and Sitka Black-Tailed deer grazing by the roadside. The route follows the shoreline of Silver Bay, a stunning body of water surrounded by towering mountains, and in later months, Humpback and Minke whales may be visible.

At the end of the road, the Fortress of the Bear awaits. This nonprofit rescue facility is home to seven Alaskan bears, including four Alaskan Coastal Brown Bears and three Black Bears, which are the only black bears found on Baranof Island. Visitors can get up close to these magnificent animals and learn about their rescue stories.

The next stop is Sitka National Historical Park, a lush temperate rainforest that stretches out to a peninsula. The park offers a variety of accessible trails that wind along Indian River and the Eastern Channel, with totem poles marking the way. The park is also the site of a historic 19th-century battle between the Sheetka Kwan Kiksadi Clan and Russian American troops. Guests may choose to walk the trails or explore the cultural center, which features exhibits and demonstrations on traditional crafts such as carving, beadwork, fur working, and metalworking.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Admission to Fortress of the Bears

Requirements:

  • There are no additional requirements for this excursion.

Duration: 2 hours (Roundtrip from Harrigan Centennial Hall.)

  • 30 minutes - roundtrip narrated scenic drive
  • 10 minutes - photo stop at Silver Bay
  • 40 minutes - at the Fortress of the Bears
  • 40 minutes - at the Sitka National Historical Park

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets in front of the Harrigan Centennial Hall. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is limited mobility accessible. We can accommodate a foldable walker and we offer a step stool for easy access in and out of our vehicles. Please leave a comment during checkout if you plan to bring accessibility equipment on this excursion.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are no age restrictions for this tour. We do require infants and toddlers to use car seats. We do offer them but we have a limited supply; because of this, we require a notation, requesting a car seat, at the time of booking. If this is not requested, it will be the guest's responsibility to supply one.

Backpacks, small bags, and purses are allowed on this tour.

Non-alcoholic beverages in closeable containers and snacks are allowed on tour.

Our tours are limited to up to 36 guests.

Yes, all guests attending this tour must have a ticket.

 

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