"Oh my - it's hard to find the rights words"

"Oh my - It's hard to find the right words when we saw the grizzlies - blessed, awesome, privileged to glimpse these bears in their own environment. Julius, Kristin were such wonderful hosts and felt like old friends." - Greg & Kathy Elder, Edmonds, Washington.

"Thanks for the hospitality. I saw a total of six awesome beautiful animals. Seeing these wonderful animals and Julius and Kristin's hospitality made the trip memorable. Thank you very much." - Dave Rivas, Las Vegas, Nevada.

"We truly enjoyed our stay. Julius and Kristin are wonderful hosts." - Duane & Terry Thorkildsen, Denver, Colorado.

"A special place run by special people"

"A special place run by special people. Loved the place, the food and especially the bears. Thanks for making us welcome. We'll be back." - Allan Wheatley and Caroline Newman, Wetherby, West Yorks, UK.

"Best holiday ever for us"

"This is a magical place! The cabin, food and hosts are great. Best holiday ever for us. Lots of bears, bald eagles and peace and quiet!!" - Jo & Dave Atkinson, York, UK.

"You really can't beat the combination you have here - a fabulous location, wonderful hospitality, beautiful food and wildlife and scenery."

"Thanks for a wonderful few days. You really can't beat the combination you have here - a fabulous location, wonderful hospitality, beautiful food and wildlife and scenery as the icing on the cake." - Helen Sowerby, Holmfirth, West Yorks, UK.

"Everything perfect. Thank you so much for fulfilling my ambition - to see a bear - saw nine." - Cliff & Tina, Beverley, UK.

"We have had a magical experience. The wonderful hospitality, a shared table, but our own space to retire to! We have loved the glimpses, some of them extended, of your amazing wildlife, your forests and snow-capped mountains. Thank you for sharing the charm of your wilderness lifestyle." D'Arcy & Jan Robinson, Inverell, Australia.

"It was not just the bears and other wildlife I have seen but the whole experience"

"What a wonderful experience. It was all brilliant and we will have many fond memories. The food was excellent - the bears were out of this world!! Kristin and Julius - Thank you - we will keep in touch. Good luck to you both." - Chelle and Craig, Manchester, UK.

"Thank you Julius & Kristin for the best time I have had during my time in Canada. It was not just the bears and other wildlife I have seen but the whole experience of being here at the Grizzly Bear Ranch. Your hospitality and kindness will not be forgotten. Thank you so much." - Emy Meszaros, Oak Park, Australia.

"Merci pour ce merveilleux sejour ou nous nous sommes sentis comme des amis glace a votre acceuil si chaleureux! Et merci aux ours d'arriver quand on ne les attend plus! La cuisine de Kristin va nous manquer! Merci encore Julius & Kristin!" - Annie & Jean-Pierre Momcilovic, Montlucon, France.

"We have had the most wonderful time. The bear watching was the most special experience - we will remember it forever. Thank you to Kristin for her excellent food." - Don & Lynne Smith, High Lane, Cheshire, UK.

"An absolute pleasure in stunning surroundings and some of the best hospitality we've ever had"

"An absolute pleasure in stunning surroundings and some of the best hospitality we've ever had. Take care and hope to be back again soon." Sharon & James Wrighton, London, UK.

"A fantastic few days seeing the real Canada"

Spent a fantastic few days seeing the real Canada. Great hospitality, bears, porcupine, trout and the best banana pancake in the world! - The Mackie family, Berwick, Scotland.

"You've shown us that the rural idyll is possible and just as glorious as we'd hoped it could be"

"We came to Canada to explore the country but also our preconceptions about alternative ways of life: you've shown us that the rural idyll is possible and just as glorious as we'd hoped it could be. You're doing a fabulous job but, more importantly, you've made us feel like house guests and friends. It's been a marvellous few days - thank you and good luck for the future." Mark & Angela Oglesby, Brentford, UK.

"Your hospitality has outshone all the five star lodges we have stayed in."

"Thank you so much, we shall always have Grizzly Bear Ranch in our hearts. Your hospitality has outshone all the five star lodges we have stayed in. We look forward to seeing you again. You deserve success. Thank you." Ann, Robert & Luke Mansell, West Mersea, Essex, UK.

"Everything exceeded our expectations especially the hospitality"

"Everything exceeded our expectations especially the hospitality at Grizzly Bear Ranch. We'll be back!" - Tim & June Healy, North Wales.

"Thank you so much for allowing us to be a tiny part of your remarkable lives"

"What a wonderful experience. We can't wait until our grandchildren are old enough to experience and to share your home and hospitality with us. Thank you so much for allowing us to be a tiny part of your remarkable lives, the activities you have designed for your guests and the unforgettable food.

We learned a great deal about the Canadian outback, were enabled to enjoy the remarkable scenery and wildlife from your vantage and felt close to war journalism and the lifestyle of Eastern Europe. The accommodations you offer are perfect for the environment and the personal attention can't be surpassed." - Penny & Sid Tolchin, San Diego, California.