Hyder, AK

Travel Guide
Southeast Alaska - Inside Passage featuring forests
Visit Alaska’s remote eastern town and admire the surrounding snowcapped mountains, peaceful wilderness areas and wildlife observation points.

Hyder is known for grizzly bear viewing and its proximity to spectacular natural areas. Note that this tiny village curiously identifies more with its neighboring town, Stewart, across the Canadian border. Residents of Hyder are known to use Canadian money and set their watches to Pacific Standard Time rather than Alaska Standard Time.

Take a short drive to a recreation area in the Salmon River Valley. See brown grizzly and black bears fishing for salmon in their natural habitat. Travel farther north into British Columbia and find a viewing point that looks out over Salmon Glacier in Canada.

The Fish Creek Wildlife Observation Site has some of the finest bear viewing in Alaska. This site also features a range of other wildlife, including bald eagles, beavers and Canada geese. Visit this site during summer and fall for a unique wildlife viewing experience. See MacGillivray’s warblers, chipping sparrows, magnolias and other birds not found in many other areas of the world.

Cross the Canadian border and discover Clements Lake Recreation Site about 11 miles (18 kilometers) from Hyder. This area is known for canoeing, picnicking, camping and sandy beaches. Admire the dense wildness and surrounding mountains as you relax in this beautiful natural area.

From Hyder, reach Salmon Glacier, one of Canada’s largest glaciers. This dense ice formation starts at sea level in Hyder and follows the Salmon River into the British Columbia alpine peaks. Find incredible natural views as you look down into the valley.

Stewart is located across the Canadian border about 3 miles (5 kilometers) from Hyder. Visit the Stewart Historical Museum to learn about both Hyder and Stewart. View exhibits tracing the history of the small Alaskan town and props from Hollywood films shot in the region, including Insomnia and Bear Island.

Find accommodations in either Hyder or Stewart, including rustic hotels, inns and guesthouses. Alternatively, use campgrounds in the Clements Lake Recreation Site across the Canadian border.

Visit Hyder for some of the best bear watching in Alaska and its proximity to many beautiful natural attractions across the Canadian border.

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
2 out of 5
4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK
The price is NT$2,840 per night from Nov 6 to Nov 7
NT$2,840
NT$3,180 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,411 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful check in person"

Reviewed on 2024/10/30

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
The Lakefront Anchorage
The Lakefront Anchorage
3.5 out of 5
4800 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK
The price is NT$3,956 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
NT$3,956
NT$5,146 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,632 reviews)
"Location was very convenient. Room was excellent good bed and quiet"

Reviewed on 2024/11/3

The Lakefront Anchorage
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
3 out of 5
1850 Hoselton Rd, Fairbanks, AK
The price is NT$5,543 per night from Nov 13 to Nov 14
NT$5,543
NT$5,986 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,564 reviews)
"Very nice and cozy lodge. Staff are great."

Reviewed on 2024/11/3

Pike's Waterfront Lodge
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Caribou Cabins
Caribou Cabins
2.5 out of 5
5 Borealis Avenue, Tok, AK
Stay at this cabin in Tok. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Faith ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (472 reviews)
"Nice, clean, confortable"

Reviewed on 2024/10/27

Caribou Cabins
North Star Place
North Star Place
3.5 out of 5
1313 22nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Fairbanks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
"It was clean comfy up kept great communication great area not much food places but overall great place and would recommend to anyone"

Reviewed on 2024/10/26

North Star Place
Glacier View Cabins
Glacier View Cabins
2 out of 5
59565 East End Road, Homer, AK
Stay at this cabin in Homer. Enjoy free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Wynn Nature Center and Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail Trailhead are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (303 reviews)
"very quaint cabins. ours was a two bedroom with wood-burning (pot-belly) heater. VERY COOL! View of mountains is exceptional! Also has small kitchen with most amenities. DEF recommend. Homer is AWESOME ;)"

Reviewed on 2024/10/6

Glacier View Cabins
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