Hyder Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Southeast Alaska - Inside Passage which includes forest scenes
Hyder which includes forest scenes
Hyder showing general coastal views
Hyder
Hyder showing mist or fog and 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.

Westmark Anchorage Hotel

Westmark Anchorage Hotel

3 out of 5
720 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK
The price is AU$334 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$334
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7/10 Good! (1,025 reviews)
"This hotel is in a great walkable area. The rooms are a little older but very comfortable beds. The noise from outside was the worst. Cars racing down the road all night."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Westmark Anchorage Hotel
The Lakefront Anchorage

The Lakefront Anchorage

3.5 out of 5
4800 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK
The price is AU$606 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$606
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,865 reviews)
"Limited parking for larger vehicles and no designated parking for RVs"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

The Lakefront Anchorage
Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

2 out of 5
4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK
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! (2,882 reviews)
"It was a very relaxed atmosphere.Staff was very friendly and helpful..Would go back there nextvtime in Alaska."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
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Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge and Cabin Rentals

Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge and Cabin Rentals

3 out of 5
17351 E Michele Drive, Talkeetna, AK
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Talkeetna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (421 reviews)
A Great Family Experience
"We stayed for three nights at the Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge with our grandson. The hosts were fantastic. They offered to loan a fishing rod and lures to our grandson so he could fish in Montana Creek a few hundred feet from the cabin. A campfire and s’mores were available every night near the lodge ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge and Cabin Rentals
Denali Tri-Valley Cabins

Denali Tri-Valley Cabins

3.5 out of 5
1/10th Mile Lester Road, Healy, AK
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Healy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Tri-Valley Community Library and Black Diamond Golf ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (440 reviews)
"Clean, spacious, and a short drive to Denali's National Park and Preserve."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Denali Tri-Valley Cabins
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 Tok ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (530 reviews)
"We absolutely loved our stay at Caribou Cabins in Tok, AK! The log cabin was cute, classic, and full of charm — a true Alaskan experience. It was the perfect place to stay both on our way to and from Anchorage. A great find and highly recommended for anyone passing through Tok!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Caribou Cabins
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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