Adventure in Tweedsmuir: Great Bear Rainforest

Drift silently down the Atnarko River, spotting wildlife in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest.
Walk beneath towering cedars and hemlocks, uncovering the secrets of British Columbia’s old-growth forests.
Learn to track grizzly bears with expert guides who share insights into their wild habitat.
Explore historic frontier cabins that recall the region’s rugged trapping past.
Unwind at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge, where adventure blends seamlessly with serenity.

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55 Years of Expertise in Tailor-Made Travel

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55 Years of Expertise in Tailor-Made Travel

ExcellentBased on 5,285 Reviews

Trip Features

Active Elements

Includes light adventure or movement for added discovery.

Epic Scenery

Showcases landscapes that elevate parts of the journey.

Off the Beaten Path

Includes lesser-known stops revealing authentic local life and surprises.

Rural Charm

Highlights countryside settings rich in character, culture, and tranquillity.

Safari & Wildlife

Vacations that showcase the world's most fascinating wildlife.

Active Elements

Includes light adventure or movement for added discovery.

Epic Scenery

Showcases landscapes that elevate parts of the journey.

Off the Beaten Path

Includes lesser-known stops revealing authentic local life and surprises.

Rural Charm

Highlights countryside settings rich in character, culture, and tranquillity.

Safari & Wildlife

Vacations that showcase the world's most fascinating wildlife.

Trip Itinerary

At a Glance

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Arrive in Bella Coola, British Columbia

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Exploring Tweedsmuir Park

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Exploring Tweedsmuir Park

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Depart from Bella Coola, British Columbia

Travel Itinerary

Trip Starts

Trip Stop

Trip Ends

Detailed Itinerary

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Arrive in Bella Coola, British Columbia

Multi Day Tour

Arrive at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge

Welcome to the Great Bear Rainforest! When you arrive at Bella Coola airport, Tweedsmuir Park Lodge staff are there to greet you and transfer you to Tweedsmuir Park Lodge (unless you arrive at the lodge by car). If you arrive before 12:00, you can enjoy lunch with your hosts. Begin your adventure with an orientation tour of the resort and mapping out what activities you are interested to pursue during your stay. Your private package is designed to be flexible, letting you decide what activities you do on what day. A general schedule is laid out for each day, but may be adjusted for weather, animal activity and other preferences.

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Dinner, Lunch

Your Accommodation

Tweedsmuir Park Lodge

Tweedsmuir Park Lodge is situated at the junction of the Atnarko, Talchako, and Bella Coola Valleys. Looking southwest from the front patio, there is 600 metres of river frontage and stunning views of the aptly named Mt. Stupendous and Mt. Melikan. It's an exceptional location and has been a favourite place for local First Nations people to camp and fish for thousands of years. The lodge property is also known as Stuie, which means "nice place to rest" in the Nuxalk language.

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Exploring Tweedsmuir Park

Multi Day Tour

Tweedsmuir Park Lodge

There is no better way to observe the local wildlife than with a silent and scenic drift down the Atnarko River. In the afternoon you can head out on a guided walk to learn about the flora and fauna of the Great Bear Rainforest. Take a day to be introduced to the old growth forests of Tweedsmuir Park on an interpretive Nature Walk or visit the old homesteads and frontier trapper cabins of Tote Road.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

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Exploring Tweedsmuir Park

Multi Day Tour

Tweedsmuir Park Lodge

After breakfast it’s time to head out with your naturalist guide for a Nature Walk in the old- growth forests of Tweedsmuir Park. Your guide will explain the ecology of the area and show you how to track grizzly bears. Enjoy a packed lunch in the field before continuing on to the Via Ferrata where experienced guides will help you up short rock faces, across thin ledges and along ridge lines, all at their pace, making sure they can make the most of the stunning natural landscape in a safe manner. There are two route options; a moderate vertical ladder route and a more advanced route that includes 2 aerial wire bridge sections with overhead support cables. Optional substitution for an additional Nature Walk or Scenic River Drift (space permitting).

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

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Depart from Bella Coola, British Columbia

Multi Day Tour

Tweedsmuir Park Lodge

After breakfast, you either depart the lodge independently, or are assisted with your transfer to Bella Coola Airport.

Meal

Breakfast, Lunch

What to Expect

Explore what moves you.

Atnarko River

Tweedsmuir Provincial Park

Great Bear Rainforest

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