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You’ve heard about the grizzlies, mountains, and wide-open wilderness. But some of the best things to do in Bella Coola are the ones you never expected. Alpine hikes, afternoons on the river, stories passed down for generations—whatever brings you here, you’ll find more than you were looking for.

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Lawn Games

Classic games. Fun for all ages.

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Geocaching Circuit

Explore scenic routes and test your navigation skills.

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Low Ropes Course

A tree-to-tree challenge for all ages.

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Wildlife Viewing Platform

A peaceful perch for unforgettable sightings.

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Aerial Tree Canopy Experience

A treetop view well worth the climb.

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30 Minute Heli Sightseeing Tour

Double the flight time, plus a scenic landing. This tour covers peaks, fjords, and one unforgettable stop along the way.

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15 Minute Heli Sightseeing Tour

Soar overtop the region’s most dramatic alpine terrain on a scenic 15-minute flight through Bella Coola’s high country.

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4 Mile Ridge Heli Hiking Adventure

Skip the climb and start in the alpine. Hike the 1400 metre ridgeline overlooking the Bella Coola townsite with panoramic views of fjords and peaks in this heli-access adventure.

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Ancient Cedars and Valley Tour

From waterfalls and ancient cedars to petroglyphs and pioneer trails, this guided tour brings Bella Coola’s rich past to life.

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First Nations Petroglyph Experience

Walk with a Nuxalk guide to sacred petroglyphs and learn the stories carved into stone over thousands of years.

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Introduction to River Fishing

Glide through hard-to-reach waters, learning to cast as you go, with a guide who knows every bend.

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Via Ferrata

Walk ledges, climb metal rungs, and make your way to a lookout that’s well worth the effort. No climbing experience? No problem.

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Scenic River Drifts

A lodge favourite for good reason. Float the Atnarko with a guide and take in wildlife, mountain views, and valley history.

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Guided Hikes in the Rainbow Range

Climb above the treeline and through alpine meadows on this full-day hike through glacial lakes, wildflowers, and multicoloured volcanic peaks.

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Guided Hikes in the Bella Coola Valley

Choose your adventure: easy, moderate, or difficult — each guided by experts whose passion brings the wilderness to life.

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Guided Interpretive Nature Walks

Explore one of the planet’s most biodiverse places with a guide who brings the landscape to life through knowledge and stories.

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Grizzly Bear Ecology Walking Tour

Venture into grizzly territory alongside a seasoned guide and uncover the secrets of how these wild giants live, forage, and thrive.

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Grizzly Bear Viewing River Drifts

This once-in-a-lifetime experience offers safe, award-winning grizzly bear viewing by raft during Bella Coola’s abundant fall salmon run.

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