Guests drift down a calm river in a raft, surrounded by autumn forest and towering coastal mountains under low clouds.

August 2026 Limited Time Offer

Stay 3+ Nights, Get 1 Free

Plan your August escape to Tweedsmuir Park Lodge and experience the Great Bear Rainforest at its most dynamic—from summer adventure to the start of grizzly bear season.

Book by April 30, 2026, and receive one complimentary night when you stay three nights or more.

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Package Details

Early August is classic west coast summer in the Great Bear Rainforest. The days remain warm and dry, rivers run clear, and alpine and coastal terrain are fully accessible for exploration.

This is an ideal time for heli-hiking, via ferrata, rainforest walks, scenic river drifts, and heli-accessed mountain adventures that reveal the scale and diversity of the Coast Mountains. Long daylight hours and golden evening light create exceptional conditions for photography and outdoor dining on the lodge deck.

With summer still in full expression and a relaxed rhythm throughout the valley, early August offers a refined wilderness escape defined by big landscapes, open skies, and unhurried adventure.

This August, we invite you to stay a little longer and experience more. Enjoy a complimentary night when you stay three or more nights. Offer available for bookings confirmed by April 30, 2026. Rates below reflect the complimentary night. Offer valid on new bookings only.

August 1st to August 14th, 2026

2 Night Package

Adults (19+)

Small Group:

$2,090 ($1,045/night)

Private:

$2,890 ($1,445/night)

Youth (12-18)

Small Group:

$1,050 ($525/night)

Private:

$1,450 ($725/night)

Child (3-11)

Small Group:

$530 ($265/night)

Private:

$730 ($365/night)

Single Occupancy Surcharge

+$450/night

3 Night Package

Adults (19+)

Small Group:

$3,135 ($1,045/night)

Private:

$4,335 ($1,445/night)

Youth (12-18)

Small Group:

$1,575 ($525/night)

Private:

$2,175 ($725/night)

Child (3-11)

Small Group:

$795 ($265/night)

Private:

$1,095 ($365/night)

Single Occupancy Surcharge

+$450/night

4 Night Package

Adults (19+)

Small Group:

$3,135 ($1,045/night)

Private:

$4,335 ($1,445/night)

Youth (12-18)

Small Group:

$1,575 ($525/night)

Private:

$2,175 ($725/night)

Child (3-11)

Small Group:

$795 ($265/night)

Private:

$1,085 ($365/night)

Single Occupancy Surcharge

+$450/night

5 Night Package

Adults (19+)

Small Group:

$4,180 ($1,045/night)

Private:

$5,780 ($1,445/night)

Youth (12-18)

Small Group:

$2,100 ($525/night)

Private:

$2,900 ($725/night)

Child (3-11)

Small Group:

$1,060 ($265/night)

Private:

$1,460 ($365/night)

Single Occupancy Surcharge

+$450/night

All rates are per person based on double occupancy. Rates are shown before tax in Canadian dollars and are subject to a 5% goods and services tax, a 2% sustainability surcharge, and an $11 per night municipal regional district tax.

Late August marks the transition from summer into the ecological rhythms of autumn. As the first salmon begin their journey upstream, grizzly bears start to move out of the subalpine and into the river systems to begin their fall feeding season.

This is a dynamic and evolving period in the valley. Some years, bears arrive early, and sightings can be frequent; in others, their movements are more gradual, and observation opportunities are more intermittent. Throughout the season, our experienced wildlife guides adapt each day’s itinerary to current conditions, maximizing opportunities for meaningful encounters while delivering a rich wilderness experience regardless of bear activity.

Warm temperatures and generally settled weather continue to provide excellent conditions for river drifts, interpretive rainforest walks, assisted climbing adventures, and heli-accessed exploration — offering a beautifully balanced blend of summer adventure and early-season wildlife viewing.

Fresh Tracks - August 15th to August 31st, 2026

3 Night Package

Adults (19+)

Small Group:

$3,825 ($1,275/night)

Private:

$2,490 ($1,675/night)

Youth (12-18) when with 2 adults

Small Group:

$1,905 ($635/night)

Private:

$2,505 ($835/night)

Child (3-11) when with 2 adults

Small Group:

$975 ($325/night)

Private:

$1,275 ($425/night)

Single Occupancy Surcharge

$510/night

4 Night Package

Adults (19+)

Small Group:

$3,825 ($1,275/night)

Private:

$5,025 ($1,675/night)

Youth (12-18) when with 2 adults

Small Group:

$1,905 ($635/night)

Private:

$2,505 ($835/night)

Child (3-11) when with 2 adults

Small Group:

$975 ($325/night)

Private:

$1,275 ($425/night)

Single Occupancy Surcharge

$510/night

5 Night Package

Adults (19+)

Small Group:

$5,100 ($1,275/night)

Private:

$6,700 ($1,675/night)

Youth (12-18) when with 2 adults

Small Group:

$2,540 ($635/night)

Private:

$3,340 ($835/night)

Child (3-11) when with 2 adults

Small Group:

$1,300 ($325/night)

Private:

$1,700 ($425/night)

Single Occupancy Surcharge

$510/night

Mid Summer in the Great Bear Rainforest

Early August is classic west coast summer in the Great Bear Rainforest. The days remain warm and dry, rivers run clear, and alpine and coastal terrain are fully accessible for exploration.

With summer still in full expression and a relaxed rhythm throughout the valley, early August offers a refined wilderness escape defined by big landscapes, open skies, and unhurried adventure.

August 1st to August 14th, 2026

2 Night Package

Adults (19+)

Small Group:

$2,090 ($1,045/night)

Private:

$2,890 ($1,445/night)

Youth (12-18)

Small Group:

$1,050 ($525/night)

Private:

$1,450 ($725/night)

Child (3-11)

Small Group:

$530 ($265/night)

Private:

$730 ($365/night)

Single Occupancy Surcharge

+$450/night

3 Night Package

Adults (19+)

Small Group:

$3,135 ($1,045/night)

Private:

$4,335 ($1,445/night)

Youth (12-18)

Small Group:

$1,575 ($525/night)

Private:

$2,175 ($725/night)

Child (3-11)

Small Group:

$795 ($265/night)

Private:

$1,095 ($365/night)

Single Occupancy Surcharge

+$450/night

4 Night Package

Adults (19+)

Small Group:

$3,135 ($1,045/night)

Private:

$4,335 ($1,445/night)

Youth (12-18)

Small Group:

$1,575 ($525/night)

Private:

$2,175 ($725/night)

Child (3-11)

Small Group:

$795 ($265/night)

Private:

$1,085 ($365/night)

Single Occupancy Surcharge

+$450/night

5 Night Package

Adults (19+)

Small Group:

$4,180 ($1,045/night)

Private:

$5,780 ($1,445/night)

Youth (12-18)

Small Group:

$2,100 ($525/night)

Private:

$2,900 ($725/night)

Child (3-11)

Small Group:

$1,060 ($265/night)

Private:

$1,460 ($365/night)

Single Occupancy Surcharge

+$450/night

Fresh Tracks

Fresh Tracks - August 15th to August 31st, 2026

3 Night Package

Adults (19+)

Small Group:

$3,825 ($1,275/night)

Private:

$2,490 ($1,675/night)

Youth (12-18) when with 2 adults

Small Group:

$1,905 ($635/night)

Private:

$2,505 ($835/night)

Child (3-11) when with 2 adults

Small Group:

$975 ($325/night)

Private:

$1,275 ($425/night)

Single Occupancy Surcharge

$510/night

4 Night Package

Adults (19+)

Small Group:

$3,825 ($1,275/night)

Private:

$5,025 ($1,675/night)

Youth (12-18) when with 2 adults

Small Group:

$1,905 ($635/night)

Private:

$2,505 ($835/night)

Child (3-11) when with 2 adults

Small Group:

$975 ($325/night)

Private:

$1,275 ($425/night)

Single Occupancy Surcharge

$510/night

5 Night Package

Adults (19+)

Small Group:

$5,100 ($1,275/night)

Private:

$6,700 ($1,675/night)

Youth (12-18) when with 2 adults

Small Group:

$2,540 ($635/night)

Private:

$3,340 ($835/night)

Child (3-11) when with 2 adults

Small Group:

$1,300 ($325/night)

Private:

$1,700 ($425/night)

Single Occupancy Surcharge

$510/night

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Experiences

Included Adventures

A mix of guided adventure, cultural connection, and downtime tailored to you and your group. One full day or two half-day experiences are included in each day of your stay.

Scenic River Drifts

People on a river drifting and looking for bears

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

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.

Via Ferrata

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

Guided Hikes in the Bella Coola Valley

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

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.

Ancient Cedars and Valley Tour

A man strolls through a lush forest, with towering trees creating a serene atmosphere.

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

Aerial Tree Canopy Experience

A treetop view well worth the climb.

Wildlife Viewing Platform

A forest stand by the river at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge

A peaceful perch for unforgettable sightings.

Low Ropes Course

A tree-to-tree challenge for all ages.

Geocaching Circuit

Explore scenic routes and test your navigation skills.

Lawn Games

Classic games. Fun for all ages.

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Package Add-Ons

Customize Your Experience

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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.

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.

a group walking along a path in the mountains

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.

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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Our Shared Mission

Safety & Risk Awareness

You’re in good hands. Our certified guides are experienced, thoughtful, and fully focused on your safety. We’ll guide you through our safety guidelines, what we’ll ask of you, and how we’ll explore the wilderness together.

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Accommodations

The Great Indoors

1 / 3Chalets

Slow down and settle into your hideaway on the forest’s edge featuring panoramic mountain views, a private deck, and upscale comforts.

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2 / 3Bungalows

These remote hideaways, hugging the great lawn and steps away from the Atnarko River, are home to minimalist design, mountain air, and enough room for everyone.

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3 / 3Suites

These elevated suites overlooking the great lawn feature vaulted ceilings and an open concept living room with floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the Atnarko River.

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First Nations Land Acknowledgement

Tweedsmuir Park Lodge respectfully acknowledges that we work, live, and play on the unceded territories of the Nuxalk Nation and Ulkatcho First Nation.

We hold a deep appreciation for our ongoing and evolving relationships with First Nations and are dedicated to a path of continuous learning and collaboration.