Tweedsmuir Park Lodge - Bella Coola Explorer 28 Jun, 2025

Active & Adventure / Canada

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Amazing Experience

Overview

Trip Overview

This trip offers a magnificent look at one of Canada’s most pristine environments, the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia, combined with a first-class wilderness lodge.

Welcome to the Great Bear Rainforest! Upon arrival, you can relax, then map out some of the many activities available to guests at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge. There’s a general daily schedule, but you can make your own adjustments depending on what the animals or doing, or on the weather forecast.

A scenic, quiet drift down the Atnarko River is an ideal way to observe local wildlife without disrupting their natural rhythm. Take a nature walk to enjoy and learn about the magic and mystery of the old-growth forests, or visit old frontier cabins used by fur trappers.

The next day your guide will show you how to track grizzly bears and also will explain the ecology of the area. Enjoy a packed road before heading out to look for wild animals, then relax and enjoy the many features of Tweedsmuir Park Lodge.

Highlights

Departures

Daily, June 28 - August 14, 2025

 

Trip Includes

  • 3 nights accommodation at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge
  • Shuttle transfer between Bella Coola airport and Tweedsmuir Park Lodge (Passengers may also drive to the lodge)
  • Meals: full board starting with lunch on day 1 and ending with breakfast (or packed lunch for afternoon departures) on the day of departure
  • A selection of top wines predominately from British Columbia, craft beer from local breweries, and award-winning spirits
  • Daily guided excursions including Guided Hikes, Scenic River Drifts, Via Ferrata, Bella Coola Valley Tours, visits to First Nations petroglyph sites and totem pole locations (depending on duration – scenic river drift included for all) 
  • Private packages can include the following: Helicopter Adventures, Fjord and Hot Springs Tours, Aerial Tree Top Adventure, Low Ropes Course
  • Use of adventure equipment: binoculars, radios, rain jackets and pants, umbrellas, climbing harnesses, mountain bikes, helmets, lifejackets 
  • Access to lodge amenities: private wildlife viewing platform, hot tub, cedar sauna, fitness centre, yoga studio, games room, dining room, lounge, outdoor patio, fire pit, lawn games, artist-in-residence program (Aug), retail shop, complimentary internet throughout the main lodge and guest chalets
  • Private SUV during tours (shuttle may be used for airport transfers)
  • Fishing is included in Private packages
  • Provincial Taxes and Federal GST
  • Sustainability Surcharge
     

Trip Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Visa fees, if applicable

Summary

Terms and Conditions

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.

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.

Meal

Dinner, Lunch

 

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.

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

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 is keen to explain the ecology of the area and show you how to track grizzly bears. Enjoy a packed lunch in the field before driving on the Tote Road where animal sightings are common (except for grizzly bears as it is not bear season yet).

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Tweedsmuir Park Lodge

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

Meal

Breakfast, Lunch

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