Floatplane to Tweedsmuir Park Lodge
Bella Coola Valley, Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia
Tweedsmuir Park Lodge sits where the Atnarko, Talchako and Bella Coola valleys meet, in the Great Bear Rainforest beside Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park. It's known for grizzly bears fishing for salmon in the autumn.
Getting there by charter
The drive from Vancouver to the Bella Coola Valley takes the better part of two days. A private charter covers it in under two hours.
Book early for grizzly season
Autumn is the busiest time at the lodge. Aircraft and pilots are booked early, so request a quote as soon as your lodge dates are set.
Mountain weather
The route crosses the Coast Mountains. Low cloud can delay departures, so build in a buffer day before any onward connection.
Where it is
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Questions
How do you get to Tweedsmuir Park Lodge?
By private charter flight from Vancouver, by scheduled flight to Bella Coola and then road, or by driving Highway 20 across the Chilcotin.
How long is the flight from Vancouver to Tweedsmuir Park Lodge?
Roughly 70 to 100 minutes, depending on the aircraft and route. The straight-line distance is about 400 km.
When is the best time to see grizzly bears at Tweedsmuir?
Autumn, when salmon run up the rivers and bears come down to fish.
How much does a charter flight to Tweedsmuir Park Lodge cost?
Charters are priced for the whole aircraft, usually by distance flown, including the plane's return. Send your dates and group size and we'll come back with options.
