Bella Coola Adventure: Indigenous Culture & Grizzly Bears

August 21–24, 2026 4 Days/3 Nights

Travel to the remote Bella Coola Valley on the Central Coast of British Columbia, a spectacular destination renowned for its abundant wildlife and some of the best opportunities in Canada to observe Grizzly Bears catching salmon.

The valley is home to the Nuxalk Nation, and we will have the privilege of being their guests while exploring their traditional territory. This unique experience offers an authentic opportunity to learn about Indigenous culture while enjoying the incredible natural beauty of one of British Columbia’s most remote and breathtaking regions.

Possible Activities
•Learning traditional salmon-cutting techniques from an Indigenous fish cutter
•Cedar bark weaving with a local master weaver
•A guided hike to ancient petroglyphs led by a Nuxalk Elder
•Visiting a master carver and viewing traditional Nuxalk artwork
•Salmon fishing
•Grizzly Bear and wildlife viewing
•Campfires beside the ocean
•Exploring the temperate rainforest and Bella Coola Valley

Accommodations
Modern accommodations are located close to all amenities in Bella Coola. Participants may choose from:
•Private, newer cabins situated along the Bella Coola River that sleep up to six people
•Comfortable hotel rooms that accommodate two people

Although Bella Coola is quite remote, the community has a large grocery store, several restaurants, and a small hospital.

Why Join This Trip?
This adventure is about experiencing authentic Nuxalk culture, observing Grizzly Bears and other wildlife, exploring a stunning temperate rainforest valley, and making new friends. For many participants, this may be their only opportunity to visit Bella Coola and experience this remarkable part of British Columbia.

Your Guide: Tom Beeke

Tom Beeke is a naturalist, educator, and author with a passion for sharing nature with others. He has travelled extensively throughout Canada and internationally and enjoys helping people discover wildlife and wild places.
Tom recently published Birds of Kamloops and the TNRD, a comprehensive photographic guide covering every bird species recorded in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. He also works as an Activities Teacher for the International Student Program in Kamloops, where he leads 40–50 activities and trips each year, many of them multi-day, outdoor, and nature-focused.

Visit Tom’s website at https://www.revealednature.com to learn more about his work and view photographs and reports from past trips.

Cost: $1499 per person. Four days/3 nights, transportation, some food, and all activities included.

Email Kamloopswild@gmail.com for more information or to sign up.