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- Catherine OAlabama25 contributionsWe loved our day with Captain Dan and Buck! Dan is very knowledgeable about the wildlife in the area as he grew up in Bella Coola! We saw a pack of 5 black wolves as we left the harbor on the way to the hot springs ... saw seals, dolphins and a lot of eagles. The boat is quite large so there is a lot of room to walk around. The hot springs were lovely ... we even went for a dip in the ice cold ocean after the hot springs! You won't be sorry booking this trip with Dan and Buck!Written September 20, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kyle B14 contributionsApril 2022 - Stayed at Tweedsmuir Lodge, and skied with Bella Coola Heli sports, all I can say is that I am honored to experience this special place! Spectacular views and runs. The guides and pilots were exceptional. Snow was deep and light (once you got to the lower runs was not as light, but that was the end of the run and the pickup zone). I always felt safe while still pushing my boundaries. The staff at the lodge were so nice and fun. Food and drinks were creative and delicious everyday. Had 4 beautiful blue bird days, perfect snow, one day with snow but still flew, and one down day, and took one day off as we were already over our vertical at over 130k. Not inexpensive, but highly recommend and worth the splurge , hope to go again!Written April 30, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- alexa a5 contributionsWe reached out to Pete towards the end of March, which isn’t a typical time of year for tours in Bella Coola, but we wanted to be able to explore the area while we were there and Pete was so accommodating. We had a spectacular day sailing to the Hot Springs and the Big Cedar Tree. The mountain views were incredible and the time spent at the hot springs and hiking to the cedar tree were some of our favorite activities while we were there. Pete is so fun to hang out with - he wants everyone to have a good time, to relax, laugh and enjoy the day. We took our 2 boys (ages 13 and 16) and they thought Pete was a blast! If you’re looking for an amazing adventure in Bella Coola with a fantastic guide, then Pete is your guy!Written April 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chuck YSurrey, Canada19 contributionsMy wife and I did this Grizzly Bear sight seeing tour / river rafting the first week of Sept. This was a very informative tour. We saw only one Grizzly but within 50'. You want to time your visit / tour when the salmon are spawning and die on the sidelines. As our guide said, Grizzly Bears are trying to conserve calories for when the hibernate. He stated that some of their guides have seen up to 12 Grizzly's on a tour. Just depends on your timing. Now that I have a better understanding my wife and I will definitely be back.Written October 2, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Newvancouvertourist5 contributionsWe had a great day with Brek who is a local and very knowledgeable about the Bella Coola area. He provided much information about the wildlife and sea life as well as his experiences living in Bella Coola. Brek is extremely friendly, approachable and flexible in providing you with the experience that you want. First thing in the morning he showed us our options of what we might do for the day and asked us to decide. Hot Springs, waterfalls, hike to the big cedar tree, looking for bears, crabbing, lunch on the beach. Just ask and he'll make it happen. I give him my highest recommendation. Very easy going, friendly and trying hard to give you a great day out on the water. His boat is built for heavy seas so no worry about a bit of wind. It's very stable in all conditions and easily accessible. A much more personal experience than some of the bigger boats that go out. We couldn't have had a better day.Written July 5, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lorna SSurrey, Canada14 contributionsThe owner, Garett, picked us up at the marina in Bella Coola and transported us across the inlet to the cannery. He conducted a tour of the old cannery site. His family has owned the site since the 1970’s when it went out of active operation. He was knowledgeable and friendly , answering all of our questions. Highly recommend the tour.Written September 27, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Nubia L4 contributionsWe had the best time with Nan Adventure Tours! Jason, our captain, was informative, experienced and fun. We saw the Big Cedar, which really is massive! We saw whales,
pictographs, and stunning views all around. We had other adventures too, as local boaters helped us off the shore and we took our own little boat to the hotsprings. The highlight for me was the hot springs, where we could jump into the ocean and back into the warmth.
Also, I will forever be grateful to Carissa and Jason for getting my phone back ( I left it at the hot springs). Jason gave up his Thanksgiving morning to help us.
We learnt a lot about the Nuxalk culture. For example, Nan means Grizzly bear in their language. We had a fantastic time in Bella Coola!Written October 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.