“The Midcoast Timber Supply Area” has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Before the 21-million-acre wilderness on the North and Central Coast of British Columbia was named the Great Bear Rainforest it had a name that evoked far less emotion. If this area was going to be protected, it would need a rebranding. The Great Bear Rainforest is huge – about the size of Ireland. It stretches along British Columbia’s coast and is part of the largest coastal temperate rainforest in the worl

Congratulations! You made the very wise decision to visit the Bella Coola Valley located in the Great Bear Rainforest on the Central Coast of British Columbia. That is great news! To make the very best of your trip, planning is key. Some of the best things about the Bella Coola Valley and what makes it so special is what could cause challenges if one fails to plan. The Valley is quite spread out (approximately 75kms long) and there are glorious sights to behold from the harbo