Belco Service Station

We stumbled onto this big boar, miles up a lonely, wild river. He was jumping on the coho as they struggled up the shallows. It was his river! .

When visiting Bella Coola, Stop in at the Art Gallery and check out the show that's on and there's also a gift store with local handmade items in it!!! 1961 Hwy 20!

You’ve traveled this far - take some time to enjoy beautiful Nimpo Lake!

It was a stunning cloud night tonight

September is Bear Viewing moth at the Belarko Wildlife Viewing Area - reducing risks for both people & bears.

LOCATION: Highway 20, 13 km inside the west boundary of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, adjacent to Belarko Boat Launch & 3 km past Fisheries Pool Campground. Look for highway signage.

FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Directly overlooking the Atnarko River, the viewing area is surrounded by an electric fence supported by a cedar-rail fence. Qualified staff are present both in the reception area & the viewing area to provide information on protocol & enhance safety of the viewing experience.

PERIOD AND PROTOCOLS OF OPERATION FOR 2020 SEASON:

September 1 - 21st: daily from 7am to 7pm (except September 7-13 when the viewing area will be closed from 1-7pm for bear conservation monitoring).

September 21 – 30th: daily from 8:00am to 6:00pm

There is no charge to visit the viewing area but, for the safety of staff and visitors, Covid-19 protocols will be strictly enforced (physical distancing, collection of contact information & a limited number of visitors at a time. Hand sanitizing & face coverings will be mandatory for all visitors 5 years & older. Masks will be available upon request by donation.

All Park visitors are reminded that bears have the right-of-way anywhere in Bella Coola Valley. For more details visit: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/tweeds_s ... See more