Grizzly Bear Viewing

Our guided grizzly bear watching trips use custom river rafts on the Atnarko River and provide unique opportunities to see grizzly bears and black bears from river level while they feed and fish for salmon on the rivers edge. Grizzly bear watching extraordinaire! Bear Viewing with Kynoch Adventures

The Bella Coola River is formed at the confluence of the Atnarko and Talchako Rivers, near the western boundary of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, providing a natural transit route for grizzly bears to bisect the Bella Coola Valley's diverse ecosystems. For a period of a few weeks in August and September, grizzly bears and black bears congregate along the river banks, stalking the Pacific salmon that will supply their energy and fat reserves for their dormant winter period. A bear viewing tour with Kynoch Adventures offers an unparalleled opportunity to see majestic grizzly bears in their natural habitat of the Bella Coola Valley. While sightings can never be guaranteed, best opportunities are typically peak season in September, when salmon runs are at their peaks.