Bella Coola Estuary Conservancy

Highlights in this conservancy

Bella Coola Estuary Conservancy was established as a part of government’s land use decision in the Central Coast planning area. The conservancy is situated where freshwater from the Bella Coola River empties into the North Bank Arm, creating an area rich in biodiversity.

This critical estuarine habitat is used by migratory birds, fish and mammal species. Juvenile pink, chum, coho, chinook salmon, and cutthroat trout use the estuary. As do grizzly bears, and numerous species of birds including trumpeter swans, Barrow’s goldeneyes, and American widgeons.

Know before you go

Advisories

Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.

Visit responsibly

Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:

Things to do

Hunting

Hunting is permitted in this park.

Anyone hunting in British Columbia must comply with BC hunting regulations. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.

Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples

BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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