centralcoastbc.com Home Central Coast Membership Search Contact Info communities Bella Bella Bella Coola Dawsons Land. Denny Island Duncanby Land. Firvale Hagensborg Klemtu Namu Ocean Falls Oweekeno Tallheo Stuie		Bella Coola : River Guides & Drifting The Atnarko and Bella Coola Rivers are classified as "Heritage Rivers of British Columbia". These ancient and magnificent watersheds are world famous for salmon fishing and have been used for thousands of years for food fishing and travel corridors. Alexander Mackenzie followed this same route 200 years ago while looking for a new route to the Pacific. If you care to experience these unique and ecologically diverse systems we offer you the following river rafting and drift boat guides If you are drifting the Bella Coola River during the months from June to September you will experience the river in glacial flour. Glacial flour is when the glaciers high in the mountains begin their melt and deposit glacial clay into the river. The Bella Coola comprises two river systems, the Atnarko, a warm river from the outlet of Charlotte Lake up high on the Chilcotin Plateau (try summer swimming at Smoke Hole) and the Talchako River which is heavily silted in the summer time by glacial melt. To experience the Atnarko and the Bella Coola in all their glory- a raft or a drift are definitely recommended. The Atnarko and Bella Coola are classified for non motorized boats only. Drift boats, rafting, canoe and kayak are recommended. Tubing does occur on the Atnarko. If you are taking a boat out on your own please check with local operators for conditions and hazards such as log jams and trouble spots. Heritage River Rafting Bella Coola, BC Telephone/Fax : 250-982-2972 Mail: Post Office Box 779, Bella Coola, BC, V0T 1C0 Contact : Ron or Willow Sturrock www.centralcoastbc.com/rafting Sit back, relax and enjoy all of the beauty of river, mountains and forest while our licensed guides pilot you down the ancient trade route that Sir Alexander Mackenzie followed on his historic trek to the Pacific Ocean. Roads2Rivers Vancouver and Bella Coola, BC, Canada Contact : Andrew Maillot E-mail : info@roads2rivers.com http://www.roads2rivers.com Join Andrew Maillot and the Roads2Rivers team, in the Bella Coola Valley or Chilcotin Cariboo for guided Fly Fishing, whitewater river rafting, or an eco adventure tour! Ken Corbould Stuie, Bella Coola Valley, BC Telephone : 250-982-2477 E-mail : stuie@belco.bc.ca Ken has drifted the Atnarko and Bella Coola system for many years and has a vast array of local knowledge. You can drift just to relax and view the wildlife along the way. Ken will show you the many historical spots where ancient villages use to be. Ken is also a highly regarded fishing guide and though we do not guarantee you success, we can guarantee you a great day drifting with Ken. These boats have no motor. This offers a golden opportunity to photograph wildlife against a pristine backdrop. Eagles perched to fly amidst the towering trees along the stream bank. Bailey Bridge Fishing & Guiding Services River Boat Drifting Host : Dean Emslie Box 522 Hagensborg, B.C. V0T 1H0 Phone : (250) 982-2470 Fax : (250)982-2342 Atnarko and Bella Coola Heritage River System; Fishing/ Sightseeing/ Wildlife Viewing. 10 Years Experience 2 new driftboats. back