Bella Coola Helisports is licensed for an area of over 10'700 squarekilometers. The terrain is one of the most varied in British Columbia. The highest mountain ranges of the province with an elevation of over 4'000 Meters (around Mount Waddington), huge glaciers, alpine terrain and well skiable, open tree zones are at your disposal.

Huge amounts of snow provide a solid base for the entire season. Obviously, the great amounts of snow sometimes are connected with somewhat difficult weather conditions.

The guests of Tweedsmuir Lodge are a bit less exposed to the weather systems of the Pacific than Mountain Lodge. Tweedsmuir is located on the very east of the Bella Coola Valley and at the northerly base of the Mount Waddington ranges. Due to its somewhat higher elevation there is a bit more sunshine than in the valley below. Accross the Heckman Pass, the snow is dryer and lighter due to the more continental plateau climate, and there is even a higher chance for sunny weather there than along the coast. You have the preconditions for epic long and varied descents of utmost intensity, steeper in the west and drier in the east.

Historical Tweedsmuir Lodge sits on private property in the middle of the wild and protected Tweedsmuir Park, the largest of kind in British Columbia. The cozy and well furnished main building hosts several nice rooms, be it for dining, entertainment or pure relaxation. There is also a small shop for clothing and gifts as well as the operation’s base infrastructure. In a separate building close by you will find a sports room, massage facilities as well as a covered outdoor jacuzzi.

Nine spacious chalets for two persons each serve as ideal accommodation, where you can relax privately within your own four walls, if you prefer. – In the south the property borders on the Atnatko River. Fishing after a day of heliskiing or boarding has its tradition here. 

Bella Coola Helisports uses the functional and powerful A-Star B2 Helicopters, which provide space for four guests, the guide and the pilot.

The pilots all have extensive flying experience in mountaineous terrain under winter conditions and work for the helicopter and heliski companies for many years.

The certified mountain guides have sound heliski guiding experience and are sworn to the high safety standards of Canadian heliski operators.

The guests will be well instructed on the rules governing skiing/boarding in alpine wilderness country, the usage of helicopters in winter conditions and the handling of transceivers and other life saving equipment in theory and practice.