How to get to Bella Coola, BC, Canada
Central Coast Region, British Columbia

How to get to Bella Coola: The community of Bella Coola, BC and the surrounding areas can be best accessed by vehicle, BC Ferry and by air.

By Sea: BC Ferry services the Bella Coola Valley. The terminal is located west of the community. BC Ferry transports vehicles and foot passengers traveling from Vancouver Island, Queen Charlotte Islands and the North BC communities with a ferry terminal in Prince Rupert, BC.

By Vehicle: From the south of the province, from Hope, BC, travel Highway Hwy #1 and Hwy #5 to connect to Hwy # 97 which continues to 100 Mile House and then to Williams Lake . From Williams Lake travel west on Highway 20 to the community of Bella Coola on the central coast of BC. Prepare for gravel roads near Anahim Lake and continuing on down the steep grades in the mountainous Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. It is beautiful.

From the north of the province travel to Prince George, BC and then follow Highway #97 south to the community of Williams Lake and, then, turn west onto Highway 20 to Bella Coola.

From the east of the province the best route to follow is the Trans Canada Highway (Hwy #1) to Kamloops. From there continue on Hwy #97 to Cache Creek and then to Williams Lake. Take Highway 20 west to Bella Coola.

By Air: Located near the community of Hagensborg, BC is a small air strip. Also the marina is a stop for floatplanes.