Bella
Bella is accessible by air and by sea.
The Koeye River Lodge looks across the waters of the 'Inside
Passage', and beyond to the distant shores of Hakai Pass. The
lodge is 30 nautical miles south of the Heiltsuk village of Bella
Bella.
Whether you choose to cruise the waters of the 'Discovery Coast'
or soar above coastal mountain ranges, the journey and experience
is spectacular - enjoy!
By Air: Flights operate daily from Vancouver's South Terminal
to Bella Bella (via Port Hardy).
Pacific Coastal Airlines - enquiries and reservations:
Toll-free : 1 800 663 2872 (within BC)
Weblink:
Pacific Coastal Airlines
By Ferry: Port Hardy is located near the Northern tip
of Vancouver Island, approximately 6 hours' drive from Victoria,
BC. Parking is available near the ferry terminal for a nominal
fee, and a shuttle can be arranged to transport you to and from
'Bear Cove', the ferry terminal.
The scenic 'Discovery
Coast' ferry cruise operates from June to early September.
The ferry journey from Port Hardy to Bella-Bella (McLoughlin Bay)
is approximately 9 hours each way.
For the rest of the year, the 'Queen of Prince Rupert' cruises
the Inside Passage from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert with mid-coast
stops in McLoughlin Bay (the journey time is approximately 6.5
hours).
BC Ferries: enquiries and reservations:
Toll-free : 1 888 223 3779 (within BC)
(outside BC) 1 250 386 3431
Weblink : www.bcferries.bc.ca
Transfer from Bella-Bella to Koeye: the Koeye Lodge staff will
be happy to arrange your transfer from Bella-Bella to the Koeye
Lodge.
The scenery in this region is breathtakingly beautiful. A scenic
guided trip by speedboat (approximately 1-½ hours) through
the waters of the famous 'Inside Passage' will bring you to shores
of the Koeye.