Tweedsmuir Provincial Park

Tweedsmuir Provincial Park is a large protected area in central British Columbia established in 1938. The park covers extensive mountainous and valley terrain spanning interior and coastal mountain environments.

The park encompasses rugged mountains, glaciers, lakes and river valleys, and includes the Bella Coola valley on its western edge where lowland river corridors meet coastal mountains. Recreational opportunities include multi-day backcountry hiking, river travel and remote wildlife viewing; parts of the park are accessed by long forest roads or by air.

Tweedsmuir is organized into northern and southern sections that differ in character and access, with wetter coastal-influenced landscapes to the west and more interior alpine terrain to the east.

Created in 1938 by the provincial government, the park was named for John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir. Its boundaries and management have evolved to balance wilderness protection with access for recreation and Indigenous land uses.

The park lies in central British Columbia, extending from interior mountain ranges toward the coastal Bella Coola valley and the Pacific-facing slopes, and is reached from regional highways and airstrips serving nearby communities.

• Founding: Established by the British Columbia government in 1938 and named for John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir.
• Visitor note: Extensive backcountry access with opportunities for multi-day travel, river valleys and remote wildlife viewing including salmon runs and large carnivores in coastal areas.

What to See #

• North and South sections: Divided administratively into northern and southern sections, each covering distinct terrain from interior mountains to coastal valleys.
• Bella Coola area: Contains the Bella Coola valley on its western edge, which provides river access and lowland corridors into the park.