Training Day for all of the guides in Bella Coola

On Oct 21 and 22, 2009 Kynoch Adventures Guides' took part in a 2-day training program sanctioned by the Commercial Bear Viewing Association of BC to refresh our training and standards to be sure they were commensurate with other operators in the province. We were surprised how well all of the Bella Coola Grizzly viewing guides did on this course, reaffirming we are industry leaders in conservation, ecology and tourism activities. This voluntary re-fresher course was offered by BC Parks.

Course material included guide certification, bear habits, ecology, best managment practices and a variety of other bear and tourism related management scenarios. The trip ended with a raft tour down our beloved Atnarko River to review the protocols and procedures that all Bella Coola Grizzly Bear Tour Guides uphold!

Kynoch Adventures and Coast Mountain Lodge will be offering Bella Coola grizzly tours again in 2010!!! Check our website www.coastmountainlodge.com for more information on these grizzly bear tours and other tourism activities we offer in Bella Coola Valley BC Canada!

Fall in the Bella Coola Valley, BC canada

Fall is approaching quickly with even a hint of snow flurries in the Bella Coola Valley floor this week. The salmon spawning runs are dwindling, but the coho sport fishing is still very much alive, and there are lots of sport fishing and recreation opportunities for autumn enthusiasts. In fact on my way across the Chilcotin Plateau I passed a bicycle tourist bound for Bella Coola, showing all seasons are adventure seasons on the Central Coast.

As we wrap up our summer-fall guiding it is the time for some new training and skills-development for guides and staff at the lodge.

Holly is in Vancouver completing her Yoga Instructors certification and we hope to incorporate some Yoga and relaxation session into our 2010-11 trip rosters, as well as Holly leading local classes here in the community.

Our other guides and myself will be completing a bear viewing seminar with other local enthusiasts and guides to ensure all members of the guide and public community are aware of our responsibilities in watching wildlife and promoting sustainable futures for recreational and tourism guiding in the region.


We'll update with fresh pics and news as it unfolds during training and next years trip development.

Fraser and Holly