
Canada, New England, New York
Bella Bella, Waglisla, British Columbia, docks at Waglisla Terminal, steps from the village, population 1,000. Travelers visit Heiltsuk Cultural Centre for totem poles. Local markets sell smoked salmon. Excursions to Klemtu, 1 hour north, explore Spirit Bear Lodge. Peak season June to September; taxis 5-10 CAD. Dining includes oolichan grease at community halls. Souvenirs feature cedar carvings.
Bella Bella, British Columbia, in western Canada, is on the Pacific coast, amidst fjords and islands of the Great Bear Rainforest.
Immerse in Heiltsuk culture at Waglisla Museum. Kayak Bella Bella's serene waters. Whale-watch in Milbanke Sound. Harvest salmon with indigenous fishers. Hike rainforest trails to hidden waterfalls.