Tallheo Hot Springs
Indulge in a serene and intimate soak in this secluded hot springs. This is the most efficient boat ride, allowing you to relax and unwind in with plenty of time. If you're feeling more adventurous, the option is there to visit the locally famous Big Cedar Tree, bask in the mist of a great waterfall, or view First Nations pictographs.
Info & Itinerary
Nestled in a the rocky shoreline of the South Bentinck channel and decorated with native west coast plants, Ic7p'iixm (in the Nuxalk language) Tallheo Hot Springs is a real hidden gem. There is one main hot pool and another smaller and slightly cooler pool, both with an incredible view of the channel. This sacred site continues to be used by Nuxalkmc for ceremonial purposes. Several options on this tour include stopping by an epic waterfall to enjoy some negative ion healing energy, a guided hike up to an impressive ancient cedar tree, and viewing a display of First Nations pictographs. All along this trip you have excellent opportunities to view whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and marine birds in the channels.
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Up to 4 people​
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Your day will look something like this:
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7AM - Depart from the Bella Coola wharf for a scenic ocean ride
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Option 1 - $1000, 4 hours: Hot Springs
8AM - Arrive Tallheo Hot Springs, soak in the pools, go swimming, wander the trails
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10AM - Begin journey back towards Bella Coola, stopping along the way as time allows to view wildlife and fully appreciate the landscapes.
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Option 2 - $1200, 5 hours: Hot Springs & Big Cedar Tree
8AM - Arrive at the hot springs, enjoy the pools
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930AM - Anchor out in a sheltered bay, guided hike to visit the locally famous Big Cedar Tree
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11AM - Begin journey back towards Bella Coola, stopping along the way as time allows to view wildlife and fully appreciate the landscapes.
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Option 3 - $1200, 5 hours: Hot Springs, Waterfall & Pictographs
8AM - Arrive at the hot springs, enjoy the pools
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930AM - Visit the waterfall
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1015AM - Viewing pictographs
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11AM - Begin journey back towards Bella Coola, stopping along the way as time allows to view wildlife and fully appreciate the landscapes.
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Option 4 - $1400, 6 hours: Hot Springs, Waterfall, Big Cedar Tree & Pictographs
8AM - Arrive at the hot springs, enjoy the pools
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930AM - Visit the waterfall
10AM - Anchor out in a sheltered bay, guided hike to visit the locally famous Big Cedar Tree​​​
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1130AM - Viewing pictographs
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12PM - Begin journey back towards Bella Coola, stopping along the way as time allows to view wildlife and fully appreciate the landscapes.​
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Please enquire for later depart times for options 1-3.