QBC → YAA

The Hill (Hwy 20)

The legendary, steep gravel switchbacks of Highway 20 as it climbs 1,200 meters from the valley to the plateau.

Nusatsum Mountain

A sharp, iconic peak that stands as a sentinel over the southern side of the Bella Coola Valley.

Hunlen Falls

One of Canada's highest waterfalls can sometimes be spotted in the distance to the south near Turner Lake.

Monarch Icefield

Glimpses of the massive coastal icefields and hanging glaciers that crown the southern mountain ranges.

Turner Lake Chain

A series of high-altitude alpine lakes nestled in a dramatic cirque just south of the flight path.

Bella Coola River

Watch the turquoise glacial waters of the river winding through the deep valley floor immediately after takeoff.

Rainbow Range

Spectacular volcanic mountains north of the pass featuring vibrant stripes of red, orange, and yellow minerals.

Tweedsmuir Provincial Park

Infinite views of one of British Columbia's largest protected wilderness areas, transitioning from rainforest to alpine.

Mount Mackenzie

A massive, broad-shouldered mountain that dominates the northern skyline during the initial climb.