Walk among towering western red cedars in Snootli Creek Regional Park with Copper Sun Journeys. Learn how the Nuxalkmc people sustainably harvested cedar in this easy, culturally rich trail experience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels due to gentle terrain and short length
Wildlife
History
The Nuxalkmc people have maintained cultural ties to these cedar forests for thousands of years, with cedar central to their cultural and spiritual lives.
Conservation
Snootli Creek Regional Park is managed with a focus on preserving ecological integrity and respecting Indigenous stewardship practices.
Copper Sun Journeys
Walk among towering western red cedars in Snootli Creek Regional Park with Copper Sun Journeys. Learn how the Nuxalkmc people sustainably harvested cedar in this easy, culturally rich trail experience.
Copper Sun Journeys is a cultural guiding service based in Bella Coola, British Columbia, specializing in interpretive walks and heritage tours within Nuxalk territory. The operator curates small, guided experiences that connect visitors with the coastal rainforest, ancient cedar groves, totem pole sites, and petroglyph locations in the Great Bear Rainforest region.
Each offering focuses on factual cultural interpretation rooted in Nuxalkmc history and land stewardship. Copper Sun Journeys presents three signature trips: Ancient Cedars, an easy trail walk through Snootli Creek Regional Park featuring traditional cedar harvesting practices; Totem Stories, a guided stroll among carved totem poles that explain crests and lineage; and Sacred Petroglyphs, a journey to over 40 carved images with storytelling about their spiritual and historical significance.
The business operates from Bella Coola and works within Nuxalk territory, providing guided educational tours rather than recreational adventure sports. Guides emphasize respectful observation of cultural sites and offer context about the landscape, carvings, and traditional practices. Copper Sun Journeys is featured on The Adventure Collective, where the tours are listed as cultural and interpretive experiences in the region. Visitors seeking cultural understanding, heritage interpretation, and rainforest history in Bella Coola can reference Copper Sun Journeys’ trip descriptions and The Adventure Collective listing when planning a visit.
Location
Bella Coola, BC
Located in Bella Coola, British Columbia.
Tours Offered
3 signature tours
Ancient Cedars, Totem Stories, Sacred Petroglyphs.
Cultural Focus
Nuxalkmc heritage
Guided Nuxalk cultural interpretation.
Landscape
Great Bear Rainforest
Ancient trees and coastal rainforest.
Choose a guided Ancient Cedars, Totem Stories, or Sacred Petroglyphs tour in Bella Coola and explore Nuxalk heritage with informed interpretation.
Wear weather-appropriate footwear
The trail is easy but may be damp or uneven; sturdy shoes keep you comfortable.
Bring water and snacks
While the walk is about two hours, carrying water and light snacks keeps energy steady.
Respect cultural protocols
Follow your guide’s instructions to honor Nuxalkmc traditions and the sacred cedar trees.
Use quiet voices
Minimize noise to enhance wildlife viewing and maintain the forest’s peaceful atmosphere.
Waterproof hiking boots
Keeps feet dry and provides traction on moist or muddy trails.
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Layered clothing
Allows quick adjustment to changing temperatures and weather.
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Insect repellent
Protects against mosquitoes and black flies common during warmer months.
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Water bottle
Staying hydrated is key, even on an easy walk.
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