Dean River Corridor Conservancy

Highlights in this conservancy

Dean River Corridor Conservancy was established as part of government’s land use decision in the Central Coast planning area. The Dean River Corridor Conservancy encompasses the lower Dean River connecting the Dean River Conservancy to the ocean.

The Dean River is internationally renowned for its summer run steelhead fishing. A unique feature for tidal waters occurs in the conservancy where chum salmon spawn on the beach intertidal area and grizzly bears access spawning salmon and eggs along the beach. The conservancy contains significant cultural heritage values to local First Nations.

Know before you go

Advisories

Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.

Visit responsibly

Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:

Maps and location

Getting there

This conservancy is approximately 30 kilometres north of Bella Coola and 60 kilometres northeast of Bella Bella.

Things to do

Hunting

Hunting is permitted in this park.

Anyone hunting in British Columbia must comply with BC hunting regulations. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.

Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples

BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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