Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Travel Experts in Bella Coola
Tweedsmuir Travel has been serving travelers on British Columbia's Central Coast since 1987. Originally founded by Terry Corbould and acquired in 2008, we specialize in connecting remote communities through comprehensive travel solutions. Our agency maintains elite status as Pacific Coastal Airlines' top-selling travel agency in BC while serving as a BC Ferries representative. Located in the Bella Coola Valley, we combine deep local knowledge with extensive industry experience to arrange flights, ferry services, travel insurance, and customized medical/business travel for First Nations Bands.Our team brings decades of combined expertise from Germany, Nova Scotia, and BC's adventure tourism sector. We pride ourselves on personalized service, having arranged travel for residents and visitors exploring this rugged wilderness region surrounded by mountains, glaciers, and rainforests. Our owners' personal connection to the land informs our commitment to connecting travelers with authentic coastal experiences.
Services
Pacific Coastal Airlines flights
BC Ferries bookings
Travel insurance packages
Medical travel arrangements
First Nations business travel
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We've specialized in Central Coast travel since 1987
- We're Pacific Coastal Airlines' top-selling BC agency
- Our team has lived experience in BC's wilderness regions
- We maintain exclusive ferry and flight partnership access
- We arrange specialized medical/business travel for First Nations
Services
Pacific Coastal Airlines flights
We arrange daily scheduled flights between Vancouver International Airport and Bella Coola with Pacific Coastal Airlines. These 1-hour 15-minute scenic journeys offer breathtaking mountain views with occasional Anahim Lake stops adding 20 minutes. Our expert booking assistance ensures travelers secure seats on these popular BRAVO fare flights that sell quickly due to their exceptional value.
BC Ferries sailings
Our BC Ferries agency handles bookings for the Discovery Coast Passage route connecting Port Hardy and Bella Coola. We provide complete scheduling information for summer's three weekly sailings and winter's limited service, including connections through Ocean Falls, Shearwater, and Bella Bella. Our local knowledge optimizes travel plans combining ferry routes with other transportation options.
Medical travel arrangements
We coordinate essential medical travel for Central Coast First Nations communities. This specialized service includes complete itinerary planning for patients requiring Vancouver healthcare access via optimal flight or ferry connections. Our established relationships with regional health authorities ensure seamless transportation arrangements for individuals and medical groups.
First Nations business travel
We manage business travel logistics for multiple First Nations Bands across British Columbia. Our services include group bookings, conference attendance arrangements, and official delegation travel planning. We understand the unique requirements of Indigenous community representatives and provide culturally sensitive, reliable travel coordination services.
Travel insurance packages
We offer comprehensive travel insurance solutions for all booked journeys. Our packages cover trip cancellations, medical emergencies, and unexpected delays, particularly important for remote Central Coast travel. We explain policy details and help clients select appropriate coverage levels during the booking process.
People
Markus Schieck
Co-owner
Markus moved to Bella Coola after 20 years in corporate travel. He brings extensive industry experience from Germany and Canada, combining corporate expertise with hands-on wilderness knowledge. He enjoys outdoor activities with his family in the valley.
Kirsten Schieck
Co-owner
Kirsten trained as a German travel agent before working in BC's adventure tourism sector. She transitioned from guiding white-water rafting trips to travel planning, applying her tourism expertise to serve Central Coast travelers since 2007.
Karen Lansdowne
Sales Agent
Karen joined Tweedsmuir Travel in 2002 after relocating to Bella Coola in 1978. With local knowledge spanning decades, she provides personalized travel solutions while drawing on her deep community connections and understanding of regional travel needs.
Sina Elrick
Travel Agent
Sina moved to Bella Coola from Germany in 2015. Her hotel management background and bookkeeping experience enhance her travel agency work. She combines European service standards with local knowledge to assist travelers exploring the Central Coast.
Questions
How do I book flights to Bella Coola?
Contact us directly through our website or phone number to book Pacific Coastal Airlines flights. We recommend booking early as BRAVO fares sell quickly.
What travel options exist between Port Hardy and Bella Coola?
BC Ferries' Discovery Coast Passage route connects Port Hardy and Bella Coola with summer sailings three times weekly and limited winter service.
Do you arrange medical travel for remote communities?
Yes, we specialize in medical travel arrangements for Central Coast and Chilcotin First Nations communities requiring Vancouver healthcare access.
Can you help with First Nations business travel logistics?
We regularly coordinate business travel for Indigenous communities including group bookings and conference attendance arrangements across British Columbia.
What additional services do you offer?
We provide travel insurance packages, car rental bookings, and customized itineraries combining flights, ferries, and accommodations for Central Coast exploration.