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Most people in the Great Bear Rainforest live in one of seven communities. They fish and work in tourism and forestry, surviving on the abundance of the region.

Bella Bella is located in the southern portion of the Great Bear Rainforest, in Heltsiuk territory. Bella Bella's 1400 people are presently supported by tourism, forestry and fishing. To visit Bella Bella online click here.

All roads end at Bella Coola; the west coast terminus of Hwy. 20. With a local population of 1000, Bella Coola depends on forestry, fishing, and tourism. The land is Nuxalk territory and the settlement itself is divided into two parts, one of which is the Nuxalk Reserve. Check out Bella Coola by clicking here.

Hartley Bay, accessible by sea or air, is located in Gitga'at territory about 170 km southeast of Prince Rupert. The population of 600 relies on a range of local businesses and initiatives, including marine study, a fuel depot, sport fishing, wilderness tourism lodges (King Pacific Lodge and West Coast Resort) and forestry. All operations are required to employ and/or train band members. To visit Hartley Bay click here.

Kitimat has an economy that revolves around Alcan's aluminum smelter, a petrochemical plant and a busy shipping port. Just over 200 km from Prince Rupert, Kitimat is in Haisla territory, adjoined by the Kitamaat reserve. To visit Kitimat clik here.

Klemtu is the only occupied village in Kitasoo/Xai'xais territory. Accessible by sea and air, fish processing, a fish hatchery, commercial fishing, tourism and forestry are the mainstays of its economy. In recent years, Klemtu has incorporated aquaculture into its local economy, sparking controversy over fish farming. To visit Klemtu click here.

A hydro power-generating plant, fishing and a natural deep-sea harbour keep the economy of Ocean Falls churning. The wettest place in Canada , Ocean Falls is located 88 km west of Bella Coola and has a population of 60. At one time the town was almost renamed 'Ocean Falls from the Sky' because of the high level of rainfall. Go to Ocean Falls by clicking here.

Prince Rupert is the largest city on the North Coast of BC with a population of 16,700. Known unofficially as the City of Rainbows (or City of Liquid Sunshine), Prince Rupert depends on fishing, forestry, tourism, a large shipping port, a new cruise ship terminal and fish processing. Click here to visit Prince Rupert.

photos: Adrian Dorst (banner), Scott Rehmus (centre)

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	You are here: Home - The Place - Communities Document Actions Send this page Print this page Communities Most people in the Great Bear Rainforest live in one of seven communities. They fish and work in tourism and forestry, surviving on the abundance of the region. Bella Bella is located in the southern portion of the Great Bear Rainforest, in Heltsiuk territory. Bella Bella's 1400 people are presently supported by tourism, forestry and fishing. To visit Bella Bella online click here. All roads end at Bella Coola; the west coast terminus of Hwy. 20. With a local population of 1000, Bella Coola depends on forestry, fishing, and tourism. The land is Nuxalk territory and the settlement itself is divided into two parts, one of which is the Nuxalk Reserve. Check out Bella Coola by clicking here. Hartley Bay, accessible by sea or air, is located in Gitga'at territory about 170 km southeast of Prince Rupert. The population of 600 relies on a range of local businesses and initiatives, including marine study, a fuel depot, sport fishing, wilderness tourism lodges (King Pacific Lodge and West Coast Resort) and forestry. All operations are required to employ and/or train band members. To visit Hartley Bay click here. Kitimat has an economy that revolves around Alcan's aluminum smelter, a petrochemical plant and a busy shipping port. Just over 200 km from Prince Rupert, Kitimat is in Haisla territory, adjoined by the Kitamaat reserve. To visit Kitimat clik here. Klemtu is the only occupied village in Kitasoo/Xai'xais territory. Accessible by sea and air, fish processing, a fish hatchery, commercial fishing, tourism and forestry are the mainstays of its economy. In recent years, Klemtu has incorporated aquaculture into its local economy, sparking controversy over fish farming. To visit Klemtu click here. A hydro power-generating plant, fishing and a natural deep-sea harbour keep the economy of Ocean Falls churning. The wettest place in Canada , Ocean Falls is located 88 km west of Bella Coola and has a population of 60. At one time the town was almost renamed 'Ocean Falls from the Sky' because of the high level of rainfall. Go to Ocean Falls by clicking here. Prince Rupert is the largest city on the North Coast of BC with a population of 16,700. Known unofficially as the City of Rainbows (or City of Liquid Sunshine), Prince Rupert depends on fishing, forestry, tourism, a large shipping port, a new cruise ship terminal and fish processing. Click here to visit Prince Rupert. photos: Adrian Dorst (banner), Scott Rehmus (centre)