Bear Glacier Provincial Park — Attraction in Area A (Nass Valley/Bell Irving)

In 2004 as recent retirees my wife and I stopped because the glacier was so close to the road. We realized we could launch our kayaks and cross the lake to the glacier. We landed to the side and found we could easily walk onto the glacier. I walked maybe a quarter of a mile up. It was beautiful with water running everywhere. It was much easier walking up than down but made it with only one scary slip. I don't recommend this as glaciers are dangerous but I just had to go up. At that time the glacier face was in the lake with a huge ice overhang. When we returned a week later the overhang...

The view of Bear Glacier was impressive in itself but was just one of the spots for spectacular scenery on our journey to Stewart/Hyder. Hyder to me is a must see which is farther down the road and crosses the US/Canada border. The Hyder area is a treat to visit. The Fishlake Wildlife Observation area about five miles past Hyder is a great place to see spawning salmon and if patient see a bear trying to catch one. Continuing further is the Salmon Glacier to visit via a tour bus or driving yourself. Beware the road is rough going past the...

It’s a wonderful park to see the remaining glaciers both on a sunny day and on a gloomy day. On a sunny day, the scenery is bright and clear; on a gloomy day, mysterious - fog and smoke floating around like in a legendary fairyland. When I was on the spot, the highway was completely deserted by traffic because of Covid 19! Welcome to watch my video in YouTube entitled “Bear Glaciers Provincial Park” under my name...