Bear Glacier Provincial Park

Bear Glacier Provincial Park is a protected wilderness area in British Columbia covering several hundred hectares with an active glacier, steep mountains, and river valleys carved through the landscape. The ice formations and rugged slopes create dramatic terrain that changes with the seasons and advancing or retreating ice.

The protected area was officially established in 2000 and was created in connection with the Nisga'a Treaty, which addressed land rights and resource management in the region. This agreement represented a turning point in how the territory would be managed and protected.

The area attracts researchers and visitors interested in understanding how glaciers change over time and shape the surrounding wilderness. People come here to witness the power of nature and how ice shapes the landscape.

The glacier is easily visible from Highway 37A between Meziadin Junction and Stewart, which has several pullout areas for viewing. The best vantage points are accessible directly from the road without needing long hikes into the backcountry.

The lower section of the glacier served as a filming location for scenes in the movie Insomnia starring Al Pacino. This connection to a well-known film makes the location particularly memorable for cinema enthusiasts.

Location: Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine

Inception: May 11, 2000

Website: http://env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/bear_gl

GPS coordinates: 56.10000,-129.66700

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02