A day in the Bella Coola Valley might take you down a river, into the mountains or out to the coast. Back at camp, dinner is a chance to slow down, share what you saw and enjoy a meal made with care.
At Firvale, food is part of the experience. We cook for small groups, use fresh ingredients whenever possible and serve meals that feel generous and welcoming. You might find produce from our garden on the table alongside vegetables from Winter Sun Farm, a local organic farm. Our menus also draw on seafood and other ingredients from British Columbia, shaped by what is fresh and available in the season.
Bobby Sherlock has spent more than 20 years working in kitchens. He began cooking in Vancouver’s fine dining scene in the early 2000s, then brought that experience into a more personal style of hospitality: preparing food for small groups in remarkable places.
His love of food and the outdoors came together when he created sailing trips in Barkley Sound centred on good meals and time on the water. Today, Bobby manages the culinary program at Firvale Wilderness Camp. In winter, he is head chef at Bella Coola Heli Sports’ Sand Creek Ranch, a small, remote lodge on the Chilcotin Plateau.
At Firvale, his approach is simple: start with good ingredients, cook thoughtfully and make everyone feel at home at the table.
for the munchers
Fresh, local and made for the season
We grow some of our own produce and source as much as we can from local growers, including Winter Sun Farm. The menu changes with the season and the ingredients available. Expect colourful vegetables, fresh salads, satisfying breakfasts, food to take along on adventures and dinners worth lingering over.
We also incorporate sustainably sourced seafood when available. Rather than following a fixed menu every week, we let the ingredients and the needs of each group guide what we cook. If you have a dietary requirement, let us know before your stay so we can plan for you.
We provide all
Snacks for the trail and camp
Adventures work up an appetite. We keep snacks on hand throughout the day, with options such as fruit, baking, granola bars, trail mix and other easy bites. We also prepare food suited to the day’s activities, so you can focus on the experience ahead.
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Firvale Wilderness Camp exceeded all my expectations…Benjami