The first river I paddled in British Columbia was the Slocan in the East Kootenay. It was, and still is, unbelievably beautiful. Having grown up canoeing the flat-as-glass prairies, I had never…
Every corner of British Columbia offers something special for the visiting paddler, from gliding through coastal inlets to soaking up the sun on warm interior lakes. To help you explore BC by…
Like many, I’d floor it through the region between the Okanagan and the coast when travelling through southern British Columbia. There never seemed to be a reason to stop unless my kids…
When going on a paddling trip with the family, extra considerations are often part of the planning process. Safety and keeping the kids engaged are top priorities on a family trip, but…
The kayak is bobbing up and down as it flows through the gentle ocean waves in the sheltered waters of Cowichan Bay. What should be a peaceful scene is interrupted by the…
A paddle strokes through the teal-blue fjord as the sun crests behind the mountains, and the pastel-coloured sky to the east reflects pink colours on the snow-capped Mount Garibaldi. Part of what…
The water reflects a mosaic of green underneath the jagged peaks of the Rocky Mountains as the canoe pierces the still surface. Meanwhile, a heron stands among the grasses on the shoreline…
Imagine standing on a paddle board watching a prehistoric river giant swimming underneath your SUP. The clear waters in the Columbia River near Castlegar, BC, allow paddlers the chance to see groups…
The Kicking Horse is only one of many whitewater experiences that make British Columbia one of the best rafting destinations in the world.
From sea kayaking Howe Sound to rafting the rapids of Golden’s Kicking Horse River, the province of British Columbia offers something for every kind of paddler. But it’s important to know how…
