- Communities
- Communities
Explore 71 paddle friendly communities across BC and dive into waterway info, adventure ideas, and local content.
Fernie
Explore the Elk River Valley Tucked into the southern end of the Canadian Rockies and alongside the Elk River, Fernie offers paddlers a refreshing mix of fast and slow with its rivers and lakes. The…
- Waterways
- Waterways
Browse launch locations, points of interest, and local hazards across 61 waterways in British Columbia.
Columbia River (Castlegar)
The best part about paddling in Castlegar is you can do it right in the heart of the city because the Columbia River flows its way past the downtown core.
- Trip Planning
- Trip PlanningAll Itineraries
Explore 19 paddling adventures that wander through some of the province’s most beautiful and surprising regions.
- Stories
- StoriesAll Stories
Explore 52 stories to inspire your journey across the waterways of BC.
Eleven BC Waterways You Should Paddle For World Rivers Day
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…
