Quesnel

Paddle The Historic Gold Rush Rivers

Quesnel is located within the traditional territory of the Lhtako Dene Nation, who have lived along these rivers for countless generations. Here is where the Fraser and Quesnel rivers and it’s long been an important gathering place with canoe travel connecting communities throughout the region. These waterways remain culturally significant today and continue to shape life in the surrounding landscape. Paddle BC is continuing to build relationships with local tourism organizations to better showcase paddling opportunities in this region. Our goal is to share helpful route information and local insights that allow paddlers to explore responsibly while respecting the cultural and natural importance of these waterways. As our partnerships grow, we look forward to highlighting more paddling experiences in and around Quesnel.