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Experiences, Kayak, Lakes, Paddleboard & Waterways

Breaking Barriers on the Water: How Vernon Adaptive is Redefining Inclusive Paddling in BC

“I think what you’re doing is really cool, but I’m terrified of water. I would never do that,” a woman named Cathy told Jordan Kerton at a presentation earlier this summer. Jordan…

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Paddlesport Gear Makers in British Columbia You Should Know

British Columbia isn’t just a playground for paddlers. It’s home to a thriving community of craftspeople, designers, and manufacturers building the boats, boards, and gear that shape how we explore lakes, rivers…

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Aerial view of the Kicking Horse River, showcasing its turquoise waters, winding channels, and whitewater rafters navigating through the stunning landscape.
Experiences, Kayak, Lakes, Ocean, Paddleboard, Rafting, Rivers & Waterways

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…

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Where to Paddle in British Columbia This Fall

With over 25,000 kilometres of coastline, 20,000 lakes, and 750,000 kilometres of rivers and waterways, the province of British Columbia is a paddler’s paradise. Whether your preferred craft is a canoe, kayak,…

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Experiences, Kayak, Lakes, Ocean, Paddleboard, Rafting, Rivers & Waterways

Five Paddling Road Trips We Recommend in BC

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…

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Canoe, Experiences, Kayak, Lakes, Rafting, Rivers & Waterways

Vernon to Hope: A Road Trip Guide to Interior BC’s Best Paddling Waterways

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…

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How to Capture Stunning Paddling Photos on the Water

Have you ever seen a stunning photo of someone out paddling and wondered how they took it? Paddling offers a unique perspective of waterbodies, great opportunities to get up close perspective of…

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Kayak, Lakes, Ocean, Paddleboard, Rafting, Rivers & Waterways

The Secrets of Paddling in Squamish

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…

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Kitimat Is Where Saltwater And Freshwater Meet For Fun

Kitimat is located at the mouth of the Kitimat River, where the glacier-fed waterway meets the 90-kilometre-long Douglas Channel. The area offers some of the best undiscovered fresh and saltwater adventures for…

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Canoe, Kayak, Lakes, Paddleboard, Rafting, Rivers & Waterways

There’s More To Golden Than The Horse

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…

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