A legendary corridor for the great sockeye run
The Adams River is a culturally significant waterway flowing to Shuswap Lake. It is world-famous for its massive sockeye salmon run, which sees millions of fish returning. The river offers a scenic and gentle drift through a beautiful valley.
Paddling the Adams River is a peaceful experience. You’ll drift past lush forests and through sections with gentle riffles. During the salmon run in the fall, the river is alive with the sight of sockeye, attracting large numbers of eagles and other wildlife.
Geographically, the Adams River is a relatively short and stable waterway. However, paddlers should be aware of log jams and always be respectful of the spawning fish. It is an ideal spot for a gentle river journey in an ecologically important setting.
- Waterway AreaNorth Shuswap
- Geographic SizeShort spawning river
- Difficulty LevelClass II (Novice)
- Type of PaddlingCanoe, Kayak
- SeasonFall
- Waterway AccessRoderick Haig-Brown Park
- Waterway FeaturesFamous salmon run and clear water
- Known HazardsLog jams and sensitive spawning beds
- Waterway AccessRoderick Haig-Brown Park
- Waterway FeaturesFamous salmon run and clear water
- Known HazardsLog jams and sensitive spawning beds
- Waterway AreaNorth Shuswap
- Geographic SizeShort spawning river
- Difficulty LevelClass II (Novice)
- Type of PaddlingCanoe, Kayak
- SeasonFall