It's called the Mighty Columbia for a reason
The Columbia River originates in the East Kootenay region and flows for 2,000 kilometres through four mountain ranges before reaching the Pacific Ocean in Oregon. Nowhere is it easier to access the river than Castlegar, however, because it passes right alongside the city’s downtown core. In fact, one of the best places to put in is Millennium Park, an urban park located four blocks from the main business centre, and from there you can enjoy world-class kayak fishing for trout and walleye or spot three-metre-long sturgeon swimming under your SUP.
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Columbia Wetland Outpost
Located between the scenic Rocky and Purcell Mountains, Columbia Wetland Outpost offers self guided tours to explore the surrounding nature.
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Endless Adventure
Endless Adventures offers a variety of different watersports options for everyone to try out.
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Golden Paddle
Golden Paddle provides many different watersports rentals for their guests.
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Wild Blue Yonder Rafting Adventures: Revelstoke
Become a "River Pirate" on a whitewater rafting tour with Wild Blue Yonder Rafting Adventures.
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