Whitewater Rafting - Make a Splash
Paddle churning white water rapids. Take a lazy float along a slow running river. Ride a watery rollercoaster of chutes, volcanic canyons and flats. Follow in the wake of the first Overlanders. Kick back, relax and keep your eyes peeled for eagles, bears and high-jumping salmon. Experience epic adventure that sets your pulse racing.Whether you indulge in a quiet float through Wells Gray wilderness or embark on a wide-eyed, wild ride on the Clearwater River’s roiling rapids, one thing is certain – you’ll make a splash rafting and kayaking Wells Gray.
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Pick Your Adventure – Local OutfittersClass I or Class V rapids? A family float or an extreme adventure? Kayak, canoe or inflatable raft? A three-hour injection of high-adrenaline fun, or an overnight expedition? Pick your adventure – there are plenty of ways to kayak and raft Wells Gray. Three expert outfitters take the guesswork out of getting on the river and with a full range of experiences, you’ll find the perfect rafting trip for you. |
Family Friendly Floating on the North Thompson River
Slip on a lifejacket and follow in the wake of the first Overlanders, floating the North Thompson River. Soak up the sun. Experience the grandeur of the great outdoors, scanning the horizon for grazing deer and bear. Watch eagles fish from treetops. Learn how to paddle the right way! Listen to legends of the fur trade and Gold Rush as you navigate past a whole shoreline of inspiring scenery. Each outfitter offers a different family-friendly floating experience – which one you choose is up to you. Just remember: a keen sense of adventure and a waterproof camera are all you’ll need to create a lifetime worth of memories. |
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Overnight ExpeditionsConquer white water by day, count the stars in the sky at night - combine the two & you’ve got the quintessential Canadian wilderness experience. Local outfitters offer a variety of multi-day excursions that combine the wonders of Wells Gray white water and camping out in the park.When to Go
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Need to Know
- Fed by glacial melt from the Caribou and Monashee Mountains, the North Thompson is your staging ground for family-friendly floating and guided river adventures with plenty of postcard-worthy scenery and abundant wildlife opportunities.
- The Clearwater River flows from lake-to-lake, down vast canyons through the heart of the park. This is your playground for pure adrenaline-soaked white water adventures
- No experience necessary – outfitters offer a variety of experiences from gentle river floats in flat water to white-knuckle adventures through Class V rapids.
- Safety is the top priority – each guided expedition gets underway with a comprehensive safety briefing – when you’re comfortable the on-water adventures begin.
- Each outfitter provides personal flotation devices.
- Three-hour, full-day and multi-day excursions are available from three local outfitters.
- Bring sun protection, insect repellent and a waterproof camera.
Whitewater Rafting Guides and Outfittters
Interior Whitewater Expeditions Box 393, Young Road Clearwater, BC. V0E 1N0 Email: rafting @interiorwhitewater.com Phone: 1.250.674.3727 |
Liquid Lifestyles 440 Eden Road Clearwater ,BC. V0E 1N1 Email: info@liquidlifestyles.ca Phone: 1.250.674.3307 |
Riverside Adventures 42- Young Road Clearwater, BC. Email: info@riveradventures.ca Phone: 1.250.318.5223 |