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BC Whitewater Rafting Destinations

BC Whitewater Rafting - The Best Heart Pounding River Runs in the Province!

If you're looking for some adventure in the water, BC has some of the best places to whitewater raft in Canada. There's so much variety here - with whitewater runs ranging from easy Class I levels all the way up to advanced Class IV and V.

The Best BC Whitewater Rafting Destinations

The closest place to river raft near Vancouver is in the Squamish / Whistler area, about 2 hours north of the city. The Green and Cheakamus Rivers appeal to all paddlers, with rapid runs from Class I to IV.

Some of the top whitewater rafting in British Columbia is found in the interior! Here's a list of the best whitewater runs in BC:

Try the white rapid runs along the Thompson River. Located near Lytton, the area is known as the rafting capital of Canada!
Rafting choices include paddling that the entire family can enjoy right up to motorized rafts to take on the Big water! Class I to IV.
The Nahatlatch River is the place to navigate steep continuous rapids up to Class IV.
Clearwater River in Wells Gray Provincial Park is probably one of the most scenic places to raft in BC. With levels ranging from Class III and IV - it's a great place for intermediate paddlers to explore!
Close to the Alberta border, near Golden, you'll find a good selection of whitewater runs on the Kicking Horse River that range from easy to advanced!
The Campbell and Oyster Rivers on Vancouver Island is the place to learn how to paddle with gentle runs and great scenery!

British Columbia Whitewater Rafting Tours

There are so many places to go whitewater rafting in British Columbia - it’s hard to mention them all! As well, you'll find numerous rafting tours that operate throughout the Province.

Usually all of the gear is provided by the tour operator and you'll always be under the direction of an experienced guide!

Here's a few of the best British Columbia rafting tours to consider:

Reo Rafting - Rafting tours along the Nahatlatch River for all ages and abilities.
Hyak River Rafting - Offers tours on the Chilliwack, Thompson and Fraser Rivers.
Destiny River Adventures - Established tour operator on Vancouver Island.

British Columbia Whitewater Rafting - Best Time to Go

The best time to raft in BC is from May to September. As these are the busy summer months, you'll find that most rafting tour operators want you to book well in advance.

We think one of the best ways to enjoy the BC outdoors is to combine an exciting rafting trip with other activities like biking, hiking, or whale watching! You'll find that many outfitters and tour operators combine a variety of outdoor activities to complement their water excursions.

What do the classifications mean? (ie. Class II, III, IV) The classification table is intended to be a measure of difficulty.

Class I is considered to be the easiest, with Class V and VI proving to be extremely difficult and very risky.

To find out more information about what you should do before going whitewater rafting, check out our Alaska Whitewater Rafting Page. Most tour operators will designate their excursions as either "family oriented" or "adventure class". Always ask before selecting a rapid run!

BC Whitewater Rafting! One of British Columbia's best outdoor Adventures.

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