Countless Lakes and Rivers to Choose From.
Imagine an area larger than all the countries of the European Union combined. Now fill it with more than 60 national, provincial and marine parks as well as thousands of kilometres of coastline, innumerable lakes, and seven major river basins including the Stikine, Skeena, Nass, Raku, Yukon, MacKenzie, and the Fraser. Extending from the city of Prince George to the Yukon border, Northern BC is the largest region in the province but the least densely populated, meaning there’s plenty of room for paddlers to soak in all the stunning wildlife and scenery from wild beaches and lush rainforests to tiny islands and massive mountain peaks.
Featured waterways in Northern BC
Here are some of the area’s best bodies of water to dip into.
Meet the specialists Northern BC
From guides and instructors to marina owners and sales reps, here are the people who will ensure you’re not sent up the creek without a, well, you know.
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Aquabatics
Aquabatics in Smithers, BC offers premier paddling gear, rentals, and courses since the 1980s.
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Backwater Paddling
Experience top-notch kayaking, canoeing, and stand up paddling in beautiful BC. From lessons to advanced courses, we’ve got you covered!
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Canadian River Expeditions
Canadian River Expeditions will take you on beautiful tours throughout Northern BC.
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Kitimat Adventures
Kitimat Lodge offers exceptional fishing adventures in coastal British Columbia, including saltwater and freshwater fishing, kayaking, helicopter tours, and more.
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Kitimat Visitor Centre & Chamber of Commerce
Experience world-class fishing, outdoor adventures, and stunning natural beauty in Kitimat, BC.
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North Pacific Transport & Eco Tours
Explore Kitimat’s coast with North Pacific! Licensed eco-tours, sightseeing, & beachcombing adventures.
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Ocean Sound Kayaking
Ocean Sound Kayaking offers 7 different kayaking tours/trips for you to choose from to best fit your adventure.
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Outer Coast Outfitters
Outer Coast Outfitters in Prince Rupert specializes in guided canoe trips.
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Prince George Canoe Kayak
Join Prince George Canoe & Kayak Club for youth paddling programs. Low fees, high fun!
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Scoop Lake Outfitters
Scoop Lake is the perfect wilderness get away where you can explore over a dozen lakes on a paddle board.
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Skeena Kayaking
Skeena Kayaking offers kayak rentals, tours, and sales in Prince Rupert, BC. Join us on the water!
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Smithers Whitewater Club
Explore BC’s stunning waterways with the Smithers Whitewater Club. Join us for safe, fun river adventures and support our advocacy for access to pristine river areas.
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Stellar Descents
Enjoy a scenic float on the Fraser River or try something more upbeat like whitewater rafting, Stellar Descents offers many of those options.
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The Best Whitewater Rafting in British Columbia
The Kicking Horse is only one of many whitewater experiences that make British Columbia one of the best rafting destinations in the world.
