Your Gateway to Paddling Adventures
The BC Canoe Festival is held every year in the community of Hope, which gives you an idea of how popular paddling is here. Located at the confluence of the Frasher and Coquihalla rivers, Hope boasts excellent whitewater rafting and kayaking, serene canoeing, innumerable paddleboard opportunities and kayak fishing for steelhead, trout, and white sturgeon, the largest freshwater fish in the world. Hope to see you paddling here soon.
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Kawkawa Lake
Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscape of British Columbia’s Cascade Mountains, Kawkawa Lake is a former provincial park and offers exploration and fishing by canoe, kayak or paddleboard.
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Nahatlatch Lakes
Nahatlatch Lake, Hannah Lake, and Francis Lake—offers a tranquil escape into nature’s untouched beauty. These jade-green lakes are the lifeblood of the Nahatlatch River, feeding its thrilling rapids and supporting the valley’s rich ecosystem.
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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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Hope Kayak and Paddle Board Rentals
Hope Kayak and Paddle Board Rentals is a great place for rental options so you can explore the local waterways.
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Reo Rafting Resort
REO Rafting & Yoga Resort offers all-inclusive glamping vacations, whitewater rafting, and yoga retreats in a stunning outdoor setting near Vancouver.
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The Search For BC’s Best Lake
Which body of water will win CBC’s Best Lake in BC Contest? We have some suggestions of what to vote for.
