Your Okanagan Paddling School and Adventure Company Explore your potential, move your body, and connect with the wild places of British Columbia – one of the most beautiful natural places on Earth. Ranging from 3-hr lake canoeing lessons to our unique, multi-day river expeditions in Northern B.C., we have something for every canoeing-related interest. We provide world-class instruction and guiding from certified professionals who are leaders in their field and are passionate about sharing their craft with others.
Overview
Trip Highlights
- 12 Days in the wilderness
- Skill level required: Level 2+ (intermediate - advanced)
- Full catering (all meals starting as soon as you are in the back country)
- 50% savings on a 2-day river-canoeing course taught in advance of the trip
Your Okanagan Paddling School and Adventure Company Explore your potential, move your body, and connect with the wild places of British Columbia – one of the most beautiful natural places on Earth. Ranging from 3-hr lake canoeing lessons to our unique, multi-day river expeditions in Northern B.C., we have something for every canoeing-related interest. We provide world-class instruction and guiding from certified professionals who are leaders in their field and are passionate about sharing their craft with others.
Quick Facts
Paddlesport
- Canoeing
Activity
- Recreation
- Whitewater
- Expedition
- Canoe Tripping
Experience/Service
- Paddling Trip
Waterway
- Whitewater Class I
- Whitewater Class II
- Whitewater Class III
Destination
- North America
Length
- 12+ Days
Accomodation
- Wilderness Camping
Guided
- Yes
Outfitted
- Fully
Special Interest
- Photography
- Wildlife Viewing
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Adventure Level
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Itinerary
Meeting Place
Fort Nelson, British Columbia
DAY -2 to -3: Guests arrive in Whitehorse. Day -2+: Guests arrive in Fort Nelson, BC via commercial airline or personal vehicle. Day-1: Guides pick up guests in Fort Nelson, drive to Muncho and camp. Day 1: charter flight from Muncho Lake into the Gataga headwaters
Day 1:
Day 2: portage to the river and begin paddling the Gataga Day 3-11: river paddling, explore, camp Day 12: last morning of paddline, arrive at the take-out by noon, visit Liard River hot springs and camp Day 13: Arrive in Fort Nelson by noon, bid farewell to the group Day 14+: Personal travel home
Dates & Packages
Gataga River Canoeing Expedition
What Guests Are Saying
Thank you for such an amazing trip. I still get a huge smile when I tell stories to my friends and family and everybody has commented that I “have a peacefulness about me” that wasn’t there before.
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