Enjoy
a 3 or 6-day canoe trip into the heart of the Canadian wilderness.
Travel on the Clearwater and Azure lakes, two of the premier canoeing
lakes in British Columbia. Wildlife viewing is excellent as wolf,
deer and moose are frequently seen. No canoeing experience is necessary
as the guides are also instructors and all trip members will have
the opportunity to perfect Canadian canoeing techniques. Moderate
physical ability is recommended. All camping supplies are included
except for a sleeping bag.
3-Day
Canoe Trip
Day
1 Clearwater - Clearwater Lake
After a 10:00 am pickup in Clearwater, we have a scenic one hour drive
to Clearwater Lake and the trip's starting point. We start with canoe
instruction, and then paddle approximately three hours to a beautiful
sandy beach campsite. All campsites have outhouses, tables, firepits,
and tent sites.
Day
2: Today there are many options. The guide can set up a canoe
obstacle course and we can have races and sharpen our skills. We can
pack a lunch and explore up lake for fishing holes or paddle to the
end of the lake where the Clearwater River pours into the lake and
forms a small lagoon. We can swim or sit in the sun and read or choose
a combination of all these activities.
Day
3: Today we have a leisurely start. After breakfast and a swim,
we can start to take camp down. We load up the canoes and paddle down
the other side of the lake to the canoe dock. We then start back down
the Wells Gray Road and after 30 minutes stop at Helmecken Falls (the
third highest in Canada) We then have a look at Dawson falls and continue
down to Clearwater.
6-Day
Canoe Trip
Day
1 Clearwater - Clearwater Lake
You will be picked up from Clearwater in the morning and transfered
to Clearwater Lake by vehicle for 1 ½ hrs of canoe instruction.
After familiarizing yourself with canoeing techniques, paddle to a
beautiful sandy beach campsite.
Day
2 Clearwater Lake - Azure Lake
Paddle north up Clearwater Lake until you reach the mouth of the Clearwater
River. After paddling up river, you will arrive at the portage site
and portage one mile across to Azure Lake. Another hour's paddle,
you will arrive at the camp in an old growth of giant cedar trees.
Day
3 Azure Lake - Rainbow Falls
Paddle the south shore of Azure Lake while viewing the waterfalls
pouring off the mountain into the pristine lake. Rugged mountains
provide a beautiful background for fishing. The night's camping is
at Rainbow Falls campsite, in the midst of old growth forest.
Day
4 Rainbow Falls
A rest day at Rainbow Falls provides the opportunity to go fishing
and hiking in the area surrounding the falls.
Day
5 Rainbow Falls - Clearwater Lake
Today is a good day's paddle along the north shore of Azure Lake and
down the Clearwater River. This is a safe river run, which gives the
now experienced canoeist a feel for moving water. Arrive on Clearwater
Lake and camp on the west shore.
Day
6 Clearwater Lake - Clearwater
Enjoy your last four hours in the canoe back to the vehicle. We get
off the lake in the early afternoon. On the return drive enjoy stopping
at the famous Helmcken and Dawson waterfalls.
Minimum
of 6 people per trip and maximum of 12.
Included:
Tenting accommodations (5 nights)
All meals on canoe trip
Tents and equipment
Cooking equipment
Canoes and accessories
Qualified Guide
Transfer to/from Clearwater and Clearwater Lake
Wells Gray Park Sightseeing Stops
Comprehensive Travel Package
Room tax
Not
included:
All meals not listed above
Sleeping bag (rentals available)
Cancellation and travel insurance
7% GST
2006/2007
3-Day Trip start dates:
June 19
July 3, 17, 31
August 14, 28
September 11
2006/2007
6-Day Trip start dates:
July 2, 15, 30
August 13, 27
September 10
Cost:
All prices in Canadian dollars
Currency conversion
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3-day
Trip
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$480
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6-day
Trip
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$850
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*Child
under 13 - 25% off.
Children must be physically fit and able to paddle for long periods
of time.
Deposit:
50% of package price
Rates are per person in Canadian dollars.
Please add 7% GST on all rates.
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