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February 21, 2007 | Tips from Travellers > Powell River, Canoeing

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Paddling enthusiasts familiar with British Columbia have likely heard of the Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit, which is phenomenal.  A lesser known “great find” is the Powell River Forest Canoe Route. 

 

Much like Bowron, the Powell River route is a 4-5 day adventure involving paddling through a network of lakes with several portages.  Bowron is definitely the easier and more developed of the two (hence it’s popularity) so if you’re looking for more challenging portages and fewer people, Powell River may be the route for you. 

 

Tip: Make sure you do your homework and plan ahead because you finish in a different place than where you start, so pre-arranged transportation logistics are necessary.  Additionally, you want to be on some lakes early to avoid the afternoon headwinds.

Posted by Joel, Vancouver at 10:42 AM

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Just to note: There are very frequent canoe rests on all 5 portages, and the campsites have fire rings, picnic tables, and outhouses too. Also, fantastic swimming in very clean lakes.

Posted by Helpfull Canoeist at 16:11 on 2008-07-31

Hi Doug,
You may also wish to phone or email the Powell River Visitor Centre as they will likely have lots of information to offer you. Their details are here - click on the "Powell River Visitor Centre" link at the bottom for their contact information: http://www.hellobc.com/en-CA/VisitorCentres/PowellRiver.htm

Hope that helps,
Mikala
Tourism BC

Posted by Mikala at 11:19 on 2008-04-28

I work with a Boy Scout Troop in Ephraim, UT. Every three years we like to take a canoeing trek, mostly flat water. Our last two were 250 miles of the Yukon river (from Carmacks to Dawson City) and 150 miles of the Missouri river in northern Montana. We want to do another in 2009 and we are looking at your area. We have our own canoes and would need only a few rentals.

I am looking for a local Boy Scout troop with experience in treks in your area, or some other group that could advise us. We want something that would take us about a week to do. So far I have found the Wayward Forest Canoe Route and the Powell Forest Canoe route but have been unable to find anyone with experience on them to advise us. Also someone mentioned Main Lakes Canoe Route, but I haven’t found much info on it.

Do you know of anyone who could advise us?

Any help would be appreciated. doug.wendel@snow.edu

Posted by Doug at 13:31 on 2008-04-25

If your looking for an outdoor experience that is still undiscovered, this is it. The camping is free and the views are peaceful beauty. A perfect inexpensive holiday for family and friends, young or old. All of the details can be taken care of by www.canoeingbc.com. They also rent fantastic canoes and provide shuttle.

Posted by Helpfull Canoeist at 22:46 on 2008-03-14