Kayaking & Canoeing
Family kayaking (Dave Heath photo)
The Chilcotin Cariboo region is dotted with lakes, waterways and rivers, so it’s no surprise that Williams Lake is one of the favourite spots for kayaking, canoeing, river rafting or jetboating.
In addition to the city's namesake, Williams Lake, there are dozens of lakes within a half-hour drive of the city. The Williams Lake Tourism Discovery Centre/Visitor Centre provides kayaking/canoeing maps and information, and is located just off Highway 97 at the south end of town.
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Best Williams Lake Paddling Spots
There are myriad places to paddle within an hour’s drive of the city, including Williams Lake itself or around the Scout Island Nature Centre off Mackenzie Avenue and Borland Road.
About a half-hour drive away, paddlers will find Mcleese Lake, north of Williams Lake on Highway 97. And about 45 minutes from town, there is great paddling at Tyee Lake (northeast of town, off Highway 97 and the Lyne Creek Road), Till Lake (west of Williams Lake and located off Highway 20 on the Meldrum Creek Road) and Robert Lake (east of the city on the Beaver Valley Road near Horsefly).
Guided River Tours
Local suppliers also offer guided waterway tours and equipment rentals.
Prefer a day trip? The rapids at Big Canyon on the Quesnel River can be relaxing. Take the time to drift and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the river while gliding past rolling farmland. Two-day trips can include runs on the Cariboo River and overnight camping in the partially restored ghost town of Quesnel Forks. The next day typically involves tackling the advanced (Class IV) rapids on the Devil's Eyebrow section of the upper Quesnel River.
Whitewater and Jetboat Tours
Experienced guides are available for river drifting and searching for the renowned grizzly bear. Guided jetboat cruises on the Fraser River to Soda Creek and Xat'sull Heritage Village pass by the territory of the largest non-migratory California bighorn sheep population in the world. They also proceed through Churn Creek Provincial Park, where Aboriginals lived, hunted and fished for centuries.
Notable whitewater trips also take place on the Quesnel, Cariboo and Fraser rivers, although side trips on quieter sections of rivers and lakes are popular as well. Experienced enthusiasts can bring their own equipment, although rentals are also available. The Chilko River Rafting Co. offers a number of day trips.
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5505 Jacobson Rd
Beaver Valley, British Columbia
V0L 1G0
Websitehttp://www.cariboocanoe.ca
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The Cariboo Chilcotin is famous for its many beautiful lakes & waterways, including the Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit, Beaver Valley 4 Lakes Chain, Nazko Lake Canoe Circuit & more. Explore on your terms by renting a canoe or kayak. Amazing camping, fishing, wildlife viewing, swimming & sightseeing await you.
Whether you are interested in paddling for a day or a week, Cariboo Canoe and Kayak Rentals has an itinerary suited to you.
Leave the crowds & your worries behind, while you dip your paddle into cool refreshing water & glide silently through the amazing landscape of the Cariboo Chilcotin.
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