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  • Vancouver, Canada

River of Golden Dreams Canoe and Kayak Self Guided Excursion

  • 3 hours (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Paddling the River of Golden Dreams has been an iconic Whistler activity for over 100 years. To this day, little to no development has taken place on its riverbanks, lending a wonderful opportunity to experience Whistler's wildlife and breathtaking mountain vistas in tranquility.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 21)
3 hrs duration
3375 Lakeside Rd

The River of Golden Dreams is a flat-water 5K+ waterway that winds its way from Alta Lake to Green Lake. Choose canoes or single kayaks from our fleet and float with the flow of the water through Whistler's wetlands, gently steering your boat around corners.

Our self-guided river trip is about 2.5 hours of paddling, starting at Alta Lake and finishing up at Meadow Park Sports Center, just before Green Lake. Our trips include a bus shuttle back to Lakeside Park afterwards.

The river is glacier-fed and its water level changes substantially throughout the season. In spring and early season, water levels are generally higher, meaning you will most likely be paddling in fast-flowing water. By late summer, water levels are low and the beavers build up their dams. The current is much lazier, but you will have to pull your boats over more obstacles including beaver dams.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Lifejackets
  • Detailed river trip orientation at the water's edge prior to departure
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Canoes or single kayaks
  • Shuttle back to Lakeside Park
  • Water shoes
NOT INCLUDED
  • Lunch

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

9:30 AM

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

4.4

44 total reviews

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