Nahatlatch River Valley & Provincial Park

To get to the Nahatlatch River Lakes and River Valley, take the Trans-Canada Highway, head east until you reach Boston Bar, turn left and head through North Bend and then follow Chaumox Road. The drive is amazing! Along the west side of the Fraser, you will cross many stunning creeks, ponds and scenery. You will pass over a large bridge that is high over the marvelous jade green Nahatlatch River. As you cross the bridge you are entering the Nahatlatch Canyon and the next stretch winds along the northeastern side of the river. While you are driving, the Canyon starts opening into the River Valley that is separated by four amazing lakes. Each lake has their own unique color. The Nahatlatch has many great activities to offer such as our white water rafting which we are famous for. The Nahatlatch River and the Fraser Canyon has the best white water the world. Cabin rentals are available and many provincial campgrounds are spread throughout the area.

NAHATLATCH VIDEO CLIPS

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Mehatl Falls

|Mehatl Falls| One of British Columbia's Newest Wilderness Protected Areas, The Mehatl Creek Provincial Park is one of the Fraser Canyon's best kept secrets! Enjoy 23,860 hectares of alpine ridges, lush sub alpine meadows, and amazing old growth forests in a quiet and breathtaking setting. This Provincial Park is most popular for the Mehatl falls which can be discovered by a 30 minute hiking a trail along the mehatl river. Seasonal activities include hiking wildlife viewing, bird watching, photography, Fishing (below the falls) , back country camping and more.

Kioiek

Kwoiek Creek a secret heaven of glaciers lakes rivers canyons and creeks mountains and wildness approximately 2-3 hours from Boston Bar BC The drive to Kwoiek is rugged and 4x4 vehicles are needed. Vehicle access is limited and ends at the First lake, the three other lakes and the glaciers are only accessible by foot anyone choosing to venture this rugged terrain should be well informed on back country hiking, self sufficient and fully prepared. This area is not patrolled, naturally because this is a remote area there is no nearby accessible phones or cellular phone service. The Kwoiek Needles are famous needled headed rock face peaks that over look some of these beautifully colored glacier fed lakes, this region is known for amazing scenery, hiking, wildlife viewing, back country camping, photography, bird watching, sport fishing 4x4ing, ATV exploration and more.

NAH-NOOSE

Seen and talked about by locals for generations is Nah-Noose, a giant water snake. One of the Nahatlatch Lakes is known to be "bottom less" and is said to have a several thousand foot deep canyon inside. The delves of this deep canyon is where this water snake, Nah-Noose, and "Family" are said to live. Although Nah-Noose has not been known to hurt or kill anyone, locals are still mildly afraid of this giant unknown creature. As Native legend tells it Nah-Noose is an extremely large snake-like creature with small fins near the front and back of its body topped with an ugly face and an overhanging lip.

Reo Rafting Resort

REO Rafting If you like wild white water rafting then look to the Nahatlatch River Valley. They provide some of Western Canada's finest and most exhilarating white water experiences located right on the Nahatlatch River. It is known for the wild white water and absolutely breathtaking scenery. The Nahatlatch offers a variety of venues from float trips on the lakes, to the pumping white water action from the upper and lower canyon. Other great rafting adventures available include the Thompson River, Nicola River and the Stein Valley. The Stein is famous around the world. It is Canada's most unique and challenging rafting run with a drop of 150 ft per kilometer. The Stein Valley is a protected region of wildlife and untouched forest. There is no road so all the gear must be hiked in. It truly is nature at its finest! www.reorafting.com

sandy pines campgrounds

Sandy Pines Campground is located just north of Hope along the Trans-Canada Highway near Boston Bar, B.C. Just off the beaten path, along the dry side of B.C.’s Coastal Mountain Range, the site is nestled on a bluff above the Nahatlatch Provincial Park. The campground has a peaceful and rustic setting, with individual sites for RV’s, campers, and tents. The mountains which frame the campground are ideal for both hiking and mountain biking with views of alpine meadows and cascading waterfalls. The Nahatlatch Valley is a stones throw from the site, and the pristine chain of lakes offer swimming, canoeing, and fishing, as well as some of the finest scenery that you will be talking about for the rest of your life. Looking for a little more adventure? The Nahatlatch River offers some of the most continuous white water in all of B.C., and is pioneered by some of the provinces leading rafting companies. For information please contact: robert@sandypinescampground.com or visit
http://www.sandypinescampground.com