Outdoor Adventure

Canyon Country, British Columbia is host some of the best outdoor adventure in the world. We are most famous for our white water rafting and kayaking. We have many amazing rivers and skill levels for you to choose from. Canyon Country is also known for it's awesome mountain biking, hiking, snowshoeing and so much more! Great four seasons a year and there is something for all ages. So get out of the city and take a breath of fresh air!

World's Finest White Water

River Rafting in the Fraser Canyon is the best in the world. With so many awesome rivers nearby, you can raft for weeks and never see the same thing twice! From white water, to guided nature float trips, the Fraser Canyon has something for anyone's caliber and interests. When you visit Canyon Country book a trip with one of our local guiding companies. They all have great safety records, educated guides and staff and offer something different for every one.

Kayaking

Many people from all over the world come to South Western British Columbia for the great opportunities in kayaking. The Fraser Canyon is host to some great still water kayaking and North Americas best white water kayaking. With so many lakes, rivers and creeks to choose from, there are endless days of unlimited kayaking fun available.

Windsurfing

windsurfing harrison hot springs bc Wind Surfing on Harrison Lake in Canyon Country British Columbia. Harrison Lake is southwestern British Columbia's Largest lake known for 20 knot wind and 3 foot waves. The Lake gives you new excitement to enjoy daily. This lake is massive with plenty of room to roam. After an exciting day out on the water, why no soak and relax in the natural hot healing springs only a five minute walk from the beach. Harrison, being only a two hour drive from Vancouver BC and Washington State should be a must see on your trip through Canyon Country! Make your next windsurfing destination at Harrison Hot Springs in Canyon Country BC.

Hiking

Mountain and Trail Hiking in the Fraser Canyon is not only a breath of fresh air its also a breathtaking experience. The views are spectacular, the exercise is great and the scenery is unbelievable. For seasoned hikers or inexperienced adventurers, we have a trail for everyone. Our trails are birdwatchers' and photographers' heaven. Within our provincial parks experience some of the best protected networks of hiking trails in the world. Most of the trails are dog friendly so bring your furry friend along too!

Mountain Biking

Downhill Mountain Biking Trails in Hope BC The Fraser Canyon is home to some of the most beautiful and adventurous mountain biking trails in the world. The trails range for beginner to expert and offer a downhill biker an exciting challenge. Many trails in the Hope area have been constructed by local downhill riders who constructed them to their own taste, but I think you'll agree that their taste is quite good. These trails have great bridge work, jumps, rock gardens and much more. To find out more about these downhill opportunities in the Fraser Canyon visit the Hope Visitor Information Center in the Trans- Canada HWY in hope BC. ALL TRAILS ARE TO BE USED AT OWN RISK!

sport fishing

If you love Fishing then the Fraser Canyon is defiantly for you with literally hundreds of places to fish a skilled fisher can always bring home a catch in the Fraser Canyon, Lake Fishing, River Fishing, Creeks, and Brooks, Ice Fishing, Fly Fishing, are all great possibilities! Catch Salmon of any pacific variation, Rainbow, Brook, and Lake Trout, Sturgeon, Jack Springs, Steelhead, and more! The Fraser Canyon offers beautiful accessible fishing in many areas with close accessible camping and accommodations. The Nahatlatch River Valley, Skuzzy Creek, Fraser River, Thompson River, Kawkawa Lake Blue Lake Log Creek, are just to name a few!

Camping and rv-ing

Welcome to Canyon Country, host to some of the best back country camping and RV-ing available in the world! Your camping possibilities begin less then 2 hours from Vancouver British Columbia along the scenic alternate route to Whistler on the coast and mountains circle tour! Enjoy an unlimited selection of camping at our countless Provincial Parks, Privately Operated Camp and RV sites, and hundreds of public camp and RV sites located along our many lakes rivers and creeks! Camping Canyon Country BC also opens you to all the outdoor adventure one could possibly imagine!

Dirt Biking

The Fraser Canyon is an excellent place for Dirt Biking, also known as off road motor cycles or cycling. With thousands of kilometers of forestry service and de-commissioned logging roads makes the Fraser Canyon a heaven for beginner or seasoned off road motorcycle exploration. The Nahatlatch River Valley is a popular destination with the locals because of the great variety of trails available, amazing scenery and views, abundant wildlife viewing.

Provincial parks

Beautiful British Columbia is defined when you visit the Provincial Parks in Canyon Country BC. Enjoy the worlds best outdoor adventure. The activities available are endless. With campsites available for small and large groups. The amazing beauty of the Canyon Country's Provincial Parks will keep you returning for years to come! Start planning your trip today and get a break from the concrete jungle.

ECO-TOURISM

Eager the Beaver's Environmentally Friendly Camping and Fishing Tips! Here are some tips on Enjoying Camping and Back Country Adventures with minimal impact on the Environment.

Winter Sports

Photo Credits: Julie Markgraf Photography Copyright Although Canyon Country is known for it's hot summer days, the outdoor adventure runs through all the seasons. Enjoy great selections of winter sports including, downhill skiing, snow boarding, back country skiing and snowboarding, cross country skiing, skate skiing, biathlon, snow showing, figure skating, ice hockey and recreational ice skating, ice fishing, snowmobiling, sledding, tubing, and so much more! The Fraser Canyon area has two winter resorts; Manning Park Resort, and Hemlock Valley Resort. Through out Canyon Country there are hundreds of mountain access roads offering you an endless outdoor winter opportunity. If you enjoy the beauty of winter, visit Canyon Country during our winter season and have an experience of a life time! Winter Sports Photo Gallery

sts guiding services ATV TOURS

STS Guiding Service in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia offers 4, 6, and 8 hour quad or ATV tours in the Fraser Valley. Let STS take you an a safe fully guided and tour of some of natures finest spectacles. On the 4 hour tour beverages are provided, on the 6, 8 hour tour meals and beverages are provided in the tour. Your tour includes everything you need to make a safe and exciting adventure including the quad, government approved safety equipment and training, fully trained knowledgeable guides to escort, feed and educate you on your journey. STS off road ATV tours are suitable for beginner and experienced off roaders. Visit http://www.guidebc.com/quadtours.asp for more information.

sts guiding services hells gate jet boat rides

Wild and extreme are just a couple of the words used to describe STS Jet boat experience! Ripping non stop action through some natures fiercest play ground. Using custom designed jet boats, and 30 years of experience on local rivers STS is the a safe way to enjoy the rugged beauty of the Fraser Canyon. Fraser Canyon jet boat tours start in Harrison Hot Springs and brings you through the Fraser Canyon where you can come face to face with Hells Gate. STS also offers a range of other guiding services like ATV tours, guided fishing, white water rafting and more information on STS jet boat tours visit STS Hells Gate jet boat tours.

Fraser Canyon River Ranch

Fraser Canyon River Ranch has been operating in the middle of the Fraser River for 6 years, offering Sturgeon Fishing tours in a remote wilderness setting away from the crowds of the lower Fraser River. Relax at your own private deluxe Yurt Cabin overlooking the river canyon watching the eagles soar by. Our yurts are fully self contained with all the comforts you will need from hot water, solar power electricity to a B.B.Q on the deck. Our company is devoted to doing our part for the environment, and is a strong advocate of fish conservation. Our facilities are completely solar powered and we support our local farmers by purchasing as much produce from them as we can to offset our carbon foot print. We are members of the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society and all sturgeon caught by us are measured, tagged and photographed before being gently released back to the wild. It's Easy to get to the Fraser Canyon River Ranch! Located between Lytton & Lillooet on Highway 12. (50km north of Lytton or 11km south of Lillooet)