Outdoor Adventure

The Fraser Canyon and area 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!

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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. The trails are all 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 over hundreds of places to fish, a skilled fisher can always bring home a catch from 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.

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

Camping & RV-ing

Welcome to Canyon Country, host to some of the best back country camping and RV-ing available in the Canada! 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 in Canyon Country BC also opens you up to all the outdoor adventure one could possibly imagine!

DIRT BIKING IN THE FRASER CANYON

The Fraser Canyon is an excellent place for Dirt Biking, also referred to as 'off road motor cycles' or 'cycling'. With just over several thousands kilometers of forest service and de-commissioned logging roads, it 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 and not to mention the abundant wildlife that just grows at random everywhere.

Provincial Parks

Beautiful British Columbia is defined when you visit the Provincial Parks in Canyon Country. Enjoy the worlds best outdoor adventure, the never ending activities, and some of the most beautiful sight seeing known to photographers. You can spend a day hiking natural trails, fishing, hunting, white water kayaking and rafting, canoeing, swimming, bird watching, wildlife viewing, snowboarding, alpine skiing, nordic skiing, ski touring, snow shoeing, rock climbing, boating, dirt biking, 4-wheeling and many more outdoor adventure opportunities all in the protected walls of the Provincial parks.

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.

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We Fish the Fraser, Harrison, Vedder & Pitt Rivers

STS Guiding Service offers world class Salmon, Trout, Sturgeon and Steelhead fishing on the Fraser River in British Columbia, Canada. We are located just 50 miles east of Vancouver on the Fraser River. Fishing on the Fraser River, Vancouver, British Columbia assures our clients some of the best Salmon, Trout, Steelhead and Sturgeon fishing anywhere to be found on the West Coast of British Columbia. We offer fully guided day trips as well as full inclusive fishing packages with lodging on the Fraser River. We fish all styles and methods including fly fishing, spin fishing, plug fishing and bait fishing for sturgeon. Inside our site you will see why fishing on the Fraser River and Harrison River area is considered world class.

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QUAD 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.

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JET BOAT TOURS

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.