River of Golden Dreams Canoe Tour in Whistler
Whistler, Canada
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Product ID: 6852
3 hours
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Offered in: EnglishThe River of Golden Dreams is a summertime classic. Our guides will teach you paddling skills and techniques as you begin your adventure paddling across the historic Alta Lake. You will paddle through flowing lilies and around bends of overhanging greenery as you learn about Whistler’s history, flora and fauna.
Water levels are always changing and this tour is always an adventure, be it fast moving water in the spring or obstacles like beaver dams and a portage in late summer.
Duration: 3 Hours round trip
Ability: Moderate level of fitness required. Must be able to swim.
Minimum age to participate: 6+
- Professional guide
- All necessary equipment
- Round-trip transport from lodge to lake
- GST
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Carleton Lodge, 4280 Mountain Square, Whistler, BC V8E 1B9, Canada
Meeting location: Ziptrek Outfitting Base, located at the base of the Excalibur Gondola, opposite the Dubh Linn Gate Pub (Whistler Village). Look for the Ziptrek tents on the stairs of the Excalibur Gondola at the base of Whistler Mountain in Skier's Plaza.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Our guides will teach you the basic paddling skills required to steer your canoe across Alta Lake and down the River of Golden Dreams. Water levels are always changing and this tour is always an adventure, be it fast moving water in the spring or obstacles like beaver dams and a portage in late summer.
Duration:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All children (under 19) must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age to participate is 6 years of age.
- ALL participants must be able to swim.
- Operates in all weather conditions. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. Swimsuit and activewear are recommended. Waterproof layers such as a shell jacket and pant in the event of inclement weather.
- Wear footwear you don't mind getting wet; you will be in and out of the water. A short portage may be required depending on water levels.
- We also recommend a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a bottle of water and insect repellant.
- It is mandatory for all tour participants to sign a Release of Liability and Waiver Form. Any participants under the age of 19 must have a parent or legal guardian present to sign on their behalf.
- Language: To participate in canoe tours, there must be one adult per group who can speak a conversational level of english.
- 2 capable and strong paddlers required for each canoe. Please contact us if you would like to be in a canoe with a guide.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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