The Slocan River
Nestled between the spectacular Kokanee and Valhalla Mountain ranges and fed by their deep winter snowpacks, the Slocan River flows as freely as it has since the glaciers of the last ice age mapped its course. The River has been used as a transportation route by miners and loggers for well over a hundred years and yet still has the feel of a wild, unspoiled ecosystem. The water is crystal clear and by early summer becomes warm enough for pleasant swimming in its many deep pools. The Slocan River is a perfect introduction to rafting! You will enjoy the pastoral beauty of the Slocan Valley surrounded by the majestic peaks and deep green forests that BC is famous for. As we float around each bend, keep your eyes open for the abundant wildlife on the shores and in the sky.
As we enter the last few kilometers of the run you will feel the pace of the river increase as it makes the final descent towards its confluence with the Kootenay and on down to the mighty Columbia. This last section includes some really great whitewater and we’ll all be getting wet (if we weren’t already). So come on out and enjoy the West Kootenays from a different perspective!