River Database

A database of the whitewater reaches used by paddlers in British Columbia.

Why do we maintain this database?

BC Whitewater maintains this database for two reasons. First and foremost, we need to be able to document use in order to advocate for our rivers. Whether it's fighting a dam proposal or campaigning for continued access, it's critical that we're able to say, whitewater paddlers use this river -- and we can prove it. Second, we maintain it as a service for our membership. There are many invaluable guidebooks for whitewater in BC and we aren't trying to replace them; instead, we hope this resource can complement them in enabling paddlers to explore and enjoy our province's amazing whitewater.

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Reach Class Region Gauge

Adam River
(III+ with one optional V-)

Short quality intermediate granite canyon
 III+ with one optional V- Vancouver Island 45.6cms↓ (Apr 26 01:10)

Alsek River
(III-IV (V through Turnback Canyon))

One of the most spectacular northern wilderness trips in the world. Challenging logistics, epic glaciers.
 III-IV (V through Turnback Canyon) Northwest 72.4cms↑ (Apr 26 01:05)

Ashlu Creek - Bottom Mile
(V)

The last hurrah of the Ashlu. Steep boulder piles that equate to difficult but good kayaking.
 V South Coast 3.29cms↑ (Feb 14 11:44) !

Ashlu Creek - Box Canyon
(V)

The signature run of southwest BC - clean bedrock in a deep box canyon.
 V South Coast 3.29cms↑ (Feb 14 11:44) !

Ashlu Creek - Mine Run
(IV-V at medium levels.)

An under-rated classic - bedrock rapids, many big holes.
 IV-V at medium levels. South Coast 3.29cms↑ (Feb 14 11:44) !

Ashlu Creek - Play Run
(III+ (IV-))

Boulder Garden fun which is now sadly tricky to access!
 III+ (IV-) South Coast

Ashlu Mini Mine
(IV)

A short intro to Ashlu paddling, bedrock rapids, boulder gardens and optional waterfall.
 IV South Coast 3.29cms↑ (Feb 14 11:44) !

Ashnola River
(IV)

Continuous river running in the hot and sunny Okanagan area of south central BC.
 IV Thompson/Okanagan 15.7cms↑ (Apr 26 01:10)

Babine River
(III+-IV)

A classic, class 3/4 wilderness multiday. Big water on the Skeena.
 III+-IV Northwest 0.454m↑ (Apr 26 00:55)

Beaver River (Kinbasket Canyon)
(IV/IV+)

Early season warm up run with a linear class I to IV+ progression.
 IV/IV+ Kootenay/Boundary BEAVER RIVER NEAR THE MOUTH !

Bedwell River
(IV+ (P))

A hike in multiday through the heart of Vancouver Island
 IV+ (P) Vancouver Island 46.7cms↓ (Apr 26 01:15)

Benson River - Lower
(V)

A sketchy caving trip in your kayak
 V Vancouver Island

Benson River - Upper
(IV+ at low water)

A short low volume canyon in the middle of nowhere
 IV+ at low water Vancouver Island

Big Creek - Lower
(V with a big portage)

Scrappy, dangerous whitewater through a remote canyon
 V with a big portage Cariboo 4.44cms↓ (Apr 26 01:10)

Big Mouth Creek
(III-IV)

A beautiful wilderness adventure, cruising down continuous rapids, surrounded by many unique rock features and old growth forests.
 III-IV Kootenay/Boundary 24.3cms↓ (Apr 26 00:25)

Big Silver Creek - Middle
(V)

Very committing granite gorge with big rapids, marginal waterfalls and hard portages.
 V South Coast 2.04cms↓ (Feb 14 11:47) !

Big Silver Creek - Upper
(IV-IV+ at medium levels)

Boulder rapids in deep gorges, one clean waterfall. Fantastic scenery.
 IV-IV+ at medium levels South Coast 47.3cms↓ (Apr 26 01:10)

Birkenhead River - Lower
(III(+), IV if doing the first rapids)

A fun play run with an optional bigger rapid at the start.
 III(+), IV if doing the first rapids South Coast

Birkenhead River - Upper
(IV-V at medium, V at medium-high and up.)

Endless, top notch boulder drops that only get better as the run progresses.
 IV-V at medium, V at medium-high and up. South Coast

Blaeberry River - Split Creek to Thompson Falls
(III+ to IV )

A seldom run, but decent quality intermediate run.
 III+ to IV Kootenay/Boundary 9.18cms↓ (Apr 26 00:30)

Blaeberry River - Thompson Falls Section
(IV+ to V)

2 short canyons. The first is a gorgeous class 2 slot canyon, the second is a short but intense class 5 canyon followed by a bit of class 3 run out.
 IV+ to V Kootenay/Boundary 9.18cms↓ (Apr 26 00:30)

Blanket Creek (Sutherland Falls)
(V)

A classic BC park and huck; one of the friendliest and most accessible large waterfalls out there
 V Kootenay/Boundary 5.49cms↑ (Apr 26 01:10)

Bobbie Burns Creek into Spillimacheen River
(III+ to IV (V))

Lovely class 4 river running. Starts out as boulder gardens, slowly changing into bedrock rapids as the run progresses.
 III+ to IV (V) Kootenay/Boundary 13.6cms↓ (Apr 26 00:30)

Boston Bar Creek
(IV)

A park and huck next to the Coquihalla Highway
 IV South Coast 5.87cms↓ (Apr 26 00:35)

Bowser River
(II-III with one long IV+ rapid)

Paddle up close to several glaciers on this chain of lakes.
 II-III with one long IV+ rapid Northwest 443.0cms↓ (Apr 26 01:15)

Bridge River
(III+-IV)

Pool drop with big boulders + flat long scenic canyons
 III+-IV South Coast 13.975cms↑ (Apr 26 00:05)

Bridge River - Terzaghi Dam to Yalakom
(III-IV (IV+ at big releases))

Low Water Boulder garden run which occasionally has releases.
 III-IV (IV+ at big releases) South Coast 11.595cms↑ (Apr 26 00:05)

Brittania Creek
(IV-V)

A roadside double drop park and huck attraction with easy access and a sketchy take out.
 IV-V South Coast

Bulkley Canyon
(III+ to IV-)

The Smithers classic run. Big water canyons with 'boogie water' and plenty of catch on the fly waves in between
 III+ to IV- Northwest 131.0cms↑ (Apr 26 00:55)

Callaghan Creek
(IV-V at medium levels.)

Whistler's ultra classic. Clean waterfalls, bedrock and boulder gardens.
 IV-V at medium levels. South Coast

Cameron River
(IV at medium levels)

Excellent river-running with small canyons and bedrock rapids.
 IV at medium levels Vancouver Island

Capilano River
(III)

A short run in North Vancouver flowing through a scenic canyon with easy whitewater.
 III South Coast 18.089cms↓ (Apr 26 02:00)

Cariboo River - Lower Run
(II to III (III+ at high water))

Big waves, some holes and boulders, a canyon, and flat water at the end. Large Volume
 II to III (III+ at high water) Cariboo

Cariboo River - Upper Run
(III+ to IV- (IV in high water))

Big waves, big holes, continuous, mellower towards the end, Large Volume.
 III+ to IV- (IV in high water) Cariboo

Cascade Creek
(IV-V (V+))

Steep, manky boulder rapids, a good bedrock canyon and some enormous waterfalls at the take out.
 IV-V (V+) South Coast

Cayoosh Creek
(IV+ at medium levels.)

Nice river running through a deep, arid canyon. Classic scenery and good whitewater.
 IV+ at medium levels. South Coast

Cheakamus – Paradise Valley
(II (III))

Fun beginner run
 II (III) South Coast 23.4cms↓ (Apr 26 01:05)

Cheakamus River - Balls To The Wall
(IV-IV+)

Extension of the Upper Cheak - great class IV-IV+ river running, and a bonus waterfall. Some wood.
 IV-IV+ South Coast 2.024m↓ (Apr 26 01:05)

Cheakamus River - Cal-Cheak (Callaghan into Cheakamus)
(III)

A great short run for intermediate paddlers with some fun surf waves at higher flows
 III South Coast 11.9cms↓ (Apr 26 01:05)

Cheakamus River - Cheakamus Lake Down
(Continuous III+)

Paddle out of a beautiful mountain lake into a continuous braided river full of wood.
 Continuous III+ South Coast 2.024m↓ (Apr 26 01:05)

Cheakamus River - Daisy Lake Canyon
(V at medium levels.)

The hardest regularly run section of the Cheak - excellent boating in a good canyon with a few gnarly spots.
 V at medium levels. South Coast 2.024m↓ (Apr 26 01:05)

Cheakamus River - Dam Run
(III)

A fun, roadside class III with a short portage around a class V rapid. Runnable year round.
 III South Coast 23.4cms↓ (Apr 26 01:05)

Cheakamus River - Upper
(IV at 2.5, continuous. Gets harder as levels rise.)

Classic. Continuous river running at its finest.
 IV at 2.5, continuous. Gets harder as levels rise. South Coast 2.024m↓ (Apr 26 01:05)

Chehalis River - Lower (aka Statlu-Chehalis)
(III-IV-)

The best intermediate run in the Fraser Valley, down a wilderness canyon
 III-IV- South Coast

Chehalis River - Upper
(IV with optional V)

A full day adventure through a series of canyons
IV with optional V South Coast

Chemainus River - Copper Canyon
(III-IV+ at medium levels.)

Good moderate difficulty whitewater with some beautiful canyons.
 III-IV+ at medium levels. Vancouver Island 5.27cms↓ (Apr 26 00:20)

Chilcotin River (Chilko-Chilcotin-Fraser)
(II-IV)

Classic multiday raft trip across the Chilcotin Plateau
 II-IV Cariboo 43.0cms↑ (Apr 26 00:45)

Chilko - Bidwell to Taseko
(IV-)

Remote, beautiful clear water, big volume.
 IV- Cariboo 8.17cms↓ (Apr 26 01:15)

Chilliwack Canyon - Camp Foley to Slesse
(III-IV low, IV- medium, IV high)

Pool-drop at low and medium, continuous at higher levels, bedrock and boulder gardens, medium volume river
 III-IV low, IV- medium, IV high South Coast 33.5cms↑ (Apr 26 01:05)

Chilliwack River - Pointa Vista to Vedder Bridge
(II)

Braided gravel bed, pool drop, medium volume
 II South Coast 33.5cms↑ (Apr 26 01:05)

Chilliwack River – Post Creek to Camp Foley
(III+)

Continuous boulder gardens, medium volum, rarely paddled, watch for wood.
 III+ South Coast 33.5cms↑ (Apr 26 01:05)

Chilliwack River - Slesse to Tamihi
(III, one IV- @ Tamihi)

Gravel bars, pool drop, some floating
 III, one IV- @ Tamihi South Coast 33.5cms↑ (Apr 26 01:05)

Chilliwack River - Tamihi to Pointa Vista
(III, one IV- @ Tamihi)

Some continuous boulder gardens especially at higher levels, pool drop, gravel bed, medium volume.
 III, one IV- @ Tamihi South Coast 33.5cms↑ (Apr 26 01:05)

Clearwater River - Gatling Gorge
(V)

Big water canyon with a lot of flat paddling!
 V Thompson/Okanagan 212.0cms↓ (Apr 26 01:05)

Clearwater River - Play Run
(III+ (IV))

The Ottawa of BC? Big volume, warm, playboating with big rapids.
 III+ (IV) Thompson/Okanagan 3.003m↓ (Apr 26 01:05)

Clearwater River - Upper
(IV)

Sabretooth Rapid to The Kettle
 IV Thompson/Okanagan 212.0cms↓ (Apr 26 01:05)

Clearwater River - Upper Upper
(IV- with optional V)

Big Volume Wave train and Big Waterfalls on the same river!?
 IV- with optional V Thompson/Okanagan 3.003m↓ (Apr 26 01:05)

Clendinning Creek
(IV-V)

Quality 2 day boulder run with very continuous whitewater and stunning scenery.
 IV-V South Coast 115.0cms↑ (Apr 26 00:45)

Clore River - Grand Canyon
(IV-V)

A classic fly in multiday. Steep, continuous rapids in a deep canyon with cheap and easy logistics.
 IV-V North Coast 64.1cms↑ (Apr 26 00:40)

Coal River - Lower
(I-III (IV))

A floaty wilderness multiday with an nice whitewater canyon at the end.
 I-III (IV) Northeast cms (Apr 26 00:30)

Coquihalla River
(III+)

Continuous boulder gardens, pool-drop, gravel bed, short bedrock canyon, some floating sections, medium volume.
 III+ South Coast 37.4cms↑ (Apr 26 01:05)

Coquitlam
(III (IV-))

'Novelty' run. A few boulder gardens, gravel bars and flat water. Rarely paddled because its usually too low. Watch for wood.
 III (IV-) South Coast 6.33cms↑ (Apr 26 01:15)

Cowichan River - Skutz Falls to Marie Canyon
(III (IV))

Consistently flowing class III canyon.
 III (IV) Vancouver Island 23.9cms↓ (Apr 26 01:05)

Cummins River
(II-III (with portages))

Remote, multi-day packraft trip through wild old growth rainforest
 II-III (with portages) Kootenay/Boundary

Dipper Creek
(V+)

Big waterfalls, mandatory class V, huge commitment. Top tier adventure boating in a fantastic canyon.
 V+ South Coast 197.0cms↑ (Apr 26 01:05)

Douglas Creek
(IV-V)

A short exciting run, with more to explore upstream. A series of scenic waterfalls above from the small hydro dam infrastructure.
 IV-V South Coast

Downie Canyon
(IV with a portage)

A short committing canyon with some fun technical rapids and beautiful scenery
 IV with a portage Kootenay/Boundary 24.3cms↓ (Apr 26 00:25)

East Boulder Creek
(IV+ to V, level dependent.)

A fantastic steep creek.
 IV+ to V, level dependent. North Coast

Elaho River - Fear Canyon
(IV-V depending on level)

A big river with many faces. Best known as a class IV-V big water run.
 IV-V depending on level South Coast 115.0cms↑ (Apr 26 00:45)

Elaho River - Upper
(IV-V)

A late season canyon run with fun whitewater at the end of the road in the Elaho Valley.
 IV-V South Coast 115.0cms↑ (Apr 26 00:45)

Elaho-Squamish
(III (IV-))

Cold water and big waves
 III (IV-) South Coast 115.0cms↑ (Apr 26 00:45)

Elk River - Middle
(IV)

Great moderate whitewater in a classic Rockies canyon.
 IV Kootenay/Boundary 28.0cms↓ (Apr 26 00:40)

Elk River - Upper
(V)

A short, stout run with challenging rapids and a clean 35 foot waterfall.
 V Kootenay/Boundary 28.0cms↓ (Apr 26 00:40)

Foley Creek
(III(+) with potential IV moves with wood.)

An alternative start to the Chilliwack Canyon
 III(+) with potential IV moves with wood. South Coast

Fraser River – Alexandra Bridge to Yale
(II-III, one IV-)

Huge volume, pool drop, big crashing waves and swirly eddies, lots of floating. The road is high above the river and accessible only in a few spots.
 II-III, one IV- South Coast 2490.0cms↓ (Apr 26 01:10)

Furry Creek
(V-V+)

Short and stout park-n-huck waterfalls.
 V-V+ South Coast

Gamsby River
(III-V)

Ultra-classic, coastal wilderness multiday. 3 days of white water. 2 days of flat.
 III-V North Coast

Gilttoyees Creek
(IV-V)

Coastal wilderness adventure with breathtaking scenery. The whitewater is good but not classic.
 IV-V North Coast

Goldstream Falls
(V)

Four sweet park and huck water
 V Kootenay/Boundary 24.3cms↓ (Apr 26 00:25)

Gordon River - Flood Run
(III-IV (V).)

A high water alternative to paddle when everything on the southern Island is flooding.
 III-IV (V). Vancouver Island 0.546cms↓ (Apr 26 00:20)

Gordon River - Middle Gordon
(IV-V)

Good pool-drop whitewater with big ledges and clean rapids.
 IV-V Vancouver Island 0.546cms↓ (Apr 26 00:20)

Gordon River - Upper Gordon
(IV at medium water.)

Bedrock pool-drop. Fun, clean rapids and clear water.
 IV at medium water. Vancouver Island 0.546cms↓ (Apr 26 00:20)

Grand Canyon of the Stikine
(V)

The most famous class 5 multiday in North America. Big volume paddling in a spectacular, committing canyon.
 V Northwest STIKINE RIVER AT TELEGRA... !

Granite Creek
(V)

Waterfalls. A great waterfall run with some boulder rapids and a lot of wood.
 V Vancouver Island 0.143cms↑ (Apr 26 01:15)

Granite Creek (Tulameen)
(IV+ (P))

A decent low volume canyon run, but not recommended due to very dangerous mining adits
 IV+ (P) Thompson/Okanagan TULAMEEN RIVER AT PRINCETON

Green River - Middle
(IV-V)

Surprisingly good whitewater on a Whistler run that sees little traffic. Often tragically infested with wood.
 IV-V South Coast

Gun Creek
(III-IV. Slightly stressful because of wood, and a lack of good eddies.)

A 12 km long rapid. Very continuous and splashy whitewater in a beautiful part of BC.
 III-IV. Slightly stressful because of wood, and a lack of good eddies. South Coast

Harris Creek - Canyon
(IV-V)

A short run in a small canyon on the southern end of Vancouver Island. Nice class IV-V boating.
 IV-V Vancouver Island 0.546cms↓ (Apr 26 00:20)

Heber River - Lower
(IV-V (P))

A box canyon ending at a baseball diamond
 IV-V (P) Vancouver Island 46.7cms↓ (Apr 26 01:15)

Hirsch Creek
(V)

Great whitewater with a deep and committing canyon. Beautiful scenery.
 V North Coast 14.1cms↓ (Apr 26 01:00)

Homathko River
(V (V+))

Big water wilderness multiday trip - world class.
 V (V+) Central Coast 116.0cms↓ (Apr 26 01:15)

Hurley River - Canyon
(V)

An impressive canyon with good class V whitewater. A different feel from the typical Coast Mountain rivers.
 V South Coast 10.1cms↓ (Apr 26 00:20)

Iskut River
(IV-V)

A fantastic northern BC multiday with a long hike out.
 IV-V Northwest 179.0cms↓ (Apr 26 00:25)

Jordan River
(IV+)

The crown jewel of Revelstoke. « BC Class 4 » at it’s best.
IV+ Kootenay/Boundary 41.6cms↑ (Apr 26 01:15)

Khtada River
(V)

A classic North Coast hike in mission. Large bedrock slides and rapids in the rainforest.
 V North Coast

Kicking Horse - Palliser to Kicking Horse Rest Area
(III+/IV )

12 km of high quality river running
 III+/IV Kootenay/Boundary 13.7cms↓ (Apr 26 00:40)

Kicking Horse River - Kicking Horse Rest Area to Lower Canyon
(V)

Continuous, steep river running.
 V Kootenay/Boundary 13.7cms↓ (Apr 26 00:40)

Kicking Horse River - Lower Canyon to Downtown Golden
(IV)

Classic, continuous river running. Fast, surging waves, powerful holes, satisfying eddies to play with.
 IV Kootenay/Boundary 13.7cms↓ (Apr 26 00:40)

Kicking Horse - Yoho Park Boundary to Palliser
(II+)

Scenic river running with significant wood hazard
 II+ Kootenay/Boundary 13.7cms↓ (Apr 26 00:40)

Kitsumkalum (Kalum) River
(III+ to IV. Pushy at high water - a swim would be unpleasant.)

Big water play run. At high water, one of the best play runs in BC.
 III+ to IV. Pushy at high water - a swim would be unpleasant. North Coast 55.6cms↓ (Apr 26 01:05)

Klastline
(V)

A northern BC adventure. Remote and with only a handful of descents the Klastline is a good option for anyone who plans to be in the area and wants to run something other than the Stikine. Some class 4 bedrock rapids, 2 big waterfalls (one that has yet to be run) and some steep boulder gardens make for varied if not "ultra-classic" whitewater.
 V Northwest STIKINE RIVER AT TELEGRA... !

Kleanza Creek
(IV-V)

A fantastic North Coast creek run. High caliber whitewater with a deep and beautiful bedrock canyon. Wood is a common problem.
 IV-V North Coast

Kokish River
(V at medium levels.)

One of the greatest class V runs on the Island. A lengthy river full of complex boulder rapids in a lush canyon. Unfortunately it is dewatered for an IPP.
 V at medium levels. Vancouver Island Kokish !

Koksilah River - Canyon
(III-IV)

A good introductory creeking run near Victoria
 III-IV Vancouver Island 2.6cms↓ (Apr 26 01:10)

Lens Creek
(IV-V at low to medium flows)

A local favorite on southern Vancouver Island. An adventurous day of rapids, shuttling and portaging.
 IV-V at low to medium flows Vancouver Island 0.546cms↓ (Apr 26 00:20)

Lillooet River - Between the Lakes
(Class II/III+ (IV))

Stunning scenery multi-day option not far from Vancouver.
 Class II/III+ (IV) South Coast 152.0cms↓ (Apr 26 00:20)

Link River
(III below the slides)

The shortest river on Vancouver Island
 III below the slides Vancouver Island

Little Qualicum Falls
(V)

An exciting double drop draped in mystical Vancouver Island rainforest.
 V Vancouver Island 6.08cms↑ (Apr 26 00:20)

Lower Mamquam
(II+)

Good beginner run with small rock garden
 II+ South Coast 28.1cms↑ (Apr 26 01:05)

Lower Pingston
(V)

Hard charging BC creeking at its gnarliest. Hectic continuous class 5 with even scarier portages. Often full of wood. An absolute treat on its own or as the finisher to a long day of Pingston paddling.
V Kootenay/Boundary 0.36cms↓ (Feb 28 22:00)

Lynn Creek
(III at low levels, IV when the water is high.)

A popular urban run with a picturesque canyon and fun rapids. Optional waterfall at the start.
 III at low levels, IV when the water is high. South Coast

Mahatta River
(IV with one harder rapid )

A fun west coast canyon hidden at the end of the island.
 IV with one harder rapid Vancouver Island

Mamquam River - Mamquam Falls
(V)

One of the world's most sought after big waterfalls, and one of the whitewater crown jewels of the Sea to Sky.
 V South Coast 28.1cms↑ (Apr 26 01:05)

Mamquam River - Upper
(III-IV)

A fun and scenic class III+ stretch on the Upper Mamquam. The last two kilometres known as the Middle Mamquam is class IV, but please see the dam warning.
 III-IV South Coast 28.1cms↑ (Apr 26 01:05)

Marble River
(II-III with optional V)

A scenic full day paddle with optional class V drops
 II-III with optional V Vancouver Island

McDame Creek
(II-III)

An easy roadside creek
 II-III Northwest cms (Apr 26 00:40)

McGregor Canyon
(IV+-V)

A really nice 5km (ish) canyon located northeast of Prince George. Great character to the whitewater.
IV+-V Omineca 224.0cms↓ (Apr 26 00:20)

Meager Creek - Lower
(IV(+), very continuous)

A glacial read and run blitz underneath one of Canada's most unstable volcanoes.
 IV(+), very continuous South Coast 90.3cms↑ (Apr 26 01:05)

Middle Memekay River
(III+ with one IV)

Nice long intermediate canyon run from a small creek down into a river.
 III+ with one IV Vancouver Island 45.6cms↓ (Apr 26 01:10)

Moyeha River
(Scenic I-III packrafting, or manky IV-V creeking)

A difficult traverse of a pristine watershed
 Scenic I-III packrafting, or manky IV-V creeking Vancouver Island 46.7cms↓ (Apr 26 01:15)

Muelville Creek falls
(V)

Two park and hucks in a beautiful canyon
 V Kootenay/Boundary 5.49cms↑ (Apr 26 01:10)

Nahatlach River – Francis Lake to Apocynum Campground
(III+(IV))

Medium volume, continuous boulder gardens, big holes, lots of fun.
 III+(IV) South Coast 47.3cms↓ (Apr 26 01:10)

Nahatlatch River - Canyon
(IV at medium levels.)

A short but fun medium volume run on the dry side of the Coast Mountains.
 IV at medium levels. South Coast 47.3cms↓ (Apr 26 01:10)

Nass River
(III-V)

Everything from a 5-6 day wilderness trip to a big water play run.
 III-V Northwest 443.0cms↓ (Apr 26 01:15)

Norrish Creek
(IV-IV+ at medium levels. Mainly class III-IV but one unportagable rapid is tricky and dangerous.)

Clean-ish boulders and bedrock with some very tight and deep canyons.
 IV-IV+ at medium levels. Mainly class III-IV but one unportagable rapid is tricky and dangerous. South Coast

North Stein River
(V+)

Remote, multiday, hike in, hard core creeking. Includes a pleasant paddle out on the main Stein.
 V+ South Coast

Pamela Creek
(IV-V)

One of the better creeks in Gold River - excellent bedrock ledges and waterfalls, with some classic Island mank.
 IV-V Vancouver Island 46.7cms↓ (Apr 26 01:15)

Perry River
(III-IV)

« Old Faithful » for the revelstoke paddler. One of the first runs to thaw and the last ones to dry up.
III-IV Thompson/Okanagan 41.6cms↑ (Apr 26 01:15)

Pingston - Middle
(IV with a short V section at the end)

Excellent quality class 4 with a few bigger rapids near the end. Continuous without being pushy, clean read and run for the first 3/4 with reasonably easy scouting and portaging options for the bigger rapids
 IV with a short V section at the end Kootenay/Boundary 5.49cms↑ (Apr 26 01:10)

Pitt River - Upper
(IV+ with a portage )

Remote, multi-day wilderness run with tricky logistics and challenging paddling.
IV+ with a portage South Coast

Prospect Creek
(IV)

A creeky alternate entrance to Spius Creek; scenic but manky
 IV Thompson/Okanagan 16.5cms↑ (Apr 26 00:50)

Puntledge River - Upper
(V)

A unique section consisting entirely of massive slides. Unpredictable dam releases.
 V Vancouver Island 11.3cms↓ (Apr 26 01:10)

Quesnel River
(III+ to IV- (IV at High water))

Big Volume, with play waves at the top. Home of the Unlikely Fest.
 III+ to IV- (IV at High water) Cariboo 97.4cms↑ (Apr 26 00:55)

Rogers Creek
(IV-V)

Short run in an amazing gorge - includes the famous triple falls.
 IV-V South Coast

Rutherford Creek
(Continuous class IV-V, class V at higher levels.)

Continuous boulder rapids studded with some classic bedrock drops.
 Continuous class IV-V, class V at higher levels. South Coast 1.84cms↑ (Feb 14 11:51) !

Ryan River - Upper
(V)

Very steep boulder run - a hike-in day trip. Hard kayaking.
 V South Coast 90.3cms↑ (Apr 26 01:05)

Seton River
(II+)

A quick cool down in Lillooet.
 II+ South Coast 29.4cms↓ (Apr 26 01:10)

Seymour River Canyon
(Highly level dependent - ranges from fun class IV to raging class V.)

Classic kayaking in a deep box canyon. You would never know it's in the heart of North Van.
 Highly level dependent - ranges from fun class IV to raging class V. South Coast 3.813cms↓ (Apr 26 02:00)

Seymour River - Lower run
(II (III- at high levels))

Easy boulder gardens and gravel bars. Many boulder gardens, gravel bed, low volume; can be a challenge for beginners.
 II (III- at high levels) South Coast 0.699m↓ (Apr 26 02:00)

Seymour River – Upper Run
(III-)

Pool-drop, some flat sections, gravel bed, low volume
 III- South Coast 3.813cms↓ (Apr 26 02:00)

Silverhope Creek
(IV-IV+ to V, depending on the put in and take out used.)

A good quality boulder run with tons of fun boogie.
 IV-IV+ to V, depending on the put in and take out used. South Coast

Similkameen River - Bromley to Stemwinder
(II (III))

Great novice run with warmer water than the coast
 II (III) Thompson/Okanagan 29.2cms↑ (Apr 26 01:15)

Skagit River - Wilderness Section
(II-III)

A wilderness float through old growth forest
 II-III South Coast 17.6cms↓ (Apr 26 01:05)

Skookumchuck
(III, massive volume.)

Classic tidal rapid surfing. Character changes with the speed of the current. Awesome surroundings.
 III, massive volume. South Coast

Skookumchuck Creek
(III+-IV )

16 km of high quality whitewater. River running at medium-high water with more of a creeky feel at medium-low water.
 III+-IV Kootenay/Boundary

Skookum Creek
(V)

Big, clean waterfalls and tight canyons.
 V South Coast 2.7cms↓ (Aug 14 10:54)

Slesse Creek
(III with a short IV- canyon)

Low volume, gravel bed, many boulder gardens with a short narrow canyon section (“Keyhole Canyon”).
 III with a short IV- canyon South Coast 33.5cms↑ (Apr 26 01:05)

Small River
(III-IV (optional V at put in))

A Small River packed with big fun! Continuous class 3, be on the lookout for wood
 III-IV (optional V at put in) Omineca

Snowcap Creek
(III-V)

An obscure run near Rogers Creek with good whitewater and a short, hard to scout canyon in the middle.
 III-V South Coast 11.9cms↓ (Apr 26 01:05)

Soo River
(IV at medium levels, somewhat continuous. Tolerates high water very well, but becomes class V.)

Fun river running in a small valley.
 IV at medium levels, somewhat continuous. Tolerates high water very well, but becomes class V. South Coast

Soo River - Railroad Canyon
(V)

A short, stout addition to the classic section of the Soo. Easy access canyon with big holes.
 V South Coast

Spillimacheen
(V)

Short and sweet, Spilli has 5 major rapids with quality boogie water in between.
 V Kootenay/Boundary 13.6cms↓ (Apr 26 00:30)

Squamish River - Upper
(III-IV boating through some significant canyons.)

Amazing canyons - unless you're brave, it's an early or late season scenery trip.
 III-IV boating through some significant canyons. South Coast 197.0cms↑ (Apr 26 01:05)

Statlu Creek - Statlu Canyon
(V at medium levels.)

Short but high quality, creamy smooth granite bedrock and boulders deep in the Fraser Valley.
 V at medium levels. South Coast

Stave River
(V (V+ to VI))

Stout southwest BC multi-day kayaking. There's unrealized opportunity to go big in there.
 V (V+ to VI) South Coast 48.2cms↓ (Apr 26 01:15)

Stawamus River
(III (V))

A short novelty run in Squamish that's fun when everything in the area is running high.
 III (V) South Coast 1.994m↑ (Apr 26 00:35)

Stein River - Multiday Trip
(IV-IV+, V at high water)

A nice multiday trip on the arid side of the Coast Mountains. Expect a lot of portages caused by wood.
 IV-IV+, V at high water South Coast

Stikine - Tahltan to Telegraph
(II-III)

A mellow way to experience the runout of the Grand Canyon Stikine
 II-III Northwest STIKINE RIVER AT TELEGRA... !

St. Leon Creek
(V)

A steep, small creek with hectic boogie interspersed with some big, clean bedrock drops.
 V Kootenay/Boundary

Tamihi Creek (Lower)
(IV+ with a mandatory portage)

Manky boulder garden turning into steep committing canyon with fun class IV drops towards the end.
 IV+ with a mandatory portage South Coast

Tamihi Creek - Upper
(IV+ / V)

Steep boulder gardens, continuous, low volume
 IV+ / V South Coast 1.171m↑ (Apr 26 01:05)

Tatlow Creek
(V)

One of the best class V runs in SW BC. Waterfalls, slides, electric blue water and difficult access.
 V South Coast 3.29cms↑ (Feb 14 11:44) !

Thompson River
(III, big water.)

Big water boating in a warm climate with some play opportunities. Interesting scenery.
 III, big water. South Coast 715.0cms↓ (Apr 26 00:20)

Thompson River – Goldpan to Frog
(III-)

Lots of flat water with some powerful eddylines, whirlpools and a few waves, huge volume river.
 III- Thompson/Okanagan 715.0cms↓ (Apr 26 00:20)

Tingle Creek
(II-III)

Beautiful clear turquoise waters, south of the Stave Valley. The secluded Tingle Valley runs between Mount Robbie Reid, and the Justice Group (Judge Howay & The Defendant).
 II-III South Coast

Toby Creek - 7 Canyons
(Mostly class IV/IV+ with one definite class V that can be portaged)

Beautiful class IV+ creeking that just keeps going and going! Easy access, minimal portaging, clean rapids and just enough spice to keep you focused.
 Mostly class IV/IV+ with one definite class V that can be portaged Kootenay/Boundary

Trent River
(V for the waterfall; III for the paddle out)

Park and huck waterfall and a mellow paddle out to the ocean
 V for the waterfall; III for the paddle out Vancouver Island 9.67cms↓ (Apr 26 01:15)

Trout Creek
(IV+)

A microcreeking epic in wine country, tragically clogged with wood
 IV+ Thompson/Okanagan 0.285cms↓ (Apr 26 01:15)

Troutline Creek
(I-II; V+ Canyon Below)

A novelty subalpine float, with stouts downstream left to explore
 I-II; V+ Canyon Below Northwest cms (Apr 26 00:40)

Tsable River - Prickly Canyon
(V)

Steep, continuous and committing with various slides and drops.
 V Vancouver Island

Tulameen River
(II-III (IV for "Tulameanie Drop")

A chill run with an out of character class IV drop.
 II-III (IV for "Tulameanie Drop" South Coast TULAMEEN RIVER AT PRINCETON

Tutshi River
(III-IV at low water, IV-V at high water)

Fantastic big volume creeking. The best and most accessible whitewater out of Whitehorse, Yukon.
 III-IV at low water, IV-V at high water Northwest

Ucona River - Upper
(IV with optional V)

Technical waterfalls through coastal rainforest
 IV with optional V Vancouver Island 46.7cms↓ (Apr 26 01:15)

Upana River
(IV+ to V)

A short creek run in Gold River with a blind 20 footer
 IV+ to V Vancouver Island 46.7cms↓ (Apr 26 01:15)

Upper Callaghan
(III+ with one IV- easy waterfall)

Scenic wilderness-feel but not far from a road. Lots to surf!
 III+ with one IV- easy waterfall South Coast

Upper Pingston
(V)

One of B.C.'s best steep creeks. Classic whitewater; continuous, clean, few portages and a handful of bigger rapids. Not much is "must run", but be prepared to run a good amount of class 5 if you put on as either too much portaging or hiking out would be a lot of work and probably end in the dark. If the upper is too high the middle is a good back up option.
 V Kootenay/Boundary 0.36cms↓ (Feb 28 22:00)

Upper Soo
(III (with a major portage, and quite a bit of flat water))

Majestic tributary valley to the Whistler region.
 III (with a major portage, and quite a bit of flat water) South Coast

Upper Tulameen
(III-V)

Remote, wilderness feel; low-volume canyons
 III-V South Coast 13.4cms↓ (Apr 26 00:45)

White River - Canyon
(IV-V)

Classic lappable north Island canyon
 IV-V Vancouver Island 45.6cms↓ (Apr 26 01:10)

White River - Lower
(III)

A good intermediate canyon right off the north Island highway
 III Vancouver Island 45.6cms↓ (Apr 26 01:10)

White River (Nass tributary)
(IV)

A high volume tributary to the Nass
 IV Northwest 443.0cms↓ (Apr 26 01:15)

White River - Upper
(III-IV (P))

Moderate whitewater but with a difficult portage. The fly in the ointment of the White River drainage
 III-IV (P) Vancouver Island 45.6cms↓ (Apr 26 01:10)

Williams Creek
(IV-V)

The local home run, with high quality smooth granite boulders and bedrock.
 IV-V North Coast 14.1cms↓ (Apr 26 01:00)

Wilson/Fitzstubbs Creek
(III-V)

A beautiful class fun paddling destination for all skill levels.
III-V Kootenay/Boundary 14.0cms↓ (Apr 26 01:15)

Yoho
(V)

Classic whitewater in an intimidating canyon.
V Kootenay/Boundary 13.7cms↓ (Apr 26 00:40)