River of Golden Dreams Canoe and Kayak Self Guided Excursion
Paddling the River of Golden Dreams has been an iconic Whistler activity for over 100 years. To this day, little to no development has taken place on its riverbanks, lending a wonderful opportunity to experience Whistler's wildlife and breathtaking mountain vistas in tranquility.
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River of Golden Dreams Canoe and Kayak Self Guided Excursion
What's included in River of Golden Dreams Canoe and Kayak Self Guided Excursion
(Subject to Option Inclusions)The River of Golden Dreams is a flat-water 5K+ waterway that winds its way from Alta Lake to Green Lake. Choose canoes or single kayaks from our fleet and float with the flow of the water through Whistler's wetlands, gently steering your boat around corners. Our self-guided river trip is about 2.5 hours of paddling, starting at Alta Lake and finishing up at Meadow Park Sports Center, just before Green Lake. Our trips include a bus shuttle back to Lakeside Park afterwards. The river is glacier-fed and its water level changes substantially throughout the season. In spring and early season, water levels are generally higher, meaning you will most likely be paddling in fast-flowing water. By late summer, water levels are low and the beavers build up their dams. The current is much lazier, but you will have to pull your boats over more obstacles including beaver dams.
Inclusions
- Lifejackets
- Detailed river trip orientation at the water's edge prior to departure
- Canoes or single kayaks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Shuttle back to Lakeside Park
- Water shoes
- Lunch
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Come join us at Lakeside Park on the shores of Alta Lake. We are a 3 minute drive south from Whistler Village on highway 99 toward Vancouver. Look for the big blue highway sign 'TOURS' 'River of Golden Dreams'
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
The easiest and quickest way to redeem tickets is for us to email you our confirmation. You can ask any specific questions you have and pre sign our release of waiver and liability of claims. Then on the day of activity you just say hi, we're here and off you go. Alternately you'll come to Lakeside Park, and digitally fill out the form.