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This region of British Columbia offers the canoer and
kayaker a chance to enjoy warm, pleasant climate, the joy of
seeing orchards in bloom or in fruit. The smell of sage. The
ponderosa pine dotting the hillsides, the mountains hiding
cool blue coloured lakes and streams. This area is bustling
with history. Watch for the grape orchards and wineries that
overlook the valley. Spectacular scenery is everywhere.
Paddling the Similkameen River means you can have a choice
of paddling. There's the canyon section which is recommended
to advanced kayakers, at low levels only guided
intermediates should run this, no open canoes as the river
runs from grade or class 2 to a 4+. This part of the river
offers history, technical drops, plenty of wildlife, and can
take anywhere from six to nine hours. If you want warm water
and sunshine, the Similkameen from Bromley Rock to
Stemwinder park is a great run for all kayakers,
intermediate open canoers and rafters, it's graded or
classed as a 2 to 3, this is a short run that will take you
approximately two hours.
Mission Creek, out of Kelowna offers the paddler great fun,
with rock and boulder gardens, caves, and a canyon. This run
is good for intermediate kayakers and rafters, no open
canoes during high waters. When the creek is at low levels
guided novice kayakers and rafters as well as intermediate
open canoers can do this paddle, taking up about two to four
hours of your time. Another paddling excursion to take in
this region is the Tulameen River, which can take
approximately six hours of paddling, and is from a grade or
class two to a four. Whether you plan a canoeing or kayaking
trip on a river or a lake it's a good idea to always plan
your trip.
Before you take to the waters in this region, check out the
conditions of the runs with local dealers and the local
clubs. Be safe, have fun!
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