An Exclusive 2-day Wilderness Vacation in Squamish

Travel editor of Canada.com, Mark Stachiew, highlighted our white water rafting adventures as one reason why Squamish deserves the title of Outdoor Capital of Canada.

It’s no surprise really. Rafting helps you to get away from it all, especially from stressors such as work, money and the general hustle and bustle of life. 

That’s why you will love our extraordinary rafting and camping trip, the 2-Day Rafting Wilderness Expedition in Squamish, B.C.

It’s a great getaway for you and some friends, or a fun family trip with older kids. Believe us, you won’t have computers or printers where we are taking you. There are only a few days left to sign up now!

• Dates available: July 13 - 14, July 27 - 28, August 5 - 6, August 17 – 18
• Custom departure dates available for large groups
• Price $349
• No experience necessary

Schedule

Day 1

You will splash through the Class 3 - 4 white water rapids of the Elaho River after which you will be greeted with a cheese, grapes and cracker plate. This is followed by an evening of dining on mouth-watering salmon bake, vegetables and dessert. End the evening camping by a roaring fire on a sandy island under the glaciated peaks of the Tantalus Mountain Range. This is one of the most serene and scenic spots in all of B.C.!

Day 2

You will start the morning with blueberry pancakes and fruit followed by a scenic float along the Squamish River wrapping up this all-inclusive meal, rafting and camping package.

Call our friendly Adventure Reservations team at 1-800-565-8735 or email reservations@canadianoutback.com to book your spot now! 

 

What are some of your most unique relaxing activities? Whether it’s snuggling on lazy Sunday mornings with your dog or heading to an afternoon farmer’s market. We want to hear from you. Leave us a comment!

 

Snowshoe Through a Winter Wonderland

View from Grouse Mountain at sunset

Hi, it's Shannen from the Outback Group, and I just finished a fun 5.5km snowshoe race on Grouse Mountain, one of our local mountains in North Vancouver. I love extreme sports and adventure races and I have been competing in snowshoe races for the last 4 years.

Snow-shoeing does not have to be an extreme sport. I started snowshoeing because I wanted to enjoy winter and be active during the cold, dark  months. It is a great way to enjoy mountain fresh air and embrace the outdoors (even in the snow) with friends and family.

Canadian Outback Adventures & Events offers great snowshoe tours for all ages and abilities. Snowshoe tours in Whistler range from beginner and family-friendly hikes to full day adventures. While you are out enjoying the scenic mountain trails the guides will teach you about natural medicine and traditional remedies used by the First Nations people.

Snowshoe tours are also available in Jasper, Alberta. The stunning beauty and landscape of the Rocky Mountains provides an amazing backdrop for a fun winter adventure. Grab a friend, grab your family, grab your co-workers and get outside for a snowshoe adventure in Jasper. Try something new, you will be amazed at how easy and enjoyable this winter activity can be.

Happy snowshoeing!!
~Shannen

Outdoor Adventure: Braving The Rapids at Cheakamus River

One of the best recreational outdoor adventure activities on a river is white water rafting, and the best place to do this is in Cheakamus River. Found in the magnificent and Scenic Squamish Valley, it offers the best white water to raft on to, with just a short drive from Vancouver and Whistler, this could be the best river rafting adventure your family could enjoy. Rafting brings out a thrill and excitement no theme park could provide. As its name implies, it is usually done across a body of water, usually a river, with varying degree of roughness. You will then negotiate and manoeuvrer through the water current, big exposed rocks and small river bedrocks and then you will feel the wind on your face, the splash of water on your hair, your adrenalin pumping with the excitement with the ride and a satisfaction of getting from start to end of the raft trail. Immersing yourself in nature through rafting can help you become fit as well, know more about the environment and learn how to protect our rivers and mountains.

 Depending on the roughness of the water, rafting can be considered a leisure ride or an extreme sport. With the Cheakamus splash adventure, families with kids as young as 6 years old can enjoy by using a wide inflatable boat and paddle through waters with small rough areas, maybe some rocks and may only require little manoeuvring.  This is a great way for children, and adults alike, to boost their confidence joining intensity ride, reconnect with the family, experience something that is not done everyday, and interact with nature. For those who will help paddling across the river, this is a great way to exercise. It strengthens the upper body and can burn 100 to 200 calories in 30 minutes and may reach to up to 500 calories on high intensity.

Rafting is environment friendly and requires no motor to run it. It also lets you see the beautiful scenery, especially the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, including other surprises you might see along the riverbank. With the river rafting expert with you, learn more about the area and know more about the magnificence of the valley you are rafting on. By being educated how the river flows and what fauna and flora are present there, we will know how human interaction can affect the place and how we could help save it.

Give your family an outdoor adventure that they have never experienced before, give us a call today on 1-800-565-8735 (Canada) 1-800-713-7238 (US), or visit our websites at www.canadianoutback.com and www.americanoutback.net.

Here is a YouTube video of the last Cheakamus River Explorer: