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!

 

Top Four Tips to Keep Kids Active this Summer

You may have noticed the odd scene in today’s technology: little children can fully operate and watch cartoons on tablets, and confused adults are wondering how their two-year-old unlocked their smart phone. An American study by The Kaiser Family Foundation revealed that young people spend an average of seven and a half hours a day on entertainment media. 

This is shocking!

Do you remember the days when you were outside all day during summer holidays? You might have been flying down the neighbourhood hills on bikes, playing sports (with made-up rules), exploring plants and bushes and eating the dirt beneath them.

However, research from award-winning environmentalist and scientist, David Suzuki, shows that today only 70% of Canadian teenagers and young adults aged between 13 to 20-years-old are spending an hour or less outside every day. 

Here are our top four tips to keep your kids active this summer:

1)    Give your kids a choice. If your kids aren’t too keen on outdoor activities, give them a choice between two. They will have to pick one or the other and will feel empowered that they had power in the decision. (This also works with other things you want your kids to do. Really, try it!)

2)    Play on your children’s strengths. Let your kids go to town on outdoor activities they love to do and leave the other not-so-loved activities by the door.

3)    Walk instead of taking transport. If your children are going to meet their friends who live a few blocks away, show them a shining example by walking them to their destination vs. driving.

4)    Pick a new, exciting outdoor event. Novelty is fun. Try something fresh and fun with your children. How about taking outdoor activities from your back garden to the river! We have a ton of exhilarating white water rafting trips suitable for children. They will love the change from their daily activities and you will love the serenity and quiet on your drive home from the trip.  

What is the strangest/coolest outdoor activity your child partakes in? Leave us a comment! We will post our favourite on Twitter.