Rafting on the Elaho River in Squamish, BC

When the sun is beating down on a hot summer’s day, the only thing you want to do is be near cool, refreshing water. One of the best remedies for keeping yourself cool is to do something involving cool splurges into water.

Cue an exhilarating rafting trip on the Elaho River in Squamish, British Columbia. BC is abundant with amazing rivers to kayak or raft and there’s no better place than stunning Squamish (http://www.campingrvbc.com/camping).

What stands out about the Elaho river is its beauty. It is simply breathtaking. So when you’re heart is not beating ferociously from the adrenaline of smashing through whitewater, it is being stimulated by the awe-inspiring snow-capped mountains that flank the river on this 16 km rafting adventure (http://www.canadianoutbackrafting.com).

The Canadian Outback river guides are entertaining (plus they do a lot of the paddling while you sit and enjoy the views on flat sections of the river) and point out the old growth forests, dormant volcanoes, towering glaciers, and stunning waterfalls that cascade hundreds of feet towards the river.

And of course in the space of about three minutes they manage to teach you all of the necessary skills to maneuver through exciting Class 3-4 rapids, including the challenging “Devil’s Elbow” section, made famous by Mark Burnett’s Eco-Challenge Adventure Race.

Usually the water is at a good level, and you may have the opportunity to swim through some of the more mellow rapids and cool off in the hot wet suit!

This is an amazing trip and you may also glimpse some rare mountain goats, local deer, beavers and even a mother bear and her cubs on the waters edge.

For campgrounds in the area or elsewhere in British Columbia go to the Camping Map.

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 Note: This blog was originally written by Louise in 2013 and has been significantly updated since that time.