Bowron Lakes Canoe Trips

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Outside Magazine writes… “The Bowron Lakes is one of the 10 best Canoe trips in the world.”

Besides its natural beauty, the Bowron Lakes are a wildlife sanctuary. Our groups often see beavers, bears, otters, and moose feeding by the waterways. The Bowron River estuary is a birdwatcher’s paradise with an immense variety of bird life, including coots, mergansers, widgeons, mallards, and Canadian geese.

2027 Trips

10-Day Bowron Lakes Canoe Trip Cariboo Mountains, BC

10 Days — 116 km

10-Day Bowron Lakes Canoe Trip

These 10-day Bowron Lakes guided, all-inclusive canoe trips are world-famous. Bowron Lake Provincial Park is a large wilderness area situated on the western slopes of the Cariboo Mountain Range. The Bowron Lakes is considered the quintessential lake canoe trip experience in Canada. The 116 km route, through the ruggedly scenic Cariboo Mountains, is comprised of 6 major lakes and a series of connecting streams, rivers, and portages. The portages on the Bowron Lakes which account for about 10.8 km of your trip, are made easier through the use of specially designed carts that allow canoes and equipment to be wheeled between lakes. We complement our paddling with some short hikes to view the Isaac River cascades and the impressive Cariboo Falls. The route forms a rectangle through the stunning Cariboo Mountain Range which provides drop-dead gorgeous scenery and vistas ideal for wildlife viewing and stunning photography opportunities.

While on the circuit, you’ll find there’s plenty to see and do besides paddling, although the sights from your canoe are exceptional, so make sure you bring your camera. The lakes and rivers along the circuit are open to fishing, and you’ll find the areas plentiful for bull trout, kokanee, rainbow trout, and lake trout.

Campsites set aside for our sole use ensure the solitude necessary for a meaningful wilderness experience.

Package Includes:

  • Canoes with Paddles and Canoe carts
  • Life jackets and Canoe dry bags
  • Transportation from Vancouver (Airport Hotels: Accent Inn, Sandman Inn and Holiday Inn Airport) and return
  • Bowron Lakes Park user fees and Camping fees
  • Cooking gear and Camp stoves
  • Tents and tarps
  • Meal preparations
  • Meals/snacks/beverages on the expedition
  • Major first aid supplies
  • Emergency radio or satellite phone
  • Professional guides

We had a wonderful, most amazing time, and we are still boring our friends and family with the photos of the Bowron Lakes. Thank you both VERY much for all your hard work, patience, and humor. You are both excellent leaders and we would love to come on one of your trips again.

John & Sally B, UK

10-Day Bowron Lakes Canoe Trip Dates 2027

  • Jun 17-26
  • Jul 5-14
  • Jul 18-27
  • Aug 2-11
  • Aug 18-27
  • Sep 3-12

Trip Fee: $2,899.00 CAD pp

† Solo travellers can request a Single Tent for $6.50 per day

Book 2 or more for $2,824.00 CAD pp (when booked by 1 person for the same trip date)

Prices are subject to 5% sales tax