River of Golden Dreams Canoe Tour in Whistler

Whistler, Canada

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

This 3-hour summertime paddle from Whistler takes you on an enchanting canoe journey from Alta Lake to Green Lake. Alta Creek is also known as the River of Golden Dreams, as it boasts gorgeous scenery of British Columbia. Wildflower-lined banks, old-growth forests and local wildlife are all part of your passing tableaux. Bonus: Round-trip transport from the Carleton Lodge is included.

3-hour summertime canoe tour on the River of Golden Dreams
Paddle alongside a guide from Alta Lake in Whistler
See wildlife and classic BC landscapes
Choose from a morning or afternoon departure
Round-trip transfers from the Carleton Lodge included

What's Included

Professional guide
All necessary equipment
Round-trip transport from lodge to lake

GST
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

4280 Mountain Square, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4, Canada
Please check in 30 minutes before your tour time. Refer to your booking confirmation for check in details.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

The River of Golden Dreams (officially Alta Creek) in Whistler features the epic scenery of British Columbia, best seen by boat. This 3-hour guided canoe tour during summertime provides views around every bend.

Make your way to the Carleton Lodge in Whistler, and check in 15 to 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. A 10-minute shuttle-bus ride later, arrive at Alta Lake.

Begin with a safety briefing and learn various paddling strokes. Then, hop into your canoe and set off into the water. Your guide will accompany you in a separate canoe.

Paddle through flowing lilies and around overhanging greenery along the aptly named River of Golden Dreams. Pass by the original site of Myrtle Phillip's summer fishing resort. Families of ducks and geese glide along next to you as you head into the river’s mouth.

Take advantage of the creek’s current, and steer through its narrow passages with just a few strokes. As the river opens up again on the other side, you'll get picked up on the shore of the glacier-fed Green Lake.

Your 3-hour tour ends with transport back to the Carleton Lodge.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
All children (under 19) must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age to participate is 6 years of age.
ALL participants must be able to swim.
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
It is mandatory for all tour participants to sign a Release of Liability and Waiver Form. Any participants under the age of 19 must have a parent or legal guardian present to sign on their behalf.
Language: a conversational level of English is required to safely participate in Canoe tours
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Hui_F

The tour guide is very nice and helpful. Beautiful lakes, flowers, ducks...... It was a great experience.

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Great summer fun!

Matt_B, Aug 2023

Took the whole fam. Everyone, including the kids had a great time. Ally and Andy were great. Would definitely recommend. The conditions made it a great workout, so be ready to canoe, as this isn’t a lazy river float.

The tour guide is very...

Hui_F, Jul 2023

The tour guide is very nice and helpful. Beautiful lakes, flowers, ducks...... It was a great experience.

Fun canoe trip for the family.

Martina_S, Jun 2023

We did a family canoe trip with seven people of varying abilities. Our guide Ally was INCREDIBLE. She made sure that everyone had fun, gave us a lot of information, and made sure that we were all safe and enjoying ourselves. We will do this again.

Never use Viator, they take your money…..with no service

Sam_K, Jul 2022

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Calming canoeing

Yvonne_R, Jul 2022

A beautiful trip along the stunning river with an excellent guide, would recommend for al the family

Well worth the time and money!!

David_H, Jun 2022

The staff on this trip was GREAT and really taught us the proper way to canoe!! Beautiful landscape and memories we will have forever!!

Very beautiful view, but not suitable for canoeing beginners

Lilian_J, Aug 2021

The view is beautiful, we really enjoyed it. But canoeing itself is troublesome, don’t recommend completely beginners to do so, the river is narrow and very easy to stuck and get scratched in bushes. Our guide is a bit too fast, we can barely catch the pace

Fantastic family experience

Maria_A, Jul 2021

Well organized. Followed Covid safety protocols. Our guide, Tara, was enthusiastic, knowledgeable & attentive to everyone. The driver (sorry. Forgot his name) maneuvered difficult driving, off loaded canoes…all with a broken hand. He was great too.

Lovely way to spend the afternoon

Veronica_V, Jul 2021

Our guide Tara was excellent, patient and calm. The experience was a fun way to spend a couple of hours - and definitely, no experience was necessary.

Awesome

Josephine M, Jun 2019

This was a great experience. The scenery was gorgeous, saw lots of bird life and enjoyed the tranquility of the river. My guide Kyle (K1) was patient and always kept an eye on everyone's safety and progress of their paddling skills. I would thoroughly recommend this tour.