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Scenic Float Trip (Detailed Trip Outline)Scenic Rafting on the North Thompson River in Wells Gray Provincial Park, BC Canada! The trip starts at Riverside Adventure’s
RAFTING & FITNESS
CENTRE where the guests are greeted and welcomed in to go
over trip financial's and to sign a standard waiver that outlines some
of the minor risks and hazards associated with river rafting. Once
that is completed, the guests are directed to the “Trip Meeting
Location” where they are outfitted with Personal Flotation Devices
(PFD’s) and any other equipment that may add to their comfort
on the river, such as fleece jackets or baseball caps depending on
the weather. This trip is perfect for those wanting to stay nice
and dry as they relax and enjoy all the scenic beauty that the area
has to offer; therefore not a lot of specialty equipment is required. If
the guests wish to bring along a camera or other personal items, the
guide will provide a dry bag in which such valuables can be stored. Other
valuables can be stored in blue bins provided by Riverside Adventures.
The blue bins are then securely locked up, under the care of a staff
member who always remains on site at the Fitness Centre. Riverside
takes great care in ensuring that all of our guests will be warm, comfortable
and properly dressed for the season. After the raft launches, it will float slowly down the Clearwater River. It soon passes under a logging bridge and then the Highway 5 bridge. Just past the second bridge, the Clearwater River meets the North Thompson River and the two rivers become one. This is a great point of interest because even though the two rivers meet, they don’t actually mix for about 5km. The Clearwater River is mostly lake fed, so it runs dark green and clear. The North Thompson however, is largely glacier fed, so it is colder and carries silt, causing it to run light green and a little cloudy. When the raft first enters on to the North Thompson, you can see a clear division between the light green and dark green water, as if there was an invisible barrier between the two of them. As the raft meanders down the North Thompson River, the guests are often fortunate enough to view some of the local wildlife along the banks or the river or in the sky. The most commonly spotted wildlife along the river are Ospreys and Bald Eagles. Its quite breath taking to watch either of these great predatory birds circling in the sky above you; scanning the water for prey. Then, if you are really lucky, see it dive through the air, splash into the water and instantly come up again with a fish locked in its talons. About half way along the trip there is a large Osprey nest that is occupied each year and in the spring you can see and hear the young Osprey chicks chirping wildly for food. There is also the possibility of spotting dears, elks or bears, though this doesn't happen quite as often. In addition to the amazing wildlife is the beautiful scenery along the North Thompson River. The bright sun sparkling on the rippling, still water as the raft floats lazily through the dense woods and mountains is simply beautiful. The guests are treated to about 18kms of this amazing scenery, until we arrive at the takeout, where the raft is met by the Riverside bus. The guests are escorted out of the raft, up the bank and into the bus. From there, it is a short 15 minute drive back to the Riverside Adventures “Trip Meeting Location”. Our knowledgeable staff is also happy to give out information and maps regarding other adventures in Wells Gray Park. This then completes a wonderful 3 hour outing with locally owned Riverside Adventures Ltd. Our professional guiding staff take great pride in insuring that every customer is completely satisfied with their river experience. Please call us if you have additional questions or would like to make a reservation on our Toll Free Line 1 877 674-0001 (or 250 674-0001). We are located at 58 Young Rd, downtown Clearwater and offer regular departures at 4:30pm. Call or email soon! Riverside Adventures — Scenic Rafting Trips on the North Thompson River in Wells Gray Provincial Park, BC Canada! |
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