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Welcome to West Coast Whitewater

Where Adventure
Flows

One of the Last Great Wild River Systems on Earth

380
Kilometres of Untamed Wilderness

Our Story

We started West Coast Whitewater because we love running rivers, and we think you will too. British Columbia's canyons have some of the best whitewater anywhere, and we've spent years getting to know every rapid so we can take you through them safely. Come see for yourself why so many of our guests book a second trip.

EXPERIENCE

10+ Years Guiding

CERTIFICATION

SwiftWater Rescue & Wilderness First Aid

GROUP SIZE

Small Groups Only

WATERS

Class III to IV Whitewater

Small Group & Private Expeditions

Choose Your Adventure

We keep our groups small. If you'd rather go with just your own crew, book a private trip and we'll work out the dates and details with you.

An aerial image of three rafts beached by a river of two colors mixing together

Undeniably Wild

Babine River Expedition – Guided

Nass River Expedition

Class III-IV · 6 Days

SEASON

Aug-Sept

Duration

6-Days, 5 Nights

PRICE

C$3,600 / person

An aerial image of three rafts beached by a river of two colors mixing together

Sacred Headwaters

Nass River Expedition – Guided

Nass River Expedition

Class III-IV · 6 Days

SEASON

Aug-Sept

Duration

6-Days, 5 Nights

PRICE

C$3,600 / person

An aerial image of three rafts beached by a river of two colors mixing together

Grizzly Country, Your Call

Babine River – Outfitted (Self-Guided)

Nass River Expedition

Class III-IV · 6 Days*

SEASON

Aug-Sept

Duration

6-Days, 5 Nights

PRICE

C$2,400 / person

An aerial image of three rafts beached by a river of two colors mixing together

Run It Your Way

Nass River – Outfitted (Self-Guided)

Nass River Expedition

Class III-IV · 6 Days*

SEASON

Aug-Sept

Duration

6-Days, 5 Nights

PRICE

C$2,400 / person

A view out over a waterfall looking over a river with three rafts rafted together by a beach

The Living Classroom

Educational Experience

Outdoor Educational Experience

CLASS II-III

SEASON

May-Sept

Duration

Multi-day

PRICE

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EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Dream It. We'll Run It.

Custom Trip

Custom Trip

ANY LEVEL

SEASON

May-Sept

Duration

Flexible

PRICE

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CUSTOM TRIP

It All Starts Here

Dream It. Plan It. Paddle It.

01

01

Plan Your Trip

Tell us your dates, how many people are coming, and how much rafting you've done. We'll recommend the river and trip that suit your group.

02

02

Book Your Trip

Pay a deposit to hold your spot. Before the trip, we'll send you the full itinerary and a packing list.

03

03

Paddle In

We meet you, sign waivers and drive to the put-in. Our guides will get you fitted with gear, walk you through safety, and take you down the river.

10+

YEARS GUIDING

Class IV

RAPIDS RUN

4

EXPERT GUIDES

380km+

RIVER CORRIDOR

EXPLORE THE NORTH

River-Bound

The Nass and Babine are remote, but getting to them is simple. Fly into Terrace for the Nass or Smithers for the Babine, and we'll drive you from there to the put-in.

Wilderness Camp

Expedition Put-in

Expedition Take-out

Through the Lens
of the River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions?
We have answers.

If you don't see your question here, get in touch and one of our guides will answer it.

From the River - and the People Who Ran It

What Guests Say

"Just had an amazing multiday river expedition with these charismatic Guides. The trip was well planned and fantastically executed. The guided experience, landscape, and meals were very enjoyable. I highly recommend booking a trip."

6-Day NASS TRIP

Graham L.

Vancouver, BC

"We brought a group of 8 for a custom trip and they tailored every detail. The river was wilder than anything I expected - and that's exactly what we asked for. Small group, massive experience."

Custom Adventure

Marcus R.

Calgary, AB

"As a complete beginner I was nervous. By the second rapid I was hooked. The guides made the whole thing feel completely safe while still being genuinely exciting. Life-changing isn't too strong a word."

6-Day NASS TRIP

Priya K.

Toronto, ON

ARE YOU READY?

Answer the Call
of the Wild

Some of the wildest rivers in British Columbia run through canyons thousands of years old. Pick your dates and come run them with us.

First Nations Land Acknowledgement

West Coast Whitewater acknowledges that our operations on the Nass River take place on the traditional, unceded territory of the Nisga'a and Gitanyow Nations, and adjacent to the Lake Babine and Gitanmaax Nations. We recognize the deep cultural, spiritual, and historical connection the local indigenous people have to these lands and waters, and we are committed to operating in a way that respects their sovereignty, values, and stewardship. We are grateful for the opportunity to travel through these territories and strive to uphold practices that honour their ongoing guardianship of the Nass and Skeena Valleys.

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