This
region of British Columbia is as old as the dinosaurs, which once
roamed this area. The First Nations people have called this part of
the province home for over ten thousand years, while the Europeans
first came to this region in the mid 1700's. This land known as the
Peace River Alaska Highway is filled with history. But, the vast wilderness
is what really attracts visitors, while the residence just take it
for granted, it's part and parcel of the way they live. Here you will
find some of the tallest mountains in the province. Carved from the
mountains are deep valleys, alpine meadows, fish filled lakes and
mighty rivers. And of course, true northern hospitality is an every
day occurrence.
The river systems in the Peace River Alaska Highway are vast, wild
and adventurous, just like the region. A suitable paddling trip for
even novices with moving water skills, is the Peace River, near Dawson
Creek. If you wish to do the full trip, it's approximately 275
km on the river (165 mi.) and you should allow at least ten days or
more from start to finish. There are some fast waters and because
the river braids, you should have experience in reading waters. The
Peace River has history, as it was the main route first taken by early
explorers and fur traders as they made their way through the mountains
and into B.C. The Peace is part of the Mackenzie system which makes
its way to the Arctic. The valley of the Peace River is home to many
large animals and
is a winter sanctuary and feeding area.
Book
A Canoe Or Kayak Trip
The following
BC Adventure Network members invite you to kayak or canoe with them:
