REVELSTOKE GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
48 Hours on the Columbia: Canoes, Campfires and a Star-Filled Night out of Revelstoke
A fully catered, two-day backcountry canoe trip that guides you through the Columbia River system — this guide explains what to expect, who it suits, and the essentials for a two-day, one-night getaway.
48 Hours on the Columbia: Canoes, Campfires and a Star-Filled Night out of Revelstoke.
Embark on a two-day, one-night backcountry escape from Revelstoke: canoeing across stretches of the Columbia River system, setting camp beside quiet water, gathering around campfires and watching the stars. The trip can be tailored for a relaxed, scenic paddle or to push your paddling and cover many kilometres; either way, the experience is fully catered so you can focus on the river, the night sky and the company.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Paddling the Columbia River System
Cover water on the Columbia River system, with options to take it easy and soak in the scenery or extend the day’s mileage for a more demanding paddle over the trip’s two days.
Backcountry Campfires and Stargazing
Nights are spent at a backcountry campsite with campfires and open skies for stargazing — the trip’s evening rituals are as much a part of the itinerary as the paddling.
Fully Catered, Small-Group Focus
The trip is delivered as a guided, small-group backcountry experience with catering included, allowing participants to focus on paddling and camp life rather than provisioning.
What the day feels like
What the two-day trip feels like
Across 48 hours you move between long, focused stretches of paddling and slower moments at camp. Days are defined by the river: launches and landings, reading the water and covering kilometres when you choose to push, then evenings around a fire beneath wide, dark skies. The itinerary is flexible — designed either to relax and take in the surroundings or to challenge paddlers who want more distance.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this multi-day paddle suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The itinerary runs two days and one night (48 hours total).
Price includes fully catered service so food is provided as part of the trip.
Groups are limited in size and the trip accommodates participants aged 5 and older.
The operator conducts a trip briefing the evening before departure at 7:00pm at your accommodation.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
This is a two-day, one-night trip — a 48-hour experience.
When and where is the pre-trip meeting?
The operator meets you at your accommodation the evening before the trip at 7:00pm for a trip briefing.
What ages can participate?
Participants need to be at least 5 years old to join the trip.
How many people are on each trip?
Trips are limited to groups of up to 14 people.
Are meals provided?
Yes — the price includes fully catered service.
Can the trip be made easier or more challenging?
The experience is tailorable: you can opt for a more relaxed pace or extend paddling distances to push your skills and cover more kilometres on the Columbia River system.