REVELSTOKE GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Canoes, Campfires and Starfields: Five Days on the Columbia from Revelstoke
A fully catered, five‑day, four‑night backcountry canoe journey that includes a pre‑trip briefing and options to relax or push your paddling limits.
Canoes, Campfires and Starfields: Five Days on the Columbia from Revelstoke.
Expect an immersive backcountry canoe trip out of Revelstoke that unfolds over five days and four nights: paddling stretches of the Columbia River system, sleeping at riverside camps, gathering around campfires and watching the stars. The route can be tailored to favor relaxation or to extend daily paddling distances for a more demanding experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Wide water and quiet shoreline of the Columbia River system
The trip explores kilometers of the Columbia River system, offering long stretches of water and backcountry shoreline to paddle and camp along.
Canoeing by day, campfires and stargazing by night
Days are spent in canoes on the river; evenings are given over to riverside camps, campfires and night skies for stargazing—core elements of the backcountry program.
Fully catered and customizable
The operator provides fully catered services and offers a tailor‑made itinerary so groups can choose to unwind or increase daily paddling distances.
What the day feels like
How the five days feel
The itinerary unfolds as a small‑group paddling expedition: a pre‑trip briefing the evening before the launch, then consecutive days on the water with overnight riverside camps. The rhythm alternates steady mileage and long camp evenings around fires beneath broad skies, and the program can be adjusted to emphasize either relaxed paddling or extended daily distances.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program runs five days and four nights (120 hours total).
Price includes fully catered service for the duration of the trip.
A mandatory trip briefing is held at your accommodation the evening before departure at 7:00 p.m.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
Five days and four nights (120 hours).
Where and when is the meeting point?
You will be met at your accommodation the evening before the trip at 7:00 p.m. for a trip briefing.
Is food included?
Yes. The trip price includes fully catered service.
What are the age or group size limits?
Participants must be aged 5 or older; group size is limited to up to 14 people.
Can the itinerary be adjusted for a relaxed or more challenging pace?
Yes. The experience can be tailored either to relax or to extend daily paddling distances to cover many kilometers of the Columbia River system.
What are the core activities each day?
Core activities include canoeing on the Columbia River system, camping at riverside sites, evening campfires and stargazing.