Guided Lazy River – Invermere to Radium
Join us on a 4 hour family-friendly and fun trip to paddle the pristine Columbia River waters
Paddle through the spectacular wetlands down the Columbia River to Radium Hot Springs
Return transportation included
Discover intricate facts about this great North American river and its ecologically important wetlands, along with its abundant birds, fish, reptiles and mammals
Arrive at the Invermere Launch to check-in
Meet your guide for a trip overview and safety talk
Paddle through the wetlands then down the Columbia River to the Radium take out
Stop on the shore or a sandbar to stretch your legs and enjoy a snack
Learn about the valley's history, geography and wildlife along the way
- Water and a snack
- Layers and rain gear if forecasted
- Hat and sunscreen
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Footwear that might get a little wet or dirty
Guided Tour
Return transportation (at the end of your paddle) from Radium to Invermere Launch
Personal flotation device (PFD)
Dry bags are availabile to borrow (deposit required) or to purchase
At the Invermere Launch, 15 minutes before your tour starts
Don't see a date or time that works for you? We may be able to organize a guided trip for groups of 4+, please email us with your request.
Guided trips require a minimum of 4 people to proceed - we will contact you by email if this is not the case, with a final decision made 48 hours before the scheduled trip.
Guided tours are provided in an 8 seater voyageur canoe, unless group size or weather make this unfeasable. Requests for guided trips in double kayaks or canoes can be sent to paddle@columbiariverpaddle.com for availabilty and pricing.
Our cancellation deadlines are applied to enable us to schedule guides, staff and equipment.
Subject to availability, changing the date and/or time of your booking does not incur any fees.
GUIDED TOURS have a 7 day cancellation policy. To receive a refund, less a $5 cancellation fee, email paddle@ColumbiaRiverPaddle.com a minimum of 7 days prior to the start of your booking. No refunds or reschedules for no shows. Bookings within 7 days are final payments.
We reserve the right to cancel any program with less than 24 hours notice due to changing weather conditions such as strong winds or thunderstorms. Please check your email for cancellation notices before leaving for your program. In this case, we will try to re-schedule to another date or offer a full refund. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but your safety and well-being on the water is our top priority.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to refuse service in the following circumstances with no refund:
- Participants are found to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Inappropriate behavior/language to staff or other guests