Timberwolf Tours Rocky Mountain Canoe Tour

On this overnight Rocky Mountain canoe tour in Alberta you learn to "read" the water and practice minimum impact wilderness camping. The selected stretch of the river can be mastered by novice paddlers, following the guide who knows the river. The current, some rapids, overhanging tees, driftwood and gravel bars demand constant vigilance and add excitement to this adventure. Experienced canoeists find plenty of challenge in this wilderness setting. For the fully outfitted Rocky Mountain Canoe tour in Alberta, they start with canoe training on a quiet lake in the foothills. The guide shows basic paddle strokes in 2-person canoes to prepare you for the run down the wide Athabasca River. The next morning a short drive to the river, loading of canoes and your start of a 160 km (100 Mi) canoe adventure. You have three evenings to relax by the campfire and test your outdoor skills with primitive wilderness camping on islands in the river. A genuine Canadian outdoor adventure.