Whistler white water rafting As old man winter retreats back into his cave for another summer holiday and the dozens of feet of thick white snow melts, the rivers surrounding the area begin to rise and make way for another wicked Whistler white water rafting season.

From wild at heart to the mild mannered there is certainly a Whistler white water rafting tour suited just for you! So grab a lifejacket, paddle and a deep sense of adventure and sign up for a Whistler white water rafting tour today!

Where are the “hot” spots to get the best Whistler white water rafting possible?
Each Whistler white water rafting tour operator will have their own “hot” or “sweet” spot depending on the participant’s sense of adventure and level of class being offered. Generally the Class IV River or parts of the river will give the fastest waters and highest rapids that will give you the most heart pounding Whistler white water rafting adventure possible!

Do I have to be a certain age or of certain weight and physically fit to go Whistler white water rafting?
There are a variety of Whistler white water rafting tours each offering a minimum age and weight requirement to ensure everyone on the tour has a fun but safe adventure. Generally the age limit is 10 years and 85lbs, unless you enroll in a Whistler white water rafting family tour where the age limit is 5 years of age and no weight minimum. These are great Whistler white water rafting tours to help encourage the whole family to get out and enjoy a thrilling and exciting day outdoors.

How long are the Whistler white water rafting tours? Are there overnight adventures also?
The tours can last as long as your heart and nerves can handle the thrills and excitement of the Whistler white water rafting rapids. The shortest Whistler white water rafting tour offered in approximately 2.5 hours for around $69 (~$58 USD) and others go for 8 hours roundtrip for $154 (~$128 USD) so it really depends on how long you want to be on the water for. Then there are the overnight camping Whistler white water rafting tours for those seeking more time enjoying the breath taking outdoors as you rush down the river and over the rapids as is winds through the beautiful British Columbia Coastal Mountains. The overnight Whistler white water rafting tours of course more money than the day tours, but not that much more when compared to the longer tours and start around $250 (~$208 USD).

Where do the Whistler white water rafting tours operate?
Starting a mere 75 miles (120 kms) north of Vancouver, Canada is where your Whistler white water rafting adventure starts. There are dozens of Whistler white water rafting operators in the area that usually open for business from April to September every year. The best time of the year is to hop on a raft earlier in the Whistler white water rafting season when the spring run off is at its peak and the rivers will be flowing the fastest. However, if you are not into the speed, thrills and excitement of rushing heart pounding rapids then later in the year, around July to September is probably the best time for you, in addition the weather will be much hotter. Generally the areas serviced by the Whistler white water rafting companies are Green River, Brikenhead River, Squamish River and Elaho River. The average Whistler white water rafting tour runs for about 16kms (10 miles) that show off some of British Columbia’s most exciting wilderness of glaciers, cascading waterfalls that drop hundreds of feet to join the rivers, and if you are lucky enough you may catch a glimpse of the wildlife.