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The Babine River-aka "River of Grizzlies" - plays host to a steelhead and Pacific salmon-spawning season every year between July and late September. These magnificent fish run so thick in places; you might think it's possible to walk across the river on their backs. And no one could be more pleased than the migratory population of over 100 grizzlies, often in plain view while fishing at 'Grizzly Drop'. You may observe them while cruising past in a raft … at a comfy distance. Besides the bears, hundreds of bald eagles, also attracted by the great fishing, can be easily spotted. Other birds of prey include the golden eagle, rough-legged hawk, red-tailed hawk and peregrine falcon. Mergansers are found throughout the river system and you might occasionally see migrating flocks of Canada geese. Towering cedars and hemlock rim the shore; beyond is a forest floor rich in mosses and ferns, home to other mammals including wolf, wolverine, lynx, marten, mink and moose.
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| Season: August 23, 2009 to August 27, 2009 |
| Suggested Items: Camera, daypack, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle. |
| Suggested Clothing: Clothing list will be supplied upon booking. |
| Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate |
| Maximum Number of People: 12 |
| Equipment Provided: State-of-the-art expedition equipment including an all-season tent, sleeping bag, silk liner, Thermarest air mattress, wet suit, spray jacket, safety equipment and waterproof bags for your personal belongings. All necessary park permits and entrance fees. Detailed maps, and a library of regional books. |
| Transportation: Trips begin and end in Smithers, BC. Smithers is accessible by road or air from Vancouver. |
| Accommodations: Accommodations are in tent camps along the river. Accommodations in Smithers before and after the trip may be necessary. |
| Meal Information: All on-trip meals and beverages included, including a selection of vintage wines, spirits, local and imported beers, nonalcoholic drinks and fresh water. The guides renowned menus showcase the freshest, most delicious ingredients indigenous to the Northwest. Your dinner might start with corn meal-crusted, pan-fried oysters with grainy mustard mousse, feature Pacific salmon with a maple glaze, and finish with white chocolate and hazelnut brownies. The wine is carefully selected, as are the BC microbrews – a refreshing way to relax after a day in the sun. And after a blissful night's sleep, awaken to wild blueberry pancakes, eggs Florentine, yoghurt and fresh fruit from the BC heartland. |
| Guide Information: Certified Expert river guides (one per raft) plus assistant guide(s) on all trips, depending on group size. |
| Weather Information: Summer temperatures average from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius. |
| Trip Duration |
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5 days
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$2600.00* per person
4 nights of camping. |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
If you have any questions or would like more information about a particular adventure, please email us.
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