River Report
A Paddling and Pedaling Paradise
Paddle Pedal
Paddle one way, Pedal the other
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Get the best of both worlds with a combined boat and bike tour featuring epic views around every bend of Whistler’s famous River of Golden Dreams. Discover the resort’s lush, old growth forests and wildflower-lined banks, as well as its stunning snow-capped mountain vistas. Paddle the resort’s most iconic waterway – solo or with a knowledgeable and experienced guide – then finish the day exploring Whistler’s wonderful biking trails. This is truly a trip that lets you experience two different Whistler summer activities in one great tour.
Paddle Pedal trips are available as unguided, semi-guided and fully guided. Semi-guided means you'll have a guide during the boating portion and be solo when you grab your bikes. Staff can point you in the direction of great forested biking trails or paved trails depending on your skill level.
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Guided Paddle Pedal Tour
Take a gentle paddle down the River of Golden Dreams with a knowledgeable guide. When you finish having fun on the water, you can explore Whistler on the bike for the rest of the day. This is a 5-hour, fully guided tour. Plus, we guarantee our guides. If, at the end of your adventure, you do not feel that the guide represented great value, we would not expect you to pay for them.
| Departures | Daily: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (Please pre-book) |
| Difficulty | Easy to difficult (depends on bike trail selection) |
| Includes | Return shuttle bus, boat, paddle, personal floatation device, guide for 5 hours, bike, helmet. Keep the bike for the rest of the day included. |
| Singles | Join others for no additional fee |
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Semi-Guided Paddle Pedal Tour
Take a gentle paddle down the River of Golden Dreams with a knowledgeable guide. When you finish having fun on the water, you can explore Whistler on the bike for the rest of the day. This is a 3-hour tour with a guide on the water and unguided biking for the rest of the day.
| Departures | Daily: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (Please pre-book) |
| Difficulty | Easy to difficult (depends on bike trail selection) |
| Includes | Return shuttle bus, boat, paddle, personal flotation device, guide on the water, helmet and bike for the rest of the day. |
| Singles | Join others for no additional fee |
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Self-Guided Paddle Pedal Tour
Explore the River of Golden Dreams on your own and enjoy the scenic serenity of Whistler’s most famous waterway. When you finish having fun on the water, you can explore Whistler on the bike for the rest of the day. This tour features 3 hours unguided on the water, plus you get to keep the bike for the rest of the day.
| Departures | Daily: Anytime before Mid-day (Please Pre-Book) |
| Difficulty | Easy to difficult (depends on bike trail selection) |
| Includes | Return shuttle bus, boat, paddle personal floatation device, orientation, map, and bike for the rest of the day. |
| Singles | No additional fee |
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Your Paddle Pedal adventure begins at the Lakeside Park Watersports Centre on beautiful Alta Lake. Take advantage of Backroads’ free parking at the lake, or give us a call and we can arrange to pick you up from your Hotel. Once there, you’ll be fitted with lifejackets and paddles. Although orientation sessions are available, it is recommended that guests wanting to take self-guided or solo tours should be competent paddlers.
You’ll then paddle the lake and river for approximately 2 ½ hours before returning to Whistler Village for your biking portion of the tour. Choose from fully-guided, semi-guided or self-guided excursions. Guides will only remain with guests during the boating section of semi-guided tours, but we’ll supply you with maps and ideas based on your skill level and abilities.
It’s also a good idea to bring a warm sweater or light jacket, as mountain weather changes quickly. Backroads Whistler operates rain or shine though, and provides complimentary warm clothing and rain gear. Don’t forget to bring your camera, so you have lots of pictures from your Paddle Pedal adventure.
Dates of operation
| April 25 to May 14 | We are open by request. |
| May 15 to June 6 | Our concession is open weekends 10 am to 2 pm and mid week weather permitting. Please call in advance to let us know you are coming. 604-932-3111 |
| June 12 to September 6 | Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. every day |
| September 7 to October 15 | We offer full weekend operations and mid-week upon request, please call 604-932-3111. Early morning and evening fishing boats are available upon request. |
Pricing
Group rates upon request.
Cancellations
A credit card number is required at time of booking. All reservations are subject to a $25.00 per person cancellation fee. Reservations cancelled within 48 hours of the tour and "no shows" are subject to the full tour price.
For details or to book please call 604-932-3111.
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