Finally …. A BC Family Rafting Adventure designed for kids as young as 7 years old.
With 41 years of rafting experience in Wells Gray Park, Interior Whitewater offers you our always popular "Catch A Wave" trip. A trip that children as young as 7 can enjoy, "Catch A Wave"is much more than just another family outing. We’ve been told time and time again from parents that this trip was one of the most rewarding experiences their kids have ever had.
Gone are electronic gadgets, chores, and schedules. Our "Catch A Wave" trip makes everyone feel like they are part of a team, all working together to achieve a common goal. Our safety conscious and informative guides will do their utmost to teach a little bit about the natural history and geology of the area as well as find time to go for a hike to a breathtaking waterfall or explore some old growth forest. The splashy whitewater we raft is at the perfect level of excitement to satisfy those more adventurous while bringing even the most hesitant young rafters into the fun!
Family friendly rafting designed for ages 7 and up! Our newest trip is a wonderful way to enjoy an introduction to whitewater with lots of fun waves and splashes in a section of the lower canyon on the Clearwater River that excludes the more challenging areas of the whitewater. During this trip we will hike to a waterfall and include some games and a snack. Begins mid-July.
ADULT: $134.00 + tax
YOUTH: $119.00 + tax (16 AND UNDER) Minimum Age: 7 years
Class: I & II Rapids
Departs: 10 am and 2 pm This trip is available starting mid-July (depending on the water levels)
On our "Catch a Wave" trip, your family will get a taste of whitewater action on the Clearwater River. You will raft through plenty of exciting Class II rapids, perfect for younger kids looking for an adventure. A higlight of the trip is the short hike up to kid-sized waterfall where parents and children alike have a blast jumping through the falls and into the natural pool below.
"Catch A Wave" is a unique experience whether you’re 7 years old, a teen, or an adult. It is a way to bond for parents and children, brothers and sisters, grandparents and grandchildren. But don’t just take our word for it, come and experience a family outing like no other from the best seat in the house—aboard one of our rafts on the"Catch A Wave" trip this summer.
IWE has strong safety policies regarding all trips. We have a minimum of two guides on every"Catch A Wave" even with as few as four guests. We stay away from the big rapids of the Clearwater River and operate the "Catch A Wave" trip on a section of river that is class two only. We start in late July when the levels have receded and the water and air temperatures have warmed up. All participants are outfitted with a 3mm wetsuit for warmth as well as a fleece pullover, splash jacket, lifejacket, and helmet.
This trip is ideal for:
For families with kids too young to participate in regular adult whitewater rafting trips.
No experience is required
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It's been a month since our exciting day on the Clearwater, but we are still talking about it! The entire crew at IWE made the Clearwater trip our favourite rafting company!Big White Ski Resort
Grand adventure! Whole team was super awesome, warm and welcoming. I got scared at first but turned out to be amazing fun. Very detailed briefings too. Thanks Maison, Travis, and team.Ethan and Ping from Singapore
Such an awesome all day trip—great guides and a lot of fun. Darcy Seghers, Salmon Arm, BC
We thoroughly enjoyed it and were very impressed with your company and the people you employ (lunch was great too!) I hope to be back and I would certainly give IWE a five star rating to anybody else. - June 2014Lisa
I’d never done river rafting before and I think it was the best thing in my whole life! If I could I would come every dayHanna
World Class Love it!!!--=July 29, 2018Brian and Jakey Vancouver BC
Thanks so much to Travis and the whole team for this amazing experience! We had a wonderful time and great memories. You guys are all awesome and we wish you the best.Claudia and Jerome from Belgium
A big thanks to the team at IWE! You were the highlight of our visit to British Columbia. Keep up the great work, and we hope to return soon! Bob Smith
OMG! we had soooo much fun; we were laughing thru the big waves... for sure one of the best days I've ever spent!! Thanks for this wonderful day full of adventures!!Katja & Lis - Germany
This was by far the most incredible trip ever! The guides were amazing and I loved the scenery. Thanks you so much!Heather Wilson