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  • One Day Trips
    • Elaho Exhilarator
      Class 3-4 rapids
    • Cheakamus Splash
      Class 1-2 rapids
    • Squamish Twilight Float
      Class 1 rapids
    • GROUP TRIPS
    • Corporate Rafting Trips
    • Stags & Birthday Party Rafting Trips
    • Youth Group Rafting Trips
    • Grad Class Rafting Trips
    • Outback Kids School Program
  • Multi-Day Trips
    • 2-Day Elaho Expedition
      Class 3-4 rapids
    • 6-Day Babine Expedition
      Class 3-4 rapids
    • 13-Day Tatshenshini Expedition
      Class 1 rapids
    • Custom Multiday Expeditions
  • Locations
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Squamish Rafting Blog

Guide Talk: Shane’s Rafting Philosophy

May 11, 2017
Meet raft guide and environmentalist Shane Degroote, also (ironically, or comically) known as Shane-saw. After first falling in love with Western Canada back in 2008 and completing Capilano University’s Wilderness Leadership Program in 2010, Shane spent some time travelling and… Read more

Here are a few reasons why your staff trip with us will be the best one yet!

Aug 26, 2016
REWARD & REVITALIZE YOUR TEAM WITHTHE ULTIMATE STAFF TRIP! Looking for a way to reward your team after an amazing and successful summer?Trying to revitalize the troops heading into a long and intense winter?Nothing beats a unique trip with us… Read more

5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD GO RAFTING IN THE RAIN THIS SUMMER

Jul 11, 2016
1. Be a kid again! It’s really the perfect opportunity to let loose and relive those childhood memories of playing in the rain and splashing in water puddles. Except this time, you’ll be playing on a raft and splashing in… Read more

How To Become A White Water Rafting Guide

Apr 18, 2016
What do I need to do to become a raft guide? This is a frequent question when you work in the rafting industry! The answer to that question will differ depending on who you ask and where in the world… Read more
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Summer’s not gone yet! 🌞 You’ve still got o Summer’s not gone yet! 🌞 You’ve still got over a week to join us on the river before the temperatures dip and we roll into winter mode. 🚣‍♀️💦

Bring your friends and family, soak up the sunshine, and make one last splash of the season with us. Let’s send summer off right! 🌊✨

📅 Trips are running daily, but spots are limited—so grab yours before the season wraps up.

👉 Promo code FALL2025 gets you $10 off Cheak or Elaho trips until Sept 28. Don’t miss out!

 #paddlebc #rivercrew #adventure #hellobc #exploresquamish #outbackrafting #rafting
Unplugging. Laughing till your cheeks hurt. Scream Unplugging. Laughing till your cheeks hurt. Screaming through rapids and floating under mountain peaks.
Getting absolutely drenched and not caring one bit.
This is why we do it. 💙🌊

#CanadianOutbackRafting #SquamishBC #BackToTheRiver #WhitewaterEscape #rivercrew #exploresquamish
Ever wondered how whitewater rapids are rated? 🌊 The International Scale of River Difficulty breaks them down from Class I (easy, mellow waves) all the way to Class VI (nearly impossible).

What makes the difference? It’s all about water levels, river gradient and volume, amount of obstacles/size of features, and risk assessment.

At Canadian Outback, our trips run in the Class II–IV range → perfect for everyone from first-time floaters to thrill-seeking adventurers.

👉 Swipe through to learn more about each class, then book your trip and see where you land!

 #paddlebc #rivercrew #adventure #hellobc #exploresquamish #outbackrafting #whitewaterrafting
POV: you just survived the Elaho🌊 This is not POV: you just survived the Elaho🌊

This is not your average float — this is the Elaho Exhilarator level chaos (in the best way). 🤘

Your guide was cool as ice, you were clinging to your paddle like it owed you money, and now you’ve got bragging rights for life.

Tag your adventure crew — especially the one who said they’d “never scream” but totally did.

📥 Save this for when you're ready to take on the river IRL.

 #paddlebc #rivercrew #adventure #hellobc #exploresquamish #outbackrafting #explorevancouver #rafting #explorebc
Always campaigning for longer summers🌞 #summer Always campaigning for longer summers🌞

#summerinbc #rivercrew #hellobc #outbackrafting #onlyinwhistler #adventure #explorevancouver
🌊 Guide Spotlight: Meet Josh 🌊 Straight fro 🌊 Guide Spotlight: Meet Josh 🌊

Straight from Alexandra, South Island of New Zealand, Josh is all about chasing splashes and keeping the stoke high. His favorite rapid? The Deflectors — nothing beats the consistent spray and photo-worthy action. 📸

Off the river, you’ll find him kayaking just for fun, mountain biking, firing up a BBQ, or working on his van build project.

His river pump up song? Pump It Up – Endor 🎶

What Josh loves most about the Canadian Outback crew:
"We are all here for similar reasons to make the most out of the sea to sky area and we all get to live together in our vans gypsy style"🚐

Give Josh a wave if you see him on the river!👋

#guidespotlight  #paddlebc #rivercrew #adventure #exploresquamish #outbackrafting
Proof that happiness can be measured in splashes p Proof that happiness can be measured in splashes per hour😁🌞💦

#rivercrew #exploresquamish #hellobc #outbackrafting #adventure #explorebc
Ever wonder who those solo paddlers are weaving th Ever wonder who those solo paddlers are weaving through the rapids? They’re our safety kayakers—the unsung heroes of every rafting trip. 🚣‍♂️💨

Their role is simple but vital:

✅ Scout the rapids ahead
✅ Help guide rafts through the safest lines
✅ Be first on the scene if someone takes an unexpected swim

They’re fast, skilled, and always watching your back. 👏 Next time you spot one slicing through the waves, give them a wave of thanks—they’re part of what makes every Canadian Outback adventure safe and unforgettable. 🌊

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The Babine River did not disappoint. 🌊🐻 Our The Babine River did not disappoint. 🌊🐻

Our August trip just returned, and one of our guests captured some awesome moments along the way.

This bucket-list journey combines untouched wilderness, world-class rapids, and the chance to see northern BC like few ever do.

✨ We’ve got spaces open for next year’s Babine adventure—experience it for yourself!

 #paddlebc #rivercrew #adventure #hellobc #outbackrafting #babineriver
Think rafting season is over? 

Not yet! 🌊 We’re still OPEN + running trips daily. 

✅ Trips running 7 days a week
✅ Whistler & Vancouver departures
✅ The adventure season isn’t over yet!

Don’t pack away the summer stoke —there’s still time to hit the river with us🚣✨

Book your September adventure today and use code FALL2025 for $10 off your trip!

 #paddlebc #rivercrew #adventure #hellobc #exploresquamish #squamish #outbackrafting #explorebc
Currently accepting waves, not emails🌞🕶️💦

#rivercrew #outbackrafting #exploresquamish #adventure #paddlebc
Meet Dahlia — straight from Montreal, QC! 🇨🇦

Her favourite rapid? "I think 50/50 right side has the best hits!"

Her ultimate river pump-up jam is anything Fleetwood Mac 🎶

When she’s not guiding, you’ll find her mountain biking, kayaking, or just relaxing by the lake.

What Dahlia loves most about Canadian Outback? "Building lifelong friendships in the course of a summer and also just laughing so much, everyday."

Say hi next time you see her out on the water! 👋

#guidespotlight #rivercrew #adventure #paddlebc #hellobc #exploresquamish #squamish #outbackrafting #rafting #explorebc
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