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Canadian Outback Rafting

Canadian Outback Rafting

1 (866) 565-8735 [email protected]
  • 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
    • Whistler Departures
    • Vancouver Departures
    • Squamish Departures
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    • About Us
    • FAQs
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First Time Rafting? Here’s What You Need to Know

Feb 01, 2025
First Time Rafting? Here’s Everything You Need to Know with Canadian Outback Rafting in Squamish Rafting is one of the most exciting outdoor adventures, and if you’re planning your first rafting experience in Squamish, you’re in for an unforgettable ride!… Read more

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📍 Sḵwx̱wú7mesh | Squamish, BC

Nothing better than warming up to some hot chocola Nothing better than warming up to some hot chocolate after a dip in the river☕️🍂😌🌊

 #paddlebc #rivercrew #hellobc #exploresquamish #squamish #outbackrafting #rafting #explorebc
Even in the off season, adventure is never too far Even in the off season, adventure is never too far away🏔️🌊 

Counting down the days until rafting season returns. 

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Fall’s cool… but we’re dreaming of sunny day Fall’s cool… but we’re dreaming of sunny days, splash zones, and smiles like these🌞

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IYKYK. Here’s to weekends well spent on the wate IYKYK. Here’s to weekends well spent on the water. 

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From the laughter on the rapids to the stories sha From the laughter on the rapids to the stories shared about the land, thanks Pol & Ale for capturing the spirit of the river so perfectly.

Reading reviews like this makes us want to grab a paddle and hit the river right now.

We’re counting down the days until we’re back out there together again!

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Days on the Babine are something else - long stret Days on the Babine are something else - long stretches of wild river, moments of calm between the rapids, and the kind of quiet that makes you feel small in the best way. 

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Trade your screen time for river time😌🌊✨👉

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We sure miss seeing the smiling faces of our guest We sure miss seeing the smiling faces of our guests, and are already counting down the days until we get to see them again next season!🌊🌞

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It's all about teamwork on the river. Dialing in y It's all about teamwork on the river. Dialing in your paddling technique before hitting the water makes all the difference — learning to work together as a team and how to keep the boat moving efficiently alongside your guide. 

Keep your strokes smooth, stay in rhythm, and let the current do the rest.

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Already missing those sunny days on the river🌞🌊 Nothing beats good weather and good times with the crew on the water. Until next season, we’ll be daydreaming about it all!💙🚣‍♂️

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What a season it’s been! From the big splashes t What a season it’s been! From the big splashes to the belly laughs, we’re so grateful for every guest who joined us on the river and every guide who made the adventure unforgettable.

Thank you for making this season one to remember—we couldn’t do it without you. ❤️

To our incredible staff: your energy, passion, and love for the river make every trip safe, exciting, and one-of-a-kind. To our amazing guests: your smiles, stories, and stoke remind us why we do what we do.

As the rafts get packed away and the rivers start to quiet, we’re already dreaming about next season. Until then, keep the adventure alive—and we can’t wait to welcome you back on the water in 2026! 🌊✨

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Hanging out with friends on the river -> even bett Hanging out with friends on the river -> even better! 

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