Canyon Raft Company

08/30/2025

08/11/2025

⚠️⚠️Please be aware that there are multiple dangerous logjams near town on the Elk River.

❗New signs have been installed warning river users of the significant hazards near the Stanford Inn on river left. There are additional known logjams behind the Transfer Station. Fernie Search and Rescue recommends floaters stick with bridge to bridge to avoid these dangerous logjams.

🌊If you are out enjoying time on the Elk River, here are some safety tips from SAR to keep in mind:

-Recreational floaters stick with bridge to bridge; If you wish to continue to the Stanford then stay river right and get out at the steps. Remember, even this section is an uncontrolled river - PFDs, navigable watercraft, water rescue skills are still essential.
-For longer floats: River users must have craft that can be steered and navigated around the obstacles
- Do not allow children to navigate solo
- Always wear a PFD, but do NOT assume a PFD will save you or a child - while a PFD is essential, in a logjam they can add to entanglement hazard;
- Estimate your time of arrival and make sure someone knows your itinerary.
- If you go for a swim and are successful at getting out but lose your watercraft, please inform the RCMP or SAR so resources aren't wasted searching for a possible water user in trouble.

☀️Play safe and enjoy the beauty of the Elk River.

08/02/2025

ABOUT Discover the wonders of the Elk River through this unforgettable day-camp full of thrilling fun and outdoor adventure! Campers swim in the river, wade in creeks, explore plants and animals, raft rapids, fish, and learn from Ktunaxa knowledge holders. Our camp leaders will make sure that your k...

08/02/2025

☀️If you're planning a float on the Elk River on the long weekend, check out Fernie's hand launch in Annex Park (located downstream of the North Fernie Bridge off of the Fernie Valley Pathway).
🚗Parking is available at the Annex Park parking lot - please carry your watercraft to the hand launch.

🌊We know spending time on the water is a great way to cool off, but please remember the river can present potentially hazardous or dangerous conditions – such as log jams.

🛟Here are some river safety tips to keep in mind when planning to enjoy the beautiful Elk River:
-Recreational floaters stick with bridge to bridge; If you wish to continue to the Stanford then stay river right and get out at the steps. Remember, even this section is an uncontrolled river - PFDs, navigable watercraft, water rescue skills are still essential.
-For longer floats: River users must have craft that can be steered and navigated around the obstacles
- Do not allow children to navigate solo
- Always wear a PFD, but do NOT assume a PFD will save you or a child - while a PFD is essential, in a logjam they can add to entanglement hazard.
- Estimate your time of arrival and make sure someone knows your itinerary.
- If you go for a swim and are successful at getting out but lose your watercraft, please inform the RCMP so resources aren't wasted searching for a possible water user in trouble.


Visit https://www.fernie.ca/EN/main/residents/parks-recreation/trails-parks.html for moe information on trails and parks in Fernie!

08/02/2025

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06/26/2025

What a great Raft Race!
Thanks to all the participants, spectators and sponsors - we raised $2680 for the Elk River Alliance! #

05/24/2025

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