Invermere to Radium - Columbia River Paddle

Paddle the Columbia River

The Invermere to Radium Lazy River Paddle can be done Guided, or Self-Guided – your choice!

The Invermere to Radium Lazy River Paddle can be done Guided, or Non-Guided – your choice!

A 17 km flat water paddle through the wetlands and then down the Columbia River to Radium Hot Springs, where we pick you up and drive you back to Invermere. You paddle with the current for a steady 3 hour paddle (water level & wind dependent) although take longer to enjoy the scenery and stop on a sandbar (water level dependent) for lunch or a snack.

Two options, either self-guided where you book by pick up time, arrive at our Invermere Launch approximately 4 hours earlier for a trip talk and then paddle yourself to Radium for your booked pick up time.

For the guided option, join one of our knowledgeable and experienced guides to learn about local history, geography and wildlife. Let your guide take care of the timing as you paddle together down the Columbia River.

Book Your Trip

Guided

Adult from $114 / Child under 15 $69

Book Guided

This 4 hour family-friendly and fun trip, starts in Invermere and will take you through the spectacular wetlands down the Columbia River to Radium Hot Springs.

Join one of our guides in a voyageur canoe and discover intricate facts about this great North American river and its ecologically important wetlands, along with its abundant birds, fish, reptiles and mammals.

We will stop along the way to stretch our legs. Be sure to bring water and a snack to enjoy on the shoreline or at one of the beautiful sandbars along the way.

Dates and Times:

Guided trips are generally available on the following days but exceptions apply - see our booking calendar for the most up to date availability.

May 15 – June 19: Thursdays at 11:30am
June 26: Thursday at 10:30am
July 3 – August 14: Thursdays at 9am
August 23 and 30: at 11:00am
September 4 – October 12: Thursdays 12pm

Have a group of 4 or more but don’t see a date/time that works? Email us paddle@columbiariverpaddle.com and we’ll let you know if we can accommodate!

Guided trips take place in a voyageur canoe unless other arrangements have been made.

Reservations are required.

Self-Guided

From: $74.50 per person

Book Self-Guided

Capture, by kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard, the pristine Columbia River waters as seen first-hand by David Thompson and unchanged since the arrival of the First Nations people.

Check in times are usually 3-5 hours before the booked pickup time, depending on water levels and how leisurely you want to paddle.

Dates and Times:

May 3 – June 20: Pickup Time in Radium Hot Springs is 4pm
June 21 – June 27: Pickup Times are 3pm and 5pm
June 28 – August 24: Pickup Times are 1pm, 3pm and 5pm
August 25 – August 31: Pickup Times are 3pm and 5pm
September 1 – October 12: Pickup Time is 4pm

Additional Info:

Have your own gear? You can book an 'own boat pick up'
You will paddle through the wetlands, down the river and be picked up in Radium Hot Springs
You’ll be required to sign a waiver (either online in advance or at check-in)
You book by pick up time at the end of your paddle in Radium Hot Springs
Advanced booking highly recommended

Guided and Self-Guided trips departs from the Invermere Launch. Arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.

Things To Bring

Water and a snack
Layers and rain gear if forecasted
Hat and sunscreen
Camera
Binoculars
Footwear that might get a little wet or dirty

Tour Includes

Return transportation from Radium to Invermere at the end of your paddle
All the safety gear including a Personal flotation device (PFD)
Trip talk and safety talk

To Note

You will paddle through the wetlands, down the river and be picked up in Radium Hot Springs
You’ll be required to sign a waiver
Advanced booking required for guided trips and recommended for self-guided

We did the Columbia river paddle from Invermere to Radium (with shuttle bus provided back to Invermere). We had a full four hours on the river and saw some wonderful scenery. In addition, we saw a river otter, muskrat, turtle, eagles, swifts nesting in the cliffs, bighorn sheep and beaver lodges.
Sierra and Molde were great guides, engaging everyone and explaining everything from safety to the wildlife.

TomSaintsRL

The guided canoe trip from Invermere to Radium was a highlight of our family vacation. We booked atv'ing and white water rafting for our sons, and expected those adventures to steal the show, but we all agreed that canoeing was our favorite activity. Our guide Sierra was friendly, patient and knowledgeable. Our family of four were in a 4-person canoe, and she expertly guided us through the river, pointing out bald eagles and various animals as we went. My kids were entertained throughout the entire trip, and we all just loved it. Thank you!

BelleCalifornia

We had a fantastic experience with Columbia River Paddle. They set us up with the equipment, a talk about the route through the river, and then we had a leisurely paddle for about 2.5 hours. If we had just let the current take us then it probably would have taken the full four hours described. The scenery was gorgeous, and we saw some great birds up close. Highly recommend this trip!

Susan C

Explore the Columbia River And Wetlands: Invermere to Radium Paddle