Chilko
River
Chilko
Lake |
The Chilko River,
a tributary of the Chilcotin River that flows out of Chilko Lake,
is well known for its whitewater kayaking and rafting. The
Chilcotin River is rated among the best—and most challenging—whitewater
rivers in North America. Not only will the Class IV–V whitewater get
your adrenal glands fluttering, the landscape will too.
The headwaters
of the Chilcotin and the Chilko Rivers lie in the Coast Mountains
near the southeast corner of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. The rivers
become runable in the subalpine regions, then they descend to the
Chilcotin Plateau’s sprawling grasslands and arid canyons. Some
of the most spectacular scenery is found near the Chilcotin’s confluence
with the Fraser River, south of Riske Creek.
This is an esteemed
kayaking and rafting locale, but because of its isolation, the rivers
see relatively few rafters and whitewater kayakers.
Nearest Town: Chilko
Lake, Bella Coola Highway
20, Chilcotin
Nearest Lake: Chilko Lake
Nearest
Park: Ts'ylos
Provincial Park, Bull
Canyon Provincial Park
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