When the boat
pulls away from the dock, you embark on a journey that
places you in the heart of nature! Experience the mountains
from a different perspective… from the river.
Along the
way, you will hear tales of the rough and tumble explorers
and settlers that first came to the Columbia Valley.
You will see first hand impressive geological formations
that hint at the mighty forces that sculpted our mountains.
And you will hopefully catch a glimpse of some of the
magnificent wildlife that frequent the shores of the
Columbia.
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There’s
no better way to view wildlife than from the
water!
The
Columbia Valley, and the Rocky Mountain Trench
that it sits in, is one of the most significant
migratory corridors in North America for hundreds
of species of animals, birds, and fish. |
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that can be spotted include moose, deer, elk, black
bears, otters, beavers, coyotes, and the (very
elusive) cougar. In the skies it is common to see
Bald Eagles, Ospreys, King Fishers, Red Tailed
Hawks and Great Blue Herons hunting for fish. |
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The
year 2003 was designated as the United Nations
International Year of Fresh Water. The aim was
to enhance public understanding and appreciation
of the significance of our fresh water resources
and how it has shaped our world.
It was
with this initiative in mind that Larry Sparks,
General Manager, came up with
the vision of what is now Canyonjet Safaris.
An avid kayaker and river guide of ten years,
Larry wanted to find a way to share his passion
for our rivers and mountain environment with
guests visiting our beautiful region.
The
section of the Columbia River that Canyonjet
explores represents only 1% of the Columbia River’s
entire length – and it remains the last free-flowing
stretch unaffected by damn control.
This impressive stretch of the river winds it’s way through
narrow canyons, open deltas, and offers some of the most
unparalleled views of the Rocky Mountain and Columbia Mountain
ranges. Our custom built jet boats allow us to travel down
river – and back again – to wilderness areas that are otherwise
inaccessible. Guests come away from their exhilarating adventure
with a new-found appreciation and fascination for our mountain
rivers and the intricate region it travels through. And that,
in a nutshell, is why we are here |
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