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Walk along the River of Golden Dreams

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Meilleur moment pour visiter

Late afternoon, when the low sun creates a golden glow on the water after which the river was named. June and July offer the most pleasant temperatures and the clearest water.

Conseils budget

Renting a kayak or canoe costs around 60-80 CAD per person from local operators. Save money by bringing your own kayak or canoe if you have one, since river access is free.

Recommandé pour

Couples looking for romance, Families with older children, Nature and photography enthusiasts, Adventurers who enjoy light activities

Planifiez votre visite

2-3 hours

À propos

Faits rapides: La rivière des Rêves dorés relie le lac Alta au lac Green, serpentant à travers 4 kilomètres de marais et de forêt. Les pagayeurs partagent ces eaux avec des castors, des loutres et parfois un ours noir aperçu sur les rives.

Points forts: À son point le plus étroit, la rivière se resserre à seulement 3 mètres de large, obligeant les pagayeurs à slalomer dans un tunnel de branches de saule surplombantes. L'eau prend une teinte ambre chatoyante au soleil de fin d'après-midi, colorée par les tanins qui s'infiltrent depuis les racines des cèdres et donnant à la rivière son nom doré.

Conseils d'initiés

  • Bring a waterproof bag for your camera because the best photos are possible right from the water, and surprise showers are common even in summer.
  • Start early in the morning to avoid crowds and have the best chances of seeing beavers and herons.
  • Wear waterproof sandals or water-resistant shoes because you will definitely get water in the boat when passing through the rapids.
  • Finish paddling before dusk because the weather in the canyons changes quickly and can become cold.

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