Golden's  Best  Kept  Secret

COME  PLAY  WITH  US  ON  THE  MOST  BEAUTIFUL  WATER  IN  CANADA!!

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THE  LAKE 

Kinbasket Lake is only 42 kilometres from Donald, British Columbia, Canada, and is a little-known reservoir created by the Mica Dam north of Revelstoke, BC.  This breathtaking lake is uninhabited by anything but wildlife and is a goldmine of animal habitat, fishing opportunities, and a photographer's dreamscape.

The lake itself is over 160 kilometres long and more than 900 feet deep with countless arms and reaches branching off for excellent exploration opportunities.  Numerous islands dot the surface with the main prominence being "Bear Island", well named for its grizzly and black bear populations.

Your pontoon tour will begin at "The Harbour", 42 km from Donald, BC (20 minutes from Golden, BC) and will take you near the Columbia Reach, Bush Arm, and Gold River Arm, after which you will cruise into the narrows.  Soon you will see the Sullivan Arm, Windy Arm, Kinbasket Arm, and Cummins Creek followed by the Mica Dam, Wood Arm, and the Canoe Reach.

THE  BOAT

When you begin your tour you will be seated on our newest pontoon boat, a 25 foot Parti Kraft with a 90 horse Mercury outboard motor.  The boat is rated for 15 people, but we'll keep it on a smaller scale for your safety and comfort.

The canopy covers all seating areas and will be left up for shade on sunny days and shelter on rainy days.  Zip-on mylar windows are also available to create a fully enclosed cabin in case the weather turns nasty and cold so you will be kept in utmost comfort.

The rear of the boat contains a change room and bathroom with privacy curtains.  When this is folded down it becomes a sundeck outside of the canopy for catching a little bit of that hot mountain sunshine.

The fold down ladder is an added feature for those hardy souls that would like to try swimming in the chilly water.

OPTIONS

Your tour can be a half day (4 hours), a full day (8 hours), or even overnight (24 hours).

The half day tour begins at 1 pm at the harbour, then putters around Bush River, the Gold Arm, the Columbia Reach and Bear Island then back to the harbour at 5 pm.

The full day tour begins at 10 am at the harbour, then cruises into the narrows and up the lake to the Sullivan Arm, Windy Creek, Kinbasket Arm and Cummins Creek  then back through the narrows to explore the Gold Arm, Columbia Reach and Bear Island after which we will return to the harbour at 6 pm.  Lunch will be included.

The deluxe overnight tour will begin at 11 am at the harbour then cruise up the narrows to Sullivan Arm, Windy Creek, Kinbasket Arm and Cummins Creek where we will stop for lunch (included) and try our hands at finding the wild garnets that abound in the area.  Afterwards we will pile back onto the boat for more adventures around the lake and then putter back to the harbour by 7 or 8 pm.  Finally, we will all proceed to the tent camp at the 39.5 kilometre mile marker on the Big Bend Highway for a great steak dinner with all the trimmings and a memorable evening around the campfire.  The next morning, after breakfast, everyone can go their own way at their leisure with memories to last a lifetime of an exclusive adventure.  All camping tents, cots, food (lunch, snacks, dinner, and breakfast) and supplies will be included except personal sleeping bags.  Minimum of 4 people, maximum of 8.

BOATING  RULES

 - lifejackets will be provided and must be worn at all times while on the boat.

- no alcohol will be consumed on the boat, although you may bring your own for later consumption around the campfire.

- no smoking on the boat as it's considered a public place.

- bring a pair of deck slippers if you prefer as the platform of the boat is carpet and outside shoes must be removed upon arrival.

- bring a warm sweater just in case the weather turns nasty.  A limited number will be supplied.

HOW  TO  FIND  US:

Use the convenient search box on the right to find Golden, British Columbia and from there drag your mouse along the Trans Canada Highway north to find the Donald Road.  This turns into the Bush River Forest Service Road which you follow for 42 kilometres until you reach the harbour (you'll know it when you see the water).  Turn left into the compound and follow the signs and we'll greet you when you arrive.