Wow love this place. I came here with 2 other friends for River Rafting. We had a great time. The water level was somewhat low. So our guide had to get out of the raft couple of times to push the raft out of rocks. in between the River Rafting adventure, we also got out of our raft to do a short hike to the water fall. We also got our pictures taken there as well. Each raft could only hold a maximum of 6 people + the guide. Lunch was included in our adventure. It costed $125 to go River Rafting but it included the wetsuit, lunch and other gears. Also they posted pictures of our River Rafting session on Facebook for us to download. We also had the option to pay $30 for a USB with all photos loaded on it. Overall, I had a great time and will definitely come back. I am thinking of next time doing Kayaking. Also for River Rafting its better to go in June (I was told). read more

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Came back again with some friends. This time, we did the Canyon one which was great. I've done it before a few years ago so I kind of knew what to expect. My friends haven't done the Canyon one so it was new to them. They loved it as it was even more challenging and had more dips and rapids. I sat in the front of the raft with another friend, Lee. We got hammered by the big splash of water whenever our raft would dip down over the rocks and rapids. Our guide this time was Sam, he was great and funny. My friends can be a little 'excited' so I'm glad he was able to play along with their antics. The weather was insane yesterday. It was sunny when we drove there from Vancouver however by the time we got changed and started to take the bus to the starting point, it was snowing. Yes, that's right. It was snowing. When we got into the raft and while Sam was explaining the commands, it turned to hail and then rain. The first part of rafting, it was raining. By the time we finished, it was sunny so we had 4 seasons of weather. It made for an even better experience. There were only 2 rafts this time. Last time I went, there was 8 rafts. With only 2 rafts, it was better and more personable as we are able to joke around a bit more. They have a small sauna shack so when we got back, we basically went there to warm up. Again, I recommend coming here for rafting. read more

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Awesome fun times to be had here! I had tried white water rafting in Cairns, Australia and was looking to trying it here on Chilliwack River. Lunch is included which is great as you will need the energy to paddle. The system is straight forward. Sign the waiver form and keep it with you. Have lunch then assemble for instructions. Exchange your waiver form to get the gear (wetsuit, safety vest and helmet). Get changed and then get your paddle. Hop on the bus which will be a short ride to the river. Assemble again for safety instructions before you are grouped to a raft and guide. There are usually 6 in a raft plus the guide. The unexpected is the fairly steep scramble down to the river on rocks. There are no stairs to get down. I have a phobia about going down on rocks and loose gravel due to past experience and thought I would be stuck. Thankfully I have my raft mates and guide to help me down. The other unexpected part is to wade in icy cold river to get to the bank and hike up to the waterfall. There are muddy cold puddles along the way. As it is towards the end of summer, the water level seems low. We paddled lots and got stuck on the rocks often too. There were a few thrilling sections of the river and I saw a raft went almost 90 degrees up the side of the river bank. Some fell into the river but that was probably the fun of it though the water was just too cold. It rained a little but the view was gorgeous. Misty mountains and clear emerald water. I will do this again but probably come during the height of summer when it is warmer. read more

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We went rafting with these guys this past weekend and everything was great. Especially the staff. They had a great sense of humour but were definitely serious when safety is in question. We had such a blast down the Canyon rafting tour and it was great for first timers and experienced rafters alike since we were a mix of both and we all enjoyed the trip thoroughly. For $85 (when you have 7-14 ppl in the group), you get all your equipment, a 3-hour-long rafting trip, and lunch included! It was definitely a good deal. I think I just became addicted to river rafting and will have to come back. read more

Chilliwack River Rafting - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Fraser Valley E, British Columbia

Absolutely Phenomenal!!!! I hosted a group of 36 people at Chilliwack River Rafting this past weekend and we had the best time! The staff and owners were extremely accommodating and wonderful. The river guides were hilarious and so much fun (especially in the bright and tight costumes). Our group had so much fun and are still messaging me about it saying we have to do it again. Our tour guide Will was great! He guided us really well and knew I felt scared and hesitant but made me feel at ease and like he was there every step of the way. We camped for two nights and rafted Saturday morning, we had an impromptu talent night on Saturday night which was such a hoot!!! I cannot wait to go back!!! read more

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So exciting that you have to try it out at least once. But once you try it, you'll be hooked. I've done this 3 times, and it's just really really fun, and it's a relatively cheap fun way to spend a weekend day. People from over the world come here to river raft, because we apparently have some of the higher class rivers?! Arrange a group of 7 or more, and you can get a group rate. There's a simple lunch included as well, and a guide with accompany you on the 3 hour trip. There's 2 levels- beginner and experienced. They're both fun, for if you've never done any water sports before, you should definitely do the beginner one. Or for the adventurous types, do the experienced level one, it's SUPER exciting!!! Call ahead for reservations, and it can get quite full in the summer weekends, so call in advance, and a fun day will be guaranteed!! read more

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What a fun and wonderful experience. The staff were professional, courteous and knowledgable. They were very accommodating to our beginner experience level, but still gave us a thrilling and exhilarating ride. They even provided lunch and an optional over night camp ground. They provided full wet suits, water shoes and socks, and helmets. Well worth the price. All 5 of us enjoyed this memorable day and is something we will talk about for quite some time. Thank you Chilliwack River Rafting!! read more

Vincci convinced me, and we went in the rain. Because we're hardcore. Did the Classic, but going to come back on a warmer day to do the Canyon when it opens up again. Our guide Stephanie was awesome. The process is just like vanessa spelled out and ditto on those wetsuits. I also opted to use a pair of their old shoes... why soak mine? They also have a whitewater kayak option.. the boys were all in on that one. They also have a sauna, which I was dreaming about the entire time :) read more

My dear husband organized the Classic Extreme trip as a surprise birthday gift - I've always wanted to do white water rafting but never got around to it. What an amazing day we had! Everything about the day was extremely well organized, but never felt rigid. It is rare to have a company hosting an adrenaline-based activity that can maintain a sense of fun and laid-backness without sacrificing the confidence we had in them to keep us safe. Our kids, aged 10 and 12, joined us for the adventure, and they were well looked after (a helping hand down the rocks, an offer for an extra nanaimo bar at lunch...), and the kids were glowing when they were praised afterwards for their bravado and hard work. Our guide, Sarah, and safety kayaker, Jodi, cannot be praised enough for fostering a spirit of teamwork and camaraderie on and off the river. Lunch consisted of chili, salad, rolls and a treat and was delicious. The setting is serene and it was great to just relax next to the river with a drink in hand before making the journey home. We cannot wait to come back for the Canyon run! read more

We went here at the end of last summer and got to try inflatable kayaking which was more suited to the lower water levels and loved it so much we had to go back to try the rafting in the more extreme levels.. Today we went out on the 18km canyon in the big raft and it was jus unreal. Great value for money and a real enjoyable trip. Russ and the gang were great hosts and gave us a good laugh (at the cost of some terrible jokes! Ha!) . Great family operation!! A great adrenaline rush for the $.. always felt safe as the guides knew every inch of the river and were v clear with instructions, what to expect and taught us now to deal with any scenarios we may have got ourselves into. Great facilities at the ranch, we got fed, hours on the water, and use of the ranch for a bbq and much more... just a great place to chill for the day. Will definitely be back here. Blows the competition out of the water!!! read more

One of the most amazing experiences!!!!!I cannot recommend this place enough! there is something for everyone, places to relax, campfires and partys. Not only are the staff extremely well qualified in keeping you safe while you are having the time of your life they will go so far above and beyond to ensure you have the best possible experience.The rafting is an adrenaline rush, the food is delicious but it's the people that will have you coming back year after year! read more

Kudos to Russ, Sue, Sarah, Molly and Max! I took a group of four on Sunday, and even though I didn't raft, I had a good time! Chilliwack river rafting was so accommodating to our group. The lunch was amazing, they had all of the equipment we needed, they were big on safety, and having fun! I will definitely recommend them to all of my friends. Thank you Chilliwhack river rafting, what a wonderful family run business! read more

This was my second time rafting, and i left with a big smile. You arrive at the ranch where you can camp if you want, and you are fed chili, salads and a desert. You are wrangled and given your outfit. If i had one complaint it would be over the quality of the wetsuits. There are old and falling apart and being held together by shreds. Everyone got what they needed. You are then tossed on a bus and depending on your level of experience or craziness, you go on the river that suites you. I did the Canyon, which i thuroughly enjoyed. The rafts were a little rinky dinky as well, but our guide Dave from Tasmania was excellent. Some boats flipped, and lost people led to some people freaking out or saying it was awesome! We had the option of jumping off a 20 ft cliff which i did but took me awhile to get my guts up to do. I never felt like it was unsafe. It felt a tiny bit disorganized compared to another rafting trip i did. I am guessing they are running on a slimmer budget.. or the owner is pocketing more money. I plan to go rafting again next year but maybe with a different company. read more

My partner and I did the Classic and found it to be an awful experience. The owner was scattered, flighty, sexually inappropriate and did not properly inform us of safety procedures. This led us to feel extremely unprepared, concerned about our safety and scared. Even when we voiced our concern, he was completely oblivious to our high level of distress and did not adjust how he conducted himself on our tour. We have had positive experiences in the past with rafting in other parts of the country and had high hopes for our adventure, however, this time we ended up being disappointed. The individuals assigned to other guides appeared to be having a great time, but we were extremely unimpressed with our guide (the owner) and will not be going back to this place again. read more

The good: beautiful scenery, attention to safety, tasty lunch The not-so-good: your time on the river will be directly dependent on your river guide. In our case, we had someone who didn't know the river very well -- this resulted in several "surprises" where she would bark orders frantically then apologize weakly (as in "sorry -- I didn't see that rock" or "sorry -- I didn't realize there was a drop-off"). While I never felt like we were in danger (we were on the Classic, the easier run), the panic and yelling made it difficult to enjoy the experience. read more

Russ runs a tight ship; he and his staff are seriously great. Our guide knew the river in and out, having probably literally gone down 1000 times over the last 10 years. We went on a weekday during off season, a small group of 4 doing the Classic. As a nervous first timer, I think I was just ecstatic that I didn't fall in. Two of us did take a little dunk but everyone hopped back in giggling, calm and in good spirits. The safety run down was efficient and comprehensive so I think we all felt pretty good. The rafting itself was a TON of fun, but the little extras just topped it off: from the cozy wood burning fireplace, lunch, waterfall sightseeing, sauna... we bought a copy of photos ($20) which were beautiful and well worth it. We camped overnight, and had a little fire going... it was nice to just get out of the city, and see the stars. An awesome little getaway, highly recommend. Can't say enough good things about these guys! read more

Chilliwack River Rafting - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Fraser Valley E, British Columbia

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This was great! Best rafting I've ever done. Two and a half hours of nonstop white water. Great people, good food, very nice rustic low key location. read more

OMG! So much fun!!!! Did the Canyon trip Sunday with my husband. The guides were so great. Felt really safe and they were in control the entire trip. Have done several rafting trips and this was definitely the best. Hoping to do another one before the end of summer. read more

Went there yesterday while it was raining! We went for Canyon, and it was absolutely amazing! Be hold for challenges though, but you will have fun there! read more

We could not have asked for a better first time river rafting experience!!! We took the canyon trip at the end of July, while we were staying in Vancouver. If you are considering rafting at this place, stop considering and just do it! The staff and the owner were such awesome people, and we enjoyed the hospitality and kindness that they showed us. JESS (Tinky Winky Teletubby) was an awesome guide, and I recommend that you request her! ;) She made the trip even better for us, by just being awesome! read more

We took three families of all ages with kids last weekend. They were extremely accommodating and explained that there was a milder whitewater trip for first timers, or a more intense trip. Our group was able to split and do either tour and everyone enjoyed. Highly recommend this as a family day or as a team bonding or suggestion for out of towers. Our only gripe was finding the sign to turn off the road! Well done ! read more

We went on the whitewater kayaking trip, and had a blast. Overall it was a really fun day, with great people on a really nice stretch of river, and I would not hesitate to go back if they added a second kayaking trip. Unfortunately, there are a couple of things that the company could improve on, and that impacted our experience a bit. The Good: - The river itself was fantastic, and it was the perfect level of challenging and exciting, without being terrifying. - The guides were really nice and friendly, joked around with us a lot, and really went to great lengths to make sure we felt comfortable and confident with the trip. One of the guides in particular, Monique, was awesome. Really knowledgeable about the river, really took time to explain to us where we were going, what line we should take, and where we were expected to stop. - Our initial safety briefing covered some excellent ground that I actually found myself using later on. "Crap, my kayak is caught. Wait... they talked about this. Hey, that actually worked" - I also felt confident that our guides knew what they were doing, and that we wouldn't die on the river. This is a good thing. The Could Be Better: - Our guides were amazing, but sometimes I found myself really confused as to what was going on. One minute we were practicing ferrying across the river, the next minute I'm being shouted at to start some rapids. More communication about where we're going and what line we should take would be great. - There were a lot of kayakers (25), so they split us into two groups and separated us from the rafters. This was great, however it was still a very large group, and so we were frequently bunching up, getting caught on each other, or having to stop and wait for the last members of the group. But again, it's what you get with going on a popular trip, midday saturday in August. Plus, the inflatable kayaks were kinda fun as dodgems. - There is the option of not doing the final (and most challenging) rapid. It was great that the guides didn't pressure people to do the last leg, and were very supportive if anyone felt nervous and wanted to pass on it, but they also talked it up maaaybe a little more than necessary. One of our group decided to pass, and then regretted it. - The organisation was a little... lacking. They were supposed to call a bus for the group that passed on the final rapids, however that didn't happen until we got back to the resort and they realised there were three people missing. That is not a good thing. Otherwise, it was a really great day, and I'd recommend it to anyone with a love of paddling or looking to get into white water. read more