River Safari

A Rare Rainforest in the Mountains

Hidden in the mountains of British Columbia, River Safari in Blue River offers visitors a chance to experience the world’s only Inland Temperate Rainforest. This rare ecosystem exists far from the ocean and is supported by heavy mountain snowfall and cool alpine air.

Blue River sits between the Monashee and Caribou Mountains, where glaciers high above the valley slowly feed the rivers and lakes below. These glacier-fed waterways wind through the forest, reflecting the surrounding mountains and trees as they move through the valley.

A Forest Full of Life

The rainforest here is rich with plant life. Moss carpets the forest floor while lichen hangs from branches overhead. In late summer, wild berries grow along the shoreline and throughout the forest, providing an important food source for the wildlife that lives here.

Explore the Wilderness by Water

A River Safari tour offers a unique way to explore this landscape from the water. The journey begins aboard a catamaran, where guests cruise across Blue River’s waterways with open views of the surrounding mountains, forest, and waterfalls. The boat’s design allows for excellent wildlife viewing while enjoying the scenery.

Partway through the tour, guests transfer to a jet boat that travels deeper into the valley. These boats navigate narrow rivers and quiet channels, reaching remote areas of the rainforest where wildlife is often seen along the shoreline.

Wildlife Along the Shoreline

The region is home to a variety of animals. Black bears are commonly spotted searching for berries, moose move through wetlands along the water’s edge, and bald eagles soar overhead. Seeing these animals in their natural habitat is often a highlight for visitors.

Learn from Local Guides

Along the way, guides share information about the wildlife, glaciers, and the unique environment that allows the Inland Temperate Rainforest to exist in this part of British Columbia. Guests learn how the mountains, snowfall, rivers, and forest all work together to support this ecosystem.

Experience a Unique Landscape

River Safari is more than just a boat tour. It’s an opportunity to explore a landscape shaped by glaciers, mountains, and rainforest while experiencing wildlife and nature in one of Canada’s most unique environments, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Book your next trip with CanaDream Club and River Safari!