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  • Enjoy a day on the river with Tunnel 49
  • Floating down the Elk River in Fernie on a giant inflatable SUPSquatch
  • Stand-Up Paddle Boarding on Lakes and Rivers
  • Stand Up Paddle Boarding
  • Stand Up Paddle Boarding on the Elk River
  • Paddle boarding along the upper Elk River
  • SUPsquatch!
  • Paddle boarding along the upper Elk River
  • Inflatable kayaking the lower Elk River
  • Cliff jumping in the canyon

Join the crew at Tunnel49 to discover amazing water adventures in Fernie.

Looking to steer your own craft? Wanting to enjoy an active adventure on the river that requires little to no prior experience? Try guided inflatable kayaking or paddleboarding!

SUPSQUATCH

The 1st and only guided Supsquatch River tour in Canada. A 17ft inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard, surf it, run river rapids and have the time of your life. Mountain High Adventures offers 2-3 hour guided trips for groups 4-8. An amazing day for any group or family!

Details: 

  • Minimum 4 people to book
  • Age 6+
  • Splash level 3+
  • 2hr round trip
  • Departures at 9am, 1pm, 4pm
  • Fernie RV Resort to Ski Hill, 7+ km
  • Quality wetsuit, lifejacket, board & paddle provided
  • Guide, transportation and safety instructions included
  • More than 8 people? Combine with additional SUP bookings!

Price:

  • Adults: $119
  • Youth: $99 (Age 6-15)
  • Groups of 8 or more, 10% discount
  • $1 land and water usage fee
  • GST not included

INFLATABLE KAYAKING

This guide-assisted adventure is suitable for both beginner and experienced paddlers. Inflatable kayaking is one of the most exciting river activities. They're ideal for people looking for a little more adventure and who want to be in control of their own craft. The kayaks are very stable, maneuverable, and great fun.

Details: 

  • Minimum revenue of $249 required for the tour to run
  • Age 6+ (under 13 will be in a tandem kayak)
  • Splash level 2+
  • 3hr round trip
  • Best in August & September
  • Quality wetsuit, lifejacket, kayak & paddle provided
  • Guide, transportation and safety instructions included

Price:

  • Adult: $129
  • Youth: $99 (Age 6-15)
  • Inflatable tandem kayak: $249
  • Minimum revenue of $249 required for the tour to run
  • Groups of 8 or more, 10% discount
  • $1 land and water usage fee
  • GST not included

STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING

A fun, 3 hour, paddle boarding adventure down the Elk River. Enjoy the scenery and wildlife as you paddle your own board through town.

The tour progresses from advanced flat-water training to the swift waters of the Elk River. Our Paddle Canada Certified River Guides will lead you through wave trains, practicing eddy turns, and surfing standing waves right through scenic Fernie. This tour is suitable for the adventurous.

Details: 

  • Minimum revenue of $249 required for the tour to run
  • Some previous SUP experience recommended
  • Age 8+ 
  • Splash level 2+
  • 3hr round trip
  • Quality wetsuit, lifejacket, paddleboard & paddle provided
  • Guide, transportation and safety instructions included

Price:

  • Adult: $129
  • Youth: $99 (Age 8-15)
  • Minimum revenue of $249 required for the tour to run
  • Groups of 8 or more, 10% discount
  • $1 land and water usage fee
  • GST not included

Tunnel49 also offer amazing whitewater adventures, family float trips and incredible Kootenay River Expeditions.

  • Contact Information
  • 250-423-5008
  • Contact By Email
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  • t49.ca/adventures/
  • 802 Hwy #3 between 8th St & 9th St, Fernie, BC V0B1M0
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