Bowron Lake Park, a world renowned wildlife sanctuary,is a rectangular chain of lakes and interconnecting rivers which formsthis planet's most unique canoe circuit. Abundant wildlife and rich flora,set amidst a backdrop of azure lakes and high glaciated peaks, providea truly inspirational setting for the canoeist, photographer and naturelover. Outside Magazine ranks this canoe trip as, "one of the top 10 canoetrips in the world."

Tour Leaders and Trip Emphasis

People choose Pathways because of our guides. Eachis highly experienced, talented and committed to your safety and trip enjoyment.Some of our canoe tours have been designed for special interest groups.Enjoy the trip of your choice. Adults of all ages, including seniors, arewelcome.

Dean Hull, Chris Harris and Tiffany have been guidingat the Bowron Lakes since the early 1970's.  Between them, they haveguided over 250 trips around the lakes.  They are all B.C. certifiedcanoe instructors and make safety, and your enjoyment of the lakes, theirtop priority.

ChrisHarris 

Chris, founder of Pathways in 1984, is a professionalguide, photographer and publisher. His most famous coffee table book, TheBowron Lakes: British Columbia's Wilderness Canoe Circuit, is about thevery area he guides in. Chris loves to share the natural world with othersboth with his camera and his enthusiasm for life. His adventurous careeras a mountaineer and international traveler provides for fascinating firesideconversation. Chris is also a stock photographer and international phototour leader. If photography is an interest of yours, join Chris to enjoyand learn from his personalized instruction.

Dean Hull

Dean has been wilderness guiding in BC and Yukonsince 1973. He is also a high school educator of special interest groupsincluding outdoor education programs for low achievers. Dean, who lovesmeeting and interacting with people, has a temendous sense of humour. Hehas guided over 90 trips around the Bowron Lakes and most of the excitingrivers in Yukon. In relaxed and jovial atmosphere, you'll laugh and enjoyhis wilderness stories around the campfire. Whether you join Dean as afamily, a couple or on your own, you are in for a treat and the trip ofyour lifetime.

Our Commitment

All our guides are BC certified canoe instructorsand proficient in wilderness first aid. Chris, Dean and Jim are the originaland most experienced Bowron Lake canoe guides with over 250 Circuit expeditionsunder their belt. With her proven experience as a leader, Caroline joinsus to guide our "all women" program. Together, our guides will share thisclassic Canadian canoe adventure in a way which will make your holidaythe most rewarding, safe and memorable one ever. 

Specialty Trips

In the past, Pathways has catered to specific interestgroups such as business executives, photographers and women only on a specialrequest basis. Now, due to a greater demand, we are offering separate departures,one especially designed for "women only" and the other for photographers.If you are a woman who would prefer to adventure with fellow female friends,or someone who would like to learn more about photography, consider joiningone of these trips. Or, if you are part of an organization or private groupthat would enjoy tripping with people that have some other special interest,call us well in advance to reserve your own departure. 

Bowron Park has granted Pathways prime reserved campsites,eliminating the competitive "first come first serve" syndrome. This allowsus to enjoy a more leisurely canoe pace each day and provides us with thesecurity of a private site each night. Canoes and double occupancy tentsare top of the line models for comfort and safety. You are required tobring only your personal gear. Sleeping bags, pads and backpacks are availablefor rent. Each day, we cook and provide you with wholesome hot meals. Greatcare is taken to ensure that your Bowron Lake canoeing holiday will a mostpleasurable one.

Fitness Requirements

This canoe adventure consists of 108 km (65 miles)of paddling and 8 km (5 miles) of portaging. To assist with portaging (thelongest is 2.4 km), each canoe is provided with a two-wheeled canoe carrier.Canoe partners pull their canoe and group gear over the portages, thusavoiding heavy shoulder loads. Some portages are hilly, however, and whenwet can require considerable energy.

Good health, reasonable fitness and plenty of enthusiasmare your only requirements. Although it's an outdoor adventure for allages, including seniors, one should be aware that this is a wildernessexperience. Paddling distances range from 2 to 17 kms per day, and inclementweather can make even a short day challenging. Canoeing instruction isprovided when necessary so that everyone can learn to paddle their canoesafely.