Just 10 kilometres from downtown Vancouver you can recreate your own Indiana Jones-like experience venturing through world-class canyons and waterfalls. Canyoning, or Canyoneering (in the US), is a water sport consisting of a descent into a narrow canyon with emphasis on aesthetics and fun rather than pure difficulty using a variety of techniques including walking, scrambling, jumping, abseiling, and swimming.
West Coast Canyoning on Vancouver’s North Shore is the first and only certified Canyoning Operator on the West Coast of Canada. Conditions change quickly and a tour guide is advised for visitors. WCC will help you safely discover some of the incredible beauty of the North Shore mountains coastal rainforest and experience this new astonishing activity. Their tours will help you expertly and safely traverse North Shore canyons covering the basics of the skills of:
Go with a guide
Canyoning requires specialized technical equipment and experience to descend safely. We recommend visitors always experience these canyons with a certified guide.
A dark and narrow canyon where all rappels are water – the water is cold so wetsuits are advised throughout the year!
An easily accessible canyon with several shortfalls and pools.
Brothers Creek in West Vancouver is known for its pretty scenery.
Be AdventureSmart while Canyoning/Canyoneering – be prepared and hire a guide.
