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Nelson Whitewater Rafting Co.

1802 Perrier Rd, Nelson, British Columbia V1L 6Y8, Canada
250-505-2689
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Ranked #1 of 10 attractions in Nelson
Type: Water Sports
Owner description: Nelson Whitewater Rafting is the West Kootenays' premier rafting company. We provide transportation to and from downtown Nelson and have three... more » Owner description: Nelson Whitewater Rafting is the West Kootenays' premier rafting company. We provide transportation to and from downtown Nelson and have three different trips to chose from.1. The thrilling Salmo River from mid-May to mid-July features class 3&4 rapids in a remote canyon setting.2. The fun and exciting Slocan River in July & August has warm water and grade 2&3 rapids.3. Our gentle float trip offers a relaxing time on the water with no rapids and beautiful scenery.Our guides are fun and experienced. We will show you a good time! « less
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Camrose, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012

First time Whitewater Rafting. The boys were more than accomodating, fun and made the experience one we will return too on our next bike trip through Nelson.

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JohnDutton, Owner at Nelson Whitewater Rafting Co., responded to this review
28 May 2013

Thank you so much for your review. Safe motor biking this summer! More

Sandhurst
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2012

This was a highly professional, good value for money trip. Organised and run by a young but very competant group of people. Very safety conscious but without taking the fun out of the whole trip. The schedule neatly flowed from one activity to the next, even the change from wet to dry clothes at the end! The support team following... More

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JohnDutton, Owner at Nelson Whitewater Rafting Co., responded to this review
28 May 2013

Glad to hear you liked the photos so much. Our SLR camera helps make a fine photographer out of our raft guides and drivers! More

Calgary
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

It was an excellent rafting trip. The guides were very friendly and made this trip quite memorable for us. I will recommend all our friends to go for this rafting trip.

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Trail, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

I have been on 4 trips with Nelson Whitewater and enjoyed all of them immensely. The guides are very professional and lots of fun. The Slocan is laid back with several interesting sections of rapids and the Salmo trip is intense, really exciting. You always feel safe and well looked after. I will keep on coming back with my sons... More

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Victoria, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2012

We (two elderly ladies in our 60s) decided to try Nelson Whitewater Rafting company's trip down the Slocan River. The trip we went on included some time floating gently down the river and some time rafting through rapids. It was a lovely way to spent a summer afternoon - swimming beside the raft in the gentle patches and padding like... More

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Nelson, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2012

I am a local who won a gift certificate. Thanks a million! This is the best part ever of a "stay-vacation", getting to experience the best that this area has to offer. Everything about this trip was perfect. Staff were great and a lot of fun. Fellow passengers were delightful. The weather and water temperature were perfect (August 15). The... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2012

I went with a friend and had a spectacular experience! We had so much fun. I have gone whitewater rafting before when i was younger and this was a perfect experience for beginners or first time rafters. The tour guides were great and it was obvious that they loved their jobs. Who wouldn't?? We had some great laughs, lots of... More

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JohnDutton, Owner at Nelson Whitewater Rafting Co., responded to this review
28 May 2013

Thanks for the great review of the Slocan River. Hopefully we'll get the chance to see you out on the Salmo River Shenango Canyon sometime for our class 4 trip. More

Victoria, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2012

During a trip to the Interior this summer we decided to make a slight detour to Nelson to go whitewater rafting ... best decision all summer!! We had an awesome time. Loved riding in the Woody to the drop spot and back. They were very well organized and professional while being fun and friendly. Didn't know what to expect -... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2012 via mobile

My husband and I took a trip on the Slocan River this year on BC Day. From the moment of contact with John Dutton, owner/facilitator to the culmination of this adventure, we were treated! John runs this business responsibly and professionally. Once you know you are in such good hands, you can relax and enjoy the thrills, chills and spills... More

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Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2012

Whitewater rafting is something everyone should experience at least once and I would say if you're going to do it Nelson Whitewater Rafting Co. is good way to go. These guys are super organized, passionate about what they do and cute too ;) Salmo River was a bit low the day we went so the rapids weren't insane but I... More

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