Photo: Priya Biswas

BC Rivers Day

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Invermere Branch

Location:
Launch in Invermere at the Athalmer boat launch. Pick up at Radium (Forsters Landing).

Celebrate the mighty Columbia River on BC Rivers Day with a paddle from Invermere to Radium.

Full details to come.

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