This Map Takes You To The Best Lazy Rivers In BC For Floating This Summer
River floating is one of the top items on our summer bucket list! If you're curious about river floating but don't know where to start, then we've got you. We painstakingly mapped the best BC lazy rivers so you'll know exactly where to go to kick back and chill out.
Don't forget to grab all of your floating essentials you need before you head out to find these lazy rivers! Plus, you can figure out which floatie works for you based on your zodiac sign.
Here's our map of the seven best lazy rivers for floating this summer in BC:
Cowichan River
Price: $20 for tube rental
Address: Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0
Why you need to go: The tube shack makes floating down this lush river a total breeze—perfect for when you don't want to plan anything and you just want to float!
Alouette River
Price: Free
Address: 23200 Fern Crescent, Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2S7, Canada
Why you need to go: It's so close to Vancouver and this lazy river float ends in a secret swimming hole in the forest.
Okanagan River
Price: $18 for tube rental and bus
Address: 215 Riverside Dr, Penticton, BC V2A 8M2, Canada
Why you need to go: The sunniest and laziest river in BC winds through the Okanagan desert making it one of the most picturesque floats!
Shuswap River
Price: Free
Address: 8265 Vernon-Sicamous Hwy, Mara, BC V0E 2K0, Canada
Why you need to go: This river float is a hidden gem and you'll feel like you're floating all on your own! Perfect if you don't like to share.
Granby River
Price: Free
Address: Grand Forks, BC V0H
Why you need to go: This little-known floating river has sparkling clear waters and amazing scenery.
Similkameen River
Price: Free
Address: Similkameen River, Okanagan-Similkameen H, BC V0X
Why you need to go: You can float for almost five continuous hours on this relaxing float that winds through the Okanagan!
Slocan River
Price: Free
Address: Central Kootenay H, BC V0G, Canada
Why you need to go: Along this famous float is plenty of beaches where you can stretch your legs and have a snooze in the sun!