Looking back at Mount Garabaldi after Julia ran her first Class 2 rapids at the sharp end of the boat in preparation for the Wind River.

The lower Squamish is great fun for canoeists. There are many put-in options, in general the higher you go the faster the water. World class eagle viewing with bears, salmon and an abundance of seals in the water. If the inflow winds are calm you can paddle into Howe Sound then back up either the estuary or access downtown via Mamquam Blind Channel.

Canoe Rentals available from Valhalla Pure, Squamish.