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Skookumchuck Rapids
JUST 3 KILOMETRES EAST OF WEST COAST WILDERNESS LODGE IS THE WORLD-FAMOUS
SKOOKUMCHUCK RAPIDS, THE FASTEST SALT WATER RAPIDS IN NORTH AMERICA. CURRENTS CAN EXCEED 16 KNOTS — CREATING STANDING WAVES, OVERFALLS AND 20-METRE-WIDE WHIRLPOOLS.
The contrast from our serene waters to the fierce, boiling tidal currents just a mile away is one of the most remarkable aspects of our tiny village here on the Sunshine Coast.
Skookumchuck means “strong water” or “turbulent water” in Chinook First Nation.
The rapids are fascinating to watch in all seasons, and the best kayakers in the world come here to test their skills on a big tide. Two billion litres of nutrient-rich saltwater are pulled in every day by the Skookumchuck, making the incredible abundance of sea life in Sechelt Inlet possible.
You can hike to the Rapids or go on an exciting boat tour right through it for a true coastal adventure.
Ways to Experience The Rapids
EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF THE SKOOKUMCHUCK RAPIDS, EITHER WITH A SCENIC HIKE THROUGH COASTAL RAINFOREST OR AN EXHILARATING ZODIAC TOUR TO WITNESS THE POWERFUL TIDAL CURRENTS.
Hike to the Rapids
Enjoy a leisurely hike through coastal rainforest, leading to stunning views of tidal phenomena and whitewater action.
Duration: 2 hours
Highlights:
Easy trail through a coastal rainforest with cedars, firs, and a tranquil lake.
First lookout offers views of whirlpools formed by the ebb tide.
Second lookout provides a front-row seat to the dramatic flood tide and standing wave, perfect for watching kayakers.
Free
Inlets Highlights by Zodiac
Explore the village of Egmont on an exciting one hour long, zodiac tour. Experience the power of the currents as we surf next to the world’s best kayakers in the Skookumchuck Rapids, before heading out to Lone Tree Island for a visit with a friendly colony of seals.
Duration: 1-1.5 hours
Highlights:
Feel the rush as you ride fast-moving currents through dramatic coastal scenery.
Surf the powerful Skookumchuck Rapids alongside world-class kayakers.
Visit Lone Tree Island and spot seals while exploring Sechelt Inlet.
$125 per person
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