Whistler's Fish & Wildlife
Learn more about Whistler's fish species and the wildlife that roams the banks of the region's rivers and lakes.
Rivers
Whitewater rapids are rated, based on relative difficulty, on a scale of I to IV – Class I is the smallest of rapids and waves and class VI the extremely difficult rapids.
Class Description
Class | Description |
I | Very small rapids with low waves, slow current, no obstructions |
II | Fairly frequent rapids of medium difficulty, few or no obstructions |
III | Difficult, large, irregular waves, numerous rapids. The course requires some manoeuvring of the raft |
IV | Very difficult, long, extended rapids that require careful manoeuvring of the raft. Powerful irregular waves and dangerous rocks are common. The course is hard to determine and scouting is necessary |
V | Long and violent rapids. Large waves which are unavoidable and irregular. Extremely difficult and complex course. Scouting is essential. Maximum difficulty. Nearly impossible and extremely dangerous. Involves risk of life |
VI | Unrunable |
River | Class |
Cheakamus River | II |
Green River | II to III |
Elaho-Squamish Rivers | III to IV |
Chilcotin-Fraser Rivers | III to IV |