Southern Vancouver Island Whitewater

Englishman River

Run Middle Englishman Class III
Level 15 cms (0.7 m) - very low, but can be run with a lot of bouncing
30 cms - low to medium, fun level. Rock gardens require careful manoeuvring to avoid contact. Holes are all easily punchable.
45 cms - medium level, more fun? 		Boats kayaks, canoes
Season Nov - March, very flashy so best after rain Character small volume rock gardens and ledges
Length 2.5 h
Put-in Englishman River Provincial Park, in pool below Englishman River Falls.
Takeout Trail at end of Englishman River Road
Features

  • Put-in - Don't miss paddling up to the falls

  • There are a couple of almost-river-wide holes, which might need to be carefully considered at higher water.
  • Takeout - a wide ledge/hole, which can be sneaked on the L, where the takeout beach is
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