Sunwolf

We wanted to book a during the Victoria Day long weekend but they were full. Out of curiosity we drove by just to see the place. Maybe we are too spoiled or too much of a city dweller but the wife and kid were aghast at the appearance. Rundown old cabins next to a dried up river. There were a lot of people playing in the front lawn but the surroundings looked like a refugee camp or a cult home base. The staff all had long hair and goatee ‘s with no uniforms. There were dogs everywhere and dog poop on the yard. Out of fairness they were very nice and kind to us. Anyways I would stay there with my buddies for a fishing trip but I can definitely say, it’s not a place for my family. Sorry, I really wanted to like this place.

What a great find! I was looking to go white-​water rafting and I booked with Sunwolf. The tour was spectacular, but what really made it special was the people who run the show. There were about 20 guests on the tour that day, in three boats. As the day progressed, I realised our boat’s guide was one of the partners in the project. It was really cool to be on a tour led by people who are so passioonate about what they do that they decided to run their own show. The operation consists of some cabins as well as fishing expeditions in addition to the rafting. There is also a small restaurant, which is of some note. The chef enjoys crafting delicious fare out of local produce which is to some degree grown in her own garden. She is also sensitive to needs of those with food allergies. This was a HUGE deal to me, as I do have a gluten allergy. I had let them know beforehand, but I wasn’t expecting much. They totally blew my mind — I had my own cornbread muffin and a gluten-​free brownie instead of the wheat roll and cookie the others enjoyed. My GF food was amazing, and instead of feeling less than human for not being able to eat wheat, they made me feel really cared-​for. The rest of the food we had on the trip was divine. The raft tour stops at a little camp site on an island where they grilled up huge slabs of BC salmon and served it with quinoa salad, caesar salad, and the rolls. There was also chips and veggies with dip… all in all, very healthy and tasty and BY FAR the BEST food I have ever had on this type of tour (in the past I have been tossed a plastic-​wrapped sandwich that is totally inedible to me). But back to the tour… I don’t want to ruin it by spoling everything, but let’s say you won’t be bored at all. Great for novices and experienced alike; we had people ranging from 16 to 60 in our group who were all thrilled. There was plenty of white water and rapids, and also calmer areas where we were permitted to get directly in the river (hang on to the boat!). The guides were informative with regard to not only the geology and history of the area, but also told us some stories about the native peoples and wildlife. Additionally, we were informed about other things to do in the area… my time in Whistler is now full of other must-​do activites that I would not otherwise have known about. When the tour concluded, we came back to the lodge/​restaurant area, where we were served olives, pita, hummus, cucumber, water, & coffee. There was a professional photographer on the tour who made CDs with our photos available for purchase, which I bought, and I’m posting some pics here. They also have a video on You Tube you can watch if you want a better idea of what to expect. At any rate, if you are going to Whistler, you will do yourself a favor by choosing one of their tours, or even staying in one of their cabins if you really want to unplug (I plan to stay there on my next trip).