About Natural Escapes Kayaking
Natural Escapes Kayaking is a Revelstoke-based paddle tour operator specialising in guided kayaking experiences on the stunning Lake Revelstoke and surrounding waterways. Winner of the 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award, the company stands out for its handcrafted fleet — many of their boats are wood-composite kayaks built locally in Revelstoke, offering a distinctly artisanal feel that matches the pristine wilderness setting.
Their tour lineup ranges from two-hour introductory paddles to full-day wilderness explorations of Lake Revelstoke's most dramatic features. The popular half-day tour takes guests to a spectacular 10-metre glacier-fed waterfall that drops directly into the lake, with views of iconic Mt Begbie and Blanket Glacier as a backdrop. The full-day expedition ventures further along the western shore, exploring a fjord-like inlet with vertical cliff canyons, hidden cascades, and a secluded wilderness lunch spot. All tours include expert paddling instruction and safety briefings, making them accessible to complete beginners.
What makes Natural Escapes exceptional is the combination of their handcrafted kayak fleet, intimate group sizes, and access to Lake Revelstoke's most spectacular scenery. The lake is surrounded by the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges with active glaciers, waterfalls, and towering bluffs that most visitors never see from the highway. Their guides bring deep local knowledge of the watershed ecosystem, making each paddle an education in Columbia Mountain ecology alongside a world-class scenic adventure.
