Paddling on the Toby Creek

Toby Creek - This is a great section of river for beg-intermediates who want to gain confidence on harder rapids. There are lots of corners and rapids are continuous but on this class II-III section whats coming is easy to read. The entire river runs beside the Toby Creek road and everything is close to Panorama if you ended up having to get off the river early. If you decide to paddle past Panorama Village there is one more fun class III rapid but make sure you take out at the old Glacier Raft take-out (will see an abandoned looking wooden structure on left). Otherwise there is a big class IV+ rapid coming up next called Slipping Rock.

Toby Creek - Considered one of the more difficult and committing runs in the interior, the 7 canyons section of the Toby offers a challenging but rewarding day out. If class 5 is what your after, you'll find technical class 5 white water with spectacular canyons in between. "Slipping Rock" being the first substantial rapid downstream of Panorama, giving a good indication of whats to come. After the Toby Creek Race Rapid, there's one more class 4+ rapid before you settle into the canyons. This is a good spot to leave behind anyone that's not feeling good. Half way done the run, there is a significant rapid called Smitty's, a mandatory scout/portage. I would advise going with someone that knows the run for the first time.