Maps & Directions

Coming from the USA? Looking to book a family adventure vacation near Vancouver, BC, Canada?
Here are some tips for travelers from the US to help with travel planning, which may also help you save money.

Flights - these airlines offer affordable flights from majorfamily rafting vacations bc western US cities to Bellingham, Washington, which is only a 3 hour drive to REO Rafting Resort.

* Allegiant Air - air fair starts at around $250 return. Some cities that Allegiant Air offers service from include - Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Oakland.
* Alaska Airlines - air fair starts at around $220 return. Some cities that Alaska offers service from include - Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Portland, Houston, Dallas/Ft Worth.
Car rentals - there are a number of car rental options at the Bellingham airport. Renting a car is the best option for traveling up to REO Rafting Resort. Any vehicle would be suitable for traveling up to our resort. Most of your trip from the airport to our resort will be on highways with the final 5 miles on a well maintained gravel road. Car rental options include Enterprise, Avis, Hertz and Budget. Enterprise seem to be the most reasonable with a one week, full size car rental for about $300.

Directions to REO
Below are driving directions to REO's Rafting Resort
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT DIRECTIONS BELOW ARE FOR ONE OF TWO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS: THE NAHATLATCH RIVER AND THE THOMPSON RIVER.

PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR BOOKING AND ASK YOUR RESERVATIONS COORDINATOR WHAT RIVER YOU ARE ON PRIOR TO FOLLOWING THE DIRECTIONS BELOW. DO NOT GO TO THE ANMORE ADDRESS.

REO Coordinates (to resort for Nahatlatch river)
49.9878, -121.5407 or
+49° 59' 16.08", -121° 32' 26.52"

Directions from Vancouver (Nahatlatch location), Kelowna (Nahatlatch location), Whistler (Nahatlatch location), Washington (Nahatlatch location).

FOR THOMPSON DIRECTIONS PLEASE ASK THE RESERVATIONS OFFICE AT 1.800.736.7238 (TOLL FREE).

From Vancouver, British Columbia to REO Rafting Resort (rafting on the Nahatlatch)
Approx. driving time: 2.5 hours from the Port Mann Bridge
Vancouver is a whitewater river rafting and kayaking vacation destination. REO is only 2.5 hours from Vancouver via Hwy #1. Enjoy the best white water and river rafting trips, weekend getaways and family adventure vacations in British Columbia on the Nahatlatch and Thompson rivers.

1. From Vancouver BC Canada take the #1 Trans Canada Highway East from Vancouver to Chilliwack and Hope.
2. Exit Highway #1 (Exit #170). Turn left at the light and proceed north.
3. Follow the signs through Hope town centre and resume on Highway #1 East/North through the Fraser Canyon (do not take highway #3 or #5).
4. In the small town of Boston Bar, turn left opposite Young's Gas station. Cross over the railroad tracks and the Fraser River and proceed north through the town of North Bend.
5. Stay on the main road for 14.5 km (9 miles) and watch for the REO signs. The first 6K is paved; the final 8.5 km is gravel.
6. Turn left at the REO sign at KM 14.5 and drive slowly down the steep road. The first level is the guide's living area; proceed down past the log cabin veering right to the Trading Post parking lot. Check in at the Trading Post! You made it!


Directions From Kelowna, British Columbia to REO (rafting on the Nahatlatch)
Approximate driving time from Kelowna BC: 3.5 hours

1. The best whitewater rafting adventure in Canada and the USA, take the Coquihalla Connector from Kelowna to Merritt. Then take Highway #5, the Coquihalla Highway to Hope.
2. From Highway #5 exit at Hope and follow the signs through Hope's town centre to Highway #1 East and following the highway north through the Fraser Canyon.
3. In the small town of Boston Bar, turn left opposite Young's Gas station. Cross over the railroad tracks and the Fraser River and proceed north through the town of North Bend.
4. Turn left at the REO sign at KM 14.5 and drive slowly down the steep road. The first level is the guide's living area; proceed down past the log cabin veering right to the Trading Post parking lot. Check in at the Trading Post! You made it!

Directions From Whistler, British Columbia to REO (rafting on the Nahatlatch)
Approximate driving time from Whistler BC: 4 hours
The best whitewater rafting trip in British Columbia is not in Whistler, but rather it is on the Nahatlatch River, a 3.5 to 4-hour drive from Whistler Resort. Recommended by AAA, AirMiles, Frommers, and 50,000 satisfied guests, the Nahatlatch is the ultimate rafting adventure vacation destination in Canada and the USA.

1. From Whistler take highway #99 North through Pemberton and on to Lillooet.
2. In Lillooet, take highway #12 south to Lytton.
3. In Lytton take Highway #1 west to Boston Bar (do not go north to Spences Bridge).
4. In the small town of Boston Bar, turn right opposite Young's Gas station. Cross over the railroad tracks and the Fraser River and proceed north through the town of North Bend.
5. Turn left at the REO sign at KM 14.5 and drive slowly down the steep road. The first level is the guide's living area; proceed down past the log cabin veering right to the Trading Post parking lot. Check in at the Trading Post! You made it!


Directions From Seattle Washington to REO (rafting on the Nahatlatch)
Approximate driving time from Seattle Washington: 4.5 hours
Come experience the best whitewater and the premier rafting resort in the Pacific Northwest, only 4.5 hours drive time from Seattle. For the best whitewater river rafting trips, weekend getaways and family adventure vacations, go with the company recommended by AAA, AirMiles, Frommers and many of the best companies in Seattle. Border waits may add to this time.

1. From Seattle, take I-5 Nroth through Everett and to Bellingham Washington.
2. In Bellingham, take #542 NE to #9, then go north to Sumas. You will want ot drive through the USA and Canada border crossing at Sumas. You will need a valid passport to cross the border.
3. Take #11 to Abbotsford, British Columbia.
4. Take Highway #1 East, the Trans Canada Highway, through Abbotsford, Chilliwack and on to Hope.
5. Follow the signs through Hope town centre and resume on Highway #1 east through the Fraser Canyon. DO NOT TAKE HIGHWAY #3 OR #5.
6. In the small town of Boston Bar, turn left opposite Young's Gas station. Cross over the railroad tracks and the Fraser River and proceed north through the town of North Bend.
7. Turn left at the REO sign at KM 14.5 and drive slowly down the steep road. The first level is the guide's living area; proceed down past the log cabin veering right to the Trading Post parking lot. Check in at the Trading Post! You made it!

Transportation to REO
Most guests that come to REO Rafting Resort drive their own vehicles or car pool with friends or family. However, not all our guests are local so some choose to rent vehicles or take the Greyhound Bus from Vancouver.
Greyhound Canada
It is possible to catch a bus up to REO from the Vancouver area via Greyhound. However because of the Greyhound bus schedule, this transportation option is only available for overnight trips (no daytrips). Getaways with afternoon or morning departures, Full Montys, and Club REO packages are applicable.
As of April 2010, Greyhound has one departure FROM Vancouver TO Boston Bar leaving at 8:00am. The return trip FROM Boston Bar TO Vancouver leaves at 5:25pm. REO will pick you up from the Boston Bar bus station and drive you directly to us once you arrive. If you are catching Greyhound it is necessary that a couple steps are followed:
1) Tell REO when you have bought your ticket so we know what time to pick you up!
2) Call Greyhound the day prior to your bus trip to ensure there is no change to the schedule. Their number is 1-800-661-8747.
For more information on Greyhound Canada please see their website:
http://www.greyhound.ca/

Private Transport Options for Groups/Families
Charter bus or school bus - buses can be arranged for large groups with return transportation to and from Vancouver or Kelowna. This can be an ideal and rather low cost option for large groups who would like to travel together. This can be prearranged by the group or REO can help you book a bus. Please call the REO office at 604.461.7238 for rates.
Private transportation - REO has a van that can be used to shuttle families or small groups from Vancouver. (approx. 4 people or more depending on availability). Please call the REO office at 604.461.7238 for rates.