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ATNARKO
RETREAT ON CHARLOTTE LAKE
Canoeing
at Atnarko Lodge
Feel
one with the water.
One of the great ways to explore the surroundings here is
by water using our canoe and our kayaks. You are so close
to the water, that you feel you are a part of it.
The
canoe is for two people and you glide with little effort over
the water. The only sound is the sound of nature and the splash
each time you dip your paddle into the water. With the kayaks
you are by yourself and you are actually sitting below the
water level. The symmetric movements are very good exercise
for your back and your abdomen. It is a bit harder to get
in and out but when you glide over the water you feel like
a dolphin. Come and try it out.
As "Smith Bay" is sheltered from heavy winds, nearly every
day is a good paddle day. Especially in the morning, when
the lake is flat like a mirror and the mountains are reflected
in the water. It is a very special and peaceful way to start
the day. 
If
you are interested in a special event, come stay with us in
May and watch or participate in, the annual canoe race run
from Nimpo Lake to Anahim Lake via the Dean River. The race
is lots of fun and the fastest contestants are finished paddling
the river in approximately 4 hours.
Have
you ever heard about the Turner Lake Chain? If you are ready
for a very special adventure, that will be the trip of your
life! Can you imagine being all alone in the pristine wilderness?
Just you and nature. The adventure starts right in front of
the lodge, where the plane picks you and your gear up. After
20 minutes of spectacular flight over the Coast Mountain Range
and Hunlen Falls (the 3rd highest freefalling waterfall in
Canada), you'll be dropped off at Turner Lake.
 At
an elevation of 3,500 ft. (1066 müM) the seven glacier fed
lakes, Turner, Cutthroat, Vista, Junker, Widgeon, Kidney and
Ant Lake, are waiting for you to explore them. There are canoes
to rent, as well as two rustic cabins on Turner Lake. On Turner,
Junker, Widgeon and Kidney lake there are little campsites
on gorgeous beaches where you can set up your tent (you need
to get a camping permit). The lakes are connected with a stream
and after short portages you can paddle ever further into
the wilderness.
In the 1950's, Ralph Edwards of Lonesome Lake packed in two
spawning pair of Cutthroat Trout from Lonesome Lake into the
Hunlen Valley waters. Since then they have proliferated in
the glass clear water and make a great dinner on the campfire.
Get a fishing license, check the regulations, and only fish
for and keep what you can eat.
Please contact us for further information. We are happy to
help you plan your special canoe or kayak trip in our area.
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