The Grande Cache Wild River Rendez-Vous 2017: June 23, 24, 25.
Registration at the Grande Cache Hotel front desk – 780-827-1857
This year, the Grande Cache Wild River Rendez-Vous is sponsored by Aquabatics from Calgary, and the Grande Cache Hotel. Entry fee is $35.00 per person and includes pasta dinner in High Country Steak & Ale on Saturday night, insurance for the weekend, a drink ticket for Rockies Bar & Grill, and a ticket to win many prizes.
The room rate at the Grande Cache Hotel is $79 for a single or double occupancy. Just state that you are with the Wild River Rendez-Vous. New Johnny Canoe Hotel rooms are available for $149 for single or double occupancy.
Free tenting and camping sites in the Grande Cache Hotel private park. Plug in, water and washroom available, with 24 hour desk service.
Here is the information for the Grande Cache Wild River Rendez-Vous 2017:
Friday, June 23, 2017 at 6:00pm
The middle Muskeg River, canyon run. 3 hour round trip. We will meet at the put in on highway 40, Muskeg Bridge. Class 3-4 and one class 5 section that can be paddled or portage with a seal launch below water fall.
Saturday June 24, and Sunday June 25 (Choose your run)
Option #1: Upper Muskeg for the beginner and novice. This section of river is a class 1 and maybe 2. This is a wonderful river run for the beginner.
Option #2: Sulfur River in the morning, class 2-3. Middle Muskeg canyon run, class 3-4 in the afternoon.
Option #3: Lower canyon of the Muskeg, class 2-3. 4 to 6 hours of spectacular wilderness canyon.
Option #4: Sheep Creek River run, upper and lower canyon. This is an advance/expert run only. Class 3-4 and class 5 for the kayaker that is looking for a true adventure. It can be done!! 17kms of remote wilderness.
Feel free to contact Jean Bourdua at 780-827-6400 for more information, or email jbourdua@grandecachehotel.com
Bag Lunches can be pre-ordered and ready for you for pickup in the morning in Mountainview Family Restaurant. Place your order at the front desk the night before.
We have four dining options for your convenience. Each offers a full menu. Visit www.grandecachehotel.com for menus and information.
Mountainview Family Restaurant: 6:30am – 5:00pm daily
High Country Steak & Ale: Open at 5:00pm daily
Rockies Bar & Grill: Open at 12:00pm daily
Grande Cache Hotel Room Service: 7:00am – 10:00pm daily
