The Fraser Canyon is one of British Columbia's most dramatic landscapes. Towering granite walls, churning whitewater, ancient trails, and a Gold Rush history carved into the rock. The New Charles Hotel sits at the center of it all — your basecamp for everything below.
Descend 1,000 feet into the Fraser Canyon gorge via a custom-built aerial tramway. This is the narrowest and most treacherous part of the Fraser River, where over 200 million gallons of water churn through every minute. Built near the historic salmon fishways constructed in 1944, the site features a suspension bridge, observation decks, a fudge factory, and gold panning.
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A 5-acre First Nations heritage site offering an authentic and immersive look into the history and culture of the Nlaka'pamux people. Explore a subterranean winter pit house, traditional summer lodges, and a smokehouse. A peaceful, educational walk through artifacts and storytelling that reveals how Indigenous communities have lived in the canyon for millennia.
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The abandoned 1926 suspension bridge spans the Fraser River, built over the original 1861 Cariboo Wagon Road bridge site. A short, tree-shaded walk down a paved trail leads directly onto the bridge's steel deck — a highly photogenic glimpse into British Columbia's bustling Gold Rush era.
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Tucked away in a remote forest along the pristine, jade-green waters of the Nahatlatch River. World-class Class III and IV whitewater rafting, luxury riverside glamping tents, cliff jumping spots, private sandy beaches, and outdoor yoga retreats. A rare blend of high-adrenaline rapids and total relaxation. Access via forestry road.
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Located where the Thompson and Fraser Rivers meet, Kumsheen tackles some of the largest commercially rafted whitewater in North America. Both power rafting and paddle rafting through massive, rolling wave trains. The resort is an oasis in the dry canyon environment — comfortable cabins, canvas teepees, a swimming pool, and a fully licensed restaurant.
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A challenging but rewarding 12.6-kilometre round-trip hike up Lake Mountain. Originally used by the Nlaka'pamux First Nation and later by Hudson's Bay Company fur traders in 1848. The steep ascent leads through towering Douglas firs to breathtaking panoramic lookouts high over the Fraser Canyon, with well-maintained backcountry campsites at the top.
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A massive, rugged wilderness corridor renowned for its chain of glacier-fed lakes and the fast-flowing Nahatlatch River. A haven for off-the-grid adventurers and critical habitat for grizzly bears, mountain goats, and cougars. Access requires navigating rough dirt forestry roads — a high-clearance vehicle is recommended, which keeps the crowds away and the nature pristine.
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The centrepiece of the Nahatlatch Valley — deep, mesmerizing emerald-green waters surrounded by snow-capped peaks and dense forest. A prime destination for rustic off-grid camping, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing for rainbow trout. Completely cut off from cellular service and city noise. The silence here is the point.
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Remote and untouched wilderness bordering the Nahatlatch area. Access requires driving deep down the Nahatlatch Forestry Service Road followed by an active hike — best suited for experienced backcountry explorers. The trek leads through old-growth forests to the spectacular Mehatl Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls as they cascade violently into the valley.
Open in Maps →The New Charles Hotel is your basecamp for the Fraser Canyon. Rest well. Explore deeply.
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