Liard River - Fly in Canoe Trip 

As soon as the bush plane has left, a feel of isolation sets in, but changes quickly to freedom. Just nature and you and the river to determine where to go. Within prime moose habitat we set up camp in the open spruce forest. From the campfire, we can overlook the lake, watch for Loons and try to spot a moose stepping out into the open. We slowly ease into this outdoor life. The small lakes are ideal for a leisure canoe trip to check out some hidden bays. An attempt to fish is often rewarded with a pike  or  grayling, and don't be surprised if a moose is curiously watching you.

The narrow and shallow cariboo creek winds its path through open country with low vegetation towards the Liard River. Maneuvering the tight bends and avoiding gravel bars and some rocks, sharpens the canoeing skills.
The Liard awaits as a narrow swift river when we join in, but grows steadily from it's plentiful tributaries
Rock strewn river sections spiced with some sweepers and piles of driftwood keep paddling interesting. Navigating the first part of the Liard River requires some precise maneuvering, and is a lot of fun for those who like some action

We see the gravel bottom racing past as as we look down through the clear water. The fast water leaves a river bed with large gravel bars, and sometimes creates many channels. 
The spectacular slopes of the Pelly Mountains show through openings along the river, until we get an unobstructed view from very close by. Lots of stops for taking pictures break up these days. 

The many tributaries feeding into the Liard create nice campsites and good fishing opportunities. The river changes all the time from a single channel to a widespread water surface with gravel islands in between.
Interesting cut banks and erosion pillars ( hoodos) show the constant changes of a natural river.
Old Trapline Cabins are a welcome shelter if it ever happens to be necessary, and are good examples of how people live in the wilderness.
The river stays fast, almost to the end, where it widens again but never looses its unchained character.