All River Guide Stops

GPS Coordinates: N56° 05.023′ W117° 27.099’

This island features a beautiful sandy beach and can be fully walked around when water levels allow. A large rocky section makes it a perfect spot for rock hounding. From here, you can enjoy views of Murphy Flats Recreation Area in Northern Sunrise County, which is accessible by road. Some areas of the island are shaded by clusters of trees, providing natural shelter and resting spots for paddlers and boaters.

GPS Coordinates: N56° 05.057′ W117° 26.678′

At times, this back channel is navigable by boat or paddle, though opportunities are rare and dependent on water levels.

GPS Coordinates: N56° 06.768′ W117° 23.239’

Locally known as Gord’s Beach, named for a gentleman who owns a trapline and cabin on the opposite riverbank, this spot offers a mix of sandy and rocky beach areas and plenty of space to stretch your legs. While there are few trees for shade or shelter, the beach provides striking views, including a large red iron deposit on the riverbank. This vivid red coloration comes from iron-rich sandstone. As the river erodes the layers, oxygen from the air and water reacts with the iron minerals, creating the bright red and rusty hues visible today.
In the distance, you can spot a Wildland Provincial Park lookout, accessible via mixed-use trails. Visitors can reach it by crossing the Peace River using the Shaftesbury Ferry and following the trails through Peace River Wildland Provincial Park.

GPS Coordinates: N56° 08.073′ W117° 22.382’

Locally known as Slide Beach—named for a natural land slide visible across the river. This spot is perfect for camping or taking a break to stretch your legs. Depending on water levels, it offers sandy areas as well as rocky sections, and at times becomes a walkable island. It’s also a great place to find shelter from the wind, making it a comfortable stop for paddlers and boaters alike.

GPS Coordinates: N56° 08.920′ W117° 22.111’

This riverside spot transforms with the water levels—sometimes a sandy beach, other times a walkable island you can explore end to end. It features both soft sand and rocky stretches, offering plenty of variety for paddlers and boaters looking to stretch their legs. With its open space and natural shelter, it’s also a great location for riverside camping and taking in the scenery.

MD of Peace on West Bank of the Peace River, Birch Hills in the middle and Northern Sunrise County on the East Shore.
GPS Coordinates: N56° 11.379′ W117° 19.933’

Sagitawa is the Cree word for “where the rivers meet,” a fitting name for this naturally beautiful confluence. This spot is also accessible through mixed-use trails within the Peace River Wildland Provincial Park, this spot opens up to a wide sandy beach that shifts with the seasons, sometimes revealing calm back channels perfect for wading or exploring. There is also rocky section here that is a great spot for rock hounding, with unique rocks exposed by changing water levels. It is a lovely spot to spend the day and very close to the Town of Peace River.

GPS Coordinates: N55°55.465′ W118°36.514′
As the original site of St. Saviours Anglican mission from 1879, the Maples is rich in history and always worth the stop. This day use area has road access, is great for groups, and is equipped with firepits, tables and benches, a water pump, access to the river, toilets, a playground and open play area, plus lots of hiking trails nearby.

Paddle Time 

3 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: N56° 49.550’ W117° 15.550’
Sunny Valley boat launch is set amongst a beautiful valley and is very well maintained. This launch is used by many locals during nice weather days so don’t be surprised if you see a lot of people as you approach. On the right, across from the boat launch there are privately owned cottages and cabins. Sunny Valley offers a great ending or starting point for your boating trip and is an easy place to launch or load up your boat from.

Paddle Time 

1 Hour 20 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: N56° 44.344’ W117° 14.703’
This large beach is beautiful, sandy, and just across from the UFO rocks. You can stop here and pretend you’re on a tropical beach or enjoy some downtime with your toes in the sand.

Paddle Time 

7 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: N56° 44.620’ W117° 14.147’
Here you will find even more UFO rocks to admire. These massive, round boulders will pique your interest and leave you fascinated no matter how many times you’ve seen them.

Paddle Time

15 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: N56° 45.098’ W117° 12.307’
Definitely worth the stop, the UFO rocks are a sight to see. These unusual shaped rocks fell from the cliff due to erosion and are known as concretions – a spherical rock formed in a sedimentary host rock such as sandstone or siltstone. There are also many other large rocks in this boulder field, and the diversity in the area will wow you. Dock your boat along the rocky and sandy beach and spend a few minutes, or even hours, scoping out the natural curiosities and admiring the driftwood that is scattered throughout.

Paddle Time 

15 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: N56° 44.583’ W117° 09.933’
On the right, you will pass by another creek known as Hutton Creek. This quiet area leads up to some great rockhounding spots just ahead.

Paddle Time 

15 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: N56° 43.444’ W117° 10.804’
The mouth of the Cadotte River is an ideal spot to take a break and drop a line in the water. Stop and splash in the clear water, do some rock hunting, and enjoy the beautiful scenery all around you while you’re here. This is an excellent place to set up a picnic and relax.

Paddle Time 

2o Minutes

GPS Coordinates: N56° 43.217’ W117° 13.050’
If you’re needing a break, there’s a nice camping spot available here that will keep you comfortable overnight. Use the trail that’s there to access the site and enjoy a night under the stars.

Paddle Time 

30 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: N56° 41.150’ W117° 12.933’
This is a private lease that can be used as a reference point only, please do not stop here.

Paddle Time 

20 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: N56° 39.749’ W117° 09.926’
Flowing into the Peace River from the left, the mouth of the Whitemud River was once the location of the Northwest Company’s earliest fur trading post. There is road access to this area, and you can launch or dock boats here. You will be able to witness some of the highest cliffs here, with many that are over 1,000 feet tall. This is an excellent place to do some sight seeing and take in the natural beauty around you.

Paddle Time 

15 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: N56° 40.345’ W117° 11.082’
Whitemud Flats are located near the mouth of the Whitemud River. These flats are fairly large and can be fun to explore.

Paddle Time 

15 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: N56° 38.733’ W117° 07.533’
The large island on the left bend is known as Peace Island and it is an amazing island resort that is family owned and operated. This 22- acre island has nine small cabins, with four available to rent, it has a cook house and dining hall, screened in rec room, a kitchen onsite that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner for guests, a snack bar that is licensed to sell alcohol, and all the amenities needed for a great stay on the river. They welcome pre-booked or drop in guests, so feel free to stop in and experience all that they have to offer.

Paddle Time 

1 Hour 20 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: N56° 34.592’ W117° 08.131’
Thought to be remnants from a glacier or spring, here you will find a small waterfall that runs into the river. There are a lot of large trees at the top and sandy cliffs on either side of it. Depending on the season, it may be dried up, but you will be able to tell where the water once ran due to the erosion trail.

Paddle Time 

15 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: N56° 34.552’ W117° 06.997’
Used as a reference point, the 30 Mile Well shows where a blow out happen at the well site which can be seen from the river.

Paddle Time 

40 Minutes