*Fishing:  The Blackwater River, the Nazko River, Marmot Lake, Brown Lake - the fishing spots are too numerous to list.  Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden,  and Whitefish offer the angler a tasty supper, or just an enjoyable day on the water. 

*Canoeing:  For the paddlers, the Nazko and the Blackwater offer nice relaxing day trips seeing the natural beauty of the area.  Moose, deer, and bear are frequently spotted along these rivers, as well as waterfowl, beaver, otter, and mink.  In August the Spring Salmon are up, and the sight of them spawning in the gravel beds is a memorable experience.  Experienced white water canoeists can also enjoy the Baezaeko, the upper Nazko, and the more difficult sections of the Blackwater.

Swimming:  The nearby Marmot Lake has a sand beach, and a perfect swimming hole for the kids.  The floating diving board, and the Tarzan rope offer some fun for the big kids too!.  The river right in front of our house often has us splashing in it  for a cool down on a hot afternoon.

*Horseback Riding:  We can always find a bale of hay, and a place to put your horse, if you want to explore the area with horse-power.  The area is latticed with old wagon roads, making it excellent riding country.  The fact that we are surrounded by hundreds of square miles of Crown land, gives endless riding opportunity.  Horses can also be hired locally, from neighbouring ranches.

The Alexander MacKenzie Trail - Spanning a distance of roughly  300 km from the Blackwater to Bella Coola on the Pacific Coast, this trail was originally used as a major trading route for the Native people in the area.  It is now a hiking trail - for serious hikers!  Riversong Farms is close to the start of the trail. 

Other activities to enjoy are berry picking, day hikes, and bird watching.  Bald Eagles and Ospreys, rare White Pelicans and Trumpeter Swans are just a few of the birds you can find here.

And, of course, our unspoiled wilderness provides plenty of opportunity to see moose, deer, bear, otter, beaver, and other local wildlife.  

For more information on the Nazko Valley check out our community web page!

* Enthusiasts of these sports are advised to bring their own equipment, as rentals are not available locally.  Fishing licences can be purchased at the local Trading Post.