Wheatonriver Wilderness Retreat

Wilderness at your Doorstep!

Canoeing & Kayaking:
Wheaton River Wilderness Retreat is only a 5 minute drive from Annie Lake, a small lake fringed by majestic mountain peaks which is ideal for all levels of paddling ability.

The Upper Wheaton River is a well-known whitewater canoeing and kayaking river (Class 1 & 2) with the put-in point only a 20 minute drive upriver from our guest cabin. Paddlers can literally canoe or kayak to the front door of our guest cabin. It is also an excellent starting base for those paddlers wanting to canoe the lower Wheaton River to Lake Bennett.

Hiking & Biking:
Backcountry roads & scenic mountain trails provide access points for exploring the rugged wild beauty of the surrounding river valleys and alpine areas - whether you're hiking, cycling or wildlife watching.

A Nature and Photography Lover's Paradise:
Dall sheep can be spotted on nearby mountain slopes in the Spring and Summer and moose, caribou, lynx, wolves, and bear are just some of the wild animals which travel through the river valley. Annie Lake and adjacent wetlands are home to a variety of bird life including loons, ducks and bald eagles.

Winter's Magic:
In the winter months the snowy grandeur of the coastal mountains provides a magnificent backdrop for skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding and photography. The night sky may reveal the most magical show of all - the shimmering glow of the mountains under a full winter moon or the mystical dance of the Northern Lights.