We are excited to release the dates for our 2019 Adventure Tours and the brochure. Here is a snapshot of the two page brochure. Individual brochures for each tour will be out shortly.
Let us know if you have any questions about this years tours!
One of the most Unique Northern BC Experiential Tours
Take an opportunity to be a part of one of the most Unique Northern BC Experiences around! The 2 day Upper Fraser White Sturgeon Tour allows the average person to assist with the gathering of data on one of the most unique fish in this region. We have partnered with the Lheidli Tenneh and Environmental Dynamics to deliver a tour where guests learn and experience what it takes to find and catch these “Dinosaurs” of the past. We use two jet boats to navigate the historical Upper Fraser River in search of these creatures. Guests will learn about and be immersed in this data gathering project. We will use radio telemetry to track the fish, and then take physical measurements like age, girth, length, sex, weight, and DNA. Fish will be scanned, tagged and have radio tags inserted into them. This once a year opportunity is an event that the inquisitive and adventurous person does not want to miss!
This years tour takes place May 3-4, 2018 out of Prince George, BC
The Adventure begins in Prince George!
We have three great tours lined up for the Prince George area this spring. Exploring the history of our region via train and jet boat as we visit remote and hard to reach sites rich in early 1900’s stories of the past. We also provide an opportunity to be a part of one of the most unique biological tours in the province. We assist the Lheidli Tenneh Fisheries program in locating, capturing and tagging Upper Fraser White Sturgeon “The Dinosaurs of the River”.
The Nechako and Fraser Rivers are our highways for these three tours as we explore the two of the largest canyons on the Fraser River and remnants of our early 1900 transportation methods. Our knowledgeable accompanying resource persons will provide facts and stories to make this one of the most memorable trips you have ever been on. You do not want to miss out on these amazing trips.
Upper Fraser White Sturgeon Biology Experience – May 3-4, 2018
Historic Fort George River Journey – May 11, 2018
Ghost Towns of the East Line: History of the Upper Fraser – May 12, 2018
For More Information:
https://www.unbc.ca/continuing-studies/courses/tours
Be a part of a Sturgeon Research Project
One of the most unique research projects in Northern BC is now available for the community to take part or for professional development purposes for biologists. The White Sturgeon Biology Tour in partnership with Lheidli Tenneh fisheries allows individuals to experience the searching, catching, observing and recording of white sturgeon on the upper Fraser River. One of the first techniques that the guests are exposed to is the use of radio telemetry in tracking previously tagged White Sturgeon. By using an antenna and receiver we can pin point the location of these prehistoric creatures. The tour is conducted in jet boats as we boat to known holding locations of the fish and then use angling and set lines to catch these fish for the research project.
May 4-5, 2017 Prince George, BC
Upper Fraser White Sturgeon Biology Experience
This two day tour is one of our most unique with the opportunity to participate in an active Sturgeon tagging program. The guest swill actively participate in the catching and observing the inserting of radio telemetry tags inside the belly of the sturgeon. Guests will learn how to search for past tagged sturgeon with the radio telemetry equipment. The use of set lines and angling equipment will be used to catch the magnificent creatures and then perform a variety of measurements for research purposes. The following video provides a good overview of the two day tour.
Be a Part of a Unique White Sturgeon Research Project
Have you ever wanted to be a part of a very unique and exclusive research project. The White Sturgeon Biology Project in partnership with EDI Environmental Dynamics and the L’heildli Tenneh First Nation. This two day tour on the upper Fraser River we track Sturgeon with radio telemetry equipment and then attempt to catch them with set lines and angling gear. Guests learn all about these prehistoric fish and all the surgical and measurement techniques that are done for each fish caught. This years two day Jet Boat Sturgeon Project takes place on May 4-5, 2017.
Jet Boating with UNBC Adventure Tours
The jet boat is one of the most versatile modes for transporting guests into remote and otherwise inaccessible locations. These boats have alot of horsepower that allows us to carry 5 guests per boat and move them up rivers to amazing places with incredible scenery. Most of our tours utilize jet boats for a portion of the trip as we navigate larger rivers like the Skeena and Fraser and then smaller tributaries of the Skeena and rivers off remote ocean inlets. Navigating up and down rivers provides an exhilarating experience as you never know what is around the next corner. They are great for photography as they can be stopped quickly and held in place to allow guests to get that shot of a lifetime.
2017 White Sturgeon Biology Experience
White Sturgeon Biology Experience
May 4-5, 2017
Prince George, BC
This is the 2nd year of this one of a kind experience to participate in a unique northern BC Tour.
This two day on the river experiential biology field tour will introduce participants to White Sturgeon biology and conservation and an opportunity participate in an active sturgeon research project. Guests will be participating in an active research project to catch and tag Upper Fraser White Sturgeon under the guidance of fishery biologists and the local First Nations fisheries technician. This special and unique tour allows guests to be part of an exclusive opportunity that is otherwise unavailable to the public.
The trip also incorporates a tour through the historical Grand Canyon of the Fraser. Participants will travel via jet boat to locations on the upper Fraser River to learn about the following:
• Setline techniques
• Angling techniques
• Suturing
• Basics of radio tagging and telemetry
• Basics of PIT Tagging
• Basics of FLOY Tagging
• Sturgeon capture and handling
• White sturgeon determination of sex and sexual maturity
• Determining white sturgeon age
2017 Northern B.C. Adventure Tour Dates Just Released
2017 UNBC Continuing Studies
Northern B.C. Adventure Tours
NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!
A one-of-a-kind experience. Since 2014, UNBC Continuing Studies has been offering awe-struck adventurers rare access to seldom-visited historic sites, wondrous wildlife, and stunning natural scenery that is distinctly Northern British Columbia. See our list of past and new tours that are now open for registration. Check back daily for blog posts on all of the tours!
Upper Fraser White Sturgeon Biology Experience
May 4-5, 2017
Prince George, BC
Canneries of the Northcoast
May 8-June 11, 2017
Cassiar Cannery, Port Edward, BC
Historic Fort George River Journey
May 15 or June 17, 2017
Prince George, BC
The Port Essington Experience
May 27, 2017
Terrace, BC
“The Town That Got Lost” Anyox Exploration
June 3-4, 2017
Terrace, BC
Northwest BC Grizzly Bear Discovery Tour
June 6-10, 2017
Terrace, BC
Skeena River Historical Jet Boat Journey
August 1-6, 2017
Hazelton – Port Edward, BC
Ghost Towns of Northwest BC
August 20-26, 2017
Terrace, BC
Combining the knowledge of local experts with unique destinations and activities, Continuing Studies’ jet boat tours will provide you a spectacular story all your own.
“It was indeed one of the best travel and educational experiences that I have encountered.”
– Ron Paull
For more information check out our Blog or our website http://www.unbc.ca/continuing-studies/courses-workshops
or contact Rob Bryce at (250) 960-5982 or rob.bryce@unbc.ca
UNBC Educational Adventures Promotional Video
Our 2016 lineup of Educational Adventure Tours are all scheduled and filling up. We Have an amazing promotional video highlighting a couple of the tours. Check it out some of the amazing sites and scenery Northern BC has to offer.
Canneries of the Northcoast – May 29-June 3, 2016
Jet Boat Photography Tour – June 5-11, 2016
Skeena River Historical Jet Boat Journey – August 5-10, 2016
Ghost Towns of Northwest BC – August 21-27, 2016
Historic Transportation Methods of Fort George – May 6 or 15, 2016
Upper Fraser River White Sturgeon Biology Tour May 7-8 2016
