Houseboating in British Columbia, Canada is a popular water sport activity best enjoyed during the late spring, summer and early fall months. The lake destinations accommodating houseboats are well known recreational lakes sharing the waters with other water activities like water skiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, parasailing, windsurfing and swimming.

Renting a houseboat is a great idea for a group of friends, a family gathering, special events and for corporate functions. The houseboat fleets per rental company vary in comfort and sizes. Each houseboat company and it's fleet are different in what they offer. Some houseboats may accommodate up to 6 people while others as many as 20.

The amenities, toys and services also vary greatly per boat and rental company. Some houseboats include hot tubs, rooftop viewing decks, diving boards, a dinghy, entertainment systems, deluxe kitchen units, satellite, BBQ, ski boats, fireplaces, canoes, patio furniture, fishing equipment, bedrooms, tubes and so much more.

When booking your houseboat adventure make sure to always ask what is included in your rental package and what you should bring along with you. The duration of a rental can be as short as 1/2 a day to as long as a week.

Many groups plan well in advance for a house boating adventure on a yearly basis. In many peak summer months and, especially on long weekends, it is very often booked solid. It would be wise to book your houseboat adventure quickly so not to be disappointed. There are only so many boats.

The most popular destinations in the province of British Columbia for houseboating adventures include the Okanagan Valley region, Lake Koocanusa in the Kootenays , Shuswap Lake in the Thompson -Shuswap region, Lake Cowichan and Sproat Lake on Vancouver Island.

Thank you for planning your houseboating adventure with us on our BCeh.com Travel Planning Network!

Be well and enjoy,

The EH Team.