In early March we can paddle the rivers or the large lakes in the bottom of the valley.    On a sunny morning I paddled downstream from Pioneer Park, under the Red Bridge, under the Train Bridge, through the Confluence of the two rivers, under the Overlander Bridge, and under/around the old Black Bridge before turning around close to Rabbit Island.

On the way back up the Thompson River to the Confluence and past Riverside Park, then upstream on the South Thompson River, the same 3.5 bridges were passed.    No one else was on the water, but there were geese, ducks, crows, magpies, and seagulls on the river or the rivershore.

A YouTube video captures some of the paddling moments:

It should be noted that I wear a full dry suit and have all the safety gear and for anyone to go on the river without adequate preparation for cold water risks is not advised.