River Classifications

This international river classification provides river enthusiasts with an overview of each class of water.
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Class I: Wide, flat, and slow moving water. Ideal for float trips in rafts. Hazards that can potentially be present are overhanging trees and log jams.

"Stellar terms: Scenic, relaxing and calm"
Sounds like you look to book:
FRASER RIVER SCENIC FLOAT

 All of our raft trips include some amount of gentle Class 1 waters

Class II: Faster moving water with an increased current and waves. This type of water is typical for canoeing.

All our whitewater rafting trips have some Class 2 rapids at various stages of the rivers. 
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Class III: Larger waves are present due to an increased gradient drop and/or the narrowing of the river resulting in a stronger current. Some obstructions are present but navigating is simple to the trained individual. This type of water is typical for family rafting.

Sounds like you look to book:
FRASER RIVER WHITEWATER
This  raft trip has up to  Class 3 rapids at various stages of the river.
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Class IV: Increased gradient and obstructions are present making these sections more challenging to navigate. This is an appropriate legal limit to commercial rafting in Canada.
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Sounds like you look to book:
BEAVER RIVER WHITEWATER
DORE RIVER WHITEWATER
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These  rafting trips have  Class 4 rapids at various stages of the rivers.

Class V: This is the upper end of professional rafting and kayaking. This environment requires a tremendous amount of training and experience.

Class VI: This is typically unrunnable water.