The Kananaskis River will serve as a warm-up as you ride the gentle but exciting Class I to Class III man-made & natural rapids. Take in the natural beauty of the Kananaskis Valley as you surf and paddle your way through her whitewater. If you feel brave enough, hop in for a quick swim in the glacier-fed water.

After a picnic lunch and a quick shuttle ride, you’ll be in Horseshoe Canyon. Look around you: 200 canyons bespeckle the area. Cliff jumping is also available, depending on the water conditions.

This is a must-do experience for those vacationing to the Canmore-Kananaskis country.

Tour Information

Check in Times: 09:45am
Check in Location: Seebe
Class: II to IV
Adult Rate: $142.00/pp + gst
Youth/Group Rates: $132.00/pp+ gst
Rates include applicable fees

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Originating from the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies inside Banff National Park, the Red Deer River offers you the chance to explore the rugged foothills and discover the local wildlife. Spend the day with our experienced guides as they lead you down some of the most exciting whitewater in the province.

There are several whitewater rafting trips available:

Whitewater Rafting on the Red Deer River

Class Level: Beginner to intermediate (Class II-IV)
Activities: Rafting, Surfing, Lunch.
Adult Rate: $132.00/pp + gst
Youth/Group Rate: $122.00/pp + gst
Check in Times: 9:30am

Note:This trip can only be run for groups of 20 or more.

The Sampler

For those that only want a taste of the Canmore-Kananaskis whitewater rafting experience, we offer a 2.5 hour trip that will whet your appetite.

Rapids: Class 2-4
Length: 2.5 hrs
Price per person:
$95.00pp + gst on Saturdays (not available very often)
$84.00pp + gst Sunday-Friday
Transportation option: sometimes available for $10pp + gst; ask agent when booking

Other Information:

• This trip includes lunch
• Participants must be at least 12 years old

The Full Jaunty

A full day of rafting on the Red Deer river: a perfect addition to any Canmore-Kananaskis vacation in the Canadian Rockies. Great for any experience level.

You will arrive at 10:30AM at our base camp to familiarize yourself with our guides and the area. At 11:00AM, lunch will be served, where release forms will also be signed. You’ll be given a short orientation for the rafting gear as well as a safety briefing for the trip before departure at 12:30PM. At the end of the trip, you’ll be transported back to camp by bus to enjoy the camp facilities.

Rapids: Class 2-4
Length: 4.5hrs
Price per person:
$119.00pp + gst for individuals
$109.00pp + gst for groups of 8-24 people
$104.00pp + gst for groups of 25+ people
Transportation option: sometimes available for $10pp + gst; ask agent when booking

Other Information:

• Trip includes lunch
• Must be at least 12 yrs old to go on this trip

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Rafting the Elbow River is a treat, because of its short rafting season and fluctuating water levels. The scenery will engage and envelop you as you spend two hours splashing through the whitewater. Only a limited number of Elbow river tours run every summer–so don’t hesitate to book this Banff Rafting tour now!

Tour Information

River type: Beginner to intermediate (Class II-III)
Duration: 2 Hours (Morning & Afternoon trips)
Activities: Rafting, Surfing.
Adult Rate: $72+GST
Youth/Group Rate: $62 per person
Check in Times: 9:45am & 1:15pm
Check in Location: Allan Bill Pond

Miscellaneous

• All equipment provided
• Complimentary snack and beverage provided

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The Bow River winds around the Albertan foothills in the Canadian Rockies, and extends onto the prairies. It earned its name from the reeds that grew along its banks; the First Nations peoples used them to create bows. Coming from the Bow Glacier and running south of Lake Louise, through Banff and Canmore, the Bow River has been an important source of drinking water and hydroelectric power.

The pièce de résistance of the Horseshoe Canyon Bow River rafting experience is the cliff jumping. You didn’t read that wrong! Stay within your comfort zone with the 10ft jump, or push yourself and try the 30 ft jump.

Rafting near Canmore-Kananaskis has its fair share of thrills, even besides the cliff-jumping. Its unique geology has caught Hollywood’s eye and has become a favorite place for movies to be shot. Let our experienced guides show you the history and features of the area–make the Horseshoe Canyon part of your Canmore-Kananaskis rafting vacation!

Tour Information

Intermediate to Advanced (Class I-IV) Duration: 2 Hours (Morning & Afternoon trips)
Adult Rate: $82+GST
Activities: Rafting, Surfing, Cliff Jumping
Youth/Group Rate: $72 per person
Check in Times: 9:45am & 1:15pm
Check in Location: Seebe

Miscellaneous

• Minimum age for this tour: 12 years
• Minumum weight: 90lbs
• Participants should have some swimming ability and be comfortable in the water.
• Tour activities may vary depending on water level.

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Please note: All prices above subject to a $3.50 per person Government Land Use Fee and applicable Federal and Provincial Taxes.

All prices are listed in Canadian currency.

Wild Water Rafting Adventures is located near Banff National Park, Canada’s most exciting travel destination. We are the exclusive rafting company for trips in Yoho National Park and the famous Kicking Horse River. We offer great rafting trips for anyone from ages 8-80.

Daily trips to the Kicking Horse River and more are available from mid-May to mid-September for first-time or experienced white water adventurers, families who enjoy outdoor recreation and those seeking a milder white water rafting experience in the Banff area. For your convenience, rafting trips depart daily from Banff and Lake Louise throughout the summer months.

Raft the Athabasca and Fraser with Maligne Rafting Adventures LTD

Raft Jasper National Park!

Maligne Rafting Adventures is Jasper, Alberta’s premier rafting company offering more rivers, more trips and more variety than any other company in the area, including the popular Athabasca and Fraser River. For an authentic Jasper river rafting adventure, look no further.

Our trips offer a wide spectrum of opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Whether it’s a gentle float along the Athabasca River in an oar powered raft or a plunge down a roaring whitewater rift at Fraser River in a paddle raft, we have the Canadian Rockies rafting trip for you.

BC Rafting Association

The BC Rafting Association has all of your white water rafting trips covered, offering a complete guide to white water rafting and recreation in BC. Learn about excellent rafting trips on the famous Fraser River, Devils Gorge and the Thompson River. Find a wide range of BC rafting vacation opportunities, including trips perfect for friends, families and corporate events. Enjoy the most beautiful parts of BC, while getting an excellent adrenaline rush on your next vacation to this region of Canada.

Jasper Rafting Alliance

The Jasper Rafting Alliance has the best information for your rafting vacations in the beautiful Canadian Rockies in this region of Alberta. Jasper’s amazing rivers, including the Athabasca, Fraser and Sunwapta Rivers, provide whitewater rafting day trips and multi- day Canadian rafting tours that are fun outdoor adventures for individuals, couples, families and groups.

Alberta Rafting Alliance

Head to the Alberta Rafting Alliance to find out how to plan all of your white water rafting vacations to Jasper, Banff, Calgary and more places in Canada. The Alberta Rafting Alliance can take you to the Kicking Horse River in Banff, Canada’s most famous white water rafting river and home to some of the Canadian Rockies’ best rafting and float trips, as well as the Kootenay, Fraser, Athabasca and Sunwapta Rivers.

So, get ready to keep your adrenaline pumping with one of these activities designed to make your next vacation to the Canadian Rockies memorable.

ATV Tours in Banff, Alberta

Visit some of the most spectacular wildlife viewing areas in Banff, Alberta via ATV with Banff Travel. Join tours year-round as we explore the oldest mountains in the Canadian Rockies, cross the Kicking Horse River and experience the breathtaking Wapta Falls on the comfort of 4×4 ATV.

Zipline Adventures in the Canadian Rockies

You don’t have to be a bird to soar between cliffs, through forests or over roaring rivers. Experience speeds of up to 70 km per hour with Banff Travel’s Zipline Tour. All guests are outfitted with comfortable harnesses and are guided by experienced, saftey-trained zipline guides.

Heli-Snowshoeing Tour in the Canadian Rockies

Explore Mt. Robson — the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies — before taking an exhilarating helicopter ride to an alpine cabin at Berg Lake. Once there, get ready to tour through one of the most beautiful valleys in the Rockies. Jasper Vacations’ Heli-Snowshoeing Tour shows you the best of the Canadian Rockies, in the air and on the ground.

Hiking in Banff, Alberta

Beginner or seasoned explorer, Banff Travel has a hiking adventure to fit you. Join our certified guides for a single or multi-day hike through Banff National Park to see the spectacular beauty of the Canadian Rockies, or explore some of our diverse hiking trails in Banff, Canmore, Jasper or Lake Louise.

Hungry for more adventure? Check out additional tours offered by Banff Travel and Jasper Vacations.

Best Places to Spot Wildlife in Alberta, Canada

Found along the banks of the Kicking Horse River, Banff’s robust elk population can also be spotted elsewhere. The best places to spy elk are Vermilion Lakes Drive, the Buffalo Paddock, the Banff Springs golf course and the Bow Valley Parkway. Elk even frequent the town of Banff itself, intent on eating the greenery found in local yards to escape predators found elsewhere in the park.

Moose are on the decline, due to a number of factors, including deadly liver fluke, the return of wolves after a long absence, and an unnaturally high number of railway and highway mortalities. However, you still have a good chance of spotting a moose along the banks of the Kicking Horse River.

Bighorn sheep are abundant throughout the area, and are most commonly seen along the Bow Valley Parkway at Backswamp, on the Mount Norquay and Lake Minnewanka roads, and at the top of the gondola ride on Sulphur Mountain.

Banff has a healthy population of mountain goats, but has very few good places to view them from roads or short trails. Watch for them high on the cliffs above the Kicking Horse River.

“Keep your eyes open and look up at the river banks and the cliff edges,” said John Arbol, expert white water rafting guide at the Kicking Horse River. “It’s always a treat to see one of Canada’s spectacular specimens of wildlife in their natural habitat.”

Take a Wildlife Tour in Banff, Alberta

Team up with an experienced guide for the best in wildlife viewing with Banff Travel. Let us safely lead you through the wilderness in search of bears, moose, elk, wolves and even loons, eagles and osprey.  Get a front row seat to wildlife in the Canadian Rockies with Banff Travel. Planning your visit during the cooler months? Check out our Winter Wildlife Tour.

Working together to navigate the rapids of the Kicking Horse River, along with an experienced guide, is a safe way to create a stronger, more effective team in the office. Follow our tips for planning your next successful business outing!

Tips for Corporate Whitewater Rafting Trips in Banff, Alberta

•Clearly identify and define your goals for the trip before leaving for the Canadian Rockies.
•Choose a central theme you want to focus on during your team building outing.
•Arrange for transportation to the rafting site for your staff. Employers can create a higher level of team building by arranging for employees to travel together by van or bus.
•Customize your outing to fit your needs. We can even provided motivational instruction that ties in with your team building message.
•Be sure your staff can handle the adventure. There are weight concerns, as well as other health-related issues. It is also required that all guests know how to swim.
•Plan a wrap-up party. Organizing a cookout or other final activity for your employees to bond during can help team building. As your team gathers, encourage each member to share a story about the day’s adventure.
•Relax on the ride home. Allow your staff this time for quiet contemplation of the day’s events. After going head-to-head with the rapids, they should be tired but also ready to face the every-day tasks of life back in the office.

What if Whitewater Rafting isn’t a Good Fit for My Group?

Don’t worry, there are plenty of other group activities in the Canadian Rockies to suit guests of all abilities. Check out Banff Travel and Jasper Vacations for zipline, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and other team building activities.

The Kananaskis River is located in the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies, crossing the length of Kananaskis Country. This a convenient trip, accessible to Banff, Canmore and Calgary. And once you tame the Kananaskis, don’t pack up your paddles just yet. Head instead toward the Kicking Horse River for another whitewater rafting adventure, or get back on dry land to explore Banff National Park.

Tour Information

Class & Level: Beginner to intermediate (Class I-III)
Duration: 2 Hours (Morning & Afternoon trips)
Activities: Rafting, Surfing, Whitewater swim.
Adult Rate: $72+GST
Youth/Group Rate: $62 per person
Check in Times: 9:45am & 1:15pm
Check in Location: Seebe

Miscellaneous:

• Finish this tour with a beverage & snack!
• Indoor change rooms are available
• We sell DVDs, blankets, towels, t-shirts & other memorabilia of your trip

Check out some of our other Kananaskis Whitewater Rafting Trips:

• Kananaskis River & Horseshoe Canyon Whitewater Rafting Package

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