RIVER TRIPS · RIVER RAFTING IN CANADA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 river rafting in Canada worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Choose a 3 to 6.5-hour rafting trip on Golden’s Kicking Horse River. Guides such as Austin, Ryan, Steffi, and Carlos lead boats through Class III and IV rapids, with gear, shuttle service, and lunch on select tours.
“Austin was an amazing guide. Super fun! We had a great time! We recommend the full day! Food was excellent and staff was super helpful!”
Float about six miles down the Athabasca River with a licensed guide such as Finn, Owen, or Jacob at the oars. Expect calm stretches, small rapids, Jasper history, mountain views, and possible splashes. Lifejackets and ponchos are supplied, but bring clothes and shoes that can get wet.
“A great trip down the Athabasca River with our very skilled oarsman Joel. Very relaxing, nothing too strenuous and we didn't get too wet.”
Spend four hours rafting the Kananaskis River near Banff and Canmore, punching through 10-plus Class 2 and 3 rapids with an English-speaking guide such as Geoff, Sam, or Eoghann. You will get a wetsuit, helmet, life jacket, booties, splash jacket, transport to the river, and a drink afterward.
“Rafting was a lot of fun. Nelson was a great guide.”
Spend four hours rafting the Kananaskis River from Nakoda Lakeside Lodge, with 1.5 to 2 hours on the water. Guides such as Alex, Hazel, David, and Rachel keep beginners moving safely through Class 2 and 3 rapids, followed by a swim, snack, hot drink, and free online photos.
“David was an excellent guide with great stories about the River and area.”
Spend about four hours rafting 20 km of British Columbia’s Kicking Horse River with Hydra River Guides. You start on calm class-one water, practice paddling, then tackle class-four rapids. Guides such as Jaro, Kyle, Bill, and Hennessy are known for clear safety advice and good humor.
“Brilliant! Our guide (Kyle) has was superb - made sure everyone had a great time and never felt anything other than safe. Our family of 5 had an awesome trip down the river - hit some really decent rapids and got soaked! Set up at base camp is great - plenty of parking, places to change, hot showers and snacks. Don’t be put off by the necessary safety briefing - at no point on the trip did we feel unsafe or concerned. Fully recommend the trip and Hydra - thanks team👍”
You’ll paddle a private raft from West Baker Park toward central Calgary, passing Bowmont Park, Edworthy Park, Shaganappi Point, Peace Bridge, and Prince’s Island Park. Lazy Day Raft Rentals provides the raft, PFDs, paddles, and safety kit. No guide or experience is required.
“Great way to be outdoors! Excellent customer service from all the staff we interacted with. Highly recommend.”
You’ll ride 12 km through the Kicking Horse River’s Middle Canyon, including the class 4 Portage Shotgun rapids. Guides such as Nico, Carlos, Dan, and Steph have helped make this a lively, well-run trip, with gear, transport, a drink, and plenty of mountain scenery included.
“Absolutely brilliant trip! The guides were fantastic, the rating was great fun and we even had a free drink at the end! Prices for the photos and video were also very reasonable, would definitely recommend this company!”
Join Chinook Rafting for a four-hour Kananaskis River outing from Calgary, with optional pickup from Banff or Canmore. Guides such as Rachel, Alex, Tim, and Jarrad teach every beginner the basics before a 1.5 to 2-hour run of calm water and Class 2 and 3 rapids. Wetsuits, snacks, and online photos are included.
“So much fun! Right level of excitement for kids and first-timers. Fantastic staffers - each caring, informative and humorous. Will go again when visiting area!”
Float 14 km through Yoho National Park and the Upper Canyon of the Kicking Horse River on a four-hour family trip. You get a wetsuit, guide, waterfall stop, a few lively splashes, and a riverside BBQ. Guides such as Nico, Pete, and Stephie are praised for keeping children safe and entertained.
“it was fun filled activity, guide was patient and informative about the river/area and enthusiastic.”
Take a four-hour guided rafting trip down British Columbia’s Kicking Horse River. You’ll learn the basics before tackling Class IV rapids such as Shot Gun, Man Eater, and Roller Coaster. Guides provide the raft, paddle, wetsuit, helmet, booties, life vest, and spray jacket. Vern is one guide named in recent bookings.
“The guides were great and explained things thoroughly for folks who had never been rafting before. They provided me with everything I needed and it was a fun trip. Would absolutely go back”
Join Maligne Adventures for a five-hour Fraser River rafting trip from Jasper. Certified guides such as Luke, Austin, Emily, and Tye lead you through splashy Class 3 rapids, a portage at Rearguard Falls, and a calm stretch where salmon, bald eagles, and bears may appear.
“It’s was an amazing experience. Fun and exciting. Huge thank you goes to our guide, Emily, Luke and also Mark for capturing all the fun pictures. Thank you Maligne Adventures! We will see you next time! ♥️”
Spend five hours on the Kicking Horse River with an English-speaking guide, full rafting gear, bus transport, and a riverside BBQ. You start in calmer water, swim if you like, then tackle Man Eater, Shotgun, and Roller Coaster, with a waterfall stop and hot showers afterward.
“What a fun adventure! The guides were great and the experience super fun!”
Join an English or French-speaking guide for a two-hour rafting trip on the Athabasca River, beginning with a calm float and building to splashy Class II rapids. Eight-person rafts, gear, safety instruction, and Jasper transport are included. Guides may include Jordan, Eddie, Andre, Dave, or Ali.
“Great time rafting down the Athabasca river with our guide Ali. She made it a fun experience and the views were amazing.”
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