Canmore Rafting

Offering exciting rafting excursions from Golden, British Columbia, Hydra River Guides operates on the Kicking Horse River and offers trips that suit all levels of adventurers. Those looking for a gentle rafting experience may opt for the Mild White Water trip. The Upper and Middle Canyon spans two to two-and-a-half hours and offers mild to Class 4 rapids and includes a BBQ lunch. Those seeking a thrilling ride may embark on the Ultimate White Water, which rafts the Upper, Middle and Lower canyons and features intense Class 4+ rapids. A variety of packages are available that combine rafting with other activities like ATVing, ziplining and horseback riding.

Chinook Rafting offers whitewater rafting and scenic float trips in the Canadian Rockies. Experience Class I to Class IV rapids on one of the Alberta or BC trips. Rivers include the Bow, Horseshoe Canyon, Highwood, Kananaskis and the Kicking Horse. Full- and half-day trips, and transportation available.

Inside Out Experience offers a variety of adventures in the Canadian Rockies, including a combination tour that features a rafting excursion and a trail ride. The package begins with a two-hour guided trail ride along the Bow, Kananaskis or Elbow River Valleys. A delicious barbecue lunch is served and then after lunch participants meet for an exciting afternoon of rafting. Adventurers spend two or two-and-a-half hours on the river surfing, splashing, playing games with water canons and paddling through the rapids on a professionally-guided raft.

Wet n' Wild Adventures offers daily jet boating tours and whitewater rafting excursions in Golden, British Columbia from May through September. The jet boats explore the waters of the Columbia River, while rafting takes place on the mighty Kicking Horse River. Packages that combine jet boating and rafting are available. Shuttle service from Banff is available.

No experience is necessary to ride the wild rapids with Rainbow Riders. Hop in a whitewater raft and traverse the Bow or Kananaskis rivers. Experience the thrill on class 1 to 4 rapids, or enjoy a gentle float trip. This company also offers riverboarding, which is a type of boogie board that allows one to ride the rapids. In operation from June to September, trips depart at 10am, 2pm and 6pm daily. Trips start and finish at the Rafter Six Ranch in Bow Valley Provincial Park.

Canadian Rockies Rafting offers river tours for all ages and abilities. Rafting tours are available from Banff, Canmore and Calgary. Enjoy a scenic float on the Bow River to a Full day of Whitewater on The Kicking Horse.