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The Banff Canoe Club

281 Reviews

#3 of 47 Outdoor Activities in Banff

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Open Now: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Corner of Wolf Street and Bow Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1A8, Canada

Open today: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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1.5-Hour Banff National Park Canoe Tour

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At the Banff Canoe Club we think everyone should have access to the wonderfully Canadian sport of Canoeing. Rent a canoe or Kayak from us and explore the gentler section of the Bow River or head up forty mile creek into Vermillion Lakes. We think...more

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Corner of Wolf Street and Bow Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1A8, Canada

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Linda L

Lincoln, Nebraska

4126

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Stunning Beauty

We signed up for the 1 hour canoe ride with Banff Adventures.The staff were friendly, and it was very easy to get set up and in the water. This is a MUST DO! Austin was our guide...very laid back and very knowable about the area....More

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Yuan Chao W

Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

A very informative Canoeing session

Austin is our guide. Everything is smooth and awesome. We certainly recommend Austin to everyone who visit here. Austin if u are here reading this... thank you very much

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Colleen1956

Blue Hill, Nebraska

284

Reviewed October 2, 2018

Kayaking fun!

One of our goals for this trip was to do some kayaking. We found kayaks in Banff in a very populated area but once you were on the river it was just you and your boat. Had a great time. scenery was pretty also.

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Justin W

Blackfalds, Canada

407

Reviewed September 18, 2018

A must do activity while in Banff.

We signed up for the 1 hour canoe ride as part of a package with Banff Adventures. It was unfortunate that it was in the middle of the BC wildfire season so the views were quite limited, however it was still beautiful along the river...More

Thank Justin W

Hi Justin W. It's too bad that visibility was not very good during the time of your visit. Despite these issues, we're happy that you enjoyed paddling down the Bow River. The colour of the river is certainly remarkable! Thank you for the recommendation. We...More

traveleater2017

Whitchurch-Stouffville, Canada

275

Reviewed September 16, 2018

Great canoe ride!

We booked the big canoe - for my girls and I. Excellent choice for family activity - you get to paddle with a bunch of other people all the while listening to a well-informed guide (Holly) who was great. It was just awesome being on...More

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Hello traveleater2017. The Big Canoe Tours are definitely a well-received activity for families. It's a relief when children don't have to worry about doing (too much) paddling and we are glad that you had a positive experience with one of our awesome guides, Holly! Thank...More

sammysamsam2018

Somerset, United Kingdom

Reviewed September 15, 2018

Lovely last day in Canada

We really enjoyed a trip up the river, guided by Brad from the UK, on our last day in Canada. The scenery was excellent, we were lucky enough to have the whole canoe to ourselves and Brad was a great guide - full of useful...More

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BDavis1236

Westland, Michigan

36472

Reviewed September 13, 2018

Super nice people, nice tour

Anytime you go on a wildlife tour, it's hit and miss with critters. The tour we went on was a giant canoe that could fit like 12 people. Everyone paddles, as you head around the Bow River, with the leader telling stories, steering, and looking...More

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Carolyn S

Reviewed September 12, 2018 via mobile

Canoe trip on Bow river

What an amazing way to spend the afternoon canoeing on the river in Banff. It was so beautiful and peaceful and Brad was an excellent guide. Thank you - we really loved the experience!

Thank Carolyn S

Hello Carolyn S. Thank you for taking the time to review the Banff Canoe Club. It's always nice to hear that our guests have a pleasant experience with the team. Hopefully you enjoyed the rest of your time in Banff!

a12e24

Shepperton, United Kingdom

7012

Reviewed September 12, 2018 via mobile

Nice location

Canoes rentals on the river. Nice scenic paddle up the river away from the falls. I know how to canoe but found it strange they just put you in the canoe and off you go with no instruction

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Liz D

4415

Reviewed September 11, 2018 via mobile

Canoeing

Absolutely fantastic, best way to see the spectacular scenery, Lucy our guide was superb and added to our expedition, the whole crew were friendly Definitely recommend this experience Danny and Liz from YorkMore

Thank Liz D

Hi Liz D. Lucy does a great job at guiding our Big Canoe Tours, so we are not surprised to hear that you had such an enjoyable time with her! Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with us. Make sure to...More

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Huangs171

Is the kayak rental on a first come, first serve basis in summer? Do I need to make a reservation first?

July 14, 2018|

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First come first serve, but as others have said, plenty of kayaks available. We went early in day and asked what was a good time for availability for later in the day. Worked for us!

Lee B

Wonder if you also have kayaks?

August 14, 2017|

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They certainly do! We were 2 adults with one small child, so the canoe suited us better. But kayaks were there for the renting!

kiz16

Hi. When in the year do you start your tours and when do you finish? Thanks

February 5, 2017|

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Hello, Our canoe rentals start May 15th until mid October and the Voyageur Canoe Tours start June 1st until Sept 30th. Please let us know should you have any further questions Thanks

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