Canadian Outback Rafting
Canadian Outback Rafting
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River Rafting & Tubing • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Water Sports
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Running half-day, full day and two-day Rafting tours on the rivers of the Sea to Sky corridor. We have convenient starting points from several Vancouver, Whistler and Squamish Hotels. We operate 7 days a week and on weekends we offer morning and afternoon departures. During the Covid19 pandemic we are offering "Book a Boat" options on all of our day tours. This option allows guests to reserve a private raft for 4-6 people in order to raft safely within the comforts of their own bubble.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Travellers' Choice
2023
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Keith W
Oxford, UK3 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
What a fantastic trip. Matt , griffin and rylan were absolutely brilliant guides. 👏 we would thoroughly recommend to anybody this trip if you are unsure about rafting.
Written September 21, 2023
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Rafting R
Thank you for coming rafting with us for your first time! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We will be sure to share your kind comments with the team.
-Canadian Outback Rafting Team
Written September 22, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
NorthStar289658
2 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Friends
Great guides. Wonderful scenery and lots of rapids. Some challenging rapids but with nice break in between. Exertion level just perfect for 4 very athletic women.
Written September 14, 2023
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Rafting R
Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review! We are glad you were able to experience the beauty of the Squamish Valley.
-Canadian Outback Rafting
Written September 16, 2023
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Alison S
Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom27 contributions
Great Day rafting, plenty of rapids, having fun getting wet. Shelby our guide was great very knowledgeable and friendly.
Written September 13, 2023
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Rafting R
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review about Shelbi! She's the best!
-Canadian Outback Rafting Team
Written September 15, 2023
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Nicky K
7 contributions
We booked this for our young adult kids and they loved every minute of it! They were impressed with the very thorough safety briefing which made everyone onboard feel at ease and they had a really wild fun trip down the river. Alejandro, their instructor, was fun as well as informative and they even got to see the salmon swimming upstream to spawn. Definitely recommended and we parents will give it a try next time we are here!
Written September 13, 2023
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Rafting R
We'd love to get you out on the river next time you are in Squamish! It's definitely a special time to get out right now and experience the salmon sightings, it only happens every two years!
-Canadian Outback Rafting Team
Written September 15, 2023
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A D
Austin, TX9 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
We did the rafting trip this week. Great water. Great crew, and Aiden was a great guide. Great trip overall!
Written September 13, 2023
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Rafting R
Thanks for leaving us a 5 star review! We are happy to hear Aidan was able to show you a fantstic time out on the river!
-Canadian Outback Rafting Team
Written September 15, 2023
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Angela D
9 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Friends
This trip did not disappoint! The water was up which made for a fun ride down the river amongst beautiful scenery and many bald Eagle sightings. Our raft guide, Aiden, expertly maneuvered us safely down the Elisha and Squamish rivers. Along the way he properly prepared us for what was ahead and gave commands to help guide the boat through the rapids. The staff, in general, were entertaining and knowledgeable and kept us laughing the whole time while keeping us safe.
Written September 13, 2023
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Rafting R
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review about your trip with Aidan! We are happy to hear you spent a good amount on your time with us laughing and enjoying the scenery the Squamish Valley has to offer :)
-Canadian Outback Rafting Team
Written September 15, 2023
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gwongg
Vancouver, Canada2 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Solo
The guide and staff were knowledgeable, professional and friendly. The rafting was very enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to experience whitewater rafting for the first time.
Written September 12, 2023
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Di
Sydney, Australia2 contributions
What a great day. Griffin steered the day - the boat, the information, the rapids, the soakings and the safety. Everyone enjoyed what was an amazing rafting experience amongst mountains and forests and with salmon, eaglesand glacial facials galore. And then after it was all over I asked to visit Squamish - and was given another quick tour and dropped directly to downtown. Awesome bunch of people making life that much more enjoyable. No experience required! Do it!!
Written September 9, 2023
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Rafting R
Thank you for coming rafting with us and for taking the time to leave us a review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your time out on the river with Gryffin and we're happy it worked out that you were able to make it into Squamish after. Enjoy the rest of our travels!
-Canadian Outback Rafting Team
Written September 9, 2023
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joey k
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada3 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Family
Great experience: I’ve never rafted before but felt quite comfortable with the instructions given and competent staff. Fabulous venue on and off water. Bus added to experience. Great guides. Would certainly recommend
Written September 8, 2023
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Rafting R
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your recent rafting experience with us! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review.
-Canadian Outback Rafting Team
Written September 9, 2023
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Florence J
Lyss, Switzerland19 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Solo
Great experience with nice views to the mountains and glacierd in squamish valley. Filipe did a really good job and was a perfect guide!
Written September 6, 2023
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Rafting R
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We are happy that you enjoyed your rafting trip with us. Hopefully we will see you out on the river again :)
-Canadian Outback Rafting Team
Written September 9, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
jess-raspberry
Toronto, Canada
Is there a safe place to put your phone and wallet while rafting if you are taking the shuttle from Whistler?
Rafting R
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada2 contributions
Hello,
We would be happy to hang onto any valuables in our office while you're out on the river!
-Canadian Outback Rafting Team
Aoife Breen
Limerick, Ireland1 contribution
Which bus company should I go with when traveling from downtown Vancouver to the executive suites?
Shondra Martin
4 contributions
They have shuttles from various locations in Vancouver!
kevinmarkusnaslund
Vancouver, Canada
Hi, what’s the best time of the year to enjoy the rapid water? We are planning for early September.
Rafting R
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada2 contributions
Hi there
Thanks for checking, whilst the peak season is usually June-August, we raft from late April to end of September. Early September is a great time to join us on the river!
Let us know if you have any other questions.
Thanks!
heron48
Lemont, IL265 contributions
How far out do we have to book?
Three of us would like to go on 11 July
Rafting R
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada2 contributions
Hi there,
We recommend booking as far in advance as possible to ensure you get on your desired trip, however, we do have availability on that date at the moment and will be taking bookings up to the day before subject to availability.
Anything else let us know!
Thank you!
Tim B
Appleton, WI89 contributions
Do I have to be able to swim to go rafting?
Rafting R
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada2 contributions
HI Tim,
It is not required that you know how to swim to come out rafting with us. You will be provided with a Life Jacket that will help you float should you be in the water at any point. You will also be given a full safety briefing before getting on the water. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Jordan201616
Edmonton, Canada
Do people need any licenses to do rafting? Can 2-3 people book a tour?
SquamishRafter
Squamish14 contributions
Hi Jordan,
You do not need a license to join one of our tours. Our guide staff are licensed by the British Columbia Raft Outfitters Association.
Yes groups from as small as 1 and up to 100 can book a tour.
Hope that helps!
rosemno
Kitchener1 contribution
Is it possible to get pictures online after the trip?
MJ B
4 contributions
Hi Rosemno,
You do have a few options to get your trip photos.
Option 1 is to pre-purchase the photo (or video) package when you make your reservation, so that you can make sure the photographer gets plenty of good photos of your group.
When you pre-purchase the photos, you also get a little extra refreshing beverage after the trip, on us!
Option 2 is to purchase the photos (or video) package after the trip when you return to our rafting base. We display the photos on a TV for you to have a look at them.
With option 1 and 2, you also get a $30 off per person discount coupon on your photo USB for the next time you come rafting!
If you're in a hurry after the trip, or are still undecided about getting the photos, you will have one last chance to purchase the photos online through our Smugmug link in our "thank you" email.
Hope this helps!
Sarah P
Los Angeles, CA33 contributions
Anybody have problems with motion sickness on bus ride or while rafting? Wondering if I should put on a scopolamine patch the night before.
MJ B
4 contributions
Hello Sarah,
depending on how severe your motion sickness is, you can put on a scopolamine patch or sea-bands for the bus ride. The rafting part of the trip itself shouldn't give you trouble with motion sickness.
Kind regards,
MJ Blanchet
TravelerinFL
Ormond Beach, FL48 contributions
How do you get there from the City
Rafting R
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada2 contributions
Hi there,
Good question. You have a couple options to get to Squamish from Vancouver.
1. We do have Vancouver departures, which leave from various hotels around downtown Vancouver. These rates can be found on our website but the adult rates are $174.99 in June and September and $184.99 for the Elaho Exhilarator in July and August.
2. You can take the Greyhound or the Pacific Coach, which will take you directly to Squamish. If you choose this option, we would be happy to pick you up from where the bus drops off in Squamish.
3. You can rent a car! The one hour drive from Vancouver to Squamish is along the most romantic highway in Canada and it's worth the drive.
I hope this answers your question and please let me know if you have any others.
Emily Heer
Kiam H
Singapore, Singapore
Hi, is there a minimum age? And are you open throughout winter? Thanks.
Rafting R
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada2 contributions
Hello Kiam,
there is a minimum age to participate in all of our trips.
Minimum age for our Cheakamus Splash is 5 years, and participants must weigh at least 50lbs.
Minimum age for our Elaho Exhilarator and 2-Day Wilderness Expedition is 13 years, and participants must weigh at least 90lbs.
Unfortunately, we are not open throughout winter.
Please don't hesitate to email us at reservations@canadianoutbackrafting with any other questions.
Kind regards,
Emily