Canadian Rockies Rafting

Canadian Rockies Rafting

Canadian Rockies Rafting
5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Canadian Rockies Rafting has been rafting the rivers of Alberta and British Columbia for more than 25 years. It's no wonder we're known to offer the best excursions and experiences in the Bow Valley! Our most popular trips are our half-day whitewater rafting excursions on the Bow River - Horseshoe Canyon and on the Kananaskis River. Other activities we offer are Bow River Nature Floats in the evenings. It's a great way to wind down with beautiful scenery and opportunity for wildlife spotting. Don't forget to inquire about our great deals on group reservations - we LOVE to host birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, corporate groups, youth groups and more!
Canmore, Alberta, Canada

Awards
Travellers' Choice
2024

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D'Amour W
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Solo
I can't tell you how great this adventure was or how wonderful the staff is. I added this tour on as a side thing because it went well with my schedule, but I didn't expect it to be the highlight of my trip. I ended up doing the Kananaskis Surf Trip. I’ve never gone surfing with a raft but I will tell you it was a great experience (make sure to check out the surfing video on there website so you can see what that actually is) and the staff made sure to give you lots of chances to play around and enjoy the rapids. They were all professional, friendly and skilled. I always felt safe with them and had fun from beginning to end with this trip. Our guide Charlie was very personable, gave clear instructions and helped us have as much fun as possible (shout out to Charlie).

I would also like to give a shout out to the other staff in sales and photography. The first in initially helping me to get on another tour when the first was cancelled due to a combination of high waters and a low number of people(safely reasons). They worked to help me efficiently on another tour that worked for my itinerary. I would also like to thank them for helping me acquire my pictures. When through a series of mistakes on my part, I needed them to send me the image link not once but twice, which they did in a timely manner. The photography on the other hand is wonderfully done and reasonably priced the photographer does a good job.

All in All, I would very much recommend this for anyone, whether you going in groups or solo like may. Thank you so much for the good memories
Written August 29, 2024
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Hi dam0urw! From the whole Canadian Rockies Rafting team we'd like to extend a big thank you for your kind words, but also your patience and cooperation with us as we know changes to itineraries can be stressful. We are so stoked to hear it was a highlight of your trip! Whether you're in a group with family and friends or on a solo adventure, Whitewater Rafting is the perfect activity. Thanks for shouting out the sales team and photographers too. We can't do what we do without the whole team doing their parts. Thank you for taking the time to review and share your experience. Hope to see you again!
Written September 2, 2024
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Zara R
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Friends
We had an amazing time! Our tour guide James kept everyone entertained the whole time, we felt like we were among friends since the tour guides are so charismatic and get along well with each other! The views are beautiful and we felt safe and taken care of the whole time!
Written August 5, 2024
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Hi 732zarar! We're all friends around here and love to meet new ones. Glad you could come join us for some fun. Let's go again! Thank you for taking the time to review and share your rafting experience.
Written August 13, 2024
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joanne
Banff, Canada1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
Today we went rafting on the Kananaskis River with Canadian Rockies Rafting. Today the temperature was around 15 degrees and it was pouring rain even before the meet-up time. What a great and fun time! And I get really cold fast! We had an amazing experience, everything is so organized, the gear is great and clean, the whole staff are happy and knowledgeable, and our guide Callen was a delight. It is a fun half day, enjoying beautiful scenery, surrounded by boats of good people having a great time. Did I mention it was cold and raining? And everyone had a great time. I definitely would recommend Canadian Rockies Rafting to anyone wanting to give it a go in the Banff/Canmore area!
Written August 27, 2022
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Hi Culture28707318188! We are so happy you took the time to share your experience from yesterday's tour. The weather is a big driving factor for all of us determining what we do and when we do it. Whitewater Rafting is the perfect adventure rain or shine. With the provided gear, it definitely works to keep you comfortable on the river. Loved that you had a great time and could see all the others on the tour having a great time as well. Thank you for the kudos for the operations and to your guide! Thanks again for taking the time to review and share your experience; it is greatly appreciated.
Written August 28, 2022
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Iryna P
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Couples
I am writing to express my disappointment with the rafting trip. We had been eagerly looking forward to this adventure for over a month, but it ended up being a frustrating experience.

Just days before the trip, we were notified of changes, and both the calendar and our ticket listed the Kenmore office as the meeting point. Naturally, we went there. After a 5-10 minute delay upon arrival, we received a call informing us that the actual meeting point was in Kananaskis. We assured the caller that we could reach Kananaskis in 20-25 minutes and requested further instructions, but no one followed up.

When we finally arrived in Kananaskis, a staff member told us we couldn’t join the group and advised us to reschedule by calling the number on the website. We did so and were initially rescheduled, only to receive another call canceling everything.

Additionally, we observed that the buses left 25 minutes after we arrived, which would have given us ample time to change and join the group had we been correctly informed.

This experience not only ruined our weekend but also left us deeply disappointed. I hope this issue can be resolved to prevent others from facing the same frustration.
Written August 16, 2024
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Hi 488irynap, Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your recent experience. We appreciate your feedback and would like to address concerns you’ve raised. It’s important to note that all our guests receive a Confirmation Email with detailed information about the tour, including the exact meeting location and driving directions. Our records indicate that this information was sent to you in advance of your tour. The Confirmation Email clearly states that the meeting point for your rafting adventure was at our River Base and not at our Canmore Office. We understand that the initial confusion caused frustration, but the correct information was provided in the confirmation sent to you. We unfortunately never saw you at our Canmore Office. We were able to connect with you through phone calls though, in hopes to assist you in reaching the meeting location with the intent that you arrive in time to get out on the tour. By the time you arrived, all other guests were geared up and the team was halfway through our mandatory Safety Briefing. Being halfway through the briefing, we wouldn’t have been able to get you geared up and review all safety information without delay to the tour. While we appreciate your effort to reach the meeting location, the decision to proceed without delay was made to maintain the integrity of the trip for all guests.
Written August 18, 2024
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annie
Pittsburgh, PA5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023
We had an amazing time going rafting with this group, especially with our guide Quynton. We had a lot of newbies in our group (or people who hadn't done it in a long time) and he made sure that everyone had fun regardless of experience level. The entire operation was very professional and everyone we spoke to (from filling out the waivers to getting off the buses) was friendly and helpful.

I would absolutely recommend this organization.
Written August 12, 2023
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Hi blockchainshrek! Love to hear that you all had an amazing time. That's the beauty of Rafting, it's something that no matter age or ability level, it's an adventure that everyone can do and enjoy together. Thank you for the kudos to Quynton and the rest of the team. We love what we do and are happy to have you all out with us. Thank you for taking the time to review and share your experience.
Written August 13, 2023
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Ludwig
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Friends
This was my second trip doing white water rafting at Bow River / RasNets / Horseshoe Canyon. The first time was with Chinook company in summer of 2015. This time with Canadian Rafting Company was amazing! Sam was our guide - I highly recommend ask to have Sam as your guide - we did the 1st rapids, 3 metre and 10 metre cliff jumps, and successfully completed 3 surfs at the last rapid. Thank you once again to Brandon and the entire team - I will definitely be back again in the near future for a 3rs visit! ~ Ludwig
Written August 6, 2021
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Hi Ludwig, thank you for your kind words, we are glad you had a great time whitewater rafting with us! Sam is a very great guide, always fun and enthusiastic! We hope to see you again soon!
Written August 9, 2021
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Steven Hines
Calgary, Canada3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
Great trip, very well organised and just right for beginners. Brendan our guide was excellent and made the trip fun for us. We floated about 10k along the Kananaskis River on a very scenic route so the trip also felt like good value for money.
Written August 25, 2024
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Hi stevenhY3934DO! Thank you for the kudos all around. Glad you had a great time out there with Brendan. The Kananaskis River is perfect for everybody, from first timers to seasoned rafters. The whitewater to the scenery is fun filled and breathtaking. Thank you for taking the time to review and share your experience. Hope to see you again!
Written August 28, 2024
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Lara U
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
We loved every minute! The guides were knowledgeable, safety-focused, and prepared us well before we hit the water. The trip on the water was gorgeous and fun! Our raft guide Geoff in particular was amazing - very skilled paddler, had interesting facts to share about wildlife and mountains, and made it fun for all - especially our seven year old daughter who had the time of her life. Thanks all!
Written July 29, 2022
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Hi 156larau! We love that you loved every minute of your experience. We do put safety at the forefront of the operations and strive to provide an informative and fun experience for everyone. Thank you for the kudos and shout out for Geoff. We appreciate you taking the time to review and share your experience.
Written August 12, 2022
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Sarah C
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
We decided to try and find an adventure activity for our family to do. It is tough with a youngest at 5 years old, many activities are not catered to this age. When we arrived the staff was on time, friendly, courteous and kept thorough open lines of communication during the whole preparation process (gearing up, safety talk, etc...). After a short bus ride (5 mins), we were briefed again and then went down to the river. Our guide (James) ensured that we were at ease about the kids, and then off we went.

The rafting starts fast and furious with all the big rapids coming in the first half of the 90+min trip down the river. We had an amazing time, and our kids loved it. The highlight of the adventure was without a doubt having James as our guide. One of most exciting parts of the trip was paddling back up stream into a rapid that submerges the nose of the boat. Our youngest (5 years) became a little upset at that part of the experience. However, James quickly stepped up, coming up with games and other distractions for our son to quickly turn his mood around. He listened to long stories about our kids friends back home, found a water gun to give to our son to squirt other boats, and was completely engaged with making sure the kids had a memorable experience. He was also very knowledgable about the area, recommending other activities, and restaurants.

We knew rafting would be fun, but we were so thrilled with the added value of an engaging, knowledgable, and friendly guide. James really made this adventure a memorable part of our trip, and I would highly recommend this to all.
Written August 1, 2021
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Hi there, thank you very much for these kind words, we are so happy you and your family had a great time on the river with James! He is a great person and guide with both adults and little ones. We hope you and your family will keep great memories of your adventure and that you will come back soon!
Written August 2, 2021
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Anna OD
Rutland, UK412 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
Our family of five (two adults and triplet girls aged 14) went rafting down the Horseshoe Canyon section of the Bow River. 95% of the trip was great fun but unfortunately our experience of ‘surfing’ in one section went a bit wrong and the two of us at the front (myself and another lady) were effectively waterboarded for far longer than was comfortable. My daughters were very upset as they could see both myself and the lady at the front with me were struggling to breathe. We asked our guide to get us out as quickly as possible but he was not able to for a good few minutes which exacerbated the sense of panic as it remained difficult to breathe during the moments when pushed under the current.

That aside, it was a good experience, but the surfing section did not feel at all safe and I would recommend avoiding it.
Written July 21, 2023
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Hi AnnaOD! We are glad to hear the experience was 95% great fun. We are sorry to hear your surfing experience was a bit more than you expected. Though we do take precautions and brief guests on what to expect prior to going in for the surf, there are occasions where we are in the surf longer than anticipated. In these occasions we know that it can be uncomfortable, but we will always do our best to get out as soon as possible and check in with participants to ensure everyone is ok. In your case, we know that your guide checked in with you a couple time to confirm you were ok, but we will pass on your feedback from your experience in order to elevate our guest experience for situations such as yours. Thank you for taking the time to review and share your experience. Your feedback and support is greatly appreciated.
Written July 22, 2023
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