Jump into a raft and let the foamy rapids take you coursing swiftly through the stunning Horseshoe Canyon on the Bow River. Located less than an hour from Banff and Calgary, this rafting trip is perfect for adventure lovers with an optional cliff jump.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 - 5.5 hours
- Starting time 8:15 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
- Take a rafting tour through the stunning Horseshoe Canyon section of the Bow River
- Enjoy scenic views while you raft your way through shale canyons and awesome whitewater
- Ramp up the excitement by jumping off a cliff into the glacier-fed Bow River
- See the locations where many Hollywood movies have been shot
- Professional river guide on each raft
- Safety instruction and practice paddle
- River fee
- Complimentary professional photos (available online after your tour)
- Light snack & refreshment
- River time 1.5-2 hours
- Wetsuits, lifejacket, helmet, rainjacket, wetsuit booties, and gloves
- Transportation from Banff or Canmore
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Children under 12 years
- Pregnant women
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Prepare for the activity
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
What to bring
- Warm clothing
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Daypack
- Personal medication
Not allowed
- Unaccompanied minors
Know before you go
- The minimum age is 12 years and the minimum weight per person is 90 lbs
- If the guest is unaccompanied by an adult then the minimum age is 16 years old
- The maximum weight per person is 350 lbs
- Guests should be physically fit and have a reasonable swimming ability
- There are typically between 8 - 11 people per raft, plus the guide; groups larger than this will be split up on 2 rafts
- Every guest needs to sign a waiver form; any guest under 18 years will also need a parent or guardian signature on the waiver form and an emergency contact number if the parent/guardian is not joining them on the river
- Please note that this tour requires a minimum of 8 participants to operate, and a minimum of 3 participants for the transport to operate