Whitewater Rafting

BANFF WHITEWATER RAFTING

It doesn’t matter if you’re a veteran rafter or a complete whitewater newbie. Banff Rafting is awesome and is home to rivers that serve up a thrilling mix of rapids suitable for all skill levels. Ultimately, it comes down to how big of an adrenaline hit you’re looking for.

Want to experience the thrill of the rapids but short on precious vacation time? We’ve got rafting near Calgary! The Kananaskis River and Horseshoe Canyon rapids are the closest and only 45 minutes from Banff or Calgary. Enjoy paddling without the fear factor along the Kananaskis River – a top rafting pick for novices and families thanks to its Class II and III rapids.

Want a more of an adventure? Ramp up your fun with an optional cliff jump and Class IV rapids on the Horseshoe Canyon rafting trip.

Travel further and raft the raging Kicking Horse River, this will push your pulse rate into triple digits with its Class I to IV rapids – guaranteed to drench and delight in equal measure.

Check out the different classes of rapids and what they mean –>

Highlights

Choose between family-friendly rivers, waves or roaring rapids depending on your experience level and confidence
Mountain views provide a stunning backdrop to your rafting experience
A professional river guide accompanies every raft
Free photos are included, so you can take home a reminder of your adventure (Kananaskis & Horseshoe Canyon Rivers)

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Family friendly rafting rapids on the Kananaskis River in the Rockies

Family Fun

From $120 / person

Kananaskis Whitewater Rafting

Get ready for awesome Banff Rafting! You'll get splashed by the frothy swells ...

per person

1:30pm

4 Hours

5+

Class 4 rafting rapids fun on the Horseshoe Canyon in the Canadian Rockies

Limited Space

From $125 / person

Horseshoe Canyon Whitewater Rafting

Calling all adventure lovers - there’s no better way to get the adrenaline flo...

per person

8:15am

4 Hours

12+

Hydra Kicking Horse Classic Whitewater Rafting

From $138 / person

Kicking Horse River Classic Whitewater Rafting

The Kicking Horse River is the Ultimate Canadian Rockies Rafting with thrilling ...

per person

9:15am, 1:15pm

3 Hours

12+

Take a scenic river tour and float along the Bow River in the Canadian Rockies

Family Fun

From $55 / person

Float Trips

A gentle one hour float trip through stunning glacial blue waters, towering moun...

per person

9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm

1 Hour

3+, 30lbs+

Big hit on the Kananaskis River in the Canadian Rockies

Limited Space

Raft 2 Rivers

Combo Package; experience whitewater thrills and a cliff jump on the Bow River, ...

per person

12+

May-Sep

Family friendly rapids fun on the Kananaskis River in the Canadian Rockies

Raft + Chairlift

Combo Package; raft along the family-friendly Kananaskis River, then ride an ope...

per person

5+

Jun-Sep

Canmore River Float Adventure

Float + Chairlift

Combo Package; take a scenic float along the Bow River, then ride a chairlift up...

per person

3+

Jun-Oct

Take a scenic horseback ride along the Bow River with Discover Banff Tours in the Canadian Rockies

Kananaskis River Raft + Horseback Ride

Combo Package; raft along the family-friendly Kananaskis River, then take a hors...

per person

8+

May-Sep

Horseshoe Canyon Whitewater Rafting Rapids

Horseshoe Canyon Raft + Horseback Ride

Combo Package; raft through exciting whitewater rapids through Horseshoe Canyon,...

per person

12+

May-Sep

Experience guided alpine climbing on the Mount Norquay Via Ferrata Explorer Route at Banff Mt Norquay

Horseshoe Canyon Raft + Via Ferrata

Combo Package; raft through exciting whitewater rapids through Horseshoe Canyon,...

per person

12+

Jun-Sep

Get splashed by class 4 rafting rapids on the Horseshoe Canyon in the Canadian Rockies

Horseshoe Canyon Raft + Heli Flight

Combo Package; raft through exciting whitewater rapids through Horseshoe Canyon,...

per person

12+

May-Sep

Golden Skybridge Suspension Bridge with Discover Banff Tours

Kicking Horse Raft + SkyBridge

Combo Package; raft through exciting whitewater rapids along the Kicking Horse R...

per person

12+

May-Sep