Town of Banff

Whitewater and Float Tours

River adventures are ideal for keeping cool at the height of summer. For the thrill-seeker, whitewater rafting trips are guaranteed to spark an adrenaline rush. Those who prefer to keep the heart rate manageable will prefer float tours. 

Whitewater Rafting

Several local operators provide different types of whitewater experiences, including:

• Banff Ski Hub
• Blast Adventures
• Canadian Rockies Rafting Company
• Hydra River Guides
• Kootenay River Runners
• Rocky Mountain Raft Tours
• Wet 'N' Wild Adventures Ltd.
• Wild Water Adventures

As well, BanffLIFE's non-profit Mountain Adventure Program offers whitewater rafting trips exclusively for local young adults (ages 18 - 35).

Float Tours

Some of the most popular float tours in the area are:

• Bow River Eco-Float (3 hours), offered by Canadian Rockies Rafting. A leisurely river float with excellent wildlife viewing. A short nature stop allows viewing of wildflowers and other flora. Twilight tours can offer unique alpine lighting and increased beaver activity. Experienced river guides provide interpretive information along the way.
  
  
• Hoodoos Float Tour (1 hour), offered by Rocky-Peak Holidays: This float launches beside Bow Falls and lands beneath the north face of Mount Rundle. It includes an interpretive presentation by the rafting guide. Bus pick-up is available from The Banff Park Lodge 15 minutes prior to tour departure or the Banff Springs Hotel 5 minutes prior to departure. Otherwise, meet at the launch site.
  
  
• Rundle Float Tour (2 hour) offered by Rocky-Peak Holidays: This float launches from the base of Mount Rundle’s towering North Face, and covers a section of the Bow River where wildlife, waterfowl, and wildflowers are abundant. At the end of the float, a 15-minute walk returns the group to the bus. Hotel pick-up and drop-off included.