Horseshoe Canyon White Water Rafting (Class III-IV)

Banff, Alberta, Canada

Ideal for adventure seekers, "keen teens" and corporate outings, this tour offers exciting white water thrills on the Bow River! A half-day white water tour that offers adventure lovers rafting thrills and excitement close to Banff, Canmore and Calgary.

The Horseshoe Canyon section offers spectacular scenery, big waves and up to Grade IV whitewater.

Experience a sense of remoteness while you raft your way through shale canyons and awesome whitewater. Cliff jumping is also available for the adventure enthusiast!

Includes

• Rafting down the Bow River with professional guide
• Professional River Guide with each boat - who will explain and demonstrate paddle, safety and emergency techniques
• All safety equipment: wetsuits, lifejacket, helmet, rainjacket, wetsuit booties and gloves
• Dryland safety instruction
• Practice paddling on the river before the waves
• River fee
• Optional return transfers from Banff (additional cost)

Rating

• For the busy adventurer

Operator

• Chinook Rafting

Departures

• 8:00am daily (8:45am if transport is not required)
• Mid May - Mid Sept (depending on water levels)

Duration

• Allow 4 hours round trip with transportation / 3 hours without
• (with 1.5 - 2 hours on the water)

What to Bring

• Wear your bathing suit under street clothes
• Bring a towel and a change of clothes (warm sweater) for afterwards
• A bag to hold your personal items while you’re on the river

Important Information

• Minimum age is 12 years
• Minimum weight is 90lbs (41kg)

Prices

• Adults: $82 (12 years and over)
• Transportation from Banff (optional): $10 each

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