CALGARY TRAVEL GUIDE
The mountain days worth the early start.
The 14 most popular canoes & kayaks near Calgary. The mountain days worth the early start, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Paddle Banff’s Bow River in a Big Canoe with a guide, wildlife spotting, and an easy upstream push for views near downtown Banff.
Most Popular“Great guide Mardi who gave us an informative talk about the river , animals and all the sites around the river - loads of fun”
A 90-minute easy Bow River canoe tour through Banff National Park, with expert guides, wildlife spotting, and views of the Rockies.
Float the Bow River in Banff on a guided big canoe. No experience needed, gear included, and you’ll learn river and wildlife stories.
“The people working at Banff Canoe Club were all very friendly and made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. Madi was our tour guide in the Big Canoe. We felt very safe going upstream and floating back down stream. She shared local information regarding the river and it's wildlife and history. Thank…”
Paddle Banff’s Bow River in a big canoe on a 90-minute wildlife hunt. Family guides, gear and lemonade included.
Small-group Banff day trip to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise with flexible time, canoe options, wildlife drive, and easy pickup from Canmore/Banff.
“We had a wonderful trip! We did the extended trip to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake which gave us time to hike and take in the beauty of the area without feeling rushed. I highly recommend this trip!”
Paddle Banff’s Bow River in a guided big canoe for wildlife spotting, calm scenery, and easy teamwork in 1.5 hours, starting at Banff Canoe Club.
“This was a wonderful tour! The views were incredible and our guide, Nieve (spelling?), was fantastic! She gave us lots of local history facts and made every effort to make the trip as individual as possible. I would definitely book this trip again a the views from the water were just incredible!”
Paddle Banff’s Bow River in a big canoe with a guide, learn wildlife and history, and finish with refreshments at Banff Canoe Club.
“Our guide, Cam, was fantastic. We had a great ride on the Bow River. Professionally done. I would definitely recommend it.”
Banff day trip with permit access to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, plus flexible hiking and canoe time from Canmore and Banff.
Half-day Banff tour to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake: turquoise lakes, Ten Peaks views, Castle Mountain photos, and Vermilion Lakes stops.
“The tour guide was excellent as nothing was to much bother for him. I am sure he should have finished earlier but he consistently put his Customers first. The tour is great value for the money. We saw some amazing sites and the scenery was beautiful. Full marks”
Small-group Yoho day tour from Banff: Natural Bridge, a long Emerald Lake stay with optional canoe, and Takakkaw Falls. Air-conditioned ride.
“amazing tour guide, Travis 👍🏻⭐️”
Guided **double kayak** on Banff’s Bow River and Vermilion Lakes. Small group, included gear, and a calm morning paddle with photos.
“What a great experience! Our guide was so polite and educated about the area. He even snapped a few action pics for the group and helped us cross the beaver dam! The weather turned out to be absolutely perfect and the views were incredible.”
Guided Big Canoe tour on Banff’s Bow River for wildlife, local stories, and photo-ready scenery, departing from Banff Canoe Club.
“We didn’t see a lot of wild life, couple of beavers. But our guide, Bree was so knowledgeable about the area, and the views from actually being on the Bow river were spectacular! Well worth the trip.”
Small-group day trip from Calgary to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise with extended 2-hour stops, canoe time, Wi‑Fi, and photo stops.
A small-group 2-hour guided kayak on the Bow River or a nearby creek in Banff. Early start, possible portage, gear included.
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