CALGARY TRAVEL GUIDE
The mountain days worth the early start.
The 15 most popular whitewater rafting & canyoning near Calgary. The mountain days worth the early start, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Raft the Kicking Horse River near Golden, BC with wetsuit gear, safety coaching, and level options from Gentle to Whitewater Exciter.
Most Popular“What an amazing experience! No experience required, they give you everything you need plus a little comedy! They provide everything, cleaned, give plenty of safety instruction and you can purchase photos taken during your trek. All in all it was one of the best experiences on the water to date!”
Kananaskis River whitewater rafting near Banff: a 4-hour run with 10+ rapids, Olympic course twists, and an optional swim.
Afternoon Kananaskis River rafting from Banff: family-friendly class 2–3 rapids, gear and coaching, free pro photos, snack at Chinook base.
A calm 90-minute Bow River float in Canmore with small-group guidance, Rockies views, and wildlife spotting, plus easy logistics.
Private, self-guided Bow River rafting in Calgary. Sanitized rafts, provided safety gear, and a smooth float past parks and bridges.
“Great way to be outdoors! Excellent customer service from all the staff we interacted with. Highly recommend.”
Small-group Kananaskis River rafting near Calgary with wetsuits, helmets, snacks, and free photos, plus class 2–3 rapids.
“Awesome rafting experience! The guides were all fantastic and really made the trip down the river a memorable one. Would recommend!”
Beginner-friendly Heart Creek Canyon canyoning near Banff: guided rappels, slides, and a 60-minute hike, with wetsuits and safety coaching.
“This was such a cool and unique experience! I would do this over and over again! I didn’t want it to end! Highly recommend….I even posted my video of the last repel on a Banff/Canmore Facebook page to encourage others to seek out this adventure!”
90-minute scenic float on Canmore’s Bow River with interpretive guides, wildlife spotting, and big mountain views. From $42.
4 hours of class 3–4 whitewater in Horseshoe Canyon on the Bow River, with cliff-jump option, included gear, and online photos.
Banff’s beginner canyoning half-day near Canmore with guided rappels, two canyon sections, and a huge wet waterfall finish.
Beginner half-day canyoning at Heart Creek Canyon near Banff: gear, rappel coaching, an 18-meter waterfall, and slides for $146.
“We had a wonderful tour with Guillame and Olivia! We were a group of 8 (3 adults, 5 teenagers) and went at the end of May. Our guides were personable, patient and accommodating. The water was chilly but the drysuits kept us comfortable. It was a memorable experience that we would definitely recommend to others!”
Thrilling half-day Bow River rafting through Horseshoe Canyon in Alberta with optional cliff jumps, Class 2–4 rapids, and gear included.
Guided adrenaline canyoning at Abraham Lake: rappels, optional slides, and a cool swim. Gear included. About 6 hours.
“Such a fun adventure! Our guide, Jack, was awesome at Abraham Lake this past weekend! This tour was really well organized and planned out for varying skill levels. We had a fantastic time!”
Intermediate Ghost Canyon canyoning near Banff: four rappels, slides and pool jumps, wetsuits and training, with private guiding for about 8 hours.
“My most memorable moment was the last solo waterfall rappel. Zak was our guide. He was so knowledgeable, friendly and patient. We really enjoyed his company the entire day. I would recommend him as a guide to others and this adventure. Thank you for a wonderful experience.”
Calgary day trip to Horseshoe Canyon, Royal Tyrrell Museum, and Drumheller hoodoos with a bilingual guide and included museum admission.
“We had a good time in Drumheller. Our tour guide/bus driver was very friendly and professional. He made our tour extraordinary.”
Every corner of the mountains, and every way to reach it from the city.
