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“Great and amusing staff and a really exillerating experience. I felt safe and the instructor was very clear. Highly recommended.”
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.
“Couldn't make it. Wasn't able to secure transport to the site. Uber would cost 150 one way. And not guarantee to secure ride back.”
Beginner-friendly Heart Creek Canyon canyoning near Banff: guided rappels, slides, and a 60-minute hike, with wetsuits and safety coaching.
“Even though the Werther was Kind of Bad, very clowdy at Times also raining quite a bit, I enjoyed the Trip very much, the views in the Canyon, especially all wet, cloudy and foggy were truly beautiful The abseiling and sliding was also a lot of fun! It started out with shorter abseiling parts at…”
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!”
Guided adrenaline canyoning at Abraham Lake: rappels, optional slides, and a cool swim. Gear included. About 6 hours.
“My dad and I had a great time with this experience. Our guide Robyn was amazing and knowledgeable! She ensured our safety and answered any questions we had. Highly recommend if you’re into active tour. Also the view of the canyon was amazing! Would love to do similar tour again with this company in the…”
Thrilling half-day Bow River rafting through Horseshoe Canyon in Alberta with optional cliff jumps, Class 2–4 rapids, and gear included.
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.
“The bus felt like an old school bus. Very uncomfortable bumpy ride. Dropped in a parking lot for lunch with the option of McDonald’s or Harvey’s. The Royal Tyrrell museum stop could have been longer and some of the other stops should have been shorter (eg the giant dinosaur). The Horshoe Canyon was beautiful and…”
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