Big mountain views, glacial waters, beautiful spruce and pine shorelines and ample opportunities to catch a glimps or two of some wildlifle, are just a few of the highlights that our Townie Float offer our guests. Tie that in with a fully guided experience from one of our interpretive guides and this makes for the perfect outting for everyone.
This gentle 1hr float starts downtown Canmore, only a few minutes away from the local pubs, restaurants, shops and galleries, and only a hop, skip and a jump from most hotels and bed and breakfasts.
The Townie
- Canmore, Alberta
- 1 Hour
- $40 (11+)
- $25 (10 and under)
- May to September
Full refunds are given if notice of cancellation is received more than 48 hours before the start time of a tour. The deposit is non-refundable within 48 hours of the tour start time and no refunds will be given if a booking is made the day of the tour.
To make a cancellation please contact the supplier directly.
- Guests should dress for the weather of the day and bring shoes that can get wet or muddy.
- Start Times:
- Daily: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
- Included:
- - PFD
- - Interpretive guide
- - Shuttle back to the put-in
Beneath the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies front ranges, flows the glacial fed Bow River. Surrounded by forests of pine and spruce, and home to some of the most majestic and iconic animals in Canada, this scenic river float provides guests of all ages the opportunity of a lifetime.
Departing within a few minute walk from downtown Canmore, this professionally guided interpretive tour is perfect for families, friends and folks of all ages. Simply show up at the river and slip into the raft for a relaxing float downstream, as guides share stories about the Bow Valley. The "Explorer" Tour is the perfect way to relax at the end of a long day, and enjoy the secrets of the Bow Valley.
The Explorer Tour
- Canmore, Alberta
- 2-3 Hours
- $60 (11+)
- $50 (10 and under)
- May to September
Full refunds are given if notice of cancellation is received more than 48 hours before the start time of a tour. The deposit is non-refundable within 48 hours of the tour start time and no refunds will be given if a booking is made the day of the tour.
To make a cancellation please contact the supplier directly.
- Start Times:
- Daily: 6pm
- Included:
- - PFD
- - Interpretive guide
- - Shuttle back to the put-in
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Canmore Raft Tours - Training Tools
We are open May through September dependant upon water levels.
A 1 hour drive west of Calgary. Canmore is located along the trans-canada on the east boundary of Banff National Park.
No. Our put-in is downtown Canmore. Guests can park downtown and walk to the river. However, we do provide transportation back from our take-out to the put-in again.
Ages 3 to 95, but exceptions can be made. Please call us (1-888-rivers-0) if you would like to discuss the exceptions. All guests have to wear a coast guard approved PFD (personal floatation device). There are two sizes: adult and youth (each PFD is adjustable). Participants must be willing and able to wear a PFD while on the raft. Those who will/cannot won't be allowed to board the raft.
Yes, all guests must fill out a waiver.
Dress appropriate for the weather on the day you are rafting. Footwear must be worn at all times during the tour.
Anytime during the summer – the bow river has steady flows may to september. Weekdays are less crowded, as are the early/late season weekends.
During May & early June, the water is at its coldest around 3°C - 5°C. Later in the summer, the river warms up (a bit) to roughly 8°C - 10°C
There are no rapids on our float trips. The river is moving, with little to no chance of getting splashed.
Our day trips run about 1 hour: 10 minutes of raft safety/introductions/PFD sizing, 40 – 45 minutes of rafting, followed by a 10 minute return trip back to the put-in. Evening raft trips are 2 - 2.5 Hours: 10 minutes of raft safety/introductions/PFD sizing; 1.5 – 2 Hours of rafting followed by a 15 minute return trip back to the put-in.
We raft rain or shine.
The rafts maximum capacity is 11 people, plus guide.
Yes, but canmore raft tours does not take any responsibility for items lost or broken on the river trip including cameras/gopros.
On our raft trips, guides do all the work!
Product Pricing Overview
The Following Prices are provided by the supplier for your reference. In the event of a descrepancy between this list and the prices posted in the live booking portal, the live prices shall be considered correct. If you have any questions about pricing please contact Canmore Raft Tours directly.
| Product Name | Retail Price | Approx Duration |
|---|---|---|
| The Townie | $40 (11+), $25 (10 and under) | 1 hour |
| The Explorer Tour | $60 (11+), $50 (10 and under) | 2-3 hours |