Top Canada Float Trips

Combine sightseeing with an adrenaline-pumping adventure on this small-group day tour from Banff or Canmore. You'll soak up the sights as you raft down the Kananaskis River, one of Alberta's most pristine waterways. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as bald eagles, bears and deer as you navigate the periodic rapids.

Perfect for families with kids with children 6 years old and up! Starting with pickup from the Tremblant resort, this family rafting tour will take you down the Rouge River where you will experience class 1 and 2 rapids, and get a chance to stop for swimming, raft surfing and cliff jumping. Before setting off, your professional guide will give you a safety briefing and instructions. There will be a stop for lunch and a vegetarian option is available.

Paddle a fun, 5-mile (8-km.) section of the Athabasca River on a 2-hour whitewater adventure from Jasper that’s perfect for first-time rafters. You’ll ride frothing Class II rapids through ‘The Expressway,’ a wide stretch of river that combines rapids with calm, flowing water. This 2-hour Jasper whitewater trip includes all equipment, as well as round-trip transport from downtown Jasper.

Brave the fun but relatively calm waters of the Kicking Horse River on this rafting expedition, catered specifically for families with younger children. Join your guide on the leisurely Class 1 and Class 2 rapids found along a stretch of this premier rafting river. Your excursion also includes all rafting equipment plus an optional hotel pickup and drop-off from Canmore, Banff, or Lake Louise. Note: this is a family-friendly excursion for children aged 8 - 11 years.

Paddle two dozen Class III and IV rapids on the Nahatlatch River during this half-day excursion. With a guide for every 4- to 8-passenger boat, this river rafting is suitable for both thrill-seekers and novices. Enjoy some of British Columbia’s best white-water action while surrounded by forests and mountains. Full-body wetsuit, booties, helmet and lifejacket are provided for safety and comfort.

REO Rafting Resort offers a Fraser River rafting adventure for all ages with gentle rapids and great scenery. Features include several bouncy wave trains, spinning whirlpools and a hot canyon climate (30-35 C in the summer). You can cool off with a "cold shower" when your guide takes you underneath the pouring waterfall. Paddling is optional, if you want you can just sit back and enjoy the views of the Fraser Canyon's steep walls and surrounding forest. Wildlife you may see are eagles, osprey, black bear, marmots and river otters. As an added bonus you can enjoy floating in the warm Fraser River - just jump in and hold on to a rope tethered to the raft as it carries you down stream!

Don’t take the ferry from downtown Vancouver to Granville Island—the most fun way to explore is by kayak. Paddling along False Creek is not only an eco-friendly way to get around, but it lets you slow down and savor the scenery. Enjoy panoramic views from the water as you glide past the Olympic Village, David Lam Park, and Science World, then take a break and dip your toes in the sand at English Bay Beach.

Whether you’re seeking a fun way to explore Toronto or are simply a donut superfan, this tour through the city’s downtown delivers. You’ll pass by areas including Chinatown, which is packed with amazing food spots, and the artistic neighborhood of Kensington Market. Along the way, your guide will point out shops and restaurants worth adding to your trip itinerary. Of course, you’ll also sample many fresh donuts.

Experience the Canadian Rockies from the water on this thrilling white-water rafting adventure with round-trip transfers from downtown Jasper included. Spend about two hours on the water, passing Class 3 rapids and swirling eddies, and enjoying unique views of Mt Robson and Rearguard Falls. Keep a lookout for wildlife like black bears, waterfowl, and—in season—spawning salmon along the way.

Take on the Class II and Class III white-water rapids of the Sunwapta River on this morning or afternoon rafting adventure from Jasper, and enjoy views of the Jasper National Park that can only be seen from the water. You’ll paddle alongside an experienced river guide, splashing over an 8-mile (13-km) stretch of fun rapids. This whitewater rafting trip includes all necessary equipment and instruction, as well as round-trip transport from a central location in Jasper.

Escape the city and soak up the summer vibes with our ultimate lazy river adventure from Ottawa and Gatineau. Drift along the gentle Coulonge River for relaxing fun, with plenty of time to swim, sunbathe, and enjoy the ride. End your day with a delicious barbecue lunch on a white sand beach and channel your inner lumberjack with outdoor axe throwing.

Experience the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure on this professionally guided, 2-hour excursion. Ride along the Lachine Rapids near downtown Montreal on the Saint Lawrence River. Choose from adventure rafting, where the waves get really intense, to the calmer family rafting trip along Class I-II rapids. All rafting equipment — self-bailing raft, paddle, lifejacket and helmet — are included.

Summer is the perfect time to visit Churchill, Manitoba. During the months of July and August, the Churchill River is teeming with beluga whales who migrate into the warm, shallow waters to give birth and feed on fish. Known as the “canaries of the sea”, these friendly and inquisitive creatures will capture your heart as you enjoy their whale song by boat or, for the more adventurous, in the water with a Zodiac, kayak or stand-up paddleboard adventure. While on land, enjoy the view as the surrounding landscape erupts into colourful summer blooms. You will experience a dog carting excursion with a professional musher on a mile-long trek through the boreal forest and explore the Churchill Wildlife Management Area by Tundra Buggy for your chance to see a multitude of northern wildlife. You might even have the opportunity to see the first of the summer polar bears as they begin their migration into the area.