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Canmore: Rocky Mountain - 1.5 Hr Scenic Bow River Float Tour

Canmore: Rocky Mountain - 1.5 Hr Scenic Bow River Float Tour

Alberta, Canada

Canmore: Rocky Mountain - 1.5 Hr Scenic Bow River Float Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Alberta, Canada
  • 1 to 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 507 reviews
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    Amazing Ride!

    sasi_d, Sep 2026
    I had a great time with Laura and the other guide. We enjoyed our conversation and the knowledge they shared.

    Response from Host, Oct 2026

    That's so great! Thanks for leaving is this kind and sweet review! So glad you got to float with Laura...she's awesome! Cheers Dino

    Excellent highly recommend

    Zoe_S, Sep 2026
    Was wonderful, the guide was lovely and friendly and knowledgeable, was a highlight of my trip. I’d do it again

    Response from Host, Oct 2026

    So happy our float tour was the highlight of your trip! It means a lot to us! Thanks for joining us on your travels! Cheers Dino

    Relaxing float down the Bow River

    Shannon_M, Sep 2026
    What a wonderful afternoon adventure! After a long morning of hiking at Lake Louise, Laura guided us on a relaxing float down the Bow River. She was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable about the local geography. The whole family (all adults) were so glad to see another side of Canmore. Thanks Laura for a wonderful trip.

    Response from Host, Oct 2026

    Thanks so much for leaving such a wonderful review! We're so glad you got to meet and spend time with Laura! She's wonderful! Thanks for bringing the family and sharing your travels with us! Cheers Dino

    Simo, James and Laura...

    Margaret_E, Sep 2026
    Simo, James and Laura were very friendly and helpful. Laura was our guide and she was very knowledgeable about what we were seeing. We were a group of 8 and we all enjoyed the trip immensely. Highly recommend.

    Response from Host, Oct 2026

    Thank you for this sweet review and recommendation! We're happy that you got to meet Simon and James, and got to float with Laura! Cheers Dino

    This was a great activity...

    Rachel_K, Sep 2026
    This was a great activity to do in Canmore and we are so glad we did it! All staff were very friendly & knowledgeable.

    Response from Host, Oct 2026

    Thanks so much for the sweet review! We love when our guests enjoy their tour and appreciate the feedback! Thanks again!! Cheers Dino

    Wonderful relaxing and...

    David_H, Sep 2026
    Wonderful relaxing and informative float down the Bow. James made sure everyone on board was comfortable and having a good time.

    Response from Host, Oct 2026

    Thanks for this David! So glad you enjoyed the tour and got to hang out with James! Appreciate the recommendation too! Cheers Dino

    Excellent experience!

    Eric_M, Sep 2026
    Great float, guide was friendly and had great recommendations. Stopping on the shore and getting pictures of the three sisters was awesome!

    Response from Host, Oct 2026

    Awe Eric, thanks so much for this wonderful review and recommendation! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and experience!! Cheers Dino

    Affordable Trip

    Joey_S, Sep 2026
    The float was absolutely beautiful. The trip down the river took about an hour. Our guide was very nice and told us a lot of information about the surrounding mountains and wildlife. I highly recommend the trip. If we ever visit the area again I will go with this company again for a longer excursion, but for the price, it was definitely worth the price we paid.

    Response from Host, Oct 2026

    Thanks Joey! We really appreciate the sweet review and recommendation! Glad you enjoyed it, and we hope to see you again soon! Cheers Dino

    Awesome Experience

    michael_h, Sep 2026
    Our guide Simon was very informative and the views and scenery were amazing. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!!

    Response from Host, Oct 2026

    Awe....so sweet of you to leave such a wonderful review! Thanks for that!! Yeah, Simon knows his stuff! Cheers Dino

    Fun River Float for the Family

    Dan_G, Aug 2026
    Lovely float down the beautiful bow river. The guide (James) was organized, competent, fun, and relaxed - making for an easy going an enjoyable experience. The tour was the perfect amount of time, and we were so glad we booked this.

    Response from Host, Oct 2026

    Awe, we're so glad you enjoyed your tour with us and that you got to float with James! Thanks so much for the review and sharing your travels with us! Cheers Dino

    YES, you should! Beautiful & Relaxing

    Melissa_S, Aug 2026
    What a perfect ride! We had a wonderful & friendly guide (Julia, thank you!). Loved the opportunity to stop & jump in as well. Wish the ride would've lasted longer, it was so beautiful & relaxing. We enjoyed every minute of it! It's a nice break from hiking and stress-free.

    Response from Host, Oct 2026

    Thank you for this lovely review and for the kind recommendation! Cheers Dino

    Such a Fun Ride!

    Jennifer_P, Aug 2026
    We booked this last minute and are so glad we did! The river is beautiful, with Mountain views all around. Our guide Simon was fun and knowledgeable, and made sure everyone was able to get great pictures. It was relaxing and the raft was clean and comfortable. We had 7 people in our group and there was plenty of room. We stayed dry and got to take in the beauty while the guide kept us safe and moving down the river. We will definitely do this again when we return.

    Response from Host, Oct 2026

    Awe thanks Jennifer! This is so kind of you and we appreciate that you took the time to leave such a sweet review! Looking forward to hosting you again and sharing more adventures! Cheers Dino

    Amazing and Calming Bow River Boat Tour- A+++ Do this!

    Molly_F, Aug 2026
    We had an amazing time on this Bow River boat tour. The river was very calm and it was very relaxing and peaceful with beautiful scenery and clear views of the Three Sisters Mountains. The guides were extremely friendly and knowledgable and the pick up/drop off was super easy and accessible. This was such a fun activity to do in the evening. Would highly recommend to anyone!!! Thank you for this awesome experience.

    Response from Host, Aug 2026

    Thanks so much Molly!! We appreciate the awesome review and kind recommendation! We're delighted that you enjoyed the tour and got to experience the 'Sisters' in their prime! Have a wonderful rest of your travels and journeys! Cheers Dino

    Lovely relaxed float

    Helen_W, Aug 2026
    Lovely relaxed float down the river. Beautiful scenery along the way. Would recommend this trip, very suitable for families

    Response from Host, Aug 2026

    Thanks so much Helen! We truly appreciate the sweet review and recommendation, especially for families (we are a family here at Canmore River Adventures & Bow Valley SUP)! Have a wonderful rest of the summer and adventures! Cheers Dino

    great way to explore

    Mehmood_C, Aug 2026
    Great value and good experience we will do it again in the future. Our guide Dino was great and knowledgeable

    Response from Host, Aug 2026

    It was my pleasure to guide you, and of course I look forward to seeing you all again! Text me when you'd like to join us again, and I'll make the booking for you! Thanks so much!! Cheers Dino

    Beautiful, serene ride...

    Alexander_P, Aug 2026
    Beautiful, serene ride with a great guide (don't remember his name, but he was from Italy). Perfect Mountain experience!

    Response from Host, Aug 2026

    That would be Simo...or Simon or Simone or the Italian Guy! LOL Thank for this great review and we're so glad you enjoyed it as the 'perfect mountain experience'!~ Cheers Dino

    Very good raft tour

    Sam_W, Aug 2026
    Really good raft tour, guide and team, especially James, were great despite the rain. Would recommend for anyone visiting the area

    Response from Host, Aug 2026

    Awe, that's so sweet of you and we truly appreciate the lovely review! Thanks for joining us and sharing your mountain adventures! Cheers Dino

    Even though it was...

    Nandini_T, Aug 2026
    Even though it was raining, we had a great time. Our guide was so knowledgeable and made sure we were enjoying the trip. The other team members were also very friendly and warm. Would highly recommend!

    Response from Host, Aug 2026

    Brave, fearless & true mountain folk is what we refer to guests that join us in the wonderful rain! Thanks so much for being amazing and for leaving such a sweet review!~ Cheers Dino

    The Bow River Float!!

    Tessa_D, Aug 2026
    Patrick was our guide for the float down BOW RIVER today. It was absolutely wonderful. Very relaxing, peaceful and safe. Patrick was very knowledgeable regarding the history of the area and the river itself. We got to stop on a little island and Patrick gave us a lesson in skipping rocks. So much FUN!! I was able get some amazing photos along the way. Definitely worth it!! Thank you so much for everything. Tessa Marie Durand Owens

    Response from Host, Aug 2026

    Thanks Tessa Marie! We're so happy you enjoyed the tour and that you got to have Pat as your guide! He is a GEM for sure! Oh, and thanks for support! Cheers Dino

    Great Relaxing Float Ride, Absolutely recommend!

    Shafin_M, Aug 2026
    We had a great time on the river! Awesome route down in Canmore, excellent guide with informative staff. A great way to spend your morning before heading on into Banff.

    Response from Host, Aug 2026

    Thanks so much! We really appreciate this sweet review and that you shared your travels with us! Have a wonderful rest of your journey! Cheers Dino

    Such a fun experience for the whole family!

    Sam_S, Aug 2026
    We went as a group of seven ranging from ages 10 to 66. We had an awesome time! Patrick was very kind and personable and made everyone comfortable. He was very good with my son asking him questions and skipping rocks with him. Simo made us laugh and Libby was very friendly. The entire trip from start to finish was fantastic! I would definitely go again!

    Response from Host, Aug 2026

    Hi Sam, Awe, thanks so much for this wonderful review and recommendation! We really appreciate that you took the time to let us know how we're doing, but also for sharing such a wonderful group with our team! Thank you all so much, and we look forward to seeing you again! Cheers Dino

    We really enjoyed it!...

    Don_L, Jul 2026
    We really enjoyed it! It’s a cool way to see and learn about the beautiful scenery. Our guide Simon was awesome!

    Response from Host, Aug 2026

    Thanks Don! We appreciate the great review and so glad you enjoyed the tour with Simon! Cheers Dino

    Very relaxing river ride....

    Bridget_G, Jul 2026
    Very relaxing river ride. Beautiful scenery. Laura, our guide, was wonderful and very knowledgeable.

    Response from Host, Aug 2026

    Thank you for such a nice review! We all agree with you that Laura is wonderful! Thanks for sharing your travels with us and letting us show you the best of the Rockies! Cheers Dino

    Great family trip!

    Katherine_R, Jul 2026
    Great easy trip with stunning views for the whole family. Pack your swimsuit if are feeling adventurous.

    Response from Host, Jul 2026

    Katherine, thank you so much for the kind review! I agree, bring the swimsuit and experience the river in a whole new way! Thanks for joining us! Cheers Dino

    So good! Lovely float...

    Charlotte_S, Jul 2026
    So good! Lovely float down the Bow and sooo gorgeous. Laura was a great guide! Highly recommend even as a last minute decision.

    Response from Host, Jul 2026

    Yay! So glad you enjoyed it and got to be on Laura's raft! And thanks for the recommendation! Cheers Dino

    Fun Rafting

    Kimberly_S, Jul 2026
    We signed up the day of the excursion. Met at the location and we were met by Pat and Libby. Both were super friendly. Libby took us out on the raft. Beautiful views and lots of opportunities to take pictures. Libby is super knowledgeable about Bow River. She had a great personality and answered all of our questions. Had an opportunity to get out of the raft at one point for pictures and a chance to get in the river. I definitely recommend this excursion.

    Response from Host, Jul 2026

    Awe, thank you so much for this sweet review and recommendation! So glad you got to meet Libby and share her wonderful guided tour! Have a terrific rest of the year! Cheers Dino

    Highly recommended

    Sue_A, Jul 2026
    Relaxing experience that gives an opportunity to see the beautiful mountains from another point of view. All the staff were professional and nice. It is a wet-free adventure, but you could jump in or soak your feet in the refreshing water when they make a stop. Such a nice way to enjoy a day.

    Response from Host, Jul 2026

    Thanks Sue! So glad you enjoyed our tour and that you had a chance to experience our beautiful Rockies along the river! Enjoy your summer and thank you again! Cheers Dino

    The float down the river...

    Ryan_K, Jul 2026
    The float down the river was great the kids lived it and our guide Patrick made the trip really enjoyable for everyone. We would definitely recommend this for anyone.

    Response from Host, Jul 2026

    Thanks Ryan! For sharing your time and for the recommendation! Glad you got to float with Pat, he is a gem! Cheers Dino

    Must see tour!

    Amanda_D, Jul 2026
    Beautiful views, amazing guides who are friendly and knowledgeable about the area! Such a fun time and must see when in Canmore!

    Response from Host, Jul 2026

    Awe, thanks so much!! We love it when our guests have a fun time and enjoyed their experience with us! Thank you! Cheers Dino

    Fun float trip

    David_M, Jul 2026
    Fun float trip! Guides knowledgeable and logistics were efficient. On time. Libby was a great guide. Dino, the boss runs a nice operation.

    Response from Host, Jul 2026

    David, Thanks for this kind review, and know that I appreciate it very much! I am so fortunate to have a wonderful crew (Libby!), it makes the whole thing run smooth as! Cheers & thanks again! Dino