Kananaskis River Rafting Adventure
Recommended by 95% of travelers
Calgary, Canada
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Take in the Rockies scenery as you raft down the Kananaskis River
- Small-group adventure (maximum seven guests): Ensures your guide's full attention
- Great for all levels of whitewater rafting experience, even beginners
- Includes snacks to reward yourself with afterward
What's Included
- 4h duration (1.5 to 2 hour rafting adventure, with an optional swim at the end)
- All necessary equipment (wetsuits, lifejacket, helmet, rainjacket, wetsuit booties and gloves)
- Free photos of your rafting adventure available online
- Guide
- Snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drink, unless specified
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Chinook Rafting - RiverbaseRiverbase, Stoney 142, 143, 144, Bighorn No. 8, AB T0L 0C8, Canada
Meet at Nakoda Lakeside Lodge on Highway 1A between Morley and Exshaw, no later than 1:15pm. Please print driving directions from the website: http://chinookrafting.com/plan-and-book/directions-maps/
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Kananaskis Valley
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Chinook Rafting
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The minimum number for tour to run is eight people. Minimum needed for transport is three people.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Minimum age is 5 years old. Minimum weight is 40 pounds (18 kg). Maximum weight is 350 pounds (159 kg).
- Not recommended for pregnant women.
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
- All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Nga_P
Our first river rafting experience and it was breathtaking, amazing, and stunning views. A family fun, cool, and safe trip. The teenagers in party love the splashes and gets to go in the freezing water at the end. An unforgettable experience for us all. Our guide, David was the best and gave us the best splashes. Thanks David!
Reviews
4.9
based on 149 reviews
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Jina_C, Jul 2026
My family had an absolute blast at this place! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. A huge thank you to Rachel for making our visit so special. We can’t wait to return!
Katie_F, Jul 2026
We had an amazing time rafting with Alex and his crew! Our kids are 10 and 14 and loved it. It is cold, and we did get wet, but it was worth all the fun. Alex was especially attuned to a medical condition in our group, and we felt super safe. The photos provided are great.
Julia_K, Jul 2026
The fun and splashy trip includes 3-5 category 2-3 rapids and then is fairly calm the rest of the way. It was perfect for our group which includes multiple adults for whom this was their first experience rafting. Fortunately, they’re hooked and we’re talking about where to go for a multi day rafting trip!
Debora_O, Jul 2026
We had a big problem. The tour guide never showed. A bunch of people waited around for our river rafting crew and eventually found out it had been canceled and no one told us. Our email that very morning said GOOD TO GO HAVE FUN. We were then told we could be refunded or reschedule. I would not give them another chance to cancel on me so took the money back and looked for another rafting company.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to write this review.
We are very sorry this happened, and I would like to sincerely apologize.
The original cancellation was due to a high-water event which turned into a flood event that created unsafe river conditions in the area. At first, we were still trying to move affected guests onto an alternative trip that was expected to run. Unfortunately, conditions and operational decisions changed quickly that day, and our communication did not keep up properly.
You should not have been told the trip was still going ahead and then arrive to find no trip operating. That was our mistake, and it was not acceptable.
Our reservations team was dealing with a very high number of affected bookings and calls that day, which is why it was difficult to reach someone by phone. That explains the pressure on the system, but it does not excuse the poor communication. In hindsight, we should have handled the cancellations differently, and we have already made changes to help prevent this from happening again.
We are working through the affected refunds. Credit card refunds can take several business days to appear. We are reviewing the affected bookings from that day, but through this review we couldn't track back your booking name. If you would like me to look into your specific booking directly, please email me at richard@chinookrafting.com.
Again, we are very sorry for the wasted time, frustration, and disappointment this caused during your Banff trip.
Amanda_C, Jun 2026
What an epic experience! Gorgeous views, level 3 rapids which were fun and exhilarating without feeling like you were in danger, amazing guides who kept up the energy the whole time! Would love to come back with my kids! Highly recommend! We had a very rainy day and we still had a blast! Pro tip- bring something loose and cozy to change into after you’re done- getting back into tight leggings will be tough when you’re wet and a bit chilly! Worth every penny!
Sushama_K, Jun 2026
Fun experience, great guide!
Good for beginners. Clear instructions. Beautiful scenery. Felt safe on the boat.
Andrew_B, Jun 2026
It was an excellent trip. Highly recommended. It was handled very professionally. Very nice views and water
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for sharing this, it means a lot to our whole team. We're so glad your Kananaskis River Rafting Adventure experience was a highlight of your trip!
teri_k, May 2026
Jachimo was a great guide! Loved his rafting guide stories. The trip was a great adventure for me and my 2 boys ago 10 and 12. The river ran high yesterday and it was a fun, fast adventure filled with enough rapids to make it the right amount of adrenaline!
Elaine_H, Sep 2025
Absolutely the best experience of my life!! I was a little nervous at first, but I’m SO glad I went through with it. From check-in to returning back to base, the crew made me feel completely at ease. Our guides, Rachel and Tim, kept us laughing the whole way and made the journey unforgettable. I will 100% be booking another tour with this group—and I highly recommend you do the same!
Daryl_W, Aug 2025
It’s a ton of fun! Wonderful guides Tidy, Olo, and Jeff our driver made the adventure amazing. The whole experience was seamless, well organized fun!
Lindsay_V, Aug 2025
For my kids first time experience this was a perfect experience! The meet up location was perfect and easy to find. Chinook rafting tour guide and team was very well organized. The flow of the whole experience from A to Z was perfect. I would do it again.
Marika_S, Aug 2025
Excellent for beginners, a fun day enjoying the breathtaking views and exhilarating rapids! Perfect for all ages. Everyone in our group said it was the highlight of their trip!
Our guide Jarrad was awesome!
Richard_T, Aug 2025
Awesome rafting experience! The guides were all fantastic and really made the trip down the river a memorable one. Would recommend!
Rebecca_C, Jul 2025
Fantastic afternoon. Really well organised and super fun! Great for the whole family and a wonderful way to experience Canada.
Hai_P, Jul 2025
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.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi, we hope that your wallet found its way back to you! In such cases, it's ussually the best to contact our customer service so we can organize somebody from the team to bring your lost item back to the town. Safe travels!
Keon_R, Jul 2025
The guides are amazing. The views are awesome. Getting to know new people and enjoying the great outdoors is well worth it.
Jodi_S, Jul 2025
Fabulous afternoon rafting with our guide, Rachel. She took great care of our kids, shared knowledge of the area and made the whole experience fun. Both of my kids loved it. Highly recommend!
Nga_P, Jul 2025
Our first river rafting experience and it was breathtaking, amazing, and stunning views. A family fun, cool, and safe trip. The teenagers in party love the splashes and gets to go in the freezing water at the end. An unforgettable experience for us all. Our guide, David was the best and gave us the best splashes. Thanks David!
Ryan_K, Jul 2025
So much fun! Right level of excitement for kids and first-timers. Fantastic staffers - each caring, informative and humorous. Will go again when visiting area!
Mark_G, Jul 2025
This was our first time experience and we loved it. This was a level 3 water rafting tour and just about right for us. Highly recommended family activity.
Brittany_P, Jul 2025
Had a great time, everyone was so helpful. Our guide Alex was the best, highly recommend! Would suggest for all ages
Jonathan_L, Jun 2025
This was a great experience, these guys are pros every step of the way. From helping us get all over gear to going down the river. All of the guides had great personalities and really entertaining! All out great experience!!
Kathy_M, Jun 2025
This was the highlight of our trip! The guides were knowledgeable and fun, we felt so safe. It was a great time that our family will never forget!
QuynhHuong_H, Jun 2025
Our family of five had a wonderful time, such a fun activity, but most of all they all about safety of guest. They provided all the gears and safety lessons before we got into the river. We went with the group leader Alex and he was funny and nice. Even I don’t like water and don’t know how to swim but I felt safe and had so much fun. My kids and husband jumped into the river twice and they said the water was so cold but refresh. If anyone is looking for a river rafting experience please don’t hesitate to book with this company. And by the way their dog Eddy is so cute also❤️
Eleanor_S, Jun 2025
Our family of four had a wonderful time on the rafting trip. Our guide, Georgia, was confident and kind. The water was refreshingly cool. It was about 8 or 10 degrees Celsius. But we weren’t cold on the rafting trip because of the wetsuits and fleece jackets they provided. We even jumped out to swim twice, for about 1 minute each time. Very invigorating!
Mika_I, Jun 2025
It’s thrilling and also relaxing no matter how the weather is!
Tim and Brie were fun and very supportive. That’s the reason I was able to enjoy it!
My 19 year old son loved it too!
Lauren_C, May 2025
I rode with Joe and he did a great job! The water was definitely cold but all the gear provided kept me warm, and I jumped in the water twice! (on purpose) The guides were very informing and I enjoyed getting recommendations and chatting with them. I felt safe the entire ride and never felt unstable with all the great instruction. The snacks provided at the end was very rewarding for all the rowing. The views and conversation was great the entire time!
Joel_M, May 2025
Absolutely wonderful. Staff were patient, knowledgeable, and organized. We had the time of our lives! Thank you to everyone for providing such an amazing experience.
Lisa_K, Sep 2024
The guides took their time to teach us about safety, and it was a great time had by all. Perfect for your first rafting trip, I highly reccommend!!
Preston_C, Sep 2024
I would like to say thank you Quinn for a wonderful time. You were a great instructor for my husband and I. Thank you again!
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