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Private Self-guided River Rafting Tour in Calgary

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Calgary, Canada
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket

Overview

Take a break from the city and go rafting on Calgary’s Bow River on a relaxing-yet-active self-guided tour. Spend time outdoors solo or with friends and family while enjoying the beautiful city views from a different angle. Enjoy a leisure float past golf courses, residential areas, nature, and parks. All safety gear is included but this is a gentle float and you don’t need a guide.
  • Rafts, personal flotation devices (PFDs), and paddles are provided
  • Suitable for private groups of between 2 and 12 people
  • Spend about half a day floating along the beautiful Bow River
  • Convenient shuttles to the starting point are an extra expense

What's Included

  • PFDs, paddles and safety kit
  • Free parking
  • Lifelong memories :)
  • Guides are not required for these tours.
  • tickets ($9 per person) for our convenient shuttle to the launch point

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • West Baker Park Boat Ramp
    4320, Bow River Pathway, Calgary, AB T1X 0L6, Canada

    Once you're at West Baker Park (make sure you follow the signs to the Boat Ramp), you'll see the friendly Lazy Day crew and flags...you can't miss us! Book a time that works for you and drop by to begin your float in your sanitized, private raft.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1

Prince's Island Park

2

Peace Bridge

3

Shouldice Park

4

Shaganappi Point Golf Course

5

Edworthy Park & Douglas Fir Trail

6

Bowmont Park

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Dogs welcome
  • Suitable for all ages; no experience necessary
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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 183 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great way to be outdoors!...

Amanda_B, Aug 2025
Great way to be outdoors! Excellent customer service from all the staff we interacted with. Highly recommend.

Perfect , 100% recommended

Carlos_O, Aug 2025
The company is super organized, everything is super agile and the price per boat of 4 people, counting that you will spend 3 to 4 hours of descent is a pass. We did it as a family and we stopped and threw it into the river that is super clean. Highly recommended.
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