Banff Rafting Guides — Season, Rivers & Family Trips
Planning tips, season advice, and everything you need to know before rafting the Kananaskis River or floating the Bow near Banff and Canmore.
Banff Rafting Season — When to Go and What to Expect
When is Banff rafting season? A month-by-month guide to the Kananaskis and Bow rivers — water temperature, what to wear, what to bring, and what a trip is really like.
Read guide →Banff Rafting With Kids — Age Limits and the Best Family Trips
Can kids go rafting near Banff? Age limits for the Kananaskis whitewater trips, the all-ages Bow River float, and how to pick the right family river trip.
Read guide →Kananaskis vs Bow River: Which Banff Raft Trip Is Right for You?
Kananaskis whitewater or a Bow River float? Compare rapids, price, minimum age, and who each Banff-area rafting trip suits — so you book the right river.
Read guide →Looking to book a trip? See the featured Kananaskis rafting trip →