HomeExperiencesBanff: Afternoon Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour - 2026 (Verified Reviews)

Banff: Afternoon Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour - 2026 (Verified Reviews)

4.9 (303 verified reviews)

About This Experience

An afternoon on the Kananaskis River with 1.5–2 hours of paddling — gentle rapids, then a float, swim and splash to the finish. Includes free professional photos plus a snack and hot drink at the base.

Highlights

  • Raft the Kananaskis River's whitewater through stunning Kananaskis Country.
  • Raft gentle rapids, then float, swim, and splash to a scenic Kananaskis finish.
  • Get free professional photos online to remember your rafting trip for years!
  • See the locations where many Hollywood movies have been shot
  • Enjoy your snack and a hot beverage at the Chinook base after the rafting trip

What's Included

  • ✓ 4-hour river rafting tour (1.5-2 hours on the river)
  • ✓ River guide on each raft
  • ✓ Safety instructions and practice paddle
  • ✓ River fee
  • ✓ Professional photos (available online after your tour)
  • ✓ Light snack and refreshment
  • ✓ Wetsuits, lifejacket, helmet, rain jacket, wetsuit booties, and gloves

Not Included

  • Transportation from Banff or Calgary
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Good to Know

  • Groups of 9 or more guests, operate a 7 day cancellation policy. Cancel up to 7 days prior for a full refund
  • The minimum age is 5 years and the minimum weight per person is 40 lbs
  • If a guest is unaccompanied by an adult then the minimum age is 16 years old
  • The maximum weight per person is 350 lbs
  • There are typically between 8 - 11 people per raft, plus the guide; groups larger than this will be split into 2 rafts
  • Every guest needs to sign a waiver form. Any guest under 18 years also needs a parent or guardian's signature on the waiver form and an emergency contact number if the parent/guardian is not joining them on the tour
  • Please note that this tour requires a minimum of 8 participants to operate

Meeting Point

Please meet at the Nakoda Lakeside Lodge (Stoney 142, 143, 144, AB T0L, Canada), located on Highway 1A between Exshaw and Morley. Please refer to your confirmation email for full driving directions.