Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Enjoy a beautiful day rafting down the picturesque Kananaskis River in Alberta, Canada. This day trip from Banff or Canmore will get you into a raft and cruising down for 1.5 - 2 hours on the turquoise waters of the Kananaskis River, one of Alberta’s most pristine waterways. This excursion is an ideal introduction to the thrill of whitewater rafting, and is great for families or groups on the class 1-3 rapids. Spot local wildlife and soak up Canada’s unparalleled beauty as you cruise down this beautiful river.

Meeting Point

Chinook Rafting - Riverbase

Riverbase, 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/

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

Not included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drink, unless specified

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Kananaskis Valley

Highway 1A

Listen as the professional guides explain how to paddle and give safety instructions for your epic 1.5 to 2 hour adventure down the Kananaskis River, which originates in the Canadian Rockies and flows 46 miles (74 km) before emptying into the Bow River.
Relax as you cruise along the calm parts of the river, taking in the scenery of craggy mountains and verdant trees. Keep an eye out for wildlife like eagles and other birds soaring overhead and bears or deer walking along the banks of the river.
But don’t relax for too long — this is still an adventurous river. Listen as your guide directs you to navigate the periodic rapids. Hang tight as you bump up and down over the white water as if it were an aquatic bronco. When your rafting adventure comes to an end, you’ll be rewarded with snacks and high-fives, before relaxing on the ride back to your starting point.

2 hours

Chinook Rafting

215 Banff Avenue, Banff, T1L 1E3

After pick-up from Banff or Canmore (optional), take a brief but picturesque ride through the Canadian countryside to the tour meeting point.
Once you've signed a waiver and geared up at the riverbase, you'll be transported in a comfortable bus to the riverbase to begin your whitewater rafting journey.

4 hours