Banff: Afternoon Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour
Before you book
- Meet at the Nakoda Lakeside Lodge on Highway 1A between Exshaw and Morley; your confirmation email gives directions. The listing puts it about 45 minutes' drive from Banff or Calgary, and transport from either is not included. Despite “Banff” in the title, the river is in Kananaskis Country.
- Included: a guide in each raft, safety instruction and paddle practice, the river fee, online photos, a light snack and drink, and a wetsuit, life jacket, helmet, rain jacket, booties and gloves. Lunch and gratuities are not. Rafts carry 8 to 11 people plus the guide, and the trip needs at least 8 participants to run.
- Minimum age 5, or 16 without an adult. The listing caps weight at 350 lbs and gives a minimum of 40 lbs in one place and 44 lbs (20 kg) in another. Not suitable for pregnant women. Everyone signs a waiver, with a parent or guardian's signature for under-18s.
- The listing runs the trip from mid-May to mid-September, and the booking calendar's first date is 7 May 2027. Cancellation, as listed: “Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund”; groups of nine or more need 7 days.
About This Experience
An afternoon of Class 2-3 whitewater on the Kananaskis River, about four hours with 1.5 to 2 hours on the water, meeting at the Nakoda Lakeside Lodge on Highway 1A; gear, river fee, snack and online photos included.
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.
