Banff National Park: Big Canoe River Explorer Tour
Before you book
- Meet at the Banff Canoe Club, 228 Bow Avenue at the corner of Wolf Street, which the listing puts a five-minute walk from downtown Banff. There is no hotel pickup.
- You paddle upstream as a team for about an hour and a half with a certified guide, and no experience is needed. Safety equipment, taxes and fees are included, and so is a lemonade on the shore at the end; tips, food and drinks are not.
- Not suitable for children under 2 or people with mobility impairments. Dress for the weather.
- The listing gives no season; on 7 October 2026 the calendar showed trips from that day. The listing does not mention the national park pass (2026: CA$12.25 an adult a day, free for 17 and under). Cancellation, as listed: “Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.”
About This Experience
A guided paddle of about 90 minutes in a big canoe on the Bow River, from the Banff Canoe Club at Wolf Street and Bow Avenue in Banff, with local stories on the way and lemonade on the shore after.
Highlights
- Experience the beauty of Banff National Park from a canoe
- Take in views of the famous Bow River and the Canadian Rockies above
- Keep an eye out for the wildlife on the shore
- Learn fun facts and local history from your guide
What's Included
- ✓ All required safety equipment
- ✓ Certified guide
- ✓ All taxes and fees
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Meeting Point
The Banff Canoe Club, located at the corner of Wolf Street and Bow Ave: 228 Bow Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A5, Canada
