Water Sports · Alberta
Canmore Raft Tours
A scenic float operator on the Bow River in Canmore offering relaxed guided raft tours with mountain views and local commentary. Not a whitewater trip.
What visitors say
Canmore Raft Tours runs slow, guided scenic floats on the Bow River through Canmore. Reviewers describe calm water, big mountain views and guides who row while sharing local stories and facts.
Guides get consistent praise for being knowledgeable and friendly, and trips are said to run on time and be well organized. One guide rowed into quiet backwaters and even rescued a pair of canoeists who had tipped over. An evening float included a stop on a small island to skip stones, and wildlife sightings include an elk with her calf.
It suits families, older travellers and anyone wanting a relaxing couple of hours on the river rather than rapids. Late afternoon and evening departures are popular in summer.
One private boater criticized the company's crew for their conduct at a shared public beach on the Kootenay River, which suggests they run other trips too. For the Canmore float itself, reviews are nearly all positive. Bring cash if you want to tip your guide.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 166 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Canmore Raft Tours directly.