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Scenic River
Floats

Scenic River
Floats

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Scenic River Floats

In the Beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountains

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Discover nature & explore the wild

Surrounded by big mountain views and forested slopes, our scenic nature floats offer guests of all ages and abilities an opportunity to learn about Canmore's storied history, learn about the plants, animals and birds that call the Bow Valley home and the ability to explore an area first settled by the Indigenous people of North America! Proud to be Canmore's first and only locally-owned and family-operated scenic float company, we pride ourselves on hiring folks that are qualified Interpretive Guides, Wilderness First Responders, Swift Water Certified, and above all quality people! We offer guest experiences only river people can offer; with a combined overall experience of over 40 years guiding on the Bow River, no one knows it better than the team at Canmore Raft Tours.

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Something for Everyone

Canmore Raft Tours is just a one-hour drive west of Calgary, Alberta and nestled right against the Banff National Park east boundary. We offer family-friendly scenic float tours on the iconic glacial fed Bow River.

Our Raft Shack is located in the heart of downtown Canmore, right on Main Street and only a 5-minute walk to the river and our boat launch! With a great network of local businesses in Canmore, Canmore Raft Tours has quickly become the go to company for your adventure needs!

  • All Ages
  • May - September
  • All Equipment Provided
  • Professional Guides

Reviews

Grace Dafoe

24 June 2025
While I can't find the Mountain City Brew Bus Page - my invoice came from the rafting company, with the same address. So my review is about the Bow Valley Beer Shuttle. I booked in April, knowing that it would need a minimum to run (noted extensively on the site & invoice). I found it strange after I booked though, that when a friend tried to buy tickets to join us, the tour was no longer available. I was highly disappointed that at 8pm, the night before the tour, they offered the self guided tour instead (and a refund in difference in price). We chose this tour solely because of the transport option. All things considered, I wish I could accurately review the service this company provides, but I was disappointed in the lack of communication & timeline of cancellation from the company end. I fully believe they had no intention of fulfilling this tour, but waited until the evening before to cancel on us.

TimHeather Manternach

16 June 2025
Catelyn was an amazing guide! Fun, knowledgeable. Great tour!!

Chris Adams

16 June 2025
We took the "Townie" 1 hour ride and it was one of the highlights of our trip! Guides Rash and Nova did an excellent job of explaining the local history and flora/fauna. Spotted a bald eagle on the trip too! I certainly would do this tour again. Highly recommend.

Mandy Johnson

13 June 2025
Thank you Canmore Raft Tours for a fabulous river experience. My visiting relatives absolutely loved it. It was a highlight of their trip which they are still talking about over a week later! Mountain views, great stories and I spotted an elk for our group. As a local, I have done this tour many times and will do it again and again and again! It is never the same twice.

Casey Jo Cottrill

23 May 2025
We booked a private raft tour and would give Gregg 10 stars if we could! We had three little kids and Gregg was kind, personable, and very accommodating. The scenery was beautiful and it was the perfect ending to our time in Canmore.

Matt Wood

17 May 2025
Chris was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and interesting and made the trip on the Townie raft trip unforgettable

Florian M.

06 May 2025
During our stay in Canmore, we had the pleasure of taking a raft tour on the Bow River with Canmore Raft Tours. We opted for the 60-minute scenic float "The Townie" for 50 CAN per person. Booking via the website was easy and quick. The tour itself was well organized and all necessary safety precautions were taken. Once we arrived at the jetty, we were given a friendly welcome by the guides. The equipment provided was impeccable and ensured a comfortable and pleasant trip - children were also taken into consideration. During the tour, the knowledgeable guide told us a lot of interesting things about Canmore, the mountains, the history of the area and the wildlife. He also took the time to interact with each person in our group, creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. And needless to say: the view of the mountain panoramas and the river was simply beautiful! At the end of the tour, the shuttle bus took us back to the jetty. If you are looking for a special experience and want to discover the beautiful landscape of the Bow River and the mountains of Canmore, this tour is perfect for you. Thank you to the whole team of Canmore Raft Tours for this special experience!

Brian Rudder

15 September 2024
Did the one hour raft cruise today and absolutely loved it. Scenery is out of this world. Highly recommend it to anyone in the Canmore Area. Enjoyed it so much will probably do it again.

Thilini Etipola

11 September 2024
Beautiful tour to see sunset in bow river. Thank you Noah and the team. We loved it ❤️

KC Wilder

06 September 2024
Highly recommended! Beautiful and leisurely journey down the river. The team members were great!

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