Bow River Horseshoe Canyon with Canadian Rockies Rafting: Essential Info
The Basics
Canadian Rockies Rafting’s Bow River Horseshoe Canyon tour kicks off 45 minutes from Canmore—$89/adult, $70/youth (12-15) + GST, kids under 12 not allowed. This 3-hour whitewater run (2 hours on river) hits Class 2-4 rapids year-round, departing 9:45 AM or 1:15 PM from Stoney Nakoda Resort, 888 Nakoda Way.
What’s Included
Gear up with Canadian Rockies Rafting—wetsuit, booties, fleece, splash jacket, lifejacket, helmet. Paddle through Horseshoe Canyon’s shale cliffs, surf big waves, and opt for a cliff jump (10-30 ft) mid-tour. Pros snap action photos—buy them 24-48 hours later online. Spot eagles or cliff swallows overhead.
Key Details
$89/adult (12+), $70/youth (12-15) + GST—book online, full payment due, 48-hour cancellation for refund. Drive to Stoney Nakoda (free parking) or shuttle from Canmore ($15, 8:45 AM/12:45 PM). Good swimmers only—Class 4 rapids peak June-July. River’s 8°C (46°F); wear layers under gear.
Why Go
Canadian Rockies Rafting’s been rocking Horseshoe Canyon for 25+ years—raw Rockies thrills, no fluff. Over 700,000 summer visitors flood Bow Valley—book early. Cliff jumping and Class 2-4 rapids make it a standout; guides keep it safe and hype. Perfect adrenaline fix near Canmore.
Plan It
Year-round, 9:45 AM or 1:15 PM starts—3 hours total, 8-10 rafters max. Bring swimsuit, towel, dry clothes—lockers at base. Best rapids June-July; late season’s calmer. No food; snack after. Confirm with Canadian Rockies Rafting—slots vanish fast.
