Explorer Tour with Canmore Raft Tours: Essential Info
The Basics
Canmore Raft Tours’ Explorer Tour paddles the Bow River from downtown Canmore—$65/adult, $55/youth (10 and under) + taxes, a sweet deal. This 2-hour adventure, with 1.5 hours on water, runs May 15–September 15, 2025, departing 10 AM, 1 PM, or 4 PM from the Canmore Boat Launch, right by the buzz.
What’s Included
Canmore Raft Tours kits you out—lifejacket, paddle, guide—for a hands-on canoe trek through jaw-dropping Rockies calm. Paddle past Three Sisters peaks, Ha Ling’s rugged cliffs, spot beavers or herons if luck shines bright, and steer your own inflatable canoe—guides teach strokes quick and easy. Shuttle vans zip you back, no worries.
Key Details
$65/adult, $55/youth (10 and under)—book online fast, 24-hour cancellation for refund, weather might tweak plans some days. Walk to the launch from downtown parking; return shuttle’s included, smooth as silk. River’s 3-10°C (37-50°F), no rapids—just paddle steady. Wear flat shoes, bring sunscreen—beginners love this too.
Why Go
Canmore Raft Tours’ Explorer Tour—a local gem—lets you paddle Bow Valley’s glacial waters with zero hassle, pure fun. Over 700,000 summer visitors swarm Canmore—slots vanish quick, so don’t sleep on it. Active yet chill, it’s a Rockies taste you row yourself—guides keep it smooth every paddle.
Plan It
May 15–September 15, 2025, three daily slots—2 hours total, 8-11 paddlers max, canoes gliding quiet through beauty. Bring a hat, water bottle—wildlife’s a bonus, not a sure thing. No food; grab a snack downtown after. Confirm with Canmore Raft Tours—summer books solid fast, act now.
