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Scenic float on Bow River – Beneath the Peaks

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Season 2024 dates May – October are flexible and extend as long as weather allows. Occasional changes in regular operating times may occur due to weather.  

Nestled in the Canadian Rockies, Canmore offers outdoor adventures year-round. From hiking and biking in the summer to skiing and snowboarding in the winter, this charming town is a paradise for nature lovers. Explore local galleries, shops, and restaurants, and keep an eye out for wildlife like elk and bears!

Plan your Trip – check the weather daily, consider your condition, and check the conditions on the trail. 

Carry Bears pray if you are going out to the nature. Know how to use it, too.

Respect nature – Don’t  leave trash behind, do not feed or take selfies with animals. Visit parks.canada.ca for more information.

Beneath the Peaks Tour with Canmore Raft Tours: Essential Info

The Basics

Canmore Raft Tours’ Beneath the Peaks Tour drifts the Bow River from downtown Canmore—$85/adult, $70/child (10 and under) + taxes, a scenic steal worth grabbing. This 1.5-hour journey runs May 15–September 15, 2025, at 10 AM, 1 PM, or 4 PM from the Canmore Boat Launch, steps from the hustle.

What’s Included

Canmore Raft Tours gears you up—lifejacket, paddle, guide—for a tranquil canoe float under towering Rockies giants you’ll always remember. Glide beneath Three Sisters, Grotto peaks, Ehagay Nakoda too, seek osprey or deer along lush shores, and explore side channels—guides share Bow Valley lore with flair. Shuttle vans whisk you back, no sweat.

Key Details

$85/adult, $70/child (10 and under)—book online fast, 24-hour cancellation for refund, weather can shift dates some days. Walk from downtown parking to launch; return shuttle’s free, pure ease every time. No rapids, river’s 3-10°C (37-50°F)—wear comfy shoes, bring a jacket. All ages paddle, toddlers need notice.

Why Go

Canmore Raft Tours’ Beneath the Peaks Tour—their nature hit—shows Canmore’s wild side from river level, pure calm and beauty. Over 700,000 summer visitors flood Bow Valley—spots go quick, so jump in now. Family-friendly, paddle-powered, it’s a Rockies view you won’t forget—guides make it special every drift.

Plan It

May 15–September 15, 2025, three daily departures—1.5 hours total, 8-11 canoers max, gliding with ease through stillness. Bring sunglasses, small snack—wildlife’s a chance, not guaranteed every trip. No meals; hit Finchy’s downtown post-float. Confirm with Canmore Raft Tours—peak season slots vanish fast, don’t wait.

Scenic float on Bow River – Beneath the Peaks

*Clicking ‘Check Availability’ and ‘Book now’ redirects you to the tour operator’s site. All bookings are managed directly by individual tour operators.

*This clip’s courtesy of the tour operator—check their site for the latest on this Canmore adventure

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