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Scenic float on Bow River – Explorer

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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.

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.

Scenic float on Bow River – Explorer

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