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Bow River Float Tour

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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.

Bow River Float Tour with Canmore River Adventures: Essential Info

The Basics

Canmore River Adventures’ Bow River Float Tour drifts from downtown Canmore—$55/adult, $27/child (30 lbs to 15 yrs) + GST, a Rockies gem worth snagging. This 1-hour float runs June 1–September 15, 2025, with five daily starts—9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM—from Canmore Public Boat Launch, steps away.

What’s Included

Canmore River Adventures gears you up—lifejacket, rain jacket if skies turn gray—for a peaceful Bow River glide. Float past Three Sisters peaks, Ha Ling’s bold cliffs, spot osprey or elk if luck’s kind, and hear mountain tales—guides row steady, you kick back. Shuttle bus returns you downtown, no hassle included.

Key Details

$55/adult, $27/child (30 lbs to 15 yrs)—book online quick, 24-hour cancellation for refund, weather might tweak plans some days. Walk 5-10 minutes from downtown parking; shuttle’s free back, pure ease every time. River’s 3-10°C (37-50°F), no splashes—wear comfy shoes, bring sunscreen. Over 700,000 summer visitors—slots vanish fast.

Why Go

Canmore River Adventures’ Bow River Float Tour—their classic since 2018—delivers Rockies calm with stunning views, zero effort required. Guides share Canmore’s wild past, making it a Bow Valley must for all ages. Family-friendly, pro-rowed, it’s a chill escape—locals rave about this float every summer.

Plan It

June 1–September 15, 2025, five daily departures—1 hour total, 10-20 floaters max, guides steering smooth through stillness. Bring camera, light jacket—wildlife’s a bonus, not promised every trip. No food; grab coffee downtown post-float. Confirm with Canmore River Adventures—summer slots fill quick, don’t miss out.

Bow River Float Tour

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

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