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Scenic float on Bow River – Townie

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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.

The Townie with Canmore Raft Tours: Essential Info

The Basics

Canmore Raft Tours’ The Townie floats the Bow River right from downtown Canmore—$50/adult, $25/child (10 and under), a chill deal. This 1-hour scenic ride runs May 15–September 15, 2025, with five daily starts—10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM, 6 PM—at the Canmore Boat Launch, steps from Main Street.

What’s Included

Canmore Raft Tours hooks you up—lifejacket, paddle, pro guide who rows the whole way—for a laid-back drift. Glide past Three Sisters and Rundle peaks, spot elk or osprey if luck’s on, and soak in river tales—guides spill local history. Return shuttle’s included, dropping you back downtown, no sweat.

Key Details

$50/adult, $25/child (10 and under)—book online easy, 24-hour cancellation for refund, weather can shift dates. Walk to the launch from downtown parking; no shuttle to start, just back. No rapids, water’s 3-10°C (37-50°F)—wear flat shoes, bring a jacket. All ages ride, 3 and up.

Why Go

Canmore Raft Tours’ The Townie—their classic since forever—serves Rockies views with zero effort, pure relaxation. Over 700,000 summer visitors hit Bow Valley—slots fill fast, so grab yours. Family-friendly, guide-driven, it’s Canmore’s easiest river fix—locals swear by this gentle float every time.

Plan It

May 15–September 15, 2025, five daily slots—1 hour total, 8-11 rafters max, guides steering smooth. Bring a hat, camera—wildlife’s a maybe, not promised. No food; grab coffee downtown pre-trip. Confirm with Canmore Raft Tours—peak summer books out quick, don’t miss it.

Scenic float on Bow River – Townie

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