Trip was not that long only 2.5 miles of river but we saw several elk including a bull. Our guide Heidi was very good





Big mountain views, cool glacial waters, forests, valleys and wildlife: all from the perspective of the river. Great for all ages and perfect for first time rafters, Canmore Raft Tours offers two family friendly river floats leaving right from downtown Canmore. The 1.5hr (round trip) "Townie" leaves five times daily at 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm and 6:00pm from the Canmore Boat Launch, which is only a few minute walk from the shops and restaurants downtown. We are Canmore's only locally owned and family operated float company!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1.5 hour Scenic Nature Float in the Canadian Rocky Mountains lasts about 1h 30min.
Prices start at $40 per person for this Canmore experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please meet 15 minutes prior to your tour time. From downtown Canmore, follow 8th Street (Main St.) to 8th Ave. Turn left onto 8th Ave and follow over the bridge. Turn left into Public Boat Launch immediately after crossing the bridge. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 46 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Trip was not that long only 2.5 miles of river but we saw several elk including a bull. Our guide Heidi was very good
We had a wonderful afternoon floating down the river with Remy as our amazing guide. She was knowledgeable & entertaining. Saw some wildlife, met some new people & had great conservations! Loved this adventure!
Relaxing float down the river, was an hour trip, quide was friendly and informative of area, really enjoyed it, however planning to do longer float next time.
A pleasant, relaxing float - not whitewater or rapids, along the river. The guide was personable and knowledgeable. He even admitted when he did not know something which I find admirable and altogether too lacking in tourism activities. Almost continuous commentary, without rambling, throughout the trip. Raft isn't the most comfortable, bracing yourself to not fall out on rounded bumpers, so it may not be something for physically challenged. Entry point is on the river in Canmore, about 8-10 blocks from the nearest bus stop. There is a Roam bus (minimal cost and very punctual) from Banff and in the area.
Trip was very relaxing and offered beautiful scenery along the way. Cody our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Very relaxing float. Easy to find the launch point. Guide was relaxed and informative. Worth the price of admission
This river float was absolutely the highlight of our day. Thanks to Laura, it was a very enjoyable experience. She was professional, very knowledgeable, and quite funny. We highly recommend this float to anyone.
We took the tour today and our guide was Laura who was absolutely fabulous. What a tremendous experience and a highly recommended trip for anyone visiting Canmore who wants to get a great perspective of the Bow River and the surrounding mountains. Laura was a gem!!
Beautiful! Learned guide and gorgeous scenery.
We went for the midday session, which was not too busy. The meet and greet with safety briefing was clear. The ride itself was very smooth and calm with plenty of time and opportunities to take pictures of the amazing scenery. Unfortunately we didn't see much wildlife along the way (the 1 osprey sighting was exciting though).
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1.5 hour Scenic Nature Float in the Canadian Rocky Mountains | 1h 30min | 4.9 (169) | $40 | |
Canmore: Rocky Mountain - 1.5 Hr Scenic Bow River Float Tour | 1–2 hours | 5.0 (503) | $43 | View |
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff | 8–10 hours | 4.9 (4,550) | $72 | View |
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Day Trip from Banff Calgary Canmore | 8–10 hours | 4.9 (1,513) | $57 | View |
8 Iconic Stops. 12 Comfy Seats. See Banff's Best in First Class. | 10–11 hours | 5.0 (972) | $144 | View |
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake from Banff Canmore Calgary | 8–10 hours | 4.6 (813) | $46 | View |
Lake Louise, Moraine , Emerald & Banff Town ,Johnston Canyon Tour | 11 hours | 4.8 (581) | $81 | View |