Lake Louise Rafting

Whether interested in challenging whitewater, family rafting or a wilderness adventure, each river offers a rafting experience second to none. Kootenay River Runners has guided thousands down the Kicking Horse, Kootenay, Toby and Columbia Rivers as they carve their way through some of most impressive mountain landscapes in the Canadian Rockies. A variety of packages are available that may include accommodations or rafting combined with other activities.

Chinook Rafting offers whitewater rafting and scenic float trips in the Canadian Rockies. Experience Class I to Class IV rapids on one of the Alberta or BC trips. Rivers include the Bow, Horseshoe Canyon, Highwood, Kananaskis and the Kicking Horse. Full- and half-day trips, and transportation available.

Alpine Rafting is located minutes from Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden and is just a few hours drive from Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Radium Hot Springs and Revelstoke. A variety of packages are offered, including half-day, full-day and overnight trips that range from Class 1 to 4+ rafting. Since 1984, they've guided over 90,000 people down the Kicking Horse River. With this many years in operation comes experience. From the fleet of eye-popping candy red rafts to their selection of trips, they've spent the last 26 years honing the experience they provide. Rafting trips are suitable for all ages and abilities, ages 4 and up. Transportation to Golden is available from Field and Lake Louise.

Offering exciting rafting excursions from Golden, British Columbia, Hydra River Guides operates on the Kicking Horse River and offers trips that suit all levels of adventurers. Those looking for a gentle rafting experience may opt for the Mild White Water trip. The Upper and Middle Canyon spans two to two-and-a-half hours and offers mild to Class 4 rapids and includes a BBQ lunch. Those seeking a thrilling ride may embark on the Ultimate White Water, which rafts the Upper, Middle and Lower canyons and features intense Class 4+ rapids. A variety of packages are available that combine rafting with other activities like ATVing, ziplining and horseback riding.

Wet n' Wild Adventures offers daily jet boating tours and whitewater rafting excursions in Golden, British Columbia from May through September. The jet boats explore the waters of the Columbia River, while rafting takes place on the mighty Kicking Horse River. Packages that combine jet boating and rafting are available. Shuttle service from Banff is available.

In operation since 1992, this company offers white water rafting trips on the Kicking Horse. Expect one-and-a-half-hours on the river over 14 sets of exhilarating rapids. Tours end with snacks and beverages. Trips depart from their base between Field and Golden, or catch their shuttle bus, which departs from Lake Louise.